Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids Season 1, Episode 37: Historical Books

Creation

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth! Embark on a journey through the Bible, starting with creation! Learn about the Trinity and all of the amazing things God made.

6 min

Adam and Eve

The most amazing part of God’s creation: US! Follow the story of Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden but watch out for that sneaking snake!

What is Sin?

Adam and Eve decided to go their own way instead of trusting God which was the beginning of sin. Learn about what sin is and why it keeps us from enjoying God’s best.

Noah and the Flood

Noah was a faithful man who was chosen by God to start His world over again. Follow the animals and learn why God chose Noah to build the ark.

God Calls Abram

The world was full of sin but there was one man, Abram, later called Abraham, who was willing to trust God. Learn about the three promises God made when He first called Abram to leave his family and follow God.

The Burning Bush

Moses was living with his family in the desert enjoying a pretty simple life. Until one day when God showed up in a burning bush! Join Moses as he learns to trust God and follow His directions to do the hardest thing he’s ever done!

Ruth's Redeemer

God loves it when we show love! Follow the story of Ruth and Naomi and learn what it means to redeem something and why Jesus is our ultimate redeemer.

David And Goliath

David may have been small but he had big faith in God! Follow him onto the battlefield where he faces Israel’s greatest enemy with just a few smooth stones and a whole lot of courage!

Brave Queen Esther

Brave Queen Esther was chosen by God to do something big at a very important time. Watch as she finds the courage to do what’s right and save her people!

The Messenger

Christmas is when we celebrate that baby Jesus was born, but the story really began years and years and years before that very first Christmas. Learn about the prophet Isaiah and his message about Jesus’ birth!

Jonah And The Whale

Jonah was a prophet, chosen by God to deliver an important message to the people of Nineveh. But Jonah didn’t want to! Find out how Jonah learned that God gives second chances.

Born In A Barn

God’s people waited many many years for the promised Messiah to come. And when Jesus finally did arrive, it didn’t happen the way people expected! Learn the true meaning of Christmas through this story of Jesus’ birth.

Shepherds And Angels

Baby Jesus made quite an entrance and that was just the beginning of how God would use Him to turn the world upside down! But before Jesus could make His mark on the world, the world needed to know about Him. Learn how God chose shepherds—the lowliest people—to share the good news of Jesus’ birth that very first Christmas.

The Wise Men

The angels announced Jesus’ arrival to shepherds that first Christmas! But stinky, smelly shepherds weren’t the only ones who were excited about God’s promised blessing. Learn about the Wise Men and their journey to meet Jesus.

John Baptizes Jesus

Jesus is God’s own son! Find out what happened when John baptized Jesus in this episode about the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

The Desert Temptation

After Jesus was baptized, He went away to spend time with God. Learn why Jesus had the strength to overcome temptation in this look at His time in the desert.

Jesus' Disciples

Discover how Jesus chose His twelve disciples and what He taught them in this episode about how Jesus collected His closest friends.

The Sermon On The Mount

Watch Jesus’ most famous teachings in this episode about what the kingdom of God is like. Follow along and see why God’s kingdom is very different from the kingdoms of this world.

It's A Miracle!

When Jesus was all grown up He traveled with His disciples doing amazing things all over the place! Learn about Jesus’ miracles in this story that walks through some of the most powerful moments of His ministry.

The Last Supper

Jesus and His disciples traveled to Jerusalem for Passover. But this celebration wasn’t quite like those of years past. Follow along through His last meal with the disciples and the moments leading up to Jesus’ death.

Jesus' Death

We often want to skip over this hard moment of God’s story but although Jesus’ death is sad, it’s also a story of love and salvation. Learn about how Jesus came to die and why He sacrificed His life for us.

He Is Alive!

Why can we have hope? Because we know how the story ends . . . with the most incredible miracle ever! Follow along and experience the joy of Jesus’ friends as they discover He defeated death and rose from the grave.

God's Super Helper

After His resurrection, Jesus promised the disciples He would send them a Helper. But Jesus’ friends didn’t know what that meant. Follow along as the disciples encounter the Holy Spirit and learn about the power He gives us.

Big Changes For Saul

God chose a special man to spread His good news around the Roman world. Learn how Saul, also known as Paul, was not who people expected but was the perfect man for God’s big job!

Paul's Travels

Paul traveled all around the Roman world telling people about God’s good news! Join Paul’s travels and learn about the good and bad situations he encountered as he gathered new Jesus followers.

From Wrong To Right

Paul said, “We are justified by grace through faith!” But what does that even mean? Learn what it means to have our labels changed from “wrong” to “right” in this story-based look at core Christian theology.

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The Fruit of the Spirit! Watch and learn what the Fruit of the Spirit is and how we can grow this good fruit in our lives.

How Does It End?

It’s the question we ask at the end of every good story! Learn about John’s visions and their meanings in the end of God’s story (and how it’s really just the beginning) in this look at the book of Revelation.

A Vision For Everyone

God gave Peter a surprising vision of animals, showing him that some things he thought were “unclean” were actually clean. Follow Peter as he learns that God’s love isn’t just for some people—it’s for everyone!

Abraham's Family

God promised Abraham that his family would become a great nation. But he didn't have any kids! Learn how God blessed Abraham and Sarah when they least expected it and how they continued to trust God with their son Isaac even when God's instructions didn't make sense.

Acts, Letters, and Revelation

The Bible is a big book full of books that tell true stories about God and His love for us! Knowing how the books and stories fit together helps us understand God’s rescue plan. Learn about the rest of the New Testament and how they teach us to follow Jesus in this Bible literacy episode on Acts, Letters, and Revelation.

Aposta-Cycles

Bicycles are fun. Aposta-cycles? Not so much! Watch and learn about the Israelites cycles of apostasy, and how they discovered the hard way, that following God is always best!

Daniel and the Lions

Daniel was a young man who followed God and some people didn’t like that. But he wasn’t about to let a mean king or some scary lions stop him from being faithful. Watch how Daniel trusted God to protect him and learned that God is bigger than lions!

David's Anointing

Israel needed a new king and God was going to choose someone that would surprise them all! Follow along as God reveals His chosen king of Israel to the prophet, Samuel.

Family of Jesus

Did you know that we can trace the family of Jesus all the way back to Abraham? Watch and learn about Jesus’ genealogy and how long God’s people waited for His promised blessing to come!

God's Promise To David

God gave David a promise—much like the promise He gave to Abraham many years before. Follow along as David struggles to honor God while he awaits this promise, all along learning that God never gives us on us!

Israel's New King

David was chosen by God to be the new king of Israel. He had defeated Goliath and the Philistines, their greatest enemy. So why was David running for his life? Learn about why David had to hide and trust God for protection while he waited to become king.

Joseph

Joseph’s father gave him a beautiful, colorful coat which made his brothers really jealous! Follow Joseph’s journey as he learns that what others mean for harm, God can use for good!

Joshua And Jericho

God gave Joshua an important mission—leading His people into the Promised Land! But first, they had to conquer the city of Jericho, with its huge walls. Watch how Joshua and the Israelites trusted God’s unusual plan and saw the walls of Jericho come tumbling down!

Judges

For a long time Israel was without a king. But God sent judges to guide His people. Watch and learn about Deborah, Sampson, and others who tried to help them follow God.

Laws, Laws, Laws

Why do we follow some of the Old Testament laws but not all of them? Watch and learn about the different laws God gave His people and why we only follow some of them today.

Let My People Go

Follow the story of the Israelites exodus from Egypt in this episode about how God used Moses and ten plagues to free His people from slavery.

Moses is Born

Pharaoh made a law to hurt all of the Israelite baby boys in Egypt. So Moses’ mother hid him in a basket on the river. Watch and learn how God worked to keep Moses’ safe so he could be a part of God’s rescue plan.

Paul's Letters

Paul couldn’t visit all the churches he started, so he wrote them letters! Learn about how Paul encouraged Jesus’ followers to love one another, stay strong in their faith, and live God’s way. Discover how Paul’s letters still teach us important lessons today!

The Ten Commandments

The Israelites were on their way to the Promised Land but the journey wasn’t easy. Learn why God gave them rules or commandments to help them understand how to live His way, as His holy nation!

The Book Of Songs

Did you know that there is a whole book in the Bible full of songs?! Watch and learn about the Psalms and how it’s good to be honest with God about all the different ways we feel.

The Fiery Furnace

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow down to King Nebuchadnezzar's statue because they loved God. Watch and learn how their faithfulness to God kept them from harm.

The Gospels

The Bible is a big book full of books that tell true stories about God and His love for us! Knowing how the books and stories fit together helps us understand God’s rescue plan. Learn about the stories of Jesus in this Bible literacy episode on the Gospels.

The Pentateuch

The Bible is a big book full of books that tell true stories about God and His love for us! Knowing how the books and stories fit together helps us understand God’s rescue plan. Learn about the first five books of the Bible and how they point to Jesus in this Bible literacy episode on the Pentateuch.

The Red Sea

The Israelites were finally free from being slaves in Egypt! But that doesn’t mean all of their troubles were over. Watch as God shows up time and time again to help the Israelites through a big blue sea, and all throughout their wilderness wandering.

Time Out

The Israelites were put in the longest time out, ever! Watch as God’s people go through their wilderness wandering and learn to trust and follow Him!

Women of the Bible

The Bible is full of stories about women who were used by God to play an important role in His rescue plan. Watch and learn about strong women of the Bible like Hannah, Elizabeth, Lydia, and more!

Writings And Prophets

The Bible is a big book full of books that tell true stories about God and His love for us! Knowing how the books and stories fit together helps us understand God’s rescue plan. Learn about the writings and prophets of the Old Testament in this Bible literacy episode.