Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Genesis 1:1 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
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Free Scripture Memory Activities
Scripture memory work built on exact King James wording. A child reads the verse with the class, fills in one or two missing words, and cuts out bookmarks to take home. Cut-and-paste pages go further and ask a child to assemble the verse itself, word by word, and read the whole of it back.
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Excerpts are short and exact, never paraphrased, and never longer than a young reader can hold. Read the full verse first so a short excerpt does not stand in for its whole teaching. Cutting and folding are supervised.
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God Created the World Genesis 1:1-31
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read the excerpt. Fill two words. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Genesis 1:31 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read Genesis 1:1. Cut the words. Complete the verse.
Memory verse: Genesis 1:1 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors and glue.
Made in God's Image Genesis 1:26-28; Psalms 139:13-16
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Psalms 139:14 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Psalms 139:14 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Sin and God's Promise Genesis 3:1-24
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Genesis 3:9 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Genesis 3:9 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Noah Obeyed God Genesis 6:9-22; Genesis 7:1-24; Genesis 8:1-22
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Genesis 6:22 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Genesis 6:22 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Abraham Trusts God's Promise Genesis 12:1-9; Genesis 15:1-6
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Genesis 15:6 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Genesis 15:6 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Joseph Forgives His Brothers Genesis 45:1-15; Genesis 50:15-21
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Genesis 50:21 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Genesis 50:21 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
God Calls Moses Exodus 3:1-15; Exodus 4:1-17
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Exodus 3:12 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Exodus 3:12 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Passover Exodus 12:1-30
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Exodus 12:28 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Exodus 12:28 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
A Way Through the Red Sea Exodus 14:1-31
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Exodus 14:14 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Exodus 14:14 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
God's Commands and Loving God Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Exodus 20:12 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Exodus 20:12 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jericho and Obedience Joshua 6:1-27
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Joshua 6:16 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Joshua 6:16 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Ruth's Faithful Kindness Ruth 1:1-22; Ruth 2:1-23
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Ruth 1:16 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Ruth 1:16 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Hannah Prays and Samuel Listens 1 Samuel 1:1-28; 1 Samuel 3:1-21
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: 1 Samuel 3:9 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: 1 Samuel 3:9 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17:1-58
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: 1 Samuel 17:47 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: 1 Samuel 17:47 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Solomon Asks for Wisdom 1 Kings 3:3-28
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Elijah on Mount Carmel 1 Kings 18:17-39
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: 1 Kings 18:39 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: 1 Kings 18:39 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Elisha and Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-19
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: 2 Kings 5:10 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: 2 Kings 5:10 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Daniel Prays Faithfully Daniel 6:1-28
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Daniel 6:10 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Daniel 6:10 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Three Hebrew Children Daniel 3:1-30
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Daniel 3:17 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Daniel 3:17 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Esther's Courage Esther 4:1-17; Esther 5:1-8; Esther 7:1-10
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Esther 4:14 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Esther 4:14 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall Nehemiah 2:1-20; Nehemiah 4:1-23; Nehemiah 6:15-16
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Nehemiah 4:6 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Nehemiah 4:6 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jonah and God's Mercy Jonah 1:1-17; Jonah 2:1-10; Jonah 3:1-10; Jonah 4:1-11
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Jonah 2:9 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Jonah 2:9 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Birth of Jesus Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-20
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Luke 2:11 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Luke 2:11 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Is Baptized Matthew 3:1-17
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Matthew 3:17 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Matthew 3:17 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Resists Temptation Matthew 4:1-11
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Matthew 4:4 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Matthew 4:4 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Calls Disciples Luke 5:1-11; Luke 5:27-32
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Luke 5:27 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Luke 5:27 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Teaches Prayer Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-13
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Matthew 6:9 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Matthew 6:9 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Sower and Receiving the Word Mark 4:1-20
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Mark 4:14 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Mark 4:14 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Luke 10:37 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Luke 10:37 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Luke 15:24 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Luke 15:24 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Luke 15:6 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Luke 15:6 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Feeds the Multitude John 6:1-14
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: John 6:12 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: John 6:12 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Peter Walks on Water Matthew 14:22-33
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Matthew 14:30 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Matthew 14:31 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Raises Lazarus John 11:1-45
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: John 11:23 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: John 11:23 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Lord's Supper Luke 22:7-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Luke 22:19 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Luke 22:19 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Died for Our Sins Luke 23:26-56; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 15:3 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 15:3 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Rose Again Luke 24:1-49
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Luke 24:6 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Luke 24:6 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20; Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Matthew 28:20 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Matthew 28:20 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Day of Pentecost Acts 1:12-14; Acts 2:1-36
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Acts 2:4 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Acts 2:4 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Acts 2:38 and the New Birth Acts 2:22-42; John 3:1-8
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: John 3:7 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: John 3:7 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Water Baptism in Jesus' Name Acts 8:12-17; Acts 10:34-48; Acts 19:1-7
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Acts 19:5 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Acts 19:5 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Holy Ghost in Acts Acts 2:1-4; Acts 8:14-19; Acts 10:44-48; Acts 19:1-7
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Acts 2:4 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Acts 2:4 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Oneness of God Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Isaiah 44:6-8; Ephesians 4:1-6
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Deuteronomy 6:4 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Deuteronomy 6:4 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Who Is Jesus? God Manifested in Flesh Isaiah 9:6-7; John 1:1-14; John 14:1-11; Colossians 2:8-10; 1 Timothy 3:14-16
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: John 1:14 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: John 1:14 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Salvation by Grace Through Faith Ephesians 2:1-10; Titus 3:3-8
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Repentance and Forgiveness Acts 3:12-26; 2 Corinthians 7:8-11; Luke 19:1-10
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Acts 3:19 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Acts 3:19 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Living a Holy Life 1 Peter 1:13-25; Ephesians 4:17-32
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: 1 Peter 1:16 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: 1 Peter 1:16 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:13-26
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Galatians 5:25 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Galatians 5:25 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Spiritual Gifts and Love 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
The Church: Worship, Fellowship and Service Acts 2:41-47; Hebrews 10:19-25; 1 Peter 4:7-11
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Hebrews 10:24 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Acts 2:42 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Following the Apostles: Witness and Discipleship Acts 8:26-40; Acts 16:11-34; 2 Timothy 2:1-2
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Acts 8:35 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: Acts 8:35 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Will Return: Christian Hope Acts 1:6-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:11-14
Scripture memory activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Fill one word. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read. Recall the missing words. Locate the verse.
Memory verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (KJV)
Adult help with scissors.
Standalone activity sheets
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read the short Scripture excerpt. Fill two words. Cut the bookmarks.
Memory verse: Acts 2:38 (KJV)
Scripture memory activity Ages 7–9
Read Acts 2:38. Cut the words. Glue them in place.
Memory verse: Acts 2:38 (KJV)
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