Preschoolers love to play guessing games! One of the best ways to introduce them to the idea of ​​guessing is by telling them some riddles.

Here are 10 biblical riddles to get you started. Each one points to a biblical character that many of your little ones may already be familiar with. However, to be sure that your preschoolers will be successful in giving correct answers to the riddles, you may want to go over some of the Bible stories in advance that feature the biblical characters. You may also want to have some photos of the people mentioned to show your kids after they have answered correctly. This will help further solidify the identity of the people in their minds. Enjoy!

1. We were the first people God created. We lived in a beautiful garden, but we disobeyed God by eating the fruit of the tree. We love God and God forgave our sins. About us? (Adam and Eve)

2. God asked me to build a great ship. He told me to fill it out with my whole family and all the different animals. I loved God and God forgave my sins. Who I am? (Noah)

3. My dad gave me a beautiful coat made of many different colors. My brothers sold me as a slave. I loved God and God forgave my sins. Who I am?

(Joseph)

4. My mom hid me in a basket when I was just a baby to save my life. Later, God gave me ten important commandments. I loved God and God forgave my sins. Who I am? (Moses)

5. I was a pastor when I was a child, then one day I became the King of Israel. I wrote beautiful songs to God. I loved God and God forgave my sins. Who I am? (David)

6. I loved praying to God. Some people didn’t want me to pray, so they threw me into the lion’s den, but God protected me. I loved God and God forgave my sins. Who I am? (Daniel)

7. I was a girl when I had my first child in the city of Bethlehem. His name was Jesus. He grew up and died on the cross for all the sins of the world. I loved God and God forgave my sins. Who I am? (Maria)

8. I was the father of Jesus here on earth. Mary was my wife. I liked to build things and I was a carpenter. I loved God and God forgave my sins. Who I am? (Joseph)

9. I was a fisherman and one of Jesus’ disciples. I was rescued from prison by an angel. I loved God and God forgave my sins. Who I am? (Fart)

10. I was born in Bethlehem. When I became a man, I had many friends called disciples. I died on the cross to forgive your sins. Who I am? (Jesus)