Almost everyone loves a good story. And Jesus was the master storyteller. Jesus developed stories from daily life to reveal truths about God, prayer, stewardship, judgment, spiritual values, and the kingdom of God. Jesus' use of stories or parables was His most distinctive teaching method. And teachers today can use the same method to convey the same stories to twenty-first century boys and girls.
Preparation is a key to effectively telling a Bible story.
Study the Bible story from your Bible, teaching guide, and learner's guide. Read Bible background material noting happenings before and after the story event. Become thoroughly familiar with the story, but do not memorize it. Rather, clarify the story's beginning, series of events, climax, and conclusion. Jot this outline on a note card if desired.