Bible Stories for Kids › Week 49: God Is Love › Day 342

Children of God

A Bible story for kids from 1 John 3:1–3. Day 342 of 365.

John said, “Look how much God loves us! He calls us His children!”

That means if you follow Jesus, you're part of God's family. God is your Father!

And one day, when Jesus comes back, we will be like Him! We'll see Him face to face.

Key Verse

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God.1 John 3:1, ESV

Talk About It

What's the best part of being in God's family?

Story Questions

What does God call people who follow Jesus?

His children

Who is our Father?

God

What will happen when Jesus comes back?

We'll be like Him

Try This Today

Draw your family, then draw a bigger circle around it labeled “God's Family.”

Pray Together

Father God, thank you for loving me so much that you call me your child. Amen.