Living as a Christian: top 25 questions for kids

God is the one who made everything, and He loves you very much. He is Father, Son and Holy Spirit: one God in three persons. He is always with you, even when you can't see Him.

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”Genesis 1:1 (KJV)

Try this: Look outside and name five things God made.

Pass it on: Tell a friend or sibling one thing God made that you love.

Jesus is God's Son who became a baby at Christmas. He lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again on Easter. He is alive and is your Savior and friend.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”John 3:16 (KJV)

Try this: Draw a picture of your favorite Jesus story.

Pass it on: Show your picture to someone and tell them the story.

Yes! God hears every prayer, even quiet ones in your heart. You can talk to Him about anything, anytime. Sometimes He says yes, sometimes wait, and sometimes He has something better.

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”1 John 5:14 (KJV)

Try this: Pray one short prayer before each meal today.

Pass it on: Ask a family member what you can pray about for them.

Sin is when we do, say or think things that go against what God wants. Everyone sins, even grown-ups. Jesus came to forgive our sins and make us clean.

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”Romans 3:23 (KJV)

Try this: Before bed, think: was there something I need to say sorry for?

Pass it on: When someone says sorry to you, say 'I forgive you' out loud.

Just tell Him! Say, 'God, I'm sorry for what I did. Please forgive me.' God promises to forgive you because Jesus died for you. Your pastor can say God's forgiveness to you too.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”1 John 1:9 (KJV)

Try this: Practice saying sorry to God tonight in your bedtime prayer.

Pass it on: Teach a younger child the words 'I'm sorry' and 'I forgive you.'

At church we hear God's Word, sing to Him, pray together, and receive His gifts. It's like a family dinner with God's whole family. God also uses church to help us grow.

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”Hebrews 10:25 (KJV)

Try this: Listen for one thing the pastor says this Sunday and remember it.

Pass it on: Tell your family at lunch what you remembered.

The Bible is God's Word, a big book of true stories, songs, letters and promises. It tells the story of how God saves us through Jesus. It helps us know God and how to live.

“נ NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Psalm 119:105 (KJV)

Try this: Read one Bible story with a grown-up this week.

Pass it on: Retell the story to a friend in your own words.

Yes! God is always with you: in the dark, at school, at the doctor. You can say, 'Jesus, help me,' anytime. He promises never to leave you.

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9 (KJV)

Try this: Memorize: 'The LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.'

Pass it on: Say this verse to someone who is scared.

Obeying means listening and doing what your parents ask, with a good attitude. God gave you parents to love and protect you. When it's hard, ask God to help you.

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”Ephesians 6:1 (KJV)

Try this: Do one helpful thing today before you're asked.

Pass it on: Thank your mom or dad for something they did for you.

When people who trust in Jesus die, they go to be with Him. One day Jesus will raise everyone's bodies and make all things new. Death is sad, but Jesus beat death.

“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”John 11:25 (KJV)

Try this: Talk with a grown-up about someone you miss.

Pass it on: Tell someone sad that Jesus beat death.

Jesus died to take the punishment for our sins. He loved us so much that He took our place. Then on the third day He rose again!

“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”1 Peter 3:18 (KJV)

Try this: Look for a cross in your house or church and say thank you to Jesus.

Pass it on: Tell someone what Easter is really about.

Baptism is water and God's Word together. It is God's work, not ours: in Baptism God washes away sin, gives the Holy Spirit and makes us His children. Even babies receive this gift. Remember: “I am baptized!”

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”Matthew 28:19 (KJV)

Try this: Ask your parents about your baptism day.

Pass it on: Celebrate a family member's baptism birthday.

Kindness means treating others the way you want to be treated. You can share, help, use gentle words, and include others. Jesus was kind to everyone.

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)

Try this: Look for someone sitting alone and invite them to play.

Pass it on: Ask a friend to do one kind thing with you this week.

It's OK to feel angry, but we shouldn't hurt others with our words or hands. Take a deep breath, pray, and talk to a grown-up. God can help calm your heart.

“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”Ephesians 4:26 (KJV)

Try this: When angry, count to ten and say 'Jesus, help me.'

Pass it on: Teach this trick to a younger sibling.

Yes! God's love doesn't depend on being good. He loves you because you're His child. He forgives you and helps you try again.

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”Romans 5:8 (KJV)

Try this: Write 'God loves me' on a card for your room.

Pass it on: Make a card for someone else that says 'God loves you.'

The Bible says heaven is a happy place with God, with no more tears or pain. We will be with Jesus and all who trust in Him. It's even better than we can imagine.

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”Revelation 21:4 (KJV)

Try this: Draw what you think heaven might be like.

Pass it on: Share your drawing with a grandparent.

Talk to God like you talk to someone who loves you. You can thank Him, tell Him you're sorry, ask for help, and pray for others. Jesus taught us the Lord's Prayer too.

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”Matthew 6:9 (KJV)

Try this: Pray the Lord's Prayer with your family tonight.

Pass it on: Teach the Lord's Prayer to a younger child.

The Holy Spirit is God, with the Father and the Son. He gives us faith in Jesus through God's Word and Baptism, keeps us believing and helps us love others. He lives in God's people.

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”John 14:26 (KJV)

Try this: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you be patient today.

Pass it on: Tell someone how God helped you this week.

Bad things happen because sin broke God's good world. But God is still in charge and can bring good even out of bad things. One day Jesus will fix everything.

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Romans 8:28 (KJV)

Try this: Pray for someone who is going through a hard time.

Pass it on: Make a get-well card for someone who is sick.

Yes! You can tell them what Jesus did for you, invite them to church, or share a Bible story. God can use kids to share His love.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”Mark 16:15 (KJV)

Try this: Invite a friend to church or a kids' event.

Pass it on: Share your favorite Bible verse with a friend.

Angels are God's messengers and servants. God made them to worship Him and help His people. The Bible says angels watch over children.

“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”Psalm 91:11 (KJV)

Try this: Read the story of the angels at Jesus' birth (Luke 2).

Pass it on: Tell someone the Christmas angel story.

God shares everything with us, so we can share too. Sharing shows love and makes others happy. Jesus said it's better to give than to receive.

“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”Acts 20:35 (KJV)

Try this: Share a toy or snack with someone today.

Pass it on: Help your family pick something to give to a family in need.

Being thankful means noticing God's gifts and saying thank you. Food, family, home and Jesus are all gifts. Thankful hearts are happy hearts.

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)

Try this: Say three thank-yous to God at dinner.

Pass it on: Thank someone at school or church for something they did.

God shows His love in many ways, but the biggest is Jesus dying for you. He also gave you family, food and His Word. His love never runs out.

“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”1 John 4:9 (KJV)

Try this: Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' tonight.

Pass it on: Sing it with a younger child or grandparent.

Remember Jesus is always with you. Tell a grown-up how you feel and try to look for a friend. You can also pray and ask God for a good friend.

“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”Hebrews 13:5 (KJV)

Try this: Pray for a good friend.

Pass it on: Be a good friend to someone who seems lonely.