Faith Hope and Love for Kids: Bible Story Explained Simply
Ages 7+·6 min read·New Testament·By Faithful Kids Team·Updated August 16, 2026
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Faith Hope and Love
Series: Letters to Churches (Episode 05 of 10) | Scripture: Romans/Corinthians/Ephesians | Ages 7+
Faith Hope and Love is a Bible story from Romans/Corinthians/Ephesians in the New Testament. This retelling is designed for kids ages 5 and up, using simple language they can understand and lessons they will remember.
What Is the Story of Faith Hope and Love for Kids?
LETTERS TO THE CHURCHES — EPISODE 5 "Faith, Hope, and Love" Based on 1 Corinthians 13:13 and Hebrews 11:1 Jesus Narrates
At the end of his famous chapter on love, Paul writes one final line that sums up everything: "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love."
Three things that last forever. Everything else fades — money, popularity, trends, technology — but faith, hope, and love? They endure. They're eternal. And today I want to show you why these three are the foundation of everything.
The book of Hebrews puts it like this: "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." That's a big sentence, so let me break it down. Faith means trusting something is real even when you can't see it. You can't see the wind, but you feel it. You can't see gravity, but you trust it every time you take a step. Faith in me is like that. You can't see me with your eyes — but you trust me with your life. You believe my promises are true, even before they come true.
This story comes from Romans/Corinthians/Ephesians and is part of the New Testament.
What Does the Story of Faith Hope and Love Teach Children?
The story of Faith Hope and Love teaches children important lessons about love, faith, hope, character, spiritual growth:
This story teaches children about love in a way they can understand
God's love and faithfulness are visible throughout this story
Every Bible story connects to the bigger picture of God's plan for the world
Key Bible Verse
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." — 1 Corinthians 13:13
Every Bible story is an opportunity to talk with your child about faith in a natural, low-pressure way. After watching, ask an open-ended question like 'What was your favorite part?' or 'What do you think God was trying to teach us?' These conversations do not need to be long or perfect. The goal is simply to make the Bible feel like a living, relevant part of your family's life, not something dusty on a shelf.
Quiz: Test What Your Child Learned
After watching the video, see if your child can answer these questions:
According to 1 Corinthians 13:13, which three things remain forever?
Faith, hope, and love. "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love." (1 Corinthians 13:13)
How does Hebrews 11:1 define faith?
The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)
How is biblical hope DIFFERENT from ordinary wishing?
Biblical hope is confident expectation based on God's promises. Biblical hope isn't wishful thinking. It's confident expectation because it's based on the promises of a God who never lies and never fails.
Why does Paul say love is the GREATEST of the three?
Because faith and hope will one day be fulfilled, but love never ends. Faith will become sight when we see Jesus face to face. Hope will be fulfilled when all God's promises come true. But love is eternal — it never ends.
How did Jesus describe faith, hope, and love working together in daily life?
Faith trusts God, hope looks forward, love puts it all into action. Faith trusts God when you can't see the answer. Hope looks forward when the day is dark. Love puts faith and hope into action in the real world.
Discussion Questions for Families
Use these questions at the dinner table or during bedtime:
What was your favorite part of the story of Faith Hope and Love?
What do you think God was teaching us through this story?
How can we be more like Faith in our own lives?
If you were in this story, what would you have done differently?
What does this story teach us about trusting God?
More Episodes in the Letters to Churches Series
This story is episode 05 of 10 in the Letters to Churches series:
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What is the story of Faith Hope and Love about for kids?
Faith Hope and Love is a story from Romans/Corinthians/Ephesians. LETTERS TO THE CHURCHES — EPISODE 5 "Faith, Hope, and Love" Based on 1 Corinthians 13:13 and Hebrews 11:1 Jesus Narrates
What age is the story of Faith Hope and Love appropriate for?
This retelling of Faith Hope and Love is designed for children Ages 7+. The language is simple and age-appropriate, and the video is just a few minutes long, perfect for young attention spans.
Where is Faith Hope and Love found in the Bible?
Faith Hope and Love is found in Romans/Corinthians/Ephesians in the New Testament. It is part of the Letters to Churches series on Faithful Kids.
Is there a video of Faith Hope and Love for kids?
Yes. Faithful Kids has a short video retelling of Faith Hope and Love designed for children, with narration, visuals, and a comprehension quiz. Watch it here.
How can I use Faith Hope and Love for Sunday School or homeschool?
Play the short Faithful Kids video as an introduction, then use the discussion questions above for group conversation. The built-in quiz checks comprehension. Many Sunday school teachers and homeschool parents use Faithful Kids as weekly curriculum.
What does Faith Hope and Love teach kids?
The story of Faith Hope and Love teaches children about love, faith, hope, character, spiritual growth. This story teaches children about love in a way they can understand.
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