I Am the Way for Kids: The Bible Story Explained Simply

Series: Ending and Beginning (Episode 07 of 10) | Scripture: Hebrews/James/Revelation | Ages 7+

I Am the Way is a Bible story from Hebrews/James/Revelation 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.

Watch the Full Story of I Am the Way

Watch I Am the Way in our 60-second video lesson. Your child can follow along and take a quiz after to check what they learned.

Watch "I Am the Way" on Faithful Kids

Part of our Ending and Beginning series, 10 episodes covering faith, hope, heaven, God's promises, eternity.

What Is the Story of I Am the Way for Kids?

TITLE: I Am the Way SERIES: The Ending & the Beginning EPISODE: 7 SCRIPTURE: John 14:1-14

My disciples were afraid. I could see it on their faces — the confusion, the worry, the quiet panic in their eyes. We were in the upper room, and I had just told them something that shook them to the core: I was leaving.

Peter had already asked, "Where are you going?" Judas had already slipped out into the night. The room felt heavy. These men had left everything to follow me — their boats, their businesses, their families. And now I was telling them I wouldn't be with them much longer.

So I said the words their hearts needed to hear.

This story comes from Hebrews/James/Revelation and is part of the New Testament.

What Does the Story of I Am the Way Teach Children?

The story of I Am the Way teaches children important lessons about faith, hope, heaven, God's promises, eternity:

• This story teaches children about faith 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

"I am the way and the truth and the life." — John 14:6

Parent's Guide: Why This Story Matters

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:

What did Jesus tell His disciples not to let happen?

Jesus saw how afraid and worried His disciples were, so He told them, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God — believe also in me." He wanted them to trust Him even when things looked scary.

Which disciple asked, "How can we know the way?"

Thomas was the one who spoke up honestly and said, "Lord, we don't even know where you're going. How can we know the way?" And Jesus gave him one of the most famous answers in the Bible.

When Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life," what was He teaching?

Jesus didn't point to a system or a set of instructions. He said HE is the way to God. The path to the Father isn't a thing — it's a person. Knowing Jesus IS knowing God.

Discussion Questions for Families

Use these questions at the dinner table or during bedtime:

1. What was your favorite part of the story of I Am the Way?
2. What do you think God was teaching us through this story?
3. How can we be more like I in our own lives?
4. If you were in this story, what would you have done differently?
5. What does this story teach us about trusting God?

More Episodes in the Ending and Beginning Series

This story is episode 07 of 10 in the Ending and Beginning series:

• Faith Hall of Fame for Kids
• Faith Without Works for Kids
• Taming the Tongue for Kids
• Love One Another for Kids
• The Good Shepherd for Kids
• The Vine and the Branches for Kids
• A New Heaven and New Earth for Kids
• The Throne Room for Kids
• Behold I Am Coming Soon for Kids

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story of I Am the Way about for kids?

I Am the Way is a story from Hebrews/James/Revelation. TITLE: I Am the Way SERIES: The Ending & the Beginning EPISODE: 7 SCRIPTURE: John 14:1-14

What age is the story of I Am the Way appropriate for?

This retelling of I Am the Way is designed for children Ages 7+. The language is simple and age-appropriate, and the video is 60 seconds long, perfect for young attention spans.

Where is I Am the Way found in the Bible?

I Am the Way is found in Hebrews/James/Revelation in the New Testament. It is part of the Ending and Beginning series on Faithful Kids.

Is there a video of I Am the Way for kids?

Yes. Faithful Kids has a 60-second video retelling of I Am the Way designed for children, with narration, visuals, and a comprehension quiz. Watch it here.

How can I use I Am the Way for Sunday School or homeschool?

Play the 60-second 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 I Am the Way teach kids?

The story of I Am the Way teaches children about faith, hope, heaven, God's promises, eternity. This story teaches children about faith in a way they can understand.