It is Finished for Kids: The Bible Story Explained Simply

Series: Road to the Cross (Episode 09 of 10) | Scripture: Matthew/Mark/Luke/John | Ages 6+

It is Finished is a Bible story from Matthew/Mark/Luke/John 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 It is Finished

Watch It is Finished in our 60-second video lesson. Your child can follow along and take a quiz after to check what they learned.

Watch "It is Finished" on Faithful Kids

Part of our Road to the Cross series, 10 episodes covering sacrifice, love, courage, Easter.

What Is the Story of It is Finished for Kids?

THE ROAD TO THE CROSS — Episode 9: It Is Finished Based on Matthew 27:45-56 and John 19:28-37 Series: The Road to the Cross | Target audience: Ages 7-15

Not a cloud. Not an eclipse. The sun itself refused to shine. For three hours, darkness covered the entire land — from noon to three in the afternoon. People who had been mocking me went silent. The soldiers shifted nervously. Something was happening that no one could explain.

During those three hours, something heavier than the nails pressed down on me. The weight of every sin — every lie ever told, every act of cruelty, every broken promise, every hateful word from the beginning of time to the end of it — all of it was placed on me. Not my sin. Yours. The world's. All of it.

And for the first and only time in all of eternity, I felt something I had never felt before: separation from my Father.

This story comes from Matthew/Mark/Luke/John and is part of the New Testament.

What Does the Story of It is Finished Teach Children?

The story of It is Finished teaches children important lessons about sacrifice, love, courage, Easter:

• Jesus gave His life because He loves every person that much
• The hardest moments can have the greatest purpose
• Sacrifice for others is the deepest form of love

Key Bible Verse

"It is finished." — John 19:30

Parent's Guide: Why This Story Matters

The crucifixion is the most important and most difficult story in the Bible to share with kids. Younger children (5-7) may need a gentler framing focused on Jesus's love and sacrifice. Older children (8+) can handle more of the weight. The key message for all ages: Jesus chose this because He loves us that much. This story is best paired with the Resurrection so your child sees the full picture: Friday was dark, but Sunday was coming.

Quiz: Test What Your Child Learned

After watching the video, see if your child can answer these questions:

1. What happened to the sky while Jesus was on the cross?

Discussion Questions for Families

Use these questions at the dinner table or during bedtime:

1. What was your favorite part of the story of It is Finished?
2. What do you think God was teaching us through this story?
3. How can we be more like It 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 Road to the Cross Series

This story is episode 09 of 10 in the Road to the Cross series:

• The Triumphal Entry for Kids
• Cleansing the Temple for Kids
• The Last Supper for Kids
• The Garden of Gethsemane for Kids
• The Betrayal for Kids
• The Trial for Kids
• Peter Denies Jesus for Kids
• The Cross for Kids
• The Burial for Kids

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story of It is Finished about for kids?

It is Finished is a story from Matthew/Mark/Luke/John. THE ROAD TO THE CROSS — Episode 9: It Is Finished Based on Matthew 27:45-56 and John 19:28-37 Series: The Road to the Cross | Target audience: Ages 7-15

What age is the story of It is Finished appropriate for?

This retelling of It is Finished is designed for children Ages 6+. The language is simple and age-appropriate, and the video is 60 seconds long, perfect for young attention spans.

Where is It is Finished found in the Bible?

It is Finished is found in Matthew/Mark/Luke/John in the New Testament. It is part of the Road to the Cross series on Faithful Kids.

Is there a video of It is Finished for kids?

Yes. Faithful Kids has a 60-second video retelling of It is Finished designed for children, with narration, visuals, and a comprehension quiz. Watch it here.

How can I use It is Finished 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 It is Finished teach kids?

The story of It is Finished teaches children about sacrifice, love, courage, Easter. Jesus gave His life because He loves every person that much.