For Kids · 4 min with a grown-up
Jesus knows He's going away soon, and His friends are worried. So He gives them comforting promises to hold onto.
Today's Story
Jesus' friends were sad and worried, because Jesus had told them He was going away soon.
So Jesus comforted them. “Don't let your hearts be troubled,” He said. “Trust in God; trust also in Me.”
“In My Father's house there are many rooms,” Jesus said. “I'm going to get a place ready for you. And I will come back and take you to be with Me, so that where I am, you can be too.”
Thomas asked, “But Lord, how can we know the way?” And Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” Jesus Himself is the way to God — like a path that leads us all the way home.
Then Jesus made another promise: “I won't leave you all alone. I'm going to send you a Helper — God's own Spirit — to be with you forever. He'll comfort you, and teach you, and remind you of everything I said.”
“I'm leaving you peace,” Jesus said. “My peace I give you. So don't be afraid.”
A Big Word
Memory Verse
Talk About It
- Jesus said, “Don't let your hearts be troubled.” What's something that troubles or worries your heart?
- Jesus is “preparing a place” for us. What do you imagine when you think of being with Jesus forever?
- Jesus promised a Helper who would never leave. How does it help to know God's Spirit is always with you?