Our kids may know the song “Jesus loves me,” but there are many other exciting ways to teach kids that God is love (and make God's love real in their hearts)!
Why not teach kids about God's love through books, games and other fun activities?
In order for our kids to have godly confidence, we must share bible verses about love in unique, fun ways so that our kids can be transformed a little at a time by the power of God's love.
Let's look at this ultimate list of kids books and movies (plus an awesome love Bible study) that bring the simple truth “God loves you” to life for kids of all ages.
Why is it important that your kids get these questions about God's love answered?
Well, time and again I've seen that these are the key dilemmas we all face when trying to really understand and live in the light of God's love.
We can tell our kids “God loves you,” but if we don't help them deal with these questions, they may never be able to establish God's love as a foundational truth in their lives.
12 Books that Teach Kids That God Is Love
There are many books that help kids know more about God's love, but these are my favorite for each stage of parenting.
The Jesus Storybook Bible is a must-have. I have read this to all my kids, and my copy is worn and threadbare from all the use! The deluxe edition includes the audio CD retelling of the book (which is perfect for long car rides or just running errands around town).
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
Love Letters from God is also a wonderful tool for helping elementary-aged kids understand that God really does want to have a beautiful, personal relationship with them!
Love Letters from God: Bible StoriesLove Letters from God; Bible Stories for a Girl’s Heart
His Little Princess: Treasured Letters from Your King reminds young girls that they truly are princesses loved by God; and His Princess: Love Letters From Your King by the same author also reminds teen girls of how special and loved they are by God.
His Princess: Love Letters from Your KingHis Little Princess: Treasured Letters from Your King
Why not tell kids about God's love by sharing dramatic stories of those who have demonstrated this truth firsthand?
Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and RedemptionLove Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary WorldWho Was Mother Teresa?Christian Heroes: Then & Now books
Lastly, I also recommend The Search for Significance as a book for older teens that teaches about God's love and purpose in their lives. There's a devotional and workbook that goes with the main book. This book changed my life dramatically, and it is something I'll be sharing with my teens as they get older.
The Search For Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God's EyesThe Search for Significance – Workbook: Build Your Self-Worth on God's TruthThe Search for Significance Devotional Journal: A 60-day Journey to Discovering Your True Worth
Our Favorite Movie to Teach Kids About God's Love
The Story of Jesus for Children may been an older film, but it's a treasured classic in our home, specifically because the actor who plays Jesus really captures Jesus' gentle, loving nature.
My kids ask to watch this movie over and over, and I think it's because it showcases Jesus' personal care for his people while he was on earth (and of course, the special love relationship he longs to have with each of us now). This is a must-have for your family movie library!
The Story of Jesus for Children
4 Coloring Books About God's Love
Coloring and art can also be a fun way to teach kids about God's love. Here are some cute Bible-themed coloring books for kids of all ages.
God Loves You!: A Read-Aloud Coloring Book about God's Plan for Salvation (Coloring Books)
Faithgirlz Promises for You Coloring Devotional: 60 Days Discovering God’s Hope and LoveBible Coloring Pages: God Loves You Coloring BookColors of God's Love: Devotional Coloring Book
#1 Way to Teach Kids About God's Love
There are many ways to teach kids about God's love, but ultimately, why not teach your kids to go to the source–the Bible–to discover God's love through daily Bible study?
Teach your kids how to study the Bible with this free 3-Day Bible study called “How to Get Closer to God.”
Download this free Bible study here and together you can learn about how to study the Bible and grow closer to God so you can understand and grow deeper in God's love!