Hey Kids and Parents! Our Kids’ Church lesson for January 18, 2026 is “Jesus is the Great I AM”.

Lesson Focus:  Jesus revealed His identity as God when He proclaimed, “Before Abraham was, I am.” The Jewish leaders were astonished and upset because they knew Jesus was saying He was God. Jesus also described Himself with word pictures that made the claim, “I am.” Jesus wanted people to know He is the only way to be saved.

Key Verses:  Exodus 3:14; John 6:35, 8:12, 8:56–59, 10:9 & 11, 11:25, 14:6

Memory Verse: John 8:12 - Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Key Points:

1. When Jesus called Himself “I AM,” the Jewish religious leaders knew He was claiming to be God. 
2. They became upset and offended because He was saying He was God. 
3. When Jesus made the “I am” statements, calling Himself the bread, light, door, good shepherd, and resurrection and life, He was showing that He is the only way to be saved.

Talk About It:

1. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the ______.” 
2. Name at least one more of Jesus’ “I am” sayings. 
3. What is the only way for us to be saved from sin and have eternal life?
4. Suppose you hear someone say Jesus is not the only way to get to heaven. What could you say?

Dates for Kids’ Christmas Program Rehearsal 2026