Who Does God Say He Is? Religion Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds

Free worksheet covering Religion, Reading, Character Education for age 8 students. Created with Learning Corner's AI-powered tools.

Get personalized worksheets for your own interests and needs

Try Worksheets Now
PDF

Instructions

  1. Read each Bible clue carefully. The verses are written in child-friendly words. If possible, look up the full verse in a Bible.
  2. Complete the matching, circling, and short-answer activities.
  3. Remember: Christians believe the Bible teaches that God is holy, loving, trustworthy, and always with His people.
  4. For the final activity, draw or write about one way you can show love and trust in God.

Learning Goals

  • Identify several names and descriptions God gives in the Bible.
  • Connect each description to a Bible verse.
  • Explain one way God’s character can help people in everyday life.

Bible Detective Clues

Read the clues below.

  • I AM WHO I AM — God told Moses that His name is “I AM.” This shows that God has always existed and is completely Himself. Read Exodus 3:14.
  • The Lord your God — God told His people that He is the Lord, their God. Read Exodus 20:2.
  • Holy — God said, “I am holy.” Holy means perfectly good and set apart. Read Leviticus 11:44.
  • The Light of the World — Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” Jesus helps people know God’s truth and love. Read John 8:12.
  • The Good Shepherd — Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd.” A good shepherd cares for and protects the sheep. Read John 10:11.
  • The Way, the Truth, and the Life — Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Read John 14:6.

1. Match the Clue to the Meaning

Write the correct letter in each blank. The first row is an example.

Bible clue Meaning Answer
1. Good Shepherd a. Perfectly good and set apart b
2. I AM WHO I AM b. Cares for and protects His people
3. Holy c. Has always existed and is completely Himself
4. Light of the World d. Shows people God’s truth and love
5. The Way, the Truth, and the Life e. Leads people to God and shows what is true
6. The Lord your God f. The Lord who belongs to and cares for His people

2. Circle the Best Answer

  1. Who told Moses, “I AM WHO I AM”?

    a. David

    b. God

    c. Peter

  2. What does a shepherd do for sheep?

    a. Cares for and protects them

    b. Hides from them

    c. Forgets about them

  3. What does holy mean in this worksheet?

    a. Perfectly good and set apart

    b. Very noisy

    c. Unable to help

  4. According to John 8:12, Jesus is the:

    a. Light of the World

    b. King of the Playground

    c. Keeper of Books

  5. Which description reminds us that God is trustworthy and true?

    a. The Truth

    b. The Lost One

    c. The Pretender

3. Complete the Sentences

Use the word bank. Each word is used once.

Word bank: holy, shepherd, light, God, truth

  1. God told Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” He is __.
  2. Jesus said, “I am the Good __.”
  3. God is __, which means perfectly good and set apart.
  4. Jesus said, “I am the __ of the world.”
  5. Jesus said, “I am the way, the __, and the life.”

4. Sort the Ideas

Write each phrase in the correct group.

Phrases: cares for people, perfectly good, shows the way, tells the truth, protects people, gives light

God’s loving care God’s goodness and truth
Example: cares for people Example: perfectly good

5. Think and Write

Answer in a complete sentence when you can.

  1. Which description of God or Jesus is your favorite? Why?

  2. If you feel afraid or alone, which description could remind you that God cares for you?

  3. What is one way you can show care for another person this week?

6. Draw a Bible Truth

Choose one description and draw a picture to show its meaning.

I chose: __

My drawing:

My picture shows: __

Optional Challenge

Read Exodus 3:14, John 8:12, John 10:11, and John 14:6. What is one idea that all these verses teach about God or Jesus?

Answer Key

1. Match the Clue to the Meaning

  1. b — A good shepherd cares for and protects His people.
  2. c — “I AM WHO I AM” shows that God has always existed and is completely Himself.
  3. a — Holy means perfectly good and set apart.
  4. d — The Light of the World shows people God’s truth and love.
  5. e — The Way, the Truth, and the Life leads people to God and shows what is true.
  6. f — The Lord your God is the Lord who belongs to and cares for His people.

2. Circle the Best Answer

  1. b. God
  2. a. Cares for and protects them
  3. a. Perfectly good and set apart
  4. a. Light of the World
  5. a. The Truth

3. Complete the Sentences

  1. God
  2. shepherd
  3. holy
  4. light
  5. truth

4. Sort the Ideas

  • God’s loving care: cares for people, protects people, gives light
  • God’s goodness and truth: perfectly good, tells the truth, shows the way

5. Think and Write

Answers will vary. Suitable answers should name one description and give a reasonable explanation.

6. Draw a Bible Truth

Answers and drawings will vary. The drawing should connect clearly to the chosen description.

Optional Challenge

Answers will vary. A suitable answer may say that God and Jesus are trustworthy, caring, good, and able to guide people.

With Worksheets, you can:
  • Reinforce key concepts
  • Provide hands-on practice
  • Customize exercises to fit your needs
  • Track your student's improvement
Try Worksheets Now