Bible Basics for Little Kids
How well do your children know God’s Guidebook for life?
How well do you as a parent know the Word of God?
Many parents in 1 Corinthians 13 Parent classes don’t feel well-equipped to lead their families in faith matters. Let me reassure you…you do not have to be a theologian. You do not have to be a bible study teacher. You are not required to have all the answers. No one does.
Scott and I were in the same boat. (And still are at times with our big kids!) Early on as parents with little children, we decided we needed to learn as a family, depend on our church for support, and accept the fact there would be questions from the boys we couldn’t answer.
The B.I.B.L.E., basic instructions before leaving earth, is a roadmap, instruction book, and communication tool all rolled into one. How to live and how to be in relationship and communicate with God and others are all included in this bestselling book.
The Bible is 100% true. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Reading the Word of God with children from an early age provides a solid foundation in faith. The lessons learned today will translate into truth for the future when the going gets rough. When Mom and Dad lean on God and scripture, children will learn to do the same.
Bible Basics for Little Kids
1. Find a good time that works for your family. Try out a few different times of day; bedtime, breakfast, after dinner.
2. Begin with stories. Throughout the New Testament Jesus taught in parables and stories. He asked questions too. Follow His example.
3. Short people = short lessons. The younger the child, the shorter the verse or scripture lesson. [Tweet “Bible Basics for Little Kids #BIBLE #1C13P”]
Lead your little ones in truth with a biblical worldview. Spend time in the Word of God to teach children about the One who created and loves them. Seek wisdom as a family through Bible study and prayer.
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Psalm 19:7-10
The ideas are from the 1 Corinthians 13 Parent Series. More tips and strategies for training children, tweens, and teens in the Word of God can be found in Raising Little Kids with Big Love and Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love.[ctt template=”4″ link=”UFmdv” via=”yes” ]How well do your children know God’s Guidebook for life?[/ctt]
Join in next week for tips on bible study with big kids!
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