Bible

One of the greatest joys and responsibilities you have as a parent is to teach your child to love God’s Word in order to build a solid foundation based upon truth. Psalm 119:11 says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” 

Help your child discover the importance of God’s Word using these suggestions:

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Model:

You cannot pass on to your child something that you don’t have. Schedule a regular time to read the Bible where your kids can see you. 

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Guide:

Show your child how the Bible can be used as an everyday guide for life by helping him or her search and learn how to use the Bible. This is a great opportunity, especially when your child might be struggling with a particular issue or looking for wisdom on a particular topic. 

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Keep it simple:

Choose one simple Bible truth or verse and repeat it often, such as “God is love.”

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Don't bluff:

It’s okay not to know the answer to a question your child might have. Use the opportunity to show your child how to search in God’s Word for wisdom. Be authentic by admitting that none of us understand everything. Only God is God, and we must learn to trust what He says in the Bible. You can also tell your child you will get back to them within a certain time period so that you can investigate and/or ask for guidance from someone you trust.

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Study:

Show how to study God’s Word using a simple Bible study plan. Teach your child to look at any scripture and ask questions about the passage, such as "Who wrote this passage?" "What does this verse teach us?" or "How can I apply this truth in my own life?"  

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Find tools:

There are many great tools, such as a kid’s Bible, Bible storybooks, Christian scripture songs, and Bible videos (The Bible Project) to help make understanding the Bible easier.

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Pray:

Ask God to give your child a love for God’s Word as well as understanding and wisdom as they read and meditate on scripture.

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Intentionality this Year

• Schedule and have regular Family Time.
  • Consistently spend time in God’s Word with your child.
  • Pray daily for and with your child.
• Bless your child daily.

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How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psalm 119:103–105