Raisingchristian Children: Parenting Bible Study
Reflection Questions
1. Do you think that raisingChristian children is more difficult in today’s society? Why or why not?
2. How often do you sit down as afamily and talk about the Lord? How about reading the Word of Godtogether? Why?
3. What are ways that you could takemore time to train and dedicate your children for the Lord?
Free ChristianParenting Course: Teaching the Bible At Home
| Lesson 1:Raising Christian Children in the 21st Century |
Always Let Your Child Pray After Reading Gods Word
One of the most, if not the most important thing to remember when teaching your kids about the Bible at home ALWAYS pray before and after reading Gods Word!
When we pray, God hears us and when we ask, we receive. We want our kids to learn more about the Bible!
Help your kids remember to pray and ask God to help them understand His Word, what He is saying, and how it applies to their life too.
Need help teaching your kids how to pray? Here are 7 impactful ways to teach your child how to pray!!
Look Through Bible Commentaries
Another exercise that can be incredibly helpful as youre learning how to study the Bible for beginners is reading through various Bible commentaries on the key verses youre reading.
Basically, Bible commentaries are big books where really smart theologians explain a lot of background on the text and what it means in the original language. This is where you can find some of the words in the original Greek or Hebrew, along with expanded word definitions that help you really capture what the full extent of what the author was trying to convey.
You can , borrow them from your library, or just do your research online on Bible Hub while youre looking up various verse translations. Just scroll down and youll find a bunch you can read and compare.
This is SO helpful when youre first learning how to study the Bible for beginners, because theyre easily accessible and free!
For example, one of the most helpful commentaries I looked up was on Exodus 20:3, which says You shall have no other gods before me.
At first reading, the text looks pretty straightforward. God is telling Moses that the Israelites should put God first on their list of priorities. But this isnt actually what the text means at all.
Instead, if you , particularly the second half of Ellicotts Commentary for English Readers, youll see that God wasnt asking to be our FIRST god. Hes asking to be our ONLY God. Thats a pretty big difference!
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Praying Scripture Over Your Childs Life
Jodie Berndt loves to pray for her children. Shes been doing that for the past thirty years. Now she helps other parents to talk to God, asking for the salvation of their kids, and for wisdom, self-discipline, purpose, a future and much more. She offers fun and practical encouragement that moms and dads can put to work immediately in their daily lives as they prepare their children for a life in Christ.
Commands Of Jesus For Children
I love how Susan suggests actionable ways to teach these traits. For instance, on week 25 the trait is obedience. Referencing Jesus offer to exchange our heavy burdens for His lighter yoke, she suggests role-playing with a sack of potatoes. She draws the character trait of obedience from Jesus command to:
Bring to him all of our troubles, our sins, our problems, and hand them over to Himnd then He says, In exchange I will give you rest and peace’. Matthew 11:28
You can even find additional coloring pages accompanying the book on her site here!
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Family Bible Study At Home With Your Kids
There are a lot of different voices talking about a lot of different things when it comes to family Bible study at home.
I often hear questions such as:
- Can my kids really understand the Bible?
- Arent my kids learning about the Bible at church?
- Isnt it enough to read Bible story books with my kids?
- Shouldnt my kids learn to read the Bible in their own personal quiet time?
These are all valid questions, but the short answer is that your family will benefit immensely from reading the Bible together. Ive written a whole book about how to study the Bible as a family. Lets talk about why youll want to set up a family Bible study at home with your kids.
I Drew It Then I Knew It Bible Series Companion Workbooks
I am also thrilled to announce another new I Drew It And I Knew It Companion Workbook New Testament Series! If you havent heard yet, we are adding these excellent companion workbooks to all of our I Drew It And I Knew It Series.
The workbooks include planners, book recommendation lists, fact sheets, overviews, or biographies to help you make the most of your learning time together! No hunting down all of the right resources. Our companion workbooks do the work for you so you can spend more time learning alongside your children. The best part, they are included in the Complete Clubhouse Membership!
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Loving Your Spouse Through The Seasons Of Marriage
Debra Fileta has identified the four seasons of marriage that correspond with our natural seasons spring , summer , fall , and winter . In this interview, she will help couples better understand the four seasons of healthy relationships, what to expect during each one, and how to carefully navigate them for a stronger marriage.
Other Popular Childrens Bible Lessons
The following studies have proven useful for thousands of readers. These are a good place to start if you are new to our website. Again, we dont have room to list everything on this page. Be sure to use the search tab to find more.
- The Story of Ruth and the Kindness of God
- God Looks at Our Heart Bible Lesson Based on 1 Samuel 16:1-13 when God chooses young David to be the King of Israel.
- Pride and Humility Lesson Plan This childrens Bible lesson teaches the difference between being humble and being proud. It includes several group learning activities for kids.
- Self Control Lesson Plan This kids church lesson is based on Proverbs 25:28.
- Pets are a Blessing Lesson: This lesson draws from the creation account to show kids that animals matter to God. The children will learn that God wants them to care for animals as part of his creation.
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Teaching Bible At Home Successfully
Im on a quest.
And if you are intentionally teaching the Bible in your home, then you are on this quest as well.
We are on a quest against Biblical Illiteracy.
The book of Judges shows us what happens when parents are not on the front lines of spiritual warfare and fighting for Biblical knowledge. In fact, Judges 2:10 tells us that as soon as Joshua and the other leaders died, there arose a generation of people who did not know the Lord.
It only took ONE GENERATION.
The Bible does not give parents a perfect formula straight from God that will allow us to raise a family so that all of our children choose to live for the Lord. However, the scriptures do give us commands and guidelines which help us lead our kids to walk in the ways of faith. And hopefully, our children will decide on their own to follow the Lord.
For an example of these commands and guidelines, if you have your Bible nearby, look up Deuteronomy 6:4-7 and read it carefully.
Watch Christian Tv Shows And Movies
At some point or another, our kids have had screentime, right?? What if we could turn that screentime into Bible learning time?!
Yes please!
While there isnt anything wrong with a some Little Baby Bums or Super Why every now and then , our number one focus should be putting as much Bible into our kids brains as we can!
Did you know there is a TON of options for Christian TV shows and movies? Here are19 amazing Christian TV shows you can feel comfortable letting your kids watch and learn about God!
Most of these can be found on our absolute favorite Christian kids TV subscription Go Minno.
You can get your first month FREE using this link and the best part? Theres no commitment to keep it going! So if you want to cancel and not get charged, do it! Although I think youll be hooked just like we have been the past 3 years.
Heres our personal watchlist on the app:
You can also find some great Christian TV shows for kids on , Yippee TV, Youtube, and DVD as well.
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What To Do When You’re Not Okay
Life can be pretty stressful. Between work, relationships, and other obligations, the pressure builds, and we lose sight of who we are. Counselor Debra Fileta helps you better understand your emotions, assess your mental, physical, and spiritual health, and intentionally pursue a path to wellbeing. In dealing with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, Debra understands the importance of self-examination as well as the benefits of seeking professional help. She offers biblically-based advice, tools, and encouragement to help you get on a path toward healing and wholeness.
Learning How To Read The Bible Can Be Fun And Enjoyable
PinPinBy the way, if youre truly interested in learning how to study the Bible for beginners, Id love to invite you to check out my brand new book: Fall in Love with Gods Word: Practical Strategies for Busy Women!
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- Overcome 7 common obstacles preventing you from spending time in Scripture
- Discover the personalized Bible-reading routine that works for YOU
- Learn 15 easy ways to make studying the bible for beginners more meaningful and enjoyable
- Use Scripture to conquer sin, false beliefs, and negative thought patterns
- Experience fresh spiritual growth and passion for Gods Word.
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Tips For Teaching Better Bible Classes
by Wes | Sep 28, 2016 | Church
Whether youre teaching teenagers, adults, women, or men, I know you want your Bible class to be as effective as it can possibly be. I know you want people to see the relevance of Scripture. I know you want people to learn and to grow. But sometimes, lets face it, its hard to know how to do that. Its hard to know how to teach an effective Bible class. So I want to share with you a few things Ive found helpful when teaching Bible classes. I hope you find these helpful as well.
1. Pray.
Dont underestimate the role prayer plays in teaching an effective Bible class. This is Gods word youre teaching and Gods people to whom youre teaching it. Ask God for His help.
You could pray for your class what Paul prayed for the church in Ephesus . It could sound something like this:
Pray when youre preparing your lesson. Pray when youve finished preparing. Pray at the beginning of your class. Pray at the end of your class. The more you invoke God in prayer, the more effective your class will be.
2. Know the text.
You dont have to know everything there is to know about Scripture when you teach a Bible class, but you do have to know the text you are teaching. Read through it as many times as possible. Read it in multiple translations. Read various commentaries on the text. When you go into class, try your very best to know that piece of Scripture forwards and backwards.
3. Have a point.
4. Outline what youre going to say.
Wes McAdams
The Lord Our God Is One
We are to teach our kids DOCTRINAL TRUTH. They need to know the basics of a foundation of faith. Going to church, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, or Christian schools are great supplements, but Gods word says that Truth begins with parents. So we parents need to know the Truth well enough to be able to teach them to our kids. We have to be studying the Bible, not just reading it.
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Now Heres Some Exciting News
Did you like our Noah and the laundry basket example? Are you looking for MORE ways to help your toddler begin to learn basic biblical truths? Then you are going to love my series on my blog called Play Through the Bible!
Play Through the Bible takes tots and preschoolers through an entire childrens Bible, covering 25 of the major stories of the Bible. It meets tots right where they are with super simple crafts, hands-on activities, and kid friendly discussions.
Heres a sneak peek at how The Series is set up:
- It is designed with busy parents in mind.
- Each lesson is simple, easy to prepare, doesnt require tons of crazy craft supplies, and doesnt have to take a ton of time to do. All while being set up perfectly for how toddlers learn best!
- The series walks through an entire childrens Bible, following God story from beginning to end.
I knew I wanted to create this study because, although there are a ton of great resources out there, I was having a hard time finding something that was designed specifically for toddlers being taught at home by their parents. There are a lot of great resources for individual stories, or church preschool curriculum, but not a lot that would take a toddler through the entire Bible, without requiring me to take little bits from here and there around the internet.
So, if youve found yourself in a similar spot, wondering which way is the best to go with regard to imparting basic biblical truths to your littlest learner, this study is for you.
Know That You Dont Need To Have All The Answers
Relax and know that you dont need to have all the answers. My four-year-old son asked one evening, Daddy, if Eve had eaten from the tree but not Adam, would all people have fallen? What a great question! But it didnt feel like it at the time, because I wasnt ready. I didnt know the answer on the spot. And you know what? That was alright. His faith wasnt dashed, his spiritual life wasnt stunted, and his respect for me wasnt diminished. I could simply say, I dont know, son. That is a fabulous question. Can I do some research and answer your question later this week? His little four-year-old mind was thinking through an issue I never had. That is a blessing in disguise! You dont have to know everythingno parent does, no matter who they are. We are all theologians in process. Each of us seeks to grow in biblical knowledge. And many times, our children press us towards that growth.
God gifted his word to his people. It is a means of grace, not a burden.
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Interactive Family Bible Study Lessons
These “Bible-Seeker” lessons are perfect for family devotion time. They begin with a short devotion lesson with Bible verses that highlight a certain object such as water, light, sheep, GPS, etc. Each includes fun interactive Bible activities to do together as a family and remember what God’s Word teaches.
Bible Science Family Bible Lessons
This study offers a hands-on and educational way to connect Science and the Bible. Studying how our world works is a great way to point your kids to the truth that we serve an amazing Creator God! Each Bible lesson is accompanied by an engaging science experiment to tackle as a family. In addition to teaching your kids about Gods word, this study also makes a great supplement to your homeschool curriculum.
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Why I Write Fun Bible Lessons For Kids
I teach my own children and I teach Awana Bible . Because it is so hard to find Biblically-based lessons for a broad age span, I design and teach my own lessons. They can easily be done once a week at home or in a Sunday School classroom. Many of the lessons are 30-45 minutes in length, but can easily be made shorter for younger children.
Have your children gather together the necessary items, or go to the store together to buy what you need. When working through a lesson, have your strong reader read the scripture and then have your other children retell the story. Some are more detailed than others. Some are more exciting than others, but all of these fun Bible lessons come straight from scripture, whether Im telling the story in my own words or if I have the Bible open and I read passages.
A main objective I focus on is to teach children how to apply the truth that is learned. I also want kids to understand that every Bible story happened to real people in real locations. Tying in archeological finds helps bring the Bible to life!
Family Bible Study Video Devotions
Use these free Bible study videos to jump into your family Bible study time! Great informative videos that will capture kids’ attention. Then take time to read the verses with your family and take time to discuss what it teaches about God, what it teaches us about ourselves, and how we can live these truths out.
“Mr. Phil” offers family Bible study devotion videos for the books of 1 John, 1 Peter, Philippians and Ephesians.
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