What about the Children (Lesson 2)

This lesson explores biblical principles for raising children for the kingdom of God. 

Deuteronomy 6:5-9 NASB

(5)  "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.

(6)  "These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.

(7)  "You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.

(8)  "You shall bind them as a sign on your hand and they shall be as frontals on your forehead.

(9)  "You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

Last week we talked about making disciples of our children and how it requires introducing them to Christ early. 

This week we see the child’s education is primarily the responsibility of the parents.  These verses cover three principles in the process of spiritual education.

First, we are to teach it.  This includes both formal and informal presentation of the Word.  Second, we are to talk about it.  A daily discussion of the Word as it applies to life’s situations.  Third, tie it to our actions.  We must live out the principles of the Word in deeds and thought.

Our children should have no doubt as to our belief in God and our acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.  We must show them Jesus in all things.