Today, Elizabeth Murphy shared an amazing talk on "Teaching Your Kids the Bible". Here are some of the highlights of her talk:
1. Teach Yourself - establish the routine of a personal time with God (in his word and in prayer). Find a time that works for you and your schedule. Children will model what you do!
2. Teach the Truth - when a child asks a question, it's okay to say, "I don't know" or "Will you look it up with me?". Scripture is the source of answers! Also, teach children that they are accountable to God, not just mom/dad.
3. Teach with Stories - you can teach biblical principles through books and stories. You can find big principles and broad applications in books/stories. Some recommended books include: Read Aloud Bible Stories by Ella K. Lindvall, Big Thoughts for Little People by Kenneth N Taylor, The Runaway Bunny, Even If I Did Something Awful by Barbara Shook Hazen, and If Jesus Came to My House by Joan Gale Thomas
4. Teach with Tools - hymns, object lessons, devotional books, etc
5. Teach big picture
6. Teach prayer - you can teach kids to pray using this model:
A - Adoration ("I Love You" prayers)
C - Confession (I'm Sorry" prayers)
T - Thanksgiving ("Thank You" prayers)
S - Supplication ("Please" prayers)
7. Keep on Teaching - Don't ever stop teaching!
This blog is dedicated to the Moms of Influence group at Northbrook Church in Richfield, WI.
