Parenting by Design - July 16

Bible Study for Kids

2 Timothy 3:14-15:  "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus" (NIV).

Timothy was raised in a Godly home by a mother and grandmother who taught him the Scriptures.  He had been surrounded by them "from infancy" in preparation for the time when Paul would lead him to salvation through Christ.  This early immersion in the Word of God prepared him for the message of Jesus.

It's never too early for your kids to start learning the Bible.  There are excellent storybooks with pictures for the very young and more sophisticated versions for older kids.  Eventually, they can graduate to a Bible of their own.  In fact, the early years are some of the most productive because your children will be excited to learn from you.  Make an effort to lovingly introduce Scripture when your kids are young.  This period of time does not last forever.  It is much harder to do when they get into the teenage years.

It is never too early to start a "Bible study" with your kids.