The Importance of Bible Study for Your Children-part 1

Teaching kids the Bible is the beginning to building a Christian foundation within that child. Participating in children Bible lessons will not only allow the youngsters to learn about God, but will instill Christian values within them. Children should learn about the Bible and the things and ways of God, early in life, in order to allow interest in church and the Bible while still young. It is much easier to bring one to know God through salvation and redemption when young, than it is to allow a person to grow up in a world that does not honor God. As direct witnesses to immoral behavior, some become more susceptible to actually committing those wrong behaviors. Instructing about sin at an early age can provide a background that will help each child choose the right paths in life, as opposed to the wrong choices which could lead to dangerous situations. Bible lessons can be easy and fun for the children, parents, preachers, and teachers that are involved in the education process.

Instruction should begin when the child is a baby. "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6) While instruction is sometimes difficult to allow for in depth or detailed stories or events, the perfect time to begin building a Christian foundation is when the they are young. Taking the child to church is one of the best ways to put the child on the path to salvation and living for God. It is a great way to witness to the child through worship and learning together. Being an example to the child will provide the best education that they can receive. Praying for each as a baby and teaching them to pray when they are older can be a great way to help them to develop into a prayer warrior for God. Teaching children Bible lessons can begin when the child is a toddler. Teaching them about certain stories, including Noah's Ark, Adam and Eve, and the birth of Jesus, will begin the instruction of a Christian life that can benefit the child or children for the rest of their lives. Teaching kids the Bible should continue throughout the lifetime of the child.

Bible lessons will prepare the child for salvation and a moral lifestyle. Being open and honest with children about sin and redemption should be done from the start. Children have a strong sense of right and wrong, even as babies. Allowing the child to grow up in an atmosphere of love for God and knowledge of His power will be a great way to assist in beginning a walk with God. Often, parents become busy with work or chores at home and want to take a break from certain obligations. Church often becomes one of those obligations that are given up in order to rest or do other activities that seem to be more important. Missing church occasionally is acceptable, but giving up attending on a regular basis because it does not fit into a busy schedule should not be the example to present to a child. Teaching kids the Bible through home and church is a crucial part of the child's ability to know and understand the love and ways of God. Not only is learning the ways of God important, but experiencing God through worship and praise should be a lesson for the child. If a youngster feels that skipping a worship service is acceptable behavior, they may continue to skip throughout life. Falling away from God is easy to do, but coming back can be hard and requires sacrifice. The importance of laying a foundation for the child cannot be taken lightly. Teaching children Bible lessons and life lessons is a vital part of leading them to seek salvation and redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ.

It is the responsibility of the parents and church leaders to educate their children. As a parent, it is important to understand that the foundation of Christianity can be started early in the life of the child. When children are toddlers, teaching children bible lessons can begin with stories like that of Adam and Eve, Noah, Jesus, and other people and events of the Bible. These stories help to build a strong moral foundation for the child. Teaching kids the Bible will allow them the understand more about the ways of God and the world. By constantly being a witness and example of the ways to worship and love God, a parent can bring their children up to continue to love and honor God. There is no better point in time in a child's life than the moment of salvation. They can understand God and will be able to seek salvation for sins.

 This what we believe and try to put in action(we are still laying the foundation) in our ministry- AWANA-Club Cameroun.

Please, come, let us work together, be a partaker of the vision and let us win children for Christ.

Be bless !