Bible

Welcome to this important step along your child’s Faith Path!

Let’s start by watching this video about the importance of the Bible to your child’s spiritual growth.

One of the greatest joys and responsibilities you have as a parent is to teach your child to love God’s Word in order to build a solid foundation based upon truth.

 “Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You.” Psalm 119:11

We want to encourage you to start off with a Toddler Bible when your kiddos are small. As children grow, their Bible will need to as well. Faith Bible Church is also committed to your child learning to love God's Word. By the 3rd grade, they will have an appreciation of the importance of having their own copy, so we will present them with a Bible all their own. Next, we want to come along side you to help them learn how to use their Bible during Children's Sunday morning classes and at Awana.

Tips and Tools

Help your child discover the importance of God’s Word using these suggestions:

  • CHOOSE A BIBLE: Find a translation that is easy for your child to read and understand. Typically, in our Sunday Worship Service, the pastor will use the New American Standard Bible (NASB).

  • MODEL IT: You cannot pass to your child something that you don’t have. Schedule a regular time of reading the Bible where your kids can see you.

  • USE AS A GUIDE: Show your child how the Bible can be used as an everyday guide for life by helping him or her search and learn how to use the Bible. This is a great opportunity, especially when your child might be struggling with a particular issue or looking for wisdom on a particular topic.

  • KEEP IT SIMPLE: Choose one simple Bible truth or verse and repeat it often such as “God is love.”

  • BE CREATIVE: Don’t just read the story; become the Bible character or use games and crafts to engage all five senses in the learning experience.

  • DON’T BLUFF: It’s okay to not know the answer to a question your child might have. Use the opportunity to show your child how to search in God’s Word for wisdom. Be authentic by admitting that none of us understand everything. Only God is God and we must learn to trust what He says in the Bible. You can also tell your child you will get back to them within a certain time period so that you can investigate and/or ask for guidance from someone you trust.

  • STUDY IT: Show how to study God’s Word using a simple Bible study plan. Teach your child to look at any Scripture and ask questions about the passage such as, “Who wrote this passage?”, “What does this verse teach us?”, or “How can I apply this truth in my own life?”

  • FIND TOOLS: There are many great tools like a kids’ Bible, Bible storybooks, Christian Scripture songs, Christian videos and games to make understanding the Bible easier and more fun.

  • PRAY: Ask God to give your child a love for God’s Word as well as understanding and wisdom as they read and memorize Scripture.

  • RECORD IT: Make sure you record the date on their My Spiritual Development Tree and inside the cover when your child receives a Bible of their own. Download a pdf here or pick up one in the Faith@home Center at church.

Recommended Activities

  • Write verses on index cards to put in your child’s Bible, backpack, or lunchbox, or tape them to the mirror or refrigerator.

  • Write out Bible verses using colorful pens or markers, then cut each word out and mix them up on the floor. Play a game as you put the verse back in order or make into a memory match game.

  • Try teaching your child memory verses using sign language or making up your own hand signals.

  • Play a memory game by passing a ball or beanbag as each person says the next word in the verse.

  • Allow your child to pick a book of the Bible, book, or devotional to read with you at breakfast or bedtime.

  • Have your child memorize the books of the Bible by writing them in order and/or singing along with the Old and New Testament songs provided below.

Check out Awana! Awana is fun with a purpose! It's a community Bible club with an emphasis on Scripture memory and Christian living for kids. We're part of a worldwide Awana Clubs kids' ministry that exists to reach boys and girls with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him.
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going further resources

Take advantage of these resources as you teach your child about the Bible at home.

Your Child’s Next Step

As children get older, they become ready for additional steps along the Faith Path.

Thank you for becoming intentional about guiding your child’s faith journey!