Introduction
I Peter 2:6Get them in the Word
Romans 10:17 – Faith comes from hearing the Word.Psalms 102:25-27Proverbs 1:7 – We must always be learning!James 4:4 – There is a conflict between God and the world.These things come from the Bible, and it is our job to pass it on!Things you can do:Bring children to worship.Read the Bible to them. Help them read themselves.Keep God front and center.
Mark 4:18-19 – Parents have to make God the priority.II Timothy 4:9-10 – We don’t want our children to desert God like Demas deserted Paul.Great youth groups don’t necessarily create faith.II Timothy 3:10-11 – It was good for Timothy to spend time with Paul, a veteran in God’s work.Psalms 95:1-3 – Values are communicated through joy. What are we joyful about?Demonstrate genuine faith.
I Corinthians 4:14-17 – Be an example of faith!Confess your sins – James 5:16Enforce rules – Ephesians 6:1-3; Mark 10:21-22; Proverbs 3:12Making someone upset doesn’t mean you don’t love them.Who will teach our kids right from wrong, if not us?Be thankful – Colossians 3:15-16Conclusion
Kids must develop their own faith. We can help them.