The Bible is the very Word of God, passed on to the biblical authors to write to believers of every generation. The Bible is our ultimate source of wisdom and guidance for life. According to 2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

Since the Bible is the written Word of God, we should read and study it regularly ourselves and help our children develop the daily habit of engaging with Scripture. If we wish for God’s Word to be impactful in our children's lives, we have to show them that it’s supremely important to us. It comes down to this: if we don’t show our children that the Bible is the cornerstone of our lives, they will not invest in it like we desire that they would.

How do we make God’s Word a priority in our homes? By committing to a daily Bible reading plan and living out what it says. When our children see how we live our lives in response to the Bible, it will inspire them to do the same.

Not only that, but we must also make time in God’s Word as a family a daily priority. Consistent time reading the Bible with your family will make a huge difference, even if it’s just a short prayer and passage of Scripture before dinner. Even better, have a family Bible story night, ripe with discussions and learning activities so you can all grow as a family of faith.

This series on sharing your faith with your children has 11 parts. Click on the links before to access the articles.

Part 1 - Making the Word of God a Priority in Your Home
Part 2 - Being a Good Listener to Your Children
Part 3 - Cultivating an Environment of Mutual Respect with Your Children
Part 4 - Cherishing Your Children
Part 5 - Living a Godly Life as an Example for Your Children
Part 6 - Cultivating a Peaceful Home
Part 7 - Surrounding Your Children with Godly Influences
Part 8 - Teaching Your Children the Fear of the Lord
Part 9 - Teaching Your Children the Value of Relationships
Part 10 - Teaching Your Children the Value of Growing in Faith
Part 11 - Teaching Children to Continually Strive Towards Greater Knowledge of the Lord

Blessings,
Wilfred Graves Ministries Staff