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Why is it important to teach Scripture to children?
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It is important to teach Scripture to children so that they have the answers to the big questions of life. How did I get here? Who am I? Do I have value? Where am I going? Scripture gives the answer to their salvation and eternal destiny through Christ Jesus. By knowing scripture the children will be equipped to walk this life knowing what is true.
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It is important to teach Scripture to children because it is where we learn truth and doctrine. In particular, learning Scripture as a child is important because it is more easily learned and will be remembered during a lifetime when doubts and fears present themselves. “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
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God’s Word is the the foundation of all truth. It teaches us who God is, what He is like, how to live in relationship with Him, and how to live in relationship to others. It teaches us how to live here and now, and how to live in eternity. His Word is life and light.
I am so thankful that my mother taught me God’s Word and memorized it with me. It has helped, comforted, and guided me all of my life. As an educator and parent, teaching God’s word to children in the most important thing I teach.
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I truly believe that it is important to teach Scripture to our students so that they grow up knowing and loving the word of God.
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It is important to teach Scripture to children so that they have the evidence of truth to refer to. God’s Word is true.
