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Why is it important to teach Scripture to children?
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Teaching Scripture is a command. Deut. 6:4-9. If we believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God, then we will instruct children in the Scriptures.
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When we teach children Scripture, we are helping them to learn about God and His love for them. The Scriptures will be a tool in building their Biblical foundation. We pour into these students remembering that Scriptures tell us that His Word will not return void.
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The first thing that comes to mind is that it is commanded in Scripture! In Deut. 6:5-7 God commands his people to love the LORD our God and diligently teach his Word to our children as we live it out before them.
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If they learn Scripture, children will go back to the Word again and again during difficult or even joyful times. God’s words will anchor them and help them weather storms and remember gratitude for His mercy and grace. They will lead righteous life and find salvation from sins.
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It is important to teach Scripture to children because Scripture holds the answers to life’s difficult questions. If a child is taught Scripture at an early age, then they can return to the word of God when facing trials. This will help them to build a deep rooted faith that will carry them through life, and then they can also go on to teach truth to others.
