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The Bible is for people of every age, including children.
God loves children and wants them to:
- know Him
- trust Him
- obey His Word
- grow in wisdom
- and follow Jesus throughout their lives.
Learning Bible verses helps children build a strong foundation of faith that will guide them as they grow.
God’s Word teaches them about His love, His promises, and the way He wants them to live.
👉 Every child can learn to know and love God through His Word.
⚡ What To Do Right Now
- Read one Bible verse together each day
- Pray with your child
- Help children memorise scripture
- Talk about what each verse means
- Encourage children to trust Jesus
👉 God’s Word helps children grow in faith and wisdom.
What the Bible Says About Children
The Bible teaches that children are a blessing from God.
Jesus welcomed children and showed them great love.
Mark 10:14 says:
“Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
God wants children to know Him from an early age.
Parents and families have the privilege of teaching them God’s truth (Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Ephesians 6:4).
God’s Word Helps Children Grow
The Bible gives children wisdom for everyday life.
It teaches them to:
- obey their parents (Ephesians 6:1–3)
- tell the truth (Proverbs 12:22)
- be kind (Ephesians 4:32)
- trust God (Proverbs 3:5–6)
- and love others (John 13:34–35).
As children learn scripture, they begin building habits that will help them throughout their lives.
Jesus Loves Children
Throughout His ministry, Jesus showed kindness, patience, and love toward children.
He welcomed them, blessed them, and used their faith as an example for adults.
Children are precious to God because He created them and knows each one personally (Psalm 139:13–16).
Every child matters to Him.
Obeying God Brings Blessing
The Bible encourages children to honour and obey their parents.
This command helps children grow in wisdom while creating strong families.
Ephesians 6:1 says:
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
Obedience is one way children demonstrate their love for God.
Trust God Every Day
Children face worries and challenges just like adults.
The Bible teaches them that they can trust God with everything.
Whether they feel afraid, lonely, or uncertain, God promises to be with them and care for them.
Learning to trust God from a young age builds faith that lasts a lifetime.
Hide God’s Word in Your Heart
Memorising scripture helps children remember God’s truth wherever they go.
Psalm 119:11 says:
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
As children learn Bible verses, God’s Word guides their decisions and strengthens their faith.
How to Help Children Grow in Faith (Practical Steps)
1. Read the Bible together
Make scripture part of daily life.
What to do:
- Read a few verses each day
- Talk about their meaning
- Ask simple questions
👉 God’s Word helps children know Him.
2. Pray together
Teach children to talk with God.
What to do:
- Pray every day
- Thank God for His blessings
- Bring worries to Him
👉 God always hears our prayers.
3. Memorise Bible verses
Help children remember God’s promises.
What to do:
- Learn one verse each week
- Repeat it together
- Talk about how to apply it
👉 Scripture stays with us throughout life.
4. Set a godly example
Show children what faith looks like.
What to do:
- Live according to God’s Word
- Show kindness
- Forgive others
👉 Children often learn by watching adults.
5. Encourage children to trust Jesus
Point them to the Gospel.
What to do:
- Teach them about Jesus
- Explain God’s love
- Answer their questions
👉 Jesus invites children to come to Him.
Bible Verses for Kids (KJV)
Jesus Loves Children
Mark 10:14
“Suffer the little children to come unto me.”
👉 Jesus loves every child.
Matthew 19:14
“Suffer little children… to come unto me.”
👉 Children are precious to God.
Obey Your Parents
Ephesians 6:1
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord.”
👉 Obedience pleases God.
Colossians 3:20
“Children, obey your parents in all things.”
👉 God delights in obedient hearts.
Trust God
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart.”
👉 God can always be trusted.
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee.”
👉 God is always with His people.
Kindness
Ephesians 4:32
“Be ye kind one to another.”
👉 God wants us to be kind.
Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath.”
👉 Gentle words bring peace.
God’s Word
Psalm 119:11
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart.”
👉 Learn and remember God’s Word.
Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and of a good courage.”
👉 God gives strength and courage.
Children Can Follow God
The Bible teaches that children are never too young to begin learning about God.
As they read scripture, pray, worship, and grow in faith, they develop a strong foundation that can guide them throughout their lives.
God delights in children who seek Him with sincere hearts.
Final Thought
The Bible teaches that children are deeply loved by God.
He wants them to know Him, trust Him, and follow His Word from an early age.
As children learn scripture and grow in faith, God helps them become wise, loving, and faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
You do not need to:
- think children are too young to know God
- wait until they are older to teach them scripture
- or underestimate what God can do in a child’s life.
Instead, encourage children to read the Bible, pray regularly, trust Jesus, and grow in their relationship with Him every day.
As they continue learning God’s Word, something wonderful begins to happen.
👉 Their faith grows stronger.
👉 Wisdom increases.
👉 God’s truth shapes their hearts.
👉 They learn to follow Jesus with confidence.
One of the greatest gifts you can give a child is a love for God’s Word. As they hide scripture in their hearts, it will guide them, strengthen them, and point them to Jesus throughout every stage of life.
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