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Learn alongside them. The Bible “is shallow enough for a child not to drown, yet deep enough for an elephant to swim.”
2. Kids need to hear the gospel.
The Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They answered, “Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:30-31)
It won’t do any good to teach kids Bible stories as moral lessons if we don’t lift up Jesus as the greatest treasure. Real heart change—not outward behavior modification—comes from the living Savior. The reason Jesus’ death and resurrection is good news is because there is first bad news: our sin separates us from God. “If we somehow think we never were in hellish danger, we might still admire Jesus, but we won’t love him.”
Not only do kids need to hear the gospel, they need to see it worked out in our own lives. Pray and ask for the Holy Spirit’s power to guide you in how you think, how you react to situations, how you lead your kids. Be quick to repent and ask for forgiveness, especially from your kids and your spouse. Rest in the sovereignty and goodness of God.
3. We’re not on our own.
My husband and I pray daily that the Lord would save our son. And if He does, Elijah’s testimony might begin “I grew up in a Christian home ...” but it won’t end there. He won’t be a believer simply because his parents are believers. It can start with us—we can plant the seed—but the Lord will make it grow.
Before the Lord ascended to heaven after His resurrection, He gave them a command. Jesus didn’t tell them to get to
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