You set the pace for the spiritual growth of your children. The church plays a part, but the responsibility really falls on you. And Dads, God will hold you accountable for how well you have led your family spiritually. At a family ministry conference this week, it was shared that less than 15% of all families who attend church regularly ever open their Bible during the week. If this stat is true, it makes me sad, and it should concern you as well.
So, I’ve been challenged spiritually to challenge you to take the lead in your family and teach your kids about God and His Word. Yes, the spiritual growth of your family starts at home. So, here’s my challenge. Now that the school year is in full swing, why not do something fun in your family to help your kids learn about God and his Word? Here is the idea. Take a mealtime together each week to share a key Bible verse, discuss it, and then memorize it. It’s a simple plan. Let’s call it “The Bible Quest Challenge.” Regardless of the age of your kids, memorizing these verses will be easy. Each week as verses are recited, celebrate what God is teaching you. Maybe even with an occasional trip to get ice cream. Make it fun! Make it important! Make it a priority! Here are enough verses to get you through the school year. Let me know how it goes. And Dads, step up and lead this! You can do it! Ric Callahan, Pastor of Families, Westwood Baptist Church, Alabaster, AL 1. Acts 16:31 – Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved. 2. Psalm 145:9 – The LORD is good to all. 3. Genesis 16:13 – You are the God who sees. 4. Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5. Matthew 22:39 – You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 6. Numbers 6:24 – The Lord bless you and keep you. 7. Colossians 3:2 – Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 8. Colossians 3:16 – Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. 9.1 John 5:3 – This is love for God: to obey his commands. 10. Proverbs 30:5 – Every word of God proves true. 11. Hebrews 13:8 – Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. 12. Psalm 150:6 – Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. 13. Proverbs 3:5 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart. 14. Romans 10:13 – Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. 15. Romans 3:23 – All people have sinned and come short of the glory of God. 16. Matthew 5:14 – You are the light of the world. 17. Psalm 139:14 – I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. 18. Colossians 3:20 – Children, obey your parents in all things. 19. James 1:17 – Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. 20. Matthew 28:20 – I am with you always. 21. Ephesians 4:32 – Be kind to one another. 22. 1 John 3:23 – Love one another. 23. Psalm 56:3 – When I am afraid, I will trust in You. 24. Psalm 118:24 – This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. 25. Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. 26. Psalm 136:1 – Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. 27. Luke 6:31 – Do to others as you would have them do to you. 28. Philippians 4:13 – I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. 29. Psalm 138:1 – I will praise thee with my whole heart. 30. Ephesians 6:1 – Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
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AuthorRic Callahan has served the Church as minister to youth, children, and families for 37 years. He and his wife, Carla, have a passion for motivating and encouraging parents to activiely pursue Godly leadership in their homes. They have raised two daughters who use their gifts in minsitry as well. Archives
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