‘Teach The Way To Young Children.’
a) Proverbs 22:6. Then they will not depart from it.
b) Genesis 18:19. Until they are grown up, to keep the Way of the Lord and to do what is right and just.
c) Deuteronomy 4:9. Pass on to the children and grandchildren what we have seen the Lord do us
d) Deuteronomy 6:7. Repeat God’s Word again and again to our children.
e) Psalm 78:4. We will not hide these truths from our children but will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD. We will tell of his power and the mighty miracles he did.
f) Psalm 78:5-6. God commanded the early fathers to teach His Word to their children.
g) Ephesians 6:4. Fathers are to bring up their children with the Discipline and Instruction approved by the Lord.
h) 2 Timothy 3:15. Timothy was taught the Holy Scriptures from childhood. Those Scriptures gave Him the Wisdom to receive the Salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.
(This QT encourages me and encourages me to teach other people, especially parents, to Teach The Way To Young Children)
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‘Where Is The Lamb?’
Genesis 22:7.
a) This proves that Isaac was more grown up than just being a little child when Abraham was willing to sacrifice him on the altar to God. He could ask meaningful questions.
b) He could have a conversation with his father.
c) He was physically able to carry a lot of wood for the sacrificial fire.
d) He knew about sacrificial lambs.
(Through this Second one: Where Is The Lamb? I realise that Isaac was already of sufficient age, strength, and intellect when Abraham was ready to sacrifice him on the altar)
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Chris.
Sometimes we neglect the bringing up of children in a Biblical concept and way. In some of the Western countries we say that the children should grow up without being taught religion, then when they are grown they can make up their own minds. In some of the Eastern countries Confucian influence is there and tending to children’s spiritual needs is seen as a secondary chore whether it is in home, school or church. God’s dealings with His People in the Old Testament really gives light and understanding on His Way and desire for the bringing up of children.
