How can parents ensure their children are "taught by the LORD" today? Isaiah 54:13—A Promise to Cherish “Then all your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace.” What It Means to Be “Taught by the LORD” • God Himself shapes a child’s mind, heart, and conscience through His Word and Spirit. • Parents serve as His appointed instruments (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Ephesians 6:4). • The result is “peace”—well-being that reaches every part of life (Psalm 119:165). Parents: God’s Primary Teachers in the Home Deuteronomy 6:6-7 lays out the pattern: “These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children…” • Truth must first saturate parents’ own hearts. • Teaching is continual—“when you sit…walk…lie down…get up.” • Everyday moments become classrooms. Practical Ways to Let God Teach Your Children Scripture Saturation • Read aloud together daily—whole-Bible exposure, not just stories. • Memorize verses as a family; review at mealtimes (Psalm 119:11). • Encourage personal reading plans as children learn to read. Gospel Conversations • Tie sin, forgiveness, and obedience back to Christ’s finished work (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). • Celebrate answered prayer and providences, showing God’s active hand. Worship in the Home • Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Colossians 3:16). • Observe the Lord’s Day with joy and preparation, signaling that God’s voice matters most. Intentional Discipline • Correct in love, explaining God’s standard (Hebrews 12:11). • Affirm repentance and restoration, modeling the Father’s heart. Worldview Formation • Filter media through Philippians 4:8. • Discuss cultural issues openly, measuring them against Scripture (Acts 17:11). Living Examples Speak Loudest • Children imitate what they observe (1 Corinthians 11:1). • Confess your own sins quickly; humility teaches grace. • Let them see authentic delight in God, not mere duty. Harnessing the Local Church • Prioritize faithful gathering (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Engage children in corporate worship; the sermon is not “adult time.” • Seek godly mentors and peers who reinforce biblical truth (Proverbs 13:20). Prayerful Dependence on the Spirit • Pray daily for open hearts (Jeremiah 24:7). • Ask specifically for wisdom to apply Scripture (James 1:5). • Involve children in intercession, teaching them to expect God’s answers (Matthew 7:7-11). Guarding Minds from Competing Voices • Establish clear boundaries for screens, social media, and friendships (1 Corinthians 15:33). • Equip children to test every idea against God’s Word (2 Corinthians 10:5). Trusting God for the Harvest • Proverbs 22:6 assures us: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” • Results belong to the Lord; faithfulness belongs to parents (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). • Expect “great…peace” in His timing, confident that His promise stands firm. |
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