How can we apply "line upon line" in teaching children biblical truths? Setting the Scriptural Foundation Isaiah 28:10: “For it is: ‘Order on order, order on order, line on line, line on line, a little here, a little there.’” What “Line upon Line” Means for Children • Incremental instruction: truths presented in small, understandable segments. • Repetition with variation: the same truth revisited from fresh angles. • Cumulative learning: each new “line” rests on the previous one, forming a steady scaffold of doctrine. Practical Ways to Build Truth Line by Line • Start with the essential story of redemption – Genesis 1:1—God as Creator. – John 3:16—God’s redemptive love. – Romans 10:9—response of faith. Lay these core verses down first; every later teaching refers back to them. • Use daily rhythms – Breakfast verse: one line of Scripture recited together. – Bedtime recap: ask children to repeat or explain the verse in their own words. “A little here, a little there” across the day keeps truth accessible. • Employ layered visuals – Picture Bibles for preschoolers, then simple text Bibles, then study Bibles. – Each level adds detail without discarding what was learned before. • Connect doctrines to life moments – Forgiveness (Ephesians 4:32) practiced after sibling conflict. – Gratitude (1 Thessalonians 5:18) spoken at meals. Real-life applications cement each “line.” • Reinforce through song and repetition – Short Scripture songs (Colossians 3:16) help facts lodge in memory. – Weekly family worship repeats previous songs before adding new ones. Encouraging Retention and Growth • Celebrate progress: highlight when a child recalls last week’s verse—affirm that the new line rests on the old. • Review cycles: every month, pause new material and revisit past verses (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). • Sibling teaching: older children explain a verse to younger ones; teaching reinforces their own lines. Drawing It All Together Teaching “line upon line” means committing to steady, incremental, Spirit-led moments where Scripture is read, repeated, explained, and lived. Little by little, a child’s heart and mind absorb God’s truth until a robust, lifelong faith is built—one line at a time. |
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