For workers & parents to use with kids--make God's Word exciting for youngsters in home, Sunday School class, assembly programs, church settings & children's hour.

Teaching children from God's Word Devotions for Children

Introduction and Table of Contents

When my children were small, I struggled to teach them from God's word daily. I didn't always accomplish this, but it was a constant goal. I tried to plan ahead, using either material written by someone else, or my own thoughts.

I found it most beneficial to them when I shared on their level the things God was teaching me in my own life. When I did, my enthusaism and excitement made the material come alive for my children. Most of my own thoughts and devotions were items that were fresh on my heart, and I usually didn't write them down before sharing with my children.

However, I do have a few things that I wrote to share with them. Perhaps these items will give you some ideas to develop your own devotional scenarios with your children from the things God is teaching you.

The devotions here are mostly in question format. I tried to arouse my children's curiosity and stimulate their participation with questions. Between the lines, we had opportunity for discussion and learning as we shared together.

I wrote the "Lessons From Elijah" devotions while I was in Bible Study Fellowship studying the material on the major and minor prophets of the Bible.

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Lessons From Elijah

Motivating teens to read God's Word