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My Bible Ages: 8-10 yrs.
Best Use
Start when your child is five and continue to encourage this as they grow
older. If you are already having a family devotion, you can incorporate
prayer into what you are already doing.
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“My Bible” helps your child begin to make the transition from being “read
to” and learning about the Bible to setting aside time alone with God and
His Word every day. The Bible changes us. It has a way to transforming us
into people who don’t just try to act more like Christ, but who are more like
Christ. For this to be a reality in the life of your child, it is important for a
parent to help them start out on their own personal journey. On this
journey, they will develop of love for God’s Word. As kids get older, it is
important for parents to encourage kids to spend time in God’s Word each day themselves.
Advance Preparation
Watch the DVD “My Bible”
Serve It Up
Follow the steps on the reverse side to serve this up in your home.
1. Continue to teach: Create time for family Bible activities. Games such as
“Bible Trivia” can help your child become more comfortable in how to use
their Bibles. Use a book or a game. You can also try “Outburst Bible
Edition.” Your kids will love spending this time with you.
2. Encourage them to find the time: As parents, help your child find the
time each day to spend time with God. Help them learn to plan this into
their day. Create places in their schedule where this can happen. When
days are missed, don’t make them feel guilty but encourage them to start
again the next day. Make this a positive time each day.
3. Provide them with the tools they need: Provide your child with the
things they need to be successful! Take a trip to Lifeway or another
bookstore. Help them find a Bible or study Bible they can understand and
perhaps a devotional book/and or journal. Make this a great family outing.
Devotional books that are age appropriate can help your child develop an
individual plan for Bible reading and prayer.
4. It’s worth the investment: We provide money for all kinds of things for
our kids. Make it a priority for your child to have the resources they need to
be successful! What better investment is there than an eternal investment?
Be creative and come up with trivia and games on your own. Partner with
other families who have kids the same age for a trivia and Bible game night.
Remember Be Intentional: Parent with the end in
sight!
Going Further Resources
(Recommended Books available at Lifeway or other local bookstore; you
can also view these resources at www.christianbook.com)
God’s Word for Boys & God’s Word for Girls (by Baker) includes
exceptional age-specific helps specially designed for the unique interests of
boys & girls ages 8-12.
Kids Quest Study Bible (Zondervan) has answers to over 500 questions
kids ages 6-10 ask with a fresh, new colorful design and 100 updated
questions.
My First Message (by Eugene Peterson) using The Message” it uses lively
illustrations & short lessons designed for a shorter attention span;
encourages parent interaction.
Super Bible Trivia for Kids (Barbour Publishing) provides fun Bible trivia
for to learn.