"PASS IT ON"

6 "And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children…"

Deuteronomy 6:6-7a

If you're a Christian parent, you likely want your children to develop a genuine personal relationship with the Lord. After all, Jesus said that we should let the kids come close to Him, right?

And what better way to achieve that than by helping them know Scripture as early as their kindergarten years? Thankfully, we now have smartphones that enable us to access Bible applications and other educational tools with ease. So, why not take advantage of the opportunity and train our kids in the way they should go?

In today's passage, Moses instructs the Israelites to take God's word seriously and pass it on to their children. God is taking the nation to "a land flowing with milk and honey," but their obedience to God's word will directly influence their peace and prosperity. The Israelites were instructed to take God's commands to heart. To do this, they were to discuss these laws at all times, wherever they were. The constancy of God's word in their conversations will play a crucial role in their children's commitment to obeying the Lord.

Similarly, Christian parents are given an excellent opportunity to raise their children in the way of the Lord. Our responsibility goes beyond merely providing them with food, shelter, and clothing. We have to ensure that their whole person is growing in the fear of the Lord. And there's no other way for them to live lives pleasing to God than living according to His word.

In this blog series, I'll provide you with five reasons why your kids should memorize Scripture. Hopefully, their remembrance of God's word will lead them to love the Lord with all their heart and mind.

They have a good memory.

According to a study conducted by Ohio State University, a five-year-old child could beat most adults on a recognition and memory test, at least under specific conditions. In this study, kids were found to be up to four times more accurate in their memory than grown-ups. ¹

With that in mind, we understand why we adults have to exert a lot of effort to memorize things. However, kids don't have to. Children, especially those as young as five, have brains that can process information much faster than we do. Therefore, if we expose them to Scripture at this age, they'll easily learn the verses. Let's take advantage of this period in their lives and allow them to experience the goodness of God through His word.

Pursue the Savior today!

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¹ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases2004/07/040722085301.htm

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