Introduction

• I Peter 2:6

Get them in the Word

• Romans 10:17 – Faith comes from hearing the Word.
• Psalms 102:25-27
• Proverbs 1:7 – We must always be learning!
• James 4:4 – There is a conflict between God and the world.
• These things come from the Bible, and it is our job to pass it on!
• Things you can do:
  • Bring children to worship.
  • Read the Bible to them. Help them read themselves.

Keep God front and center.

• Mark 4:18-19 – Parents have to make God the priority.
• II Timothy 4:9-10 – We don’t want our children to desert God like Demas deserted Paul.
• Great youth groups don’t necessarily create faith.
• II Timothy 3:10-11 – It was good for Timothy to spend time with Paul, a veteran in God’s work.
• Psalms 95:1-3 – Values are communicated through joy. What are we joyful about?

Demonstrate genuine faith.

• I Corinthians 4:14-17 – Be an example of faith!
• Confess your sins – James 5:16
• Enforce rules – Ephesians 6:1-3; Mark 10:21-22; Proverbs 3:12
  • Making someone upset doesn’t mean you don’t love them.
  • Who will teach our kids right from wrong, if not us?
• Be thankful – Colossians 3:15-16

Conclusion

• Kids must develop their own faith. We can help them.