Introduction
- Mark 9:33-37
- Mark 10:13-16
- Psalms 78:1-4
Worship
… should always come from the heart.
- Psalms 95:1-11 – We should worship joyfully because of who God is and what He has done.
- Matthew 15:8
… involves participation.
- Encourage your children to pay attention and participate in whatever way they can in the worship service.
… is not time to play.
- John 4:23-24
- Sometimes with little ones, you’re just trying to survive, but don’t just give up and don’t let bad habits form.
Praying
- Kids are often great at praying!
- Matthew 6:5-13
- Acts 12:12
- I Peter 3:12
Preaching
- Deuteronomy 31:10-13 – The Israelites were to listen to God’s word, including the kids.
- Joshua 8:33-35 – The entire law was read to everyone, including the children.
- Ezekiel 33:31
Singing
- Colossians 3:16
- This is something kids can do!
Giving
- I Corinthians 16:1
Lord’s Supper
- I Corinthians 11:23-26
- Matthew 26:29
- This is a memorial that also helps us teach our children.
Conclusion
- Make sure the main focus is on God, not people.