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Teaching Children to Love Jesus- Strategies for Parents and Sunday School Teachers
Teaching children to love Jesus is an important responsibility that falls on the shoulders of both parents and Sunday School teachers. Jesus Himself said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14, NIV). Here are some strategies parents and Sunday School teachers can use to help children develop a love for Jesus.
Introduce children to Jesus through Bible stories: The Bible is full of stories that illustrate who Jesus is and what He did for us. Reading these stories to children is a great way to introduce them to Jesus. Examples of these stories are “David and Goliath” (1 Samuel 17), “Noah’s Ark” (Genesis 6-9), and “The Good Samaritan” (Luke 10:25-37).
Use creative activities to make the Bible come alive: Children learn best when they are engaged in activities that are both fun and meaningful. Use coloring pages, crafts, and other activities that are related to the Bible stories you are teaching. For example, if you are teaching the story of Noah’s Ark, have children create their own ark out of paper plates and construction paper.
Model a Christ-like attitude: Children learn more from what they see than what they hear. Parents and Sunday School teachers should strive to model a Christ-like attitude in everything they do. This includes showing love, compassion, and forgiveness to others.
Teach children to pray: Prayer is a powerful way to communicate with God. Teach children how to pray and encourage them to pray for themselves and others. Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7, NIV).
Create opportunities for children to serve: Serving others is an important part of following Jesus. Encourage children to find ways they can serve others in their community. This could include volunteering at a local food bank, collecting donations for a charity, or simply helping a neighbor in need.
Make church and Bible study a priority: Regular attendance at church and Bible study is important for developing a strong faith. Make attending church and Bible study a priority for your family. Encourage children to participate in Sunday School and other church activities.
In conclusion, teaching children to love Jesus is an important responsibility that requires a combination of creativity, patience, and persistence. Using Bible stories, creative activities, modeling Christ-like attitudes, teaching children to pray, creating opportunities for service, and making church and Bible study a priority are all effective strategies for parents and Sunday School teachers to use. Remember, as Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me” (Matthew 19:14, NIV).
