8 Easy Bible Verses That You Child Can Memorize
Teaching toddlers, preschoolers, 5 year old’s, any child (honestly), bible verses can be an overwhelming experience not only for the child but parents too.
You have so many questions about where to start, how do you get them to understand? Lord, have you even equipped me with the patience I need for this task ahead?
How do you get them to get it? Especially as a toddler or preschooler.
All of these may be valid questions that you have, so don’t discount how you feel.
We (myself included) have had these questions, so first I want you to know that you are not alone.
Teaching our children about GOD can seem like a task too big for us, I don’t know about you, but I’m still learning myself.
But I’m here to offer what I know works, WORK!!!
Teaching your child about GOD and nurturing that relationship takes work, it takes consistency, and it takes faith in GOD to lead and guide you along the way.
HOW DO I TEACH MY CHILD THE WORD OF GOD
Teaching your child the word of GOD doesn’t have to be complicated, keep it simple for their sake(and yours) when first starting.
Introduce GOD to them in a casual conversation.
We are building relationships, not religion.
Start small and build on that foundation. Get them their first children’s bible, and make sure it has pictures and words that they can understand, so as they grow they can begin to independently read it on their own.
HOW DO YOU TEACH CHILDREN BIBLE VERSES
KEEP IT SIMPLE
You want to keep them engaged by using props, and incorporating those bible verse lessons in everyday play. For example, when playing we can stress the lesson of “being kind to others” and “sharing”. Two traits of our LORD, and two principles that they can grow from throughout their entire life.
STAY CONSISTENT
This won’t happen overnight, it’s just like a muscle, you have to train it and keep at it for it to grow.
Even if it’s just five minutes a day, going over the same verse over and over (I recommend this for younger children that don’t sit still for long)
Do that!!!
Don’t put so much pressure on yourself or your child.
Add it to their routine at whatever time works for your family and after a while, they will start to anticipate it.
Keep it fun and exciting, it’s not a chore, it’s getting to know their best friend.
START SMALL
Don’t overcomplicate things for you and them. Start small with short bible verses that they can easily remember.
This helps your child with word recognition, and not get overwhelmed with all the letters and words on a page.
MOM TIP: If doing this with a younger child point to each word as you say it so they can associate a particular set of letters with the word you are saying. You can call this “Sight Word” practice.
WHAT ARE SOME SHORT BIBLE VERSES?
Below are a few Bible verses that will be a good starting ground for our young believers.
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD. Psalm 150:6
We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5
The LORD bless you and keep you Numbers 6:24
Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Colossians 3:20
"Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household." Acts 16:31
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105
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I recommend printing them on heavy cardstock or even laminating them for durability (we are talking about giving them to young kids lol).
I pray that this blog post and the “Little Disciple Scripture Cards” help you on this new journey with your child, remember it’s never too early or too late to begin a relationship with Christ.
You can get your “Little Disciple Scripture Cards” HERE.
What was the very first bible verse you learned as a child and how old were you when you learned it? Let me know below!!!