Train 'Em Up

Questions: A lot of what you talk about involves some real intentionality and consistency. What advice would you give parents who struggle with creating routines and disciplining themselves, let alone their children? Have you thought as parents about the role technology will play in your home? How have you come to that decision? Tech Wise Family If your child can’t speak well (like under 3), what’...

Serving others is an important topic. God is a God who has served us. Christ summarized his saving mission in the language of service: Mark 10:45. Encouragements in the three I’s BE INTENTIONAL We must teach them the importance of serving others. It’s a way to love others. GIVE INSTRUCTION Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:3-5, 1 John 3:16-18 A way to, “Train ‘Em Up” ENCOURAGE IMITATION Philippians 3:17 D...

Singing is common to all people. God’s people sung: Ex. 15, Psalm 96, Zephaniah 3:17, Ephesians 5:18-19, Colossians 3:17 Deut. 6:4-7 - Loving God with our entire being will lead to singing songs of praise to him. Singing is a fundamental part of discipleship Songs are memorable Our children are able to learn songs Encouragements: Saturate the home with music Teach a diversity of songs: CCM, Gospel...

Hospitality: lover of strangers 1 Peter 4:9 - Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. Recommended Resource: The Gospel Comes with a House Key In hospitality, parents can both, instruct our children in why we do what we do and strive to be an example to imitate. Benefits: Opportunity to teach our children about stewardship Opportunity to teach our children about serving and selflessness. Mo...

Family Traditions Benefits of Family Traditions Three Encouragement: Be Set Apart Be Consistent Be Fun Thanksgiving - The Thankful Turkey - Why Do We Say Thank You? Christmas - Advent Blocks - Abel in the Stable Valentine’s Day Easter/Lent - Who is Jesus? - Resurrection Eggs Juneteenth Music - Catechism Interlude Instrumental by Shai Linne

Deut. 6:4-7 - “ When you lie down and when you get up ” Mornings and evenings can be prime discipleship opportunities. MORNING Lam. 3:21-23, Ps. 143:8 Chants Bible over Breakfast EVENING End the day knowing our love for them. And more importantly, God’s love for them. Rom. 8:38-39 Bedtime Blessing Music - Catechism Interlude Instrumental by Shai Linne

1 Thess. 2:8 God is very affectionate toward his people. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Music - Catechism Interlude Instrumental by Shai Linne

Discipleship is relational. God is present with us. S.H.O.W. U.P. Music - Catechism Interlude Instrumental by Shai Linne

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In discipling our children, what’s mandated is the work, what’s not is the way… Options: Family Worship Scripture Memory Catechism Creeds & Confessions Bible Time Freedom in how parents discipleship their children and the frequency they do certain things. Faithfulness: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Key Ingredients to Stay the Course: Prayer Encouragement Testimonies Celebration of the small victories La...

What is the church and church membership? Church and Church Membership Children’s Ministry & Partner Prep for service: Family Worship Article on Family Worship Children in Service Worship Sheet for Kids After Service: Conversations with your children Encouragements: Prioritize Church & Church Membership Speak well of the church Resource The Church Music - Catechism Interlude Instrumental b...

What is the gospel? What does the word “gospel” mean? Mark 1:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Why do an episode on the gospel? The gospel is central to the Christian life Rhythms: Scripture memory, catechism, huddle time Corrective discipline Resources Love Gave The Gospel The Garden, The Curtain and the Cross Big Truths for Little Thinkers: The Gospel Encouragements Read and teach the gospel now Be fa...

Prayer is talking with God. Different types of prayers: Adoration (1 Samuel 2) Confession (Psalm 32, 51, Daniel 9) Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Supplication (Psalm 62:8, Philippians 4:6-8) We find prayer in many places throughout Scripture: 1 Samuel 1 Psalms Matthew 7:7 Acts 2:42 Opening of Paul’s letters Why teach our children to pray? -God is a relational God -God is holy and gracious -Go...

Catechism means to teach or instruct. It’s teaching biblical doctrine in summary form, typically through Q&A format. Scripture: Luke 1:4, 1 Corinthians 14:19 Shai Linne’s Jesus Kids Album Possible to do with young children: Requires no preparation. We’re reading the question and helping our children learn the answer. The answers are scripted. The questions aren’t asked to test our children, bu...

Scripture memory is the discipline to commit God’s word to memory for God glorifying purposes. Scriptures: Psalm 119:9-11, Psalm 1:1-2, Matthew 4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Encourage It Examples: Dinner, using the chalk board How we choose verses: Gospel verses: John 3:16, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:8, 1 John 3:16 God’s Character Areas of sin struggle Music - Catechi...

Family Worship is a structured time when a household gathers together around God’s Word. Scriptures: Joshua 24:15, 2 Timothy 3:14-15, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 6:4, Mark 10:13-15 Description: Read, Pray, Sing Make it Dope: Excitement, name it, come up with a chant and involve your children (hand motions, instruments) Recommended Resource: Family Worship by Donald Whitney https://www.amazon.com/...

Joshua and Stephanie covers: Intentionality: Deut. 6, 2 Tim. 2:2, Jesus with his disciples Formal & informal time Imitation: 1 Cor. 11:1, Acts 4:13, Phil. 3:17 Our children are always watching us. Instruction: Matt. 28:19, Matt. 6:9-13, Eph. 6:4, Proverbs Instruction aids understanding. Keep teaching simple and kid friendly. We want it to be memorable. Music - Catechism Interlude Instrumental...

We cover: Who are we? Why the name? What is Family Discipleship? Biblical Defense for Family Discipleship: Deut. 6:4-9, Ps. 78:5-8, Eph. 6:4, 2 Tim. 3:14-15, Prov. 22:6 Music - Catechism Interlude Instrumental by Shai Linne

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