Scripture Memory for Kids
This article is from Capital Hill Baptist Church. We find it very helpful as a resource to get our kids started memorizing scripture. Here is an excerpt from the book:
The emphasis of this section of the book is memorization. One benefit of memorization is that God’s Spirit uses scripture to call us to faith in Christ and discipleship. Like you, we desire that your child come to salvation and grow spiritually. God’s word teaches its benefits, “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I may not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11). While some educators or parents may fear that children are merely committing meaningless words to memory, we believe that truth committed to memory provides a firm foundation for growth. In order to build on that foundation we are asking parents to actively be involved in the Bible Memory program. The primary responsibility for teaching children about God is yours, the parent. It is therefore crucial that you actively participate in teaching the material contained in this memory program. Personal understanding should be the goal. Consider the charge that God has given parents in Deuteronomy 6:4-7: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
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