How To: How We Do Bible Study

We follow a very simple and consistent pattern each week so the kids know what to expect.

Music

These are typically Contemporary Christian songs or Kids Christian songs from our favorite iTunes or CDs, usually we'll do 2 or 3. (You can also tune in to your favorite Christian radio station and listen along.) During this time we stand and dance and sing together and have a grand old time!

Prayer

It's never the same and we say what's on our heart. Most nights asking God to guide our study and be with us as we learn together.

Read & Talk

We read our Bible verses and talk about what it means. There are NO WRONG ANSWERS because we always want to encourage our kids to participate. Everyone gets a Bible even if they can't read yet. There are some great picture Bibles that can teach the kids as well as the wordy ones until they are ready. Some nights the lesson is more in depth and other nights we just talk about whatever comes up. We find the more we (as parents) share truthful experiences and choices, the more the kids dig in.

Activity & Craft

This is the part the kids love most and is also the part where they put what we talked about into action. Creating something with their hands makes the words come alive. I recommend if nothing else, make sure this is part of every family study.

Snack

Some nights it's as simple as pretzels and candy corn. Other nights we share a special dessert or ice cream.

** Take some or all of these into your plan. Do what works for your family. Keep it simple and honest and let the Spirit lead your time together. Have fun!**