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How old were your children when they "got it?"
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How old were your dc when they began to understand that the Bible is more than a story–that it’s true? I don’t know how much ds5 understands after I read him a Bible story or after Sunday School or children’s church. If I ask him what his lesson was about, he either says “Jesus,” doesn’t answer at all, or gives me something off the wall. He has a language processing disorder; I wonder if that is affecting his comprehension skills as well.
FYI, I started the school year reading to him from the NKJV, then switched to the NIV when I got that glazed over look, and now am using the Children’s Story Bible. I’m going chronologically, so we’re only to Isaac and Rebekah. Should I be doing NT too, or switch and do NT only? Or just keep doing what I’m doing?
Thanks,
Karen
When I ask my 4 year old daughter what our Bible lesson was about, she’ll answer “Jesus” or “love” even when we’re studying the OT. My 6 yr old is starting to get it, shes remembering the stories better.
We use the Child’s Story Bible which I love but we also do is along with our History. We are using Mystery of History this year which meshes Bible history with world history so the children get the big picture of what was going on during the Bible times.
MOH isn’t CM, but we are adding stories to it as we go.
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Keri
From what I’ve read about new Christians reading the bible, they suggest NT, I’m thinking it would be the same for children, The OT is difficult for adults…
I think with children “getting it” is a gradual thing. We were not as faithful in our Christian walk when our girls were young, but have been with the boys…so they have understood things at a little younger age than their sisters did.
I think, though, that all of my children realize at a young age that the bible is true, because we tell them it is true from the start. Actually understanding the deeper meaning is the “gradual” I’m referring to.
I do use a story bible and the NIV. We did OT last year and are now on NT…going chronologically. I think being consistently in the bible and living out it’s truths (by example) is how our children learn best.
Kathi
I think at that age, it’s important that you make the connection for your child. For example, yes the story of Issac and Rebekah is true, but why did God put it in the Bible, why did God think it was important for us to know? For a very young child, you can emphasize very general applications – we need to get along with our brother, because the whole family was sad because these two sons fought. I’ll often read the story and then ask my girls, was that naughty or good? And then they can tell me the things people did that were naughty or good and why. Or you can just tell the story and then repeat one part – was it naughty when Jacob tricked Issac into thinking he was Esau? Why is that naughty? and then prompt with the understanding that tricking is lying. I also find that it really helps when I use the felt board to tell the stories, I’ll let the girls hold the pieces that get added as the story goes along and then call on them to put them up on the board and that helps keep their attention. The felt board is pricey, but considering how long you’ll have it (pass it down to your grandchildren!) it’s worth every penny!
Blessings,
Rebekah (who is constantly learning from her Biblical namesake that God doesn’t need my intervention to bring about His will in MY timing).
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