Fruitful Family Bible Studies:
Tips for Getting the Most
Out Of Yor Free Bible Studies

Lesson 2 of Your Free Teaching the Bible at Home Course

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. ~ Psalm 127:3 (AMP)

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Designating a specific time for family Bible Studies is a must for raising Christian children in today’s society.

Taking the time to sow the proper seeds into your kids will not only prepare them for their destinies in Christ, but bring you closer together as a family. It will open up channels of communication that you will be glad you formed once your children hit puberty and their teen years .

5 Family Bible Time Tips

Set a specific standing appointment for your Family Bible Study Time. And keep it! Setting an appointment shows your children that you put a priority on the Word of God and on your family. Regardless of the age of your children, this should not be an option for them or for you.
If one of you (parents) has a busy work schedule, take that into consideration as you select the time and frequency that works best for your family. Having one parent who travels or works long hours makes this "family first time" even more precious and important.

It does not matter how often the appointment is for, as long as it is dependable. A monthly appointment that is written in stone is much better than a weekly one that no one takes seriously.
Open and close family time with prayer. How often does your family pray together outside of blessing your food? Starting and ending your Bible lesson with a prayer will begin to unify your family on a spiritual level.
During the prayer, invite the Holy Spirit in to join and guide your study. This will help your children to begin to understand that the Holy Spirit wants to be present and important in their lives.

After a few Family Bible Study sessions, encourage members of the family to take turns saying the opening prayers. As you close, ask each person one at a time if he or she would like to pray about something specific.

Note: I would also suggest that the parents get together and pray over this family time before hand. This will allow you to reconnect as a couple and to get on one accord about what will be taught.
Keep it natural, relaxed and fun. Don’t sit at the kitchen table or office desk. The family will not be able to sit comfortably and will feel like they are in school. Sit in the living room or even in Mom and Dan’s bed. If your children are small and have a playroom with a reading corner, it can make a perfect spot for Family Bible Study.

Make Family Bible Studies a BIG deal! Whether you decided to do your family time once a month or more often, as you get closer to the date, Talk It Up! Tell your kids how much fun it will be and how excited you are to spend this special time with them.

If you have a family calendar, add this special date.
Put a decorative sign on the fridge announcing the upcoming event.
Lay neat invitations on your children’s pillows inviting them to join in on this special family event!

Talk about God like an old friend. Keep the conversation up beat and exciting. Give examples of how the Bible Study topic applies in your own lives. Tell stories of how God has done similar things in your life. Be careful not to tell the stories of the Bible like fairytales. Tell them like stories that really happened - Because they did!

No matter how often you conduct your Family Bible Studies or where you choose to do them, make them a great time of fellowship and bonding for all. In your final lesson, learn exciting ways to make this time fun and memorable for years to come.

May God bless your time together and make it fruitful for Him.

Free Christian Parenting Course: Teaching the Bible At Home

Lesson 1: Raising Christian Children in the 21st Century
Lesson 2: 5 Tips for Fruitful Family Bible Studies
Lesson 3: Making Family Time Bible Studies a Memorable Tradition

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