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The Bible tells us to: “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) 

God tells us that children are a blessing and a gift (Psalm 127:3). Their spirits are filled with innocence, joy, and laughter. Jesus actually tells us to be like children and to come to Him full of faith and trust (Matthew 18:2-5) 

Parents should be talking to their children about Jesus from birth, so that they will become accustomed to their Savior’s name. Once they start asking more about Him at about age three, we need to take simple steps to introduce Jesus to their lives. 

Since every child is different, it’s best to focus on the necessities of each one of them. There is a simple way however that will work with every child. 

• Start off by praying with your child every night. When it’s time to put them to bed, thank God for the things your child is grateful for and help them with other things that they need to be praying for such as thanking Jesus for a warm bed, mammy and daddy and so forth. 

• Have them also get used to praying before meals to show them that they need to thank the Lord for the food that God provides for us each day. 

• Live a Christian life. Children unquestionably learn by observing their parents’ behavior. Therefore, show your child what it means to follow God’s instructions and be a true Christian. 

• Obey the Ten Commandments and be supportive, kind, and honest in everything you do. This greatly increases the chances of your child growing up on the right path. 

• Do not ever swear or use offensive language. Teach your child that when a person does so they are showing disrespect for God. 

• Honor your word and your promises, even when things don’t go as planned. 

• Respect and be kind to everyone. 

• Watch Christian-themed movies, series and cartoons with them since Christian-themed films made for children are excellent for introducing religious values ​​to young people in an interesting and easy-to-understand way. 

• Read Bible stories to them, if possible, from a children’s illustrated version of the Bible. Adam and Eve, Noah’s Arc, David and Goliath, and Zacchaeus are just a few, among countless, great examples. 

• Spend activity times making Christian-themed crafts with them. 

• Listen to children’s gospel music with your family. Children love to sing and dance! With that in mind, your child may be even more excited to learn about the love of God and Jesus after listening to Christian music. 

• Take your child to Sunday school and when they get older involve them in AWANA or let them participate in children’s church camp. 

• Ask your child what he or she knows about God and Jesus. Even young children (under the age of three) can have an idea of ​​who Jesus is. You might say something like, “Tell me a little about Jesus,” and then listen carefully to see how they understands the topic. 

• During the Christmas season, talk about Christ with them and explain the significance of Jesus’ birth. 

• As your child grows and matures, you can ask deeper questions and encourage him or her to ask you to give them an answer about what he or she doesn’t yet understand. Your child’s faith will grow stronger if you create an environment where they feel free to ask questions and have deeper conversations about the Word of God. 

• Adapt the language to your child’s age by using simple truthful but interesting verbal communication. 

• Be open, honest, and respectful when talking about faith with them. 

God gave a command a very long time ago and it is still valid today. This is what God said: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and strength. Always remember these commands I give you today. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and walk along the road. Talk about them when you lie down and when you get up.” (Deuteronomy 6:5-7) 

If you need help in introducing Jesus to your child, there are many Bible lessons and stories that you can share with them online, ours site being one of them. Walking with Yeshua (Jesus) – Bible Stories for Kids 

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