Bible Verses About Teaching Children About God

"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house."

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

"We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done."

"And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation."

"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."

"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."

"And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children."

"Tell ye your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children another generation."

"And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way."

What does the Bible say about teaching children about god?

Faith is meant to be inherited — not genetically, but intentionally. God designed the family as the primary classroom for passing truth from generation to generation. Key King James Version passages include Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 78:4. This page collects 10 KJV verses about teaching children about god, each quoted in full.

At what age should I start teaching children about God?

2 Timothy 3:15 says Timothy knew the Scriptures 'from a child.' There is no minimum age. Simple Bible stories, prayers at meals, and worship songs can begin as soon as a child can listen.

How do I teach the Bible to kids in an engaging way?

Deuteronomy 6:7 says to teach 'when thou sittest, walkest, liest down, and risest up' — meaning weave faith into daily life, not just formal lessons. Use stories, questions, real-life applications, and your own testimony.