Teaching Children the Bible

Teaching Children the Bible: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Friends,

Here is the next installment of my theology articles. This topic could not be more timely. As the Christian world reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. James Dobson, whose ministry shaped generations of families, it feels fitting to consider why teaching children the Bible remains essential today.

The Biblical Mandate to Teach Our Children

Scripture is unmistakably clear: God has entrusted parents and the local church with the responsibility of grounding children in His Word.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he grows older, he will not abandon it.” — Proverbs 22:6

“These words… you shall repeat them diligently to your sons… when you sit in your house, when you walk on the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.” — Deuteronomy 6:6–7

Psalm 78 echoes the same command—pass the truth of God to the next generation so they will not forget His works nor turn away from Him. Teaching children the Bible is not optional; it is a calling.

Why Teaching Children Scripture Matters

1. It Leads Them Toward Saving Faith

Salvation belongs to the Lord. Yet Scripture is the means through which God reveals Himself. When we teach children the Bible, we introduce them to the God who saves. The Holy Spirit uses the Word to soften hearts, shape minds, and draw young lives toward Christ.

2. It Shapes the Next Generation of Leaders

Children will one day lead our homes, churches, communities, and nations. Without a foundation in God’s truth, they will be swept away by whatever ideology the world presents. But with Scripture, they learn righteousness, wisdom, justice, and faithfulness. If they do not know the Lord or His ways, our future becomes spiritually bleak.

3. It Protects Their Minds from Cultural Lies

The world is not neutral. It loudly proclaims beliefs about identity, morality, creation, and truth—many of which directly contradict Scripture. Whether through media, education, or peer influence, children are being shaped continually.

They are told:

God did not create the world
Biblical morality is outdated
Abortion is normal
Redefining marriage is loving

But God’s Word teaches otherwise.

Children need to know the truth about God, themselves, and the world He made. Only Scripture provides that foundation. Teaching them the Bible equips them to discern right from wrong and to resist deception.

The Spiritual Battle for the Next Generation

Make no mistake: this is a spiritual war. Satan desires to steal, kill, and destroy—especially the young. If we do not teach our children the Bible, the world will gladly teach them something else. The consequences are eternal.

We cannot afford to be passive. We must be intentional, prayerful, and consistent. Every Bible story, memory verse, family devotion, and children’s class is an investment in a child’s soul—and in the future of Christ’s church.