Kids in God's Word

One of the major goals of our youth ministry at BCC is to help encourage and equip parents as they build into their kids. This is very important to us as we believe parents, rather than the youth ministry, are the ones given, equipped, and called by God to be the instruments of growth and discipleship in the lives of the kids in our church. We also believe the chief way anyone is grown in the Lord after their salvation is through the regular input of God's Word into their life and heart. All that said, if you are a parent, grandparent, neighbor to kids, or even wanting to just help grow yourself in a better understanding of God and His Word, here are a few resources I would recommend you looking into…

The Bible Project's "Read Scripture" Plan

The Bible Project has gone through and created a reading plan to take you through the whole Bible. Along with the plan, they've made easy to follow videos outlining each book of the Bible and some of the major themes of Scripture. This is a great resource for both kids and adults to help them get into and better understand God's Word.

You can check out in the intro video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hUs4TXRuVk

The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden

This story book is written for those ages 5-11 but is applicable for all to see the major story of Scripture and how it is woven through the whole Bible.

You can see more about the book and purchase it here: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-biggest-story-hccase/

"Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids"

This book is designed to be read alongside your regular Bible reading to help your child grow in their understanding of not just what is being said, but how to study the Bible for him or herself.

You can see more about it here: https://www.crossway.org/articles/introducing-exploring-the-bible-by-david-murray/

Along with all these resources, much of child's learning to read their Bible is caught not taught from their parents. You are the model for what this should look like in your child's life. Here is one brief article to help encourage you as you seek to model this well for them: https://www.crossway.org/articles/6-tips-for-reading-the-bible-with-your-kids/

May the Lord continue to guide and give grace as you raise kids for His glory!

Phil

** For a few other good Christian resources for kids you can also check out Tim Challies' list: https://www.challies.com/resources/6-great-new-books-for-kids/