Five powerful bible verses that young children should be taught and these should be recited daily.
It is helpful and effective to use simple language, repetition, and visual aids as reinforcement when discussing these verses. You can also engage the children in discussions and activities that illustrate the meaning of the verses and how they can apply them in their daily lives.
- Psalm 136:1: “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.” This verse teaches children to express gratitude to God for His goodness and love.
- Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” This verse encourages children to appreciate each day as a gift from God and to find joy in it.
- Matthew 6:26: “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” This verse reminds children that God cares for them and provides for their needs. Here is a simple example that can be used to illustrate this principle:
Imagine you see a bird outside your window. It doesn’t have a fridge or a garden to grow food, but it always finds something to eat. That’s because God takes care of the bird and makes sure it has enough to eat. You are even more important to God than that bird! He loves you so much and wants to take care of you too. Just like the bird trusts God for its food, you can trust God to provide for you and take care of you because you are special to Him.
- Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” This verse teaches children to trust in God and rely on Him for guidance and help.
- 1 John 4:19: “We love because he first loved us.” This verse emphasizes God’s love for children and encourages them to love others in return.