I am deeply grateful to Kathy for training each of our children to love God from a very young age. She did this by reading Bible stories to them and training her to hear from God from those stories.
Below is what Kathy did:
During the time when they were from 1-4 years of age, I would read them simple Bible stories, letting them look at the pictures.
As they grew older and started to think for themselves, but before they could read or write, I would read a story to them from a children's Bible story book.
Then, instead of writing down the special verse, I would ask them what happened in the story and then I would write down what they said happened. I usually discussed the story with them, helping them to understand the key parts of the story.
Next, I would ask them what they believed God could be saying to them. I would write down what they said. Once again, I would discuss with them possible things that God could be saying to them.
Below is an example of a Quiet Time that Isaac did at aged four before he could read or write:
There are a great variety of Bible story books people can use. Below are a selection of ones that we have found to be helpful:
"God Loves Me Bible" by Susan Elizabeth Beck. This book has a place for a child's photograph and has emphasis on how much God loves us.
"The Early Reader's Bible" as told by V. Gilbert Beers. An excellent Bible story book to be read to children, and for children learning to read.
"The Beginner's Bible" - An excellent Bible story book to be read to children, and for children learning to read.
"Read With Me Bible" - Full of cartoon pictures, especially appealing to boys.
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