Category: Relating to Children
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You Are Never Too Young
“From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:15, NIV Most of the teaching ideas you will find on Mission Bible Class relate to teaching children aged 3 years and older. But this week my mind has been on…
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Are You Teaching a Class or Sharing Christ with a Child?
I spent this week preparing for my Bible class that was scheduled for today. The class was for infants and toddlers and we were going to learn about the Birth of Jesus. I studied the Scripture and prepared the classroom. We would start with a welcome time and then I would show them all…
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Teaching Alongside the Creator
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In the rush to find scissors and glue we should not neglect the natural supplies God has provided as teaching resources. We do not teach alone. We join the Master Teacher, the Creator, who is already using his creation to draw people to Himself: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the…
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10 Ways to Prepare to Share Christ with Children on a Mission Trip
So, you’re going on a Mission Trip. Perhaps the trip is geared toward benevolent or medical work. Or maybe the plan is for adults to gather for bible studies or preaching. Whatever kind of mission trip it is it is highly likely that you will meet children along the way. God will…
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How to Talk to a Child
To some of us, having a conversation with a child seems like a natural and simple thing to do. To others it is awkward and even a little intimidating at first. Here are some simple tips to help you along the way. Try this: Get on the child’s level and maintain direct eye contact. This…