“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'” – Matthew 19:14
Bible Verses About Children’s Ministry
Exodus 12:26-27 – Teach your children about God’s faithfulness.
“And when your children ask you, ‘What does this ceremony mean to you?’ then tell them, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the Lord, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.’” – Exodus 12:26-27
Deuteronomy 6:7 – Instill God’s commands in your children.
“Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” – Deuteronomy 6:7
Proverbs 22:6 – Guide your children wisely.
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
Matthew 18:10 – Value every child in God’s eyes.
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” – Matthew 18:10
Mark 10:14 – Welcoming children to Jesus.
“When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’” – Mark 10:14
Ephesians 6:1-4 – Instruction in the family.
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise.” – Ephesians 6:1-4
Colossians 3:20 – Children pleasing God through obedience.
“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.” – Colossians 3:20
1 Timothy 4:12 – Setting an example for children.
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12
2 Timothy 3:15 – The importance of Scripture in upbringing.
“And how 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
Psalm 78:4 – Telling future generations about God’s wonders.
“We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.” – Psalm 78:4
Isaiah 54:13 – Praising God for teaching our children.
“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” – Isaiah 54:13
Luke 18:16 – Acknowledging the importance of children.
“But Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’” – Luke 18:16
James 1:27 – Looking after orphans and widows.
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” – James 1:27
1 Peter 2:2 – Nurturing spiritual growth.
“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.” – 1 Peter 2:2
Psalms 127:3 – Children as a heritage from God.
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3
John 3:16 – God’s love for all, including children.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Matthew 5:14 – Letting their light shine.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
Philippians 4:13 – Building confidence in children.
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
Romans 12:10 – Teaching love and honor.
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10
Psalms 103:17 – God’s love for children.
“But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children.” – Psalm 103:17
Titus 2:4 – Teaching younger generations.
“Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children.” – Titus 2:4
Hebrews 12:10-11 – Discipline is part of love.
“They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.” – Hebrews 12:10-11
Proverbs 13:24 – Loving discipline of children.
“Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.” – Proverbs 13:24
Exodus 34:7 – Showing steadfast love to children.
“Maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.” – Exodus 34:7
Matthew 5:9 – Peacemakers in the family.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trusting God in parenting.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
2 Chronicles 20:13 – Encouraging children to seek God.
“All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the Lord.” – 2 Chronicles 20:13
Luke 2:52 – Growing in wisdom.
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” – Luke 2:52
Final Thoughts
As I reflect on these verses, it’s clear that children’s ministry is vital in shaping the next generation. Each verse tells us something powerful about teaching God’s love and truth to our kids. From how we educate them in biblical principles to correcting with love, the goal is to guide them towards a strong faith in Christ. Together, we can invest in their spiritual journey.
If you’re passionate about this topic, considering further readings can enrich your understanding. There are some fantastic resources on Jesus’ sacrifice and how we can incorporate worship in our lives with singing and dancing. These additions can deepen our reflection on how to nurture faith in children.
Let’s keep sharing wisdom and love as we teach the younger generation about God!