Do you think that parents and their children should study the Bible together ?

Question

And wouldn't doing so bring families closer to each other and to God?

Answer 1

Absolutely and without a doubt! Parents are responsible for their children's well being, and part of that would most definitely include thier spiritual growth.

The Bible gives us this admonition:
Deuteronomy 6: 7-9: "4 “Listen, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah. 5 And you must love Jehovah your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your vital force. 6 And these words that I am commanding you today must prove to be on your heart; 7 and you must inculcate them in your son and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up. 8 And you must tie them as a sign upon your hand, and they must serve as a frontlet band between your eyes; 9 and you must write them upon the doorposts of your house and on your gates."

Although this was written of the law, it is no different today as far as the Words of God go and the importance of them in our lives.

John 17:3: "This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ."

Psalm 1: 2 & 3: "But his delight is in the law of Jehovah,
And in his law he reads in an undertone day and night.
3 And he will certainly become like a tree planted by streams of water, That gives its own fruit in its season And the foliage of which does not wither, And everything he does will succeed."

James 4:8 says to "draw close to God and he will draw close to us" It is vital that we teach our children how to do this and help them to make it a habit.

Answer 2

Before I answer, let me say that I am a former Catholic and now an atheist, and this is why I am answering the way I am.

In a family where the children are undergoing religious instruction, I think it is very important that parents take an active role in practicing and instructing their children in that religion.

I feel that when parents leave all religious instruction up to schools (if the children attend a religious school) or Sunday School, the child begins to separate religion from their home life and can even come to resent it. They don't see their parents reading the Bible, for example, and wonder why they have to do it.

It is very important for parents to spend time discussing the family's religion with their children. Children like spending time with their parents and this will make religion seem like something that can be enjoyable and not just a chore. Reading the Bible (or other holy book) together, discussing what the stories mean, sharing religious experiences, praying together, etc, should be a part of any religious family.

I grew up in a family that wanted me to attend Catholic school and go to church, and yet never participated in any religious activities with me. I often wonder if this is what caused me to begin questioning my religion and become an atheist,

Answer 3

Yes, it does bring families closer to each other, and God.

I also believe it's the parents responsibility to be the primary teacher of their children - we shouldn't just leave it to their school and Sunday school teachers to do for us.

Answer 4

I plan on doing so when I have children!
My Parents were never really that Religious, so I didn't Truly understand and Love God until later on in Life...
I found myself very confused, and only when I became Religious did I understand!
It would bring families together definetely!
EDIT: Well said Caley!

Answer 5

As long as there is no one who will claim his word is final within the family. Study the Bible with an authority from the church, discuss it at home then present your common understanding to the coordinator and maybe it will help everybody at home to have a good relationship.

Answer 6

I agree with you. I have two young boys and I am trying to teach them things about Jesus and the things he did when he was on earth. I have not yet got to the sacrifice he made for us. But that because my boys are 3 and 1. I just don't think that they will get it yet. I try and talk about Jehovah in every day ways.. Pointing things out. like the trees and animals and all our family that we love. And how Jehovah loves us so much that he gave all this to us... My oldest is so cute when we go out side he looks up and yells hi to Jehovah and Jesus. It just makes my heart melt that he is thinking of them on his own...
I no im going on and on.. Sorry..
Have a good day .

Answer 7

yes we as parents should study the bible together and learn together about Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. you become closer also. my daughter who is mentally handicapped and when she was younger, she would see the moon or a beautiful sunset, she would say Jehovah made that. yes now that she is 28, she still sees something in the sky that Jehovah made she always tells me Jehovah made that. some nights Jehovah made such a beautiful sunset that it looks like Jehovah painted the sky with his hand

Answer 8

Yes. This would be a great thing to do as a family. Get the bible that has the explanations along with each verse.

Answer 9

I think children should not be pressured on such things, let them be kids and introduce religious possibilities, not definates, when they are old enough to decide. bring a family closer by spending time together bonding and enjoying each other, worshiping a deity dosen't have to be in the eqation for happiness.

Answer 10

Yes I think its a nice idea. we do a bit. I think anything in small amounts is good, not to overdo anything. Meat is good, but too much not good, junk food is ok once in awhile but toomuch not good, a drink once inawhile ok, but too much, not good, exercise good for you, too much, not good--anything in controlled amounts--a little of this, alittle of that--is GOOD, makes you a well rounded person. It doesn't make you feel a want or need for anything. Its there, your experiencing it--great! Religion is important, I think its great to incorporate into family life. You are making it a part of your life. But dont overwhelm children w/ it, & they feel it not enjoyable, & want away from it later in life when they get older. Not to pressure them. Do what you want to do with the Bible, read.... bt depending on their ages, make it fun to. Set it to real life, compare this is what we read, how does that relate--or do a craft with it--keep it enjoyable, get their attention--what you may see as enjoyable & interesting they may see as boring. Let them see it is NOT boring, & wonderful instead! Children are very iompressionable, so go about it wisely.