Introduction
Have you seen the meme going around that says something to the effect that there are 2 types of friends–one who is ready to go anywhere and do anything (no questions asked) and the other who wants to know where we are going, who is going to be there, why we are going, etc.? I’m definitely Friend #2! With anything new, I think that it’s really important to start with the big picture and answer the big picture questions first. So, why should we study the Bible anyway? What is the point of spending time in God’s Word on a daily or weekly basis? Why should I want to make this a habit in my life (and the lives of my kiddos)?
Finding your “why”
Let’s start this week by deciding why you should start or add to a daily or weekly Bible study time for you and your family. There is a trend among entrepreneurs, influencers, and other celebrities sharing their “Why”. Why do they do what they do? This may include a “who” also…who are they working for? This actually seems like a pretty good place to start this study…
So, what is your why? By the way, this is not just a question for you, Mama. Ask your kids (big or little) why they think it’s important to study God’s Word. This is not something that we are doing to our family, it’s something that we are doing with them and for them.
Why should we study the Bible anyway?
What if you are starting from scratch? What if you don’t really know why? And, what if you and/or your kids haven’t really learned much about God before now? Well, there is a reason that you are reading this blog post today. I’m not sure why, but I sure am glad that you are here!
So, why are we studying the Bible at my house? I want my family to feast on God’s Word. How can you hunger and thirst for something that you’ve never tasted? (Matthew 5:6) It’s too easy to walk in from one church service and put my Bible on the table, only to grab it when walking out the door to church the next time. Just like a menu plan for my family, or a homeschool lesson plan for my littles, I need a Bible lesson plan, too! I want Bible study to become a part of every day… that way we’ll realize that we are missing something if we skip it – the ultimate FOMO!
Jots and Tittles for the Week
Memory Verse – 2 Timothy 2:15 NKJV – “Be diligent to present (KJV-Study to show) yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
I’ve created some daily journaling/ thought prompts for mamas (and big kids) to go along with this week’s focus here.
You can find some activities for your littles here.
Though you can find all of this information on this website, you can also follow along with the weekly themes on Facebook or Instagram.