Did you think to pray – With you children?
2 Timothy 3:14-17
Introduction
1. Song title
2. Proverbs 22:6 – train up a child
3. Cornelius – Acts 10:1-2, 24, 33
Learn:
1. Prayer is a positive trait
a. We teach “don’t” – but fail to fill that empty space
b. Dog won’t let go of the bone – hold up stick – drops the bone
c. Can you say – follow me? – 1 Corinthians 11:1
2. We take for granted that our children know how to pray
a. What does “in Jesus name” mean?
b. What is the purpose in prayer?
c. What does a “mediator” do? 1 Timothy 2:5
d. Do they turn to God in time of trouble?
e. Child in trouble at school, nothing seems to help
i. 3 ideas that worked –
ii. pray for teacher, be nice to him, discussed Romans 12:20-21
3. Fathers – Ephesians 6:4
a. Nurture = tutor, guide, train at home
b. Admonition = calling attention to
4. Mothers
a. More opportunity, have them repeat, remind them
b. List things to pray for
5. Babysitters
6. Teachers - class - Bible reading, prayer
7. Older women – Titus 2:3-5
a. Holiness
b. Teacher of good things
c. Love children
d. Word of God not blasphemed
Conclusion –
1. Children need adults who pray without ceasing
2. They must be taught early