“And that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15).
- To lead children to realize their sinfulness.
- To lead children to realize the consequence of their sinfulness.
- To lead children to realize their utter helplessness to save themselves.
- To lead children to realize that God is the Creator.
- To lead children to realize the great love and mercy of God in Christ Jesus.
- To lead children to realize that their salvation is a gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ.
- To lead children to realize the great blessings that are theirs through the Holy Spirit in the Means of Grace (the Gospel).
- To lead children to realize that the entire Bible is God’s Word.
- To lead children to realize that love for their Lord and Savior will motivate them to praise, honor, serve, and obey their Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier.
- To urge children to show their love for the Savior by leading God-pleasing lives.
- To lead children to realize the great joy of bringing the Gospel of salvation to others.
“Well-prayed is half-studied.”
–Martin Luther