3 Impactful Ways to Teach the Biblical Narrative
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The Bible isn’t a collection of disjointed stories. It’s one big story containing true events and accounts. The Bible tells of God’s redemptive love for His creation, with everything pointing to or flowing out of Jesus.
When we just teach Bible stories to kids, they don’t get an accurate view of the inerrancy of scripture, sometimes believing the stories are no different than princess and superhero stories, and they don’t develop an accurate understanding of the saving grace of Jesus. We must teach the biblical narrative so children can truly understand the Bible and the person and work of Jesus Christ.
#1 Don’t use the word “story.”
All of scripture is true (John 17:17). When we tell children to listen to today’s Bible story, it can seem no different than the made-up stories of princesses, superheroes, and talking animals they watch daily.
#2 Connect it to Jesus.
No matter what passage of Scripture you’re reading, connect it to Jesus. How is Christ being anticipated or fulfilled?
#3 Use a timeline to show where in the narrative you’re at.
A simple timeline helps children to visually see where in the narrative of Scripture your passage is taking place.
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Teaching the biblical narrative is important. Save the biblical narrative quick-tip sheet below for more tips and helps!
The Author
Amber Pike is an author, speaker, children and family ministry leader, and momma whose passion is to see kids loving the Word of God and walking with Him! She currently serves as the Church and Family Ministry Coordinator at RenewaNation. Amber is the author of Exploring the Bible Through History, The Family Cookbook Devotional, Top 50 Ordinary People in God’s Extraordinary Plan, and Intentional Children’s Ministry. Her most important (and favorite) role in life, however, is taking care of the wonderful family God has blessed her with.
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