Topical Encyclopedia In the Bible, children are regarded as a blessing and a heritage from the Lord. They are often seen as symbols of innocence, purity, and the future of God's people. The Scriptures provide numerous insights into the role and significance of children within the family and the community of believers.Biblical View of Children: 1. Blessings and Heritage: Children are described as a gift from God, a reward, and a source of joy. Psalm 127:3-5 states, "Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them." 2. Innocence and Humility: Jesus emphasized the importance of childlike qualities such as humility and innocence. In Matthew 18:3-4 , He said, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." 3. Instruction and Discipline: The Bible underscores the responsibility of parents to instruct and discipline their children in the ways of the Lord. Proverbs 22:6 advises, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Ephesians 6:4 further instructs, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." 4. Protection and Care: Children are to be protected and cared for, reflecting God's love and compassion. Jesus demonstrated this when He welcomed children and blessed them, as seen in Mark 10:14-16 : "When Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, 'Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'" 5. Role in the Community: Children are integral to the community of faith, participating in its life and worship. In the Old Testament, children were included in the covenant community and participated in religious festivals and observances (Deuteronomy 31:12-13). 6. Examples of Faith: The Bible provides examples of children who demonstrated remarkable faith and obedience. Samuel, called by God as a child, served in the temple under Eli (1 Samuel 3). Josiah became king at eight years old and led a significant religious reform in Judah (2 Kings 22:1-2). Parental Responsibility: Parents are entrusted with the sacred duty of raising their children in accordance with God's commandments. This involves teaching them Scripture, modeling godly behavior, and nurturing their spiritual growth. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 instructs, "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." Conclusion: The Bible presents a comprehensive view of children as precious gifts from God, deserving of love, guidance, and protection. They are to be nurtured in the faith, reflecting the values and teachings of Scripture, and are seen as vital members of the family and the broader community of believers. Greek 3813. paidion -- a young child ... Word Origin dim. of pais Definition a young child NASB Word Usage boy's (1), Child (10), child (21), child's (2), children (17), children's (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3813.htm - 7k 5043. teknon -- a child (of either sex) Strong's Hebrew 1121. ben -- son... hinnom* (7), bough (2), breed (1), brothers* (1), builders (1), bull* (21), bulls* (5), calf* (2), calves (2), calves* (1), child (2), children (111), children ... /hebrew/1121.htm - 8k Library The Children's Bible A Wonderful Children's Meeting The Children's Patrimony. Children's Prayer. In the Children's Hospital Children's Christmas Eve The Children's Bible Preface God the Loving Father Jesus is Kind to a Stranger Thesaurus Children's (28 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance Children's (28 Occurrences). Matthew 15:26 But he answered, "It is not appropriate to take the children's... /c/children's.htm - 15k Grandchildren (7 Occurrences) Dogs (30 Occurrences) Tasting (9 Occurrences) Toss (13 Occurrences) Appropriate (19 Occurrences) Sour (15 Occurrences) Meet (281 Occurrences) Games (2 Occurrences) Graven (61 Occurrences) Resources What does the Bible say about children's rights? | GotQuestions.orgWhat were the Children's Crusades? | GotQuestions.org How should parents who are divorcing/separating deal with child custody issues? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Children's (28 Occurrences)Matthew 15:26 Mark 7:27 Mark 7:28 2 Corinthians 12:14 1 Timothy 5:4 Genesis 31:16 Genesis 45:10 Exodus 9:4 Exodus 34:7 Leviticus 25:46 Deuteronomy 4:9 Deuteronomy 4:25 Deuteronomy 29:29 Deuteronomy 32:5 Joshua 14:9 2 Kings 17:41 Job 19:17 Psalms 103:17 Psalms 128:6 Proverbs 13:22 Proverbs 17:6 Isaiah 54:13 Isaiah 59:21 Jeremiah 2:9 Jeremiah 31:29 Ezekiel 16:36 Ezekiel 18:2 Ezekiel 37:25 Subtopics Related Terms |
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