What Kids Need
Kids Need "Meat"
(Hebrews 5:12-14, Ephesians 4:13-16)
The Situation: Some older kids think, "The Bible is for little children who like to hear stories." These "tweens" believe they've outgrown the Bible-not because God's Word has nothing more to offer, but because they continue to receive baby food when they're ready for more substantial nourishment. They don't see how simple Bible stories relate to their daily lives.
The Solution: A Christian's desire for God's Word should mirror an infant's yearning for milk (1 Peter 2:2). As babies grow up they still need nourishment, but their interests move to solid food. If kids have lost their appetite for the Bible, modify their diet! Milk alone will not produce lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 5:14).
What You Can Do: A healthy diet for kids includes both milk (basic Bible stories, beliefs, and values) as well as meat (more challenging concepts). Never forget to make Bible truths part of everyday life! Build bridges from the past (what the passage meant to Bible-times readers) to the present (what the passage means in today's culture). As you do these things, you will help "bring the Bible to life" in your child!
