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    Teach The Whole Counsel of God: Don’t Just Teach Bible Stories

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    Teach The Whole Counsel of God: Don't Just Teach Bible Stories. A young girl with her hands raised in praise!

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    Is it possible we’ve failed to bring the whole counsel of God as we teach the Gospel to our children? Many times, I believe the answer is, ‘Yes’.

    In modern times, when families and churches think of teaching the Gospel to children, they think of Bible stories. We all know about Moses and the burning bush and Joshua and the Battle of Jericho. But did you or your children ever learn about why God destroyed thousands of Israelites in their rebellion, unbelief, and pride as they put other gods before Him? 

     

    Why Teach The Whole Counsel of God

    The vision of David and Sally Michael, founders of Children Desiring God, is one of bringing before children, from the youngest ages, the whole counsel of God. In Acts 20:26-27, Paul declares to the Ephesian church that he is “innocent of (their) blood because (he) did not shrink from declaring…the whole counsel of God”. I assume that the responsibility Paul felt to impart this “counsel” to the church is the same responsibility we have to impart that “counsel” to our children. If we shrink from this responsibility, as Paul implies, we will be guilty of the blood of our children.

    Teach The Whole Counsel of God: Don't Just Teach Bible Stories. parent reading 'God's Promises' to children

    The vision of Children Desiring God teaches the whole counsel of God’s word thoroughly and clearly, building upon concepts from the youngest ages.

    “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” ~Deuteronomy 6: 6-7

     

    The Resources to Teach the Whole Counsel

    Children Desiring God has a whole line of awesome curriculum for parents and Sunday School Teachers to use in teaching the Next Generation.  The resources, including classroom-style curriculum, span many grade levels as well as studies for all ages, mid-week studies, and even materials in Spanish.

    Fighter Verses are an incredible way to teach memorization of God’s Word.

    Now, for parents, and use at home, Sally Michael has written books that can be used on the couch, snuggling, at bedtime or at the table in a more personal way between a parent and a child or in a family.

    God's Names, Sally Michael, author God's Providence, Sally Michael, author

     

    God's Word, Sally Michael, author

    God's Wisdom, Sally Michael, author

    God's Battle, Sally Michael, authorGod's Promise, Sally Michael, author

     

    Don’t Overlook the Depth and Breadth of God’s glory:

    • God’s Battle
    • God’s Providence
    • God’s Wisdom
    • God’s Names
    • God’s Word
    • God’s Promises
    • God’s Gospel
    • God’s Design

    Parents, I urge you to teach your precious children. You will be preparing them – ‘precept upon precept’ – to fight the spiritual battles and war ahead. Your children will indeed rise up and call you blessed for having taught them the richness and majesty of our Lord!

    “Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
        teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me,”
    ~Psalm 25: 4-5

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    1. Tammi Jarvis

      March 29, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      These books look great. I would like to read them to my younger children and grandchildren.

      Reply
    2. Christine

      March 29, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      I really love it when you recommend books. We have found many great books from your suggestions.

      Reply
      • Jacqueline

        March 30, 2016 at 11:24 am

        Christine, that is so encouraging! Thanks for letting me know, because sometimes I think it doesn’t make a difference 🙂
        it is God’s mercy and grace, dear mama. God bless you and your family 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kenda Bult

      March 29, 2016 at 11:23 pm

      I would love to add these books to our bookshelves.

      Reply
    4. Jo Ray

      March 30, 2016 at 12:25 am

      I am very sorry I will miss this as I just learned of it and we will be moving then. God bless this initiative, for the glory of His Name!

      Reply
    5. Lonnie R B

      March 30, 2016 at 2:16 am

      The picture of that little girl is just too precious. God is a genius. Creating children just so, and our minds to just see them and want to know more about a topic because their adorable innocent look make us happy. The image popped out at me right away, and mommy alert went off “Oh, yay! Article about little children and how mama’s can be better at raising them! Yay!” I notice, even with people who claim to dislike children, that small babies and toddlers laughing, smiling, or looking just plain doe eyed will send them secretly smiling. Thanks for the info about the books, seems interesting. I know a friend who uses a similar curriculum and enjoys it.

      Reply
    6. Kimberly

      March 30, 2016 at 6:09 am

      My grandchildren love to read and be read to. They love to get a book as much as a toy and that makes us very happy! These look like wonderful books. I appreciate you, God Bless~

      Reply
    7. Kelly Spiro

      March 30, 2016 at 7:06 am

      LOVE Deep Roots at Home and all of the incredible information you share and ministry you give from the Word and your heart. God bless you as you continue to touch so many lives.

      Reply
    8. Janette

      March 30, 2016 at 7:11 am

      Thanks for the giveaway. My kids all enjoy reading a lot and I am always looking for good recommendations.

      Reply
    9. Nancy

      March 30, 2016 at 8:00 am

      Thank you for many insightful posts. I enjoy so many of them-always learning and being encouraged.

      Reply
    10. Ellie

      March 30, 2016 at 8:01 am

      I’ve shared your articles so many times! I live the variety of topics you cover, I feel like you fill a space as a mentor for me!

      Reply
      • Jacqueline

        March 30, 2016 at 11:20 am

        Praise the Lord! It is His grace and mercy to us all! Thanks for that much needed encouragement, Ellie!

        Reply
    11. Misty

      March 30, 2016 at 9:25 am

      I agree that it is important to teach children the whole counsel of God. I was taught all the Bible stories growing up, but really only began to understand the whole counsel of God and how everything worked together as an adult when I began teaching my own children.

      Reply
    12. Danielle

      March 30, 2016 at 10:11 am

      This series looks great and a friend highly recommends it. I’d love to have them for assisting in teaching our little ones! Thanks to Deep Roots at Home for the opportunity!

      Reply
    13. Christy

      March 30, 2016 at 10:16 am

      I have always agreed with this mindset. I would LOVE to win these books to help me share His word with my babies!

      Reply
    14. rachel

      March 30, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      These books look wonderful! Would love to use them with my boys!
      Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    15. Liz

      March 30, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      I would be so blessed to own these books!!

      Reply
    16. Laura

      March 30, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      Oh how wonderful of timing! I was just searching for resources to use! We are overseas workers spreading the Gospel in an area that flips from day to day with safety! We are in the states right now heading back in a month. And I am gathering 4 years of homeschool supplies! And we need some
      Books that will help us teach God’s word.

      Reply
    17. Diana

      March 30, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      Thank you for hosting this!

      Reply
    18. Marsha

      March 31, 2016 at 10:58 am

      Your so right, we need to teach the whole counsel of the Lord. And the fear of The Lord.

      Reply
    19. Vera Stalcup

      March 31, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      Sounds like interesting curriculum

      Reply
    20. Erica

      March 31, 2016 at 5:34 pm

      These books look great!

      Reply
    21. Barb S.

      March 31, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      These look like wonderful books!

      Reply
    22. Gillian

      March 31, 2016 at 8:59 pm

      Oh, I love this! I would so appreciate the books in our family’s devotional and family worship time.
      Thank you!

      Reply
    23. alice

      April 01, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Thank you for this chance to win such wonderful books that will be a blessing for our family!God Bless you and your family!

      Reply
    24. Sarah

      April 01, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      Would love to get to this conference, only about 8 hours from me. 🙂

      Reply
    25. megan tilley

      April 04, 2016 at 7:14 am

      These are great! Would love to add them to my daughter’s bookshelf!

      Reply
    26. chickie brewer

      April 04, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaways.. Would love to win the books!

      Reply
    27. Angelica Dimeo

      April 04, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      I would love to win the children’s books for my son Orion

      Reply
    28. Annie Ellis

      April 04, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      started to teach my child to pray at 2!

      Reply
    29. Leela

      April 04, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      I love bible stories.

      Reply
    30. Angela Saver

      April 04, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      I would love this for my niece & nephews! Thanks for the chance!

      Reply
    31. cay

      April 30, 2016 at 9:47 am

      I’m enjoying your blog and have found many encouraging posts. I am wondering about Children Desiring God, however. When I went to the website the majority of resourced looked classroom oriented rather than a program for home use. Costs are substantial reflecting what one might expect from a program purchased for a church. It would be great to hear more detail about how this can be used effectively in the home at a more reasonable cost. Just the stories as depicted above? Thank you!

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      • Jacqueline

        April 30, 2016 at 1:08 pm

        Hi, Cay! Yes, most of the CDG material is used as church curriculum. Much of it is written also by Sally MIchael and tha BIG goal is to go much deeper and really teach (as the title says) the WHOLE counsel of God at that age level in an incremental way. For home and use by parents, Sally wrote the books I’ve added photos of. They are much more for one on one use and the cost is for a family budget. Thanks for bringing that to my attention (to make it more clear). I went into the post and fixed that 🙂
        I hope that helps 🙂 May God richly bless your family

        Reply

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