Parenthood: Embracing God’s Call to Teach Our Children

📖 Introduction

Parenthood is a divine calling filled with joys, challenges, and profound responsibilities. As Christian parents, we seek to nurture our children in the ways of the Lord, equipping them to walk faithfully in a world of many competing influences. One significant decision parents face today is how best to raise their children educationally: Should we homeschool them, or entrust their learning to cultural schooling environments? This question invites us to ground our answer firmly in Scripture, understanding both the biblical mandate to teach our children and the practical realities of our culture.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 provides a foundational truth: God commands us to impress His words on our children, talking about them when we sit at home and when we walk along the road, when we lie down and when we get up. This passage highlights the importance of intentional teaching, a lifelong process ingrained in everyday life. But does this emphasize homeschooling or does it support any environment that reflects God’s truth? This study will help you weigh Scripture’s call alongside cultural schooling options.

Throughout this 7-day plan, you will dive into Scriptural principles that clarify God’s vision for parental responsibility, the role of spiritual formation, and practical wisdom in making educational choices. We embrace the complexity of parenting decisions while trusting that God equips parents with discernment and grace. Whether you lean toward homeschooling or cultural schooling, this plan encourages you to seek God’s guidance prayerfully and intentionally, making choices founded on biblical truth rather than cultural pressure.

As you journey through these devotionals, be encouraged by God’s heart for families and His desire for us to impart His wisdom faithfully to our children. May this time strengthen your resolve and give you peace as you raise the next generation to love and serve the Lord wholeheartedly. 🙏