Teach them diligently.
“Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one [the only God]! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire being]. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be [written] on your heart and mind. You shall teach them diligently to your children [impressing God’s precepts on their minds and penetrating their hearts with His truths] and shall speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” - Deuteronomy 6:4–7 (Amplified)
What?
"Teach them diligently."
It's a simple sentence. But oh, how it is packed with power.
It's a simple sentence. But oh, how it is packed with power.
Where?
Did you notice where that phrase is placed?
“Teach them diligently” is not standing alone. It is nestled underneath the command to love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your mind, all your soul, and all your strength. It follows the call to have His Word written on your own heart and mind.
This command was first spoken to the adult Israelites. It was an instruction to parents. They were to impress God’s precepts on the minds of their children so that His truths would penetrate their hearts.
Notice what it does not say. It does not say, “Change their behavior.”
It says to penetrate their hearts.
Penetrating hearts is not a once-a-week task. It is a full-time calling.
“Teach them diligently” is not standing alone. It is nestled underneath the command to love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your mind, all your soul, and all your strength. It follows the call to have His Word written on your own heart and mind.
This command was first spoken to the adult Israelites. It was an instruction to parents. They were to impress God’s precepts on the minds of their children so that His truths would penetrate their hearts.
Notice what it does not say. It does not say, “Change their behavior.”
It says to penetrate their hearts.
Penetrating hearts is not a once-a-week task. It is a full-time calling.
Who?
There was a study done by Barna that highlighted the difference between parents and children’s ministry leaders regarding where discipleship should primarily occur. The results showed that most children’s ministry leaders believe discipleship should primarily take place at home, while many parents feel the church and ministry leaders should be the primary disciplers of their children.
But Scripture paints a clear picture.
Discipleship is not outsourced.
It is lived.
It is modeled.
It is spoken.
It is repeated.
It is daily.
So what does that mean for Corners Kids Ministry?
It means that we do not see ourselves as replacing parents. We see ourselves as partnering with you.
Our desire is to equip parents and families to walk in obedience and to shepherd the hearts of their students well. That is why we have been intentional in providing resources to support you in this calling.
Discipleship is not outsourced.
It is lived.
It is modeled.
It is spoken.
It is repeated.
It is daily.
So what does that mean for Corners Kids Ministry?
It means that we do not see ourselves as replacing parents. We see ourselves as partnering with you.
Our desire is to equip parents and families to walk in obedience and to shepherd the hearts of their students well. That is why we have been intentional in providing resources to support you in this calling.
How?
Here are some of the ways we are coming alongside you:
- The Parent Handout
Each week, we provide ways for you to review what your children learned on Sunday. This is not just information. It is a discipleship tool you can use throughout the week. Since Corners Kids follows the adult worship service to help facilitate conversation, Pastor Chase provides a “Tie In” so you can connect what happened in big church with what your child experienced in their class. - The Reference Table
Located by the check-in station, you will find recommended books for all age groups in Corners Kids. These resources are carefully chosen to help you continue building a strong biblical foundation at home. - Take Home Sheets
For students ages four through sixth grade, these sheets provide a fun and engaging way to dig deeper into Scripture. They help reinforce what was taught and encourage continued growth in knowledge of and relationship with God. These are provided once per series. - Prayer Journals and Prayer Cards
Our elementary students have been working in prayer journals, which will continue to be integrated into the curriculum for the remainder of the academic year. On the final day, they will take their journals home with encouragement to continue using them. Each family also received a prayer card. These are tools to incorporate into family devotion time and personal quiet time, helping prayer become a natural rhythm in your home.
Why?
All of these resources have one purpose: to support you as you teach diligently.
Parents, you are not alone in this calling. It may feel overwhelming at times. Some days will feel fruitful. Other days may feel ordinary. But remember, discipleship often happens in the small, faithful moments. Around the dinner table. In the car. During bedtime prayers. In simple conversations about what God is teaching you.
As you love the Lord with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength, your children will see it. As His Word is written on your heart, it will overflow into your home.
At Corners Kids, we are honored to partner with you. Let us continue, together, to impress His truth on young minds and to trust the Lord to penetrate young hearts.
"Teach them diligently."
Every day. In every moment.
For His glory.
Parents, you are not alone in this calling. It may feel overwhelming at times. Some days will feel fruitful. Other days may feel ordinary. But remember, discipleship often happens in the small, faithful moments. Around the dinner table. In the car. During bedtime prayers. In simple conversations about what God is teaching you.
As you love the Lord with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength, your children will see it. As His Word is written on your heart, it will overflow into your home.
At Corners Kids, we are honored to partner with you. Let us continue, together, to impress His truth on young minds and to trust the Lord to penetrate young hearts.
"Teach them diligently."
Every day. In every moment.
For His glory.
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Thank you for the resources you guys have been providing. The prayer cards are phenomenal!! They’ve been helpful for both myself and Zion. The handouts are super helpful too, they help to communicate scripture in a way that the kids understood.