Are Daily Bible Reading and Prayer Important for the Family?

Preview: Our duty to God extends to how we interact with our families as well. Not only do we teach by example, but we must show them how to follow God’s will. This lesson will clarify the reasons why we should do this, and show us how.


Scripture Reading: Luke 11:5-13.

Memory Verse: I Thessalonians 5:17.

1. Are we excused from knowing the truth? Why not? Romans 1:18-20.
2. How is faith obtained? Romans 10:17.
3. What does study keep us out of? I Thessalonians 4:11.
4. What is another need to study? II Timothy 2:15.
5. How often are we to teach our children the Commandments of God? Deuteronomy 11:19-20.
6. How far does our duty go? Deuteronomy 31:12-13.
7. What did Timothy’s parents instill in him from childhood? II Timothy 3:15.
8. Is there a time to be slack? Why not? Ephesians 5:19-20.
9. How often should we pray? Psalm 88:1-2, I Thessalonians 5:17.
10. What kind of prayer life did Christ have? Luke 6:12.
Note: This is just one example of Christ’s prayer life. A careful study will reveal that He spent a lot of time in prayer while His disciples were asleep.
11. What promise are we given if we humble ourselves and pray? II Chronicles 7:14-16.
12. What should we do if we don’t know what to pray for? Romans 8:26-27.