Use Creation to Teach Your Children About Jehovah - USE CREATION TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN - HOW?

 The Bible says that God's 'invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world's creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made."  (Romans 1:20) Parents, you likely enjoy spending time outdoors with your young ones. Use that time to help your children see the connection between  "the things made" and Jehovah's marvelous qualities.  In this regard, let us see what parent Jesus' example. 

Note how Jesus uses creation to teach. On one occasion, he asked his disciples to observe the ravens and the lilies.  (Read Luke 12:24, 27-30.)  Jesus could have mentioned any animal or plant, but he chose a bird and a flower that his disciple knew well.  The disciples might have seen ravens flying overhead  and flowers blooming in the field.  Can you imagine  Jesus gesturing toward these things as he spoke? And what did he do after mentioning these examples?  He taught his disciples  a powerful lesson about their heavenly Father's generosity and kindness: Jehovah will feed and clothe his faithful servants as he does the ravens and the flowers in the field.

Parents, will you imitate Jesus' way of teaching?  You might tell your child about an aspect of creation that you personally appreciate, such as your favorite animal or plant.  As you do, be sure to explain what that example reveals about Jehovah. You might then ask your child about his favorite animal or plant. If you use and aspect of creation that already appeals to him, he will probably pay even closer attention when you talk about Jehovah's qualities.

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