OBSERVE · UNDERSTAND · RESPOND

Family Bible Study

Use a simple family Bible-study pattern that works with the weekly Sunday School passage and allows different ages to participate.

1

Read

Read the selected Bible passage in your preferred translation.

2

Observe

What happened? Who was involved? What words or actions stand out?

3

Understand

What does the passage show about God, people, faith or wise living?

4

Respond

What is one realistic action our family can practise?

5

Pray

Turn the main lesson into a short family prayer.

Important Family Principle

Let children and teens ask questions. Nobody should be required to share private experiences or pray aloud. Participation can include listening, reading, drawing, writing or giving a short answer.