Discipling Children Biblically: Five Gospel-Centered Commitments for Parents

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins addresses one of the most important callings God has given to Christian parents: discipling their children according to the Word of God. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6:6–7, Dave explains that biblical discipleship does not begin in the teenage years, nor is it outsourced to the church, school, or culture. Parents are God's primary instruments in shaping their children's hearts through intentional, daily, gospel-centered faithfulness. This episode outlines five essential commitments for biblical parenting: • Teaching God's Word in everyday life. • Modeling Christlike character. • Praying faithfully with and for children. • Worshiping together as a family. • Shaping the home around the gospel. Rather than parenting driven by fear, legalism, or pressure, Scripture calls parents to lead with love, truth, grace, and hope in Christ. Though the fruit of discipleship may not be immediately visible, God faithfully uses ordinary obedience to produce lasting spiritual fruit. Key Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6–7 Parents, you are not discipling your children alone. Christ is with you, the Spirit empowers you, and God is always at work. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/