Throughout the month of September we honor grandparents! All through scripture we find that grandparents (often referred to as “elders,” “forefathers,” or “ancestors”) are crucial to God’s plan of salvation for the whole world. Grandparents have the responsibility of making sure that the baton of faith gets passed from generation to generation.
The Bible tells us that it is a blessing to know our grandchildren. Psalm 128:6 states, “May you see your children’s children.” Every grandchild is created in the image of God and is therefore His sovereign plan for your life.
The Bible tells us that it is a blessing to have grandchildren. Proverbs 17:6 states, “Grandchildren are the crown of the aged.” That statement speaks to the incredible value of grandchildren. Interestingly, it is not wealth, health, career accomplishments, or social status that the Bible says are the crown of your life. That honor goes to grandchildren.
God tells grandparents, “Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and their children after them” (Deuteronomy 4:9).
The Bible prioritizes teaching as the primary method of helping future generations know Christ and grow in maturity. A few passages that command grandparents to teach the truth of God’s Word to young people are:
- (Deuteronomy 6:2,7)
- (Psalm 78:5–6)
- (Titus 2:3–6)
Grandparents are to use the Bible to shape who a child becomes and how the child lives.
Grandparents in Deuteronomy were commanded to teach the law of God, through the Ten Commandments, to children so that future generations develop an understanding of right and wrong.
Grandparents in the Psalms were given a mandate to tell future generations about God’s character and His work, and to teach God’s laws so that children would not rebel against God.
The grandparents of Titus 2 shape future generations by providing character training and guidance about how to be a godly mother and wife.
Grandparents can leave a deep impression on the souls of their grandchildren. To God Be The Glory for the unique, God given role that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ wants grandparents to fulfill through priceless and impressionable relationships with younger generations.
Sister Cathy Black
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