Comments on: A Brief History of Sunday School

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:09:27 +0000

I think Sunday School as it is currently being used, is not working. I think in many places it is a form of babysitting so that adults are not bothered by children. I see this as contradicting Jesus words to “let the children come to me and forbid them not” and contradicts God’s mandate in Deut. 6 to teach God’s commands to your children. Children learn from example. There are many good skills taught in church – how to sing and praise God, how to listen and sit quietly, how to amuse oneself quietly. Children are far more capable of learning about God and knowing Him. Psalm 8:2 says “out of the mouths of infants and children is my praise perfected to the tearing down of strongholds” In this day and age, it is clear we do not battle against flesh (Eph. 6:10) We need to unit in including children in our worship and training. Mentoring takes time, energy and creativity. That is how Jesus did it and is the model.

By: Abino

Abino — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:17:11 +0000

Thank you for this history of Sunday School. I searched through many pages until i got here and found what i wanted! Really helpful.. Keep up the good work!!

By: Lonnie Roberson

Lonnie Roberson — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:27:47 +0000

Thanks for the history of Sunday school.

By: wanda

wanda — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:43:54 +0000

For an excellent history of the teaching of both children and adults

“Grounded in the Gospel” by J.I. Packer and Gary A. Parrett

By: Charlie Wallace

Charlie Wallace — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:05:11 +0000

Jeri,

Thanks for that excellent history. It’s always good to remind ourselves why we do certain programs.