Train up a child – Prov 22:6

• Proverbs 22:6 –

• Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

The Nature of the training

• “Train up” Hebrew term behind the phrase refers to the palate or roof of the mouth.– Create a thirst for God’s wisdom (Pro 4:10-13; 3:1-

12; 1 Pet 2:1-3)

The Duration of the training

• “A Child” Scripture uses…in a broad sense:– A newborn infant (1 Sam 4:21)

– 3-month-old Moses (Exo 2:2-3)

– Samuel before weaned (1 Sam 1:22)

– Ishmael as a preteen (Gen 21:12-20)

– Joseph at age 17 (Gen 37:2)

– A young man of marriageable age (Gen 34:19)

The Manner of the training

• “In” in keeping or cooperation w/something. “The way he should go” road or path. – According to the wisdom / counsel of godly parents.

– According to the child’s inherent personality traits.

The Results of the training

• “And when he is old he will not depart from it.” the root meaning is “hair on the chin.”– A worn out prodigal?

– A child upon reaching maturity, will not depart from his training (e.g. 2 John 1, 4).

Application: Prov. 22:6

• Pro 20:11-13 observe them w/diligence.– Be alert as to how they respond to life’s situations

– Train your heart in righteousness (2 Tim 3:14-15).

– Ask your Heavenly Father to make you aware of their unique qualities.

Train up a child – Prov 22:6

Have you heard the good news of salvation?– Acts 2:14; Rom 10:17

…believed on Jesus the Lord?– Rom 10:9-10

…confessed Him as the Son of God?– Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:37

…repented of your sin?– Acts 2:38; 17:30

…been baptized for the forgiveness of your sins?– Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mk 16:16