To disciple as a parent means more than teaching Bible stories—it means modeling a life of surrender, obedience, and faith. Jesus’ call to discipleship in Matthew 16:24 reminds us that following Him involves daily sacrifice. When parents live this out, their children see authentic faith, not just words. The apostle Paul highlighted this in Titus 2, showing that discipleship is generational. Older believers guide the younger, passing down wisdom and truth. In the same way, parents are called to live reverently, love faithfully, and teach practically, so their children grow up not only knowing about God but also knowing Him personally. Consider the story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1). She prayed earnestly for a child, and when God blessed her with Samuel, she dedicated him to the Lord. Hannah discipled Samuel not just by words but by her faith-filled actions, and Samuel grew into a prophet who faithfully served God. True parental discipleship is not about perfection but about intentionality. Every moment—whether correcting with love, praying together, or demonstrating forgiveness—becomes an opportunity to lead children closer to Christ.
