50 Encouraging Bible Verses for Homeschool Families

What does the Bible say about homeschooling? It turns out that there are a lot of verses that can be applied to homeschooling. Check out these encouraging Bible verses for homeschool families!

Bible Verses About Parents Teaching Their Children

The Bible is clear about the responsibility that parents have to teach their children. These are some encouraging Bible verses for homeschool families that discuss that responsibility:

The Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.” — Genesis 18:17-19

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. — Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates, so that your days and the days of your children may be many in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors, as many as the days that the heavens are above the earth. — Deuteronomy 11:19-21

He said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you—they are your life.” — Deuteronomy 32:46-47

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. — Proverbs 22:6

We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. — Psalm 78:4-7

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. – Psalm 127:3-4

Parents tell their children about your faithfulness. — Isaiah 38:19

Tell it to your children, and let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next generation. – Joel 1:3

Encouragement for Homeschool Parents

God often uses homeschooling to change the hearts of parents and make them more like Him! Here’s some of what the Bible has to say about parents and their influence:

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. — Proverbs 31:26

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. — Ephesians 6:4

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. — Colossians 3:16

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. — 2 Timothy 1:5

Bible Verses about Being an Example for our Families

The Bible is clear that we are supposed to be an example for our kids, and that good examples are important. Check out these encouraging Bible verses for homeschool families about being a good example:

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. – Psalm 1:1-2

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. — Proverbs 13:20

Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips. — Proverbs 14:7

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared. — Proverbs 22:24-25

Everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher. — Luke 6:40

Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” — 1 Corinthians 15:33

Bible Verses about What to Teach our Families

There are many verses in the Bible about wisdom and knowledge, and raising our kids to know and love God. Here are a few encouraging Bible verses for homeschool families:

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 to their children after them. — Deuteronomy 4:9

Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. — Psalm 34:11

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. — Proverbs 1:7

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. — Proverbs 2:6

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life. — Proverbs 4:13

Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. — Proverbs 8:10-11

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. — Proverbs 9:10

Learn not the way of the nations. — Jeremiah 10:2

For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. — Matthew 5:18-19

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. — 1 Corinthians 3:18-19

See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. — Colossians 2:8

O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge,” for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. — 1 Timothy 6:20-21

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. — 2 Timothy 3:16-17

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. — James 1:5

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. — 3 John 4

Encouragement for When You’re Discouraged

We can be encouraged knowing that God helps us and gives us strength to do what He has called us to! Check out these encouraging Bible verses for homeschool families:

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. — Proverbs 16:3

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. — 1 Corinthians 15:58

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. — 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. — Philippians 1:6

Encouraging Bible Verses About Our Kids

What does the Bible have to say about our kids? Check out these verses:

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck. — Proverbs 1:8-9

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. — Proverbs 3:5-6

Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. — Proverbs 4:1-2

My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life. — Proverbs 6:20-23

All your sons will be taught by the Lord; and the well-being of your sons will be great. — Isaiah 54:13

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. — Ephesians 2:10

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—  “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” — Ephesians 6:1-3

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. — 2 Timothy 2:15

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. — 2 Timothy 3:15

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My family is so grateful for homeschooling and the blessing that it has been to us! I had the opportunity to share about gratitude and using gratitude journals to teach kids about thankfulness over at How to Homeschool My Child. You can check out the whole post, and download a free printable gratitude journal to use in your homeschool, right here!