Teaching the Children from the Scroll

A Hebrew father sits with a boy and a girl, opening a rolled scroll as the children lean close to read and learn. Their garments and desert setting evoke the ancient household instruction of Israel, where faith was passed from parent to child through daily teaching, conversation, and remembrance of the Lord’s commands. The scene reflects the covenant duty described in Deuteronomy 6:7 and Deuteronomy 11:19: God’s words were to be taught diligently to children while sitting at home, walking by the way, lying down, and rising up. The scroll becomes a visible symbol of Scripture, family discipleship, and the sacred responsibility of parents to shape the next generation in obedience and reverence. by Erik Stenbakken