“Why did God make us?”
“Does God hear me when I pray?”
“Why did Jesus have to die?”
Kids ask big questions. Sometimes they come during family Bible time. Other times they arrive unexpectedly in the car, around the dinner table, or just as you’re saying goodnight.
As parents, we want to give our children good answers, especially when their questions are about God and faith. But what happens when you don’t know the answer?
Here’s some encouragement: You don’t have to have all the answers to help your child grow in faith. In fact, one of the most valuable things you can teach your child is where to look for answers: God’s Word.
Turn Questions into Opportunities
A child’s curiosity can open the door to meaningful conversations about faith.
Instead of worrying about whether you know exactly what to say, try responding to a difficult question with, “That’s a great question. Let’s see what the Bible says about it.”
With those simple words, you’re doing more than finding an answer. You’re showing your child that questions about faith are welcome and that the Bible is a place they can turn to throughout their lives.
You’re also giving them an opportunity to see you learning alongside them. That’s where resources designed specifically for young Bible readers can help.
A Bible Created for Kids’ Big Questions
The NIrV Question and Answer Bible for Kids was created for children ages 6 to 10 who are beginning to explore the Bible and ask questions about what they believe.
Throughout the Bible, kids will discover 1,000 questions and answers about God, Jesus, the Bible, faith, prayer, Bible times, and more. Instead of simply telling children what to believe, these features encourage them to explore Scripture and better understand what God’s Word says.
The Bible features the complete text of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV), written at a third-grade reading level. The NIrV is based on the bestselling New International Version (NIV), making Scripture easier for developing readers to understand while remaining faithful to the meaning of the original biblical texts.
Colorful illustrations and engaging activities also invite kids to keep exploring, making this a Bible they can begin reading and discovering for themselves.
You Can Discover the Answers Together
One of the best ways to use the NIrV Question and Answer Bible for Kids is together.
When your child discovers an interesting question, stop and talk about it. Read the surrounding Bible passage together rather than focusing only on the answer. Ask what your child thinks. You might even share questions you had about God when you were their age.
These conversations don’t need to be long or complicated.
You could ask:
- “What did you learn about God?”
- “Was anything in this passage surprising?”
- “What do you still have questions about?”
- “How could we use what we learned this week?”
A few minutes spent talking about Scripture can turn ordinary moments into opportunities for discipleship. When you don’t know an answer, say so. Then look for it together. Your child gets to see something important: Growing in our understanding of God is a lifelong journey.
Encourage Kids to Explore the Bible for Themselves
As children grow, we want them to move from simply hearing Bible stories to opening God’s Word on their own. Giving kids a Bible they can understand can help make that transition easier.
The NIrV Question and Answer Bible for Kids meets young readers right where they are. Familiar questions can spark their curiosity, while easy-to-understand Scripture helps them dig deeper into the answers.
Over time, “Mom, what does the Bible say about this?” can become “I want to see what the Bible says about this.” That’s an important step toward developing a lifelong habit of turning to Scripture for wisdom and truth.
Big Questions Can Grow a Lasting Faith
Your child probably has more questions coming. Some will be easy. Others may make you stop and think. Take the time to welcome them. You don’t need to be a Bible expert to help your child know God and his Word. Read together. Ask questions together. Search Scripture together. Pray together.
The NIrV Question and Answer Bible for Kids can be a helpful companion along the way, giving children an accessible place to explore their questions while encouraging them to discover biblical answers for themselves.
Sometimes a child’s biggest questions can become the beginning of an even bigger adventure of knowing God and growing in a faith that lasts.
