Section Five

Children Joined in

There are several Old Testament examples where children joined in different activities: Reading of the Law Children were included in an assembly where the people were to be reminded of the laws God had given the nation. In fact, having the children there was seen as a key purpose of getting together. Blessings and Curses Joshua reads the words of the law to the Israelites, including children. It is specifically mentioned that nothing was left out of the reading - the children were to hear the blessings and curses contained within the law. Prayer and Confession Children were included in a crowd of Israelites who gather with Ezra in a time of prayer and confession. Rejoicing Children joined in a time of rejoicing Gathering Children and babies gather along with the people Praise In a Psalm of praise, all sorts of things, creatures and people are commanded to praise God including young men, old men, women and children.