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This paper discusses historical foundations for Christian education, and focuses on the history. The historical perspective of education in the church is vital in helping Christian educators access the heritage of educational development. First, a historical view helps the educator evaluate-in the light of sound Biblical and educational principles-the purpose, curriculum, and methodology of the past. Second, history helps to understand contemporary Christian education by assisting educators in understanding the origins and reasons of the present educational philosophies, curricula, and methodology. Third, history provides insight into the future development of Christian education. The purpose of history is to stimulate action, and as people get involved in the church's educational ministry, they are setting the direction for the future of Christian education. All the festivals and ceremonies were to be utilized as means for the instruction of children. The educational task of priests were seen as twofold. First, they were to provide religious instruction to those who were being apprenticed in the priestly vocation. Second, they were instruct the people who came to the tabernacle(or later the temple) regarding the proper procedures for the presentation of their offering. Prophets were rugged individuals who were assigned the task of confronting Israel's national leaders with the consequences of their poor leadership decisions. They often burst on the scene from obscurity with prophetic words destined to pierce the heart of their intended listener. Jesus was a skilful educator. He was dedicated and committed to the task of instructing His learners in the knowledge of spiritual truth. He also used parables because they required higher levels of critical thinking from His disciples and those who came to challenge him. The life and work of the early church revolved in large measure around teaching. In the periods of church fathers, medieval church, reformation and post reformation, and modern developments we could identify the contents and patterns of Christian education. We have seen throughout the history of ministry that God is more than able to use lay leaders to reach the lost.