Category: 1.OLD Testament
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When Destructive Behaviour is a Good Thing
If you asked me what my Bible Class was like this week I would have to say it was quite destructive…in a good way! The 4 and 5 year old children have been learning about the Divided Kingdom and this particular lesson was about King Josiah and how he attempted to restore true worship…
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Yes, They are Listening
Sometimes we try our best and then wonder if children actually retain what we have taught them. I thought you might enjoy watching this video of children sharing what they have learned. I don’t know about you, but these children certainly encourage me to keep teaching! Although we may sometimes view the Bible as a…
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Dressing Up is Serious Business
Fabric scraps, old sheets and other odds and ends can be treasure for a Bible class teacher. Using some of these items a teacher might dress up as a Bible character to tell the story. A teacher can also collect items that encourage children or other volunteers to play character roles in an impromptu re-enactment of…
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Yes! Jesus Loves Me
Last week I had the honour of listening again and again to the beautiful words that never grow old to me: Jesus loves me this I know For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, They are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus…
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Good Conversations
One of my favourite parts of teaching is conversation. There are times in a normal classroom setting for children to quietly listen while I share a story, read from the Bible or give instruction. But, as far as I am concerned, I have not done my job as a teacher if I have not interspersed…