Category: 2.NEW Testament
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Walking Down Memory Lane
I so wanted to use the title “Loci Dokee” for this post but I didn’t know if anyone would read it. I’ve also since learned that I was probably pronouncing it incorrectly. The ancient Romans and Greeks used a mnemonic device called “loci” for memorising information. Basically, they would mentally “walk through” buildings or streets…
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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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Mothers of the Bible Quiz
Mother’s Day is coming up (May 10th, 2015 here in New Zealand) and I usually help the children write cards or make gifts for their mothers. These days, the quickest way to find good ideas for Mother’s Day gifts is to go to Pinterest online and simply type in something like “Mother’s Day gifts from…
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25 Ideas for Teaching Children about the Resurrection of Jesus
Many teachers are making plans to tell the resurrection story on Easter Sunday. Whether at Easter or any other time here are some ideas that will help you share what is the most important event in the Bible. “For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no…