Category: Application and Review
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What Every Child Wants to Hear
A couple of weeks ago I taught a group of 5-8 year olds about the Baptism of Jesus. In the days leading up to the lesson I contemplated Matthew 3:13-17 and asked myself how the event might be viewed from a child’s perspective. What is it about this part of God’s Word that “makes sense”…
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Experiencing God’s Holiness
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in 01. King Josiah, 02. Jeremiah Learns Lessons from the Potter, 03. Jeremiah & the Scroll, 09. The Tabernacle, 1.OLD Testament, 11. Solomon Builds a Temple, Application and Review, G.Divided Kingdom & Prophets, H.Kingdom Ends, Captivity & Return, Prophets, Planning, Relating to Children, Teaching, Teaching IdeasWhat does “holiness” mean to a child who is five years old? God’s holiness is an extremely important theme running throughout the entire Bible and I believe even very young children can experience how special God is. I’ve recently had an opportunity to teach in a large room so I decided to dedicate one area…
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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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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…
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Stargazing and Pointing the Way
One beautiful summer evening, years ago, I held my sleepy two-year-old son in my arms as we gazed at the twinkling stars in the night sky. He peered intently as I pointed out constellations with my finger and reminded him that God had made each star. I was touched that we were sharing this special…