Tag: bible class
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A Very Special Happy Birthday
Every child can relate to the idea of a birthday party. Try this interactive story-telling method to help children celebrate the beginnings of the church. Background: The “birth” of the church was long-anticipated and expected. From the beginning chapters of Genesis and onwards, we read how God, the Father, worked out a plan to redeem…
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Wrapped Up, Tied Up and Zentangled Up in Jesus
Recently a group of children got me tangled up in something new. I was teaching a small group of 9-12 year olds on Sunday mornings for Bible class. I asked the children what ideas they had for helping us learn. Their suggestions are what led us to begin “tangling” in Bible Class. I had first…
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Am I Willing to Sacrifice?
Some stories in the Bible lend themselves to crafts and colouring sheets. This is not one of them. There is no way to lightly depict a father being asked to kill and sacrifice his precious son. The story of Abraham Preparing to Sacrifice His Son is a test of faith like no other. Of course,…
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The One About the Cross
“Teacher, when you tell stories, do you think sometimes you could tell me the one about the cross. I keep wondering what that cross is about.” I will never forget that question from a little boy who attended church and my Bible class for the first time.