Tag: bible
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
During a planning meeting for a holiday program I challenged the group to define the word “respect”. At first it seemed like it would be a simple thing to do. We seemed to have no problem coming up with scenarios where respect was shown but we found it hard to actually put a meaning into…
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Captives in Babylon
I just finished participating in a 3 day holiday programme where we had 3 different lessons from the book of Daniel. In the first day we studied Daniel chapter 1 and talked about how Daniel and his friends were taken into captivity by the Babylonians. Then we covered the story of Daniel and the King’s…
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Teaching Alongside the Creator
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In the rush to find scissors and glue we should not neglect the natural supplies God has provided as teaching resources. We do not teach alone. We join the Master Teacher, the Creator, who is already using his creation to draw people to Himself: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the…
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The Great Commission- Colour My World!
Today in Bible Class we studied about the Great Commission and the Ascension of Jesus. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy…
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Food for Thought- Transfiguration
Even a snack or food can help children understand the meaning of Scripture. I’m quite confident in this method because it is one that God used often. Stories that come to mind are The Passover, Manna and Quail, The Last Supper and even in the way we are asked to remember Christ in communion. Tonight…