A while back, we did a kind of topical study on the metaphoric use of bread in scripture. I really enjoyed it and my daughter really seemed to connect with the lessons. Now that Spring is coming, we are doing something similar.
This is again for science.
Principle: Development of Christian Character
Leading Idea: We prepare our hearts for Christ like we prepare soil for crops. God's Word only takes root in a heart willing to receive instruction.
We started by reading and examining the parable of the sower.
And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
--Matthew 13:3-8
We talked about each section in a literal sense. We then talked about the good ground and why it was good. We talked about soil nutrients, good loam (mixture of sand and clay), water drainage and aeration. Little Mouse and Baby Bear then set out to prepare the soil for the vegetable garden we are planning this spring. Mouse did a very good job meticulously preparing the peat with her fork and pressing the seeds in just as the directions said.
Just like we did with our study in bread, we are starting concrete. I want her to have a good understanding of the literal words of Christ so that the metaphor will be more meaningful to her later. We therefore have not actually talked at all about the principle here...we'll get there. Probably while we are preparing the soil outside to receive these little fledgling plants that have sprouted!
And just because these have been some of MY favorite lessons since I began blogging last August, here they are again.
Bread of Life
Individuality and Pasta
How Yeast Works
Yeast and Sin
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Feb. 23, 2006 - Untitled Comment
That parable brings a couple things to mind for me. When the seed fell upon good ground, it grew and bore fruit. Now, when the seed fell upon the not so good ground it started to take root but whithered and died. Could these be people who at first received the Gospel with joy but allowed themselves to be led astray? This parable reminds me to always listen to Him, take heed and pray always.
You mentioned bread. The members of the congregation at a church we used to attend used to make their own communion bread. It was so good. I know, that's off the wall but something in your post made me think of that! Maybe I'm getting sleepy.
Love, Cathy :o)