Sep. 30, 2007
Character Study-Homeschool Week 7
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DEFIANCE/REBELLION VS QUIET SUBMISSION
Monday
Read the story of Korah (Numbers 16:3-35) and discuss how when Korah rose up against Moses, he was defiant and rebellious towards God, and that led to the his death and the deaths of his family, and all his friends.
Read Proverbs 21:29 and discuss how defiance shows in a hardened face.
Tuesday
Read the story of Belshazzar (Daniel 5) and discuss how his defiance and rebellion towards God lead to this death and division of his kingdom.
Read Proverbs 15:10 and discuss how those who choose to leave the straight and narrow path will never see Heaven.
Wednesday
Read 1 Peter 2:13-17 and discuss how living a good life and submitting to authority is God's plan for us and may help others to know God.
Read Proverbs 15:32 and discuss how later in life you will hate the foolish things you did that people warned you about.
Thursday
Read Psalm 119:9. Remind the children of the importance of Bible study, scripture memorization, and prayer.
Project: Start a prayer book (something small that can be carried in a back pocket...homemade is fine)...include in this a section for "The Lamb's Book of Life" to list those that are saved. This section will help them see the importance of prayer.
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Sep. 23, 2007
Character Study-Homeschool Week 6
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DISOBEDIENCE VS OBEDIENCE
Monday
Read the story of Lot's wife (Genesis 19:17, 23-26) and discuss how her disobedience to God led to her death.
Read 1 Samuel 15:22 and discuss how obedience is better than sacrifice. Lot's wife sacrificed her earthly belongings, but in the end did not obey.
Tuesday
Read the story of Jonah (Jonah 1-2) and discuss how Jonah's disobedience to God got him cast off the ship and in the belly of the fish. He had to suffer for his disobedience.
Read Romans 1:28-32 and discuss how long term disobedience and sin can lead to a depraved mind and the wide and winding path to the fiery pit.
Wednesday
Read the story of Abraham (Acts 7:3-8) and discuss how his obedience to God gave him the blessings of an heir and land.
Read Hebrews 11:8 and discuss how Abraham didn't know where he was going, he just obeyed and trusted God and was abundantly blessed. Read Proverbs 3:1-2 and discuss the blessings of obedience: longer life, prosperity.
Thursday
Read the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3) and discuss how their obedience (No other gods before me) and trust in God led to a promotion after their deliverance from the fiery furnace.
Read Psalm 143:10 and Psalm 119:11 and discuss how Bible study and scripture memorization is vitally important.
I am using "For Instruction in Righteousness" as a guide for our Character Studies.
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Sep. 16, 2007
Character Study-Homeschool Week 5
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STUBBORNESS/SELF-WILL VS SUBMISSIVE SPIRIT
Monday
Read about the people of Noah's day (Genesis 6:1-8) and discuss how their stubbornness led to their destruction through the flood.
Read Proverbs 29:1 and discuss how God punishes those who choose to do as they please.
Tuesday
Read the story of Eli's wicked sons (1 Samuel 2:22-26) and discuss how their self-will led to their death.
Read Proverbs 28:9 and discuss how willfulness destroys fellowship with God.
Wednesday
Read the story of Noah (Genesis 6:9-22) and discuss how Noah's submissive spirit towards God saved him and his family.
Read Ephesians 6:1 and discuss how submitting to your parents while you are a child is a commandment from God, our Heavenly Father.
Thursday
Read Proverbs 1:8-9 and discuss how those who follow wisdom and truth add beauty and honor to their lives. Project: Have each child make a crown and necklace to be worn during times of submissiveness and obedience. Have older children help younger children on this project.
I am using "For Instruction in Righteousness" as a guide for our Character Studies.
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Sep. 9, 2007
Character Study-Homeschool Week 4 (September 10-14, 2007)
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HYPOCRISY VS HONESTY/SINCERITY
Monday
Read the Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32) and discuss the difference between the sons and how the first sinned and repented (honesty) and the 2nd son was a hypocrite.
Read Luke 12:2 and discuss how God knows and sees all, even what is in our heart and mind. Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy!
Tuesday
Read the story of Herod (Matthew 2) and discuss how Herod tried to trick the wise men to find the baby Jesus.
Read Mark 12:13-14 and discuss how the Pharisees and Herodians tried to trick Jesus.
Wednesday
Read Matthew 15:1-20 and discuss what comes out of your mouth is a matter of heart.
Read 1 Samuel 16:7 and discuss outward appearance vs inward appearance and the difference between the hypocrite and the sincere.
Thursday
Read the story of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-10) and discuss how their lack of honesty cost them their lives. God can see what we think, feel, and do.
Read Psalm 139:23-24 and discuss honesty and sincerity of the heart and in all we do. Read James 3:17 and discuss the verse and how it applies to us.
I am using "For Instruction in Righteousness" as a guide for our Character Studies.
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Sep. 2, 2007
Character Study-Homeschool Week 3 (September 3-7, 2007)
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SHIFTING BLAME/MAKING EXCUSES VS CONFESSION
Monday
Read the story of Adam, Eve and the serpent (Genesis 3) and discuss how they tried to shift blame from themselves and God punished them by banishing them from the Garden of Eden, spiritual death, and cursings.
Read Proverbs 28:13 and discuss confessing our sins, not covering them. Making excuses/shifting blame will be punished more severely than those that confess.
Tuesday
Read the story of Aaron making the golden calf (Exodus 32) and discuss Aaron how Aaron blamed the evil on others instead of what was in his own heart.
Read Proverbs 21:2 and discuss how God knows what is in our hearts. All our thoughts, words, and deeds are an overflow of what is in our heart.
Wednesday
Read Proverbs 21.
Object lesson: make a 2 column list of good vs evil based on Proverbs 21, listing the blessings and the burdens that are outcomes of each.
Thursday
Read Proverbs 19:3 and discuss how sometimes when bad things happen, people blame God. Discuss how the things that happen to us in life are due to our own choices. And sometimes God uses something uncomfortable or upsetting to change our hearts and paths.
I am using "For Instruction in Righteousness" as a guide for our Character Studies. |
Aug. 26, 2007
Character Study-Homeschool Week 2 (August 27-31, 2007)
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SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS VS HUMBLENESS
Monday
Read the story of The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14) and discuss how comparing yourself to others, and pride and self-righteousness in self and works are both wrong. Tax Collector was the one shown mercy by God.
Read Proverbs 20:9 and discuss our sins. Are we perfect? We all think we do good, but it isn't what we think, it is what God thinks that matters! Search out what is Biblical.
Tuesday
Read the story of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram (Numbers 16) and discuss how they gathered against Moses, a servant of God, and their self-righteousness led to their death.
Read Proverbs 28:13 and discuss confessing sins. Covering of sins will be punished. We should ALWAYS tell the truth.
Wednesday
Read 1 John 1 and discuss confession, truth, and fellowship.
Read Matthew 6 and discuss humbleness, mercy, prayer, and blessings from God.
Thursday
Read the story of David (2nd Samuel 12) and discuss how David sinned grievously. He confessed and was forgiven but did receive punishment for his sins.
Read Matthew 23:25-26 and discuss the difference between being clean outside vs inside. Object lesson: use a really nice cup, but make the inside of the cup very dirty. Pour them a drink.
I am using "For Instruction in Righteousness" as a guide for our Character Studies.
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Aug. 19, 2007
Character Study-Homeschool Week 1 (August 20-24, 2007)
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PRIDE VS HUMILITY
Monday
Read story of Goliath (1st Samuel 17) and discuss how Goliath's pride in his abilities were ultimately his shame and destruction. David won by just his faith in God!
Read 1 Samuel 2:3-5 and Psalm 12:3-4 and discuss how God punishes for pride and arrogance...with silence! This silence can be brought about in many forms (death, tongue cut off, separation, isolation, removing "rank", denying privileges, making low and having to serve others)
Tuesday
Read the story of Lucifer (Isaiah 14) and discuss how Lucifer's self-pride and thinking he was God's equal got him sent straight to Hell.
Read Proverbs 28:25-27 and discuss giving God the glory, prayer, Bible study, and seeking Godly counsel.
Wednesday
Read the story of Joseph (Genesis 41) and discuss how Joseph despite being imprisoned and a slave, gave God the glory rather than himself, and was later made a ruler.
Read Psalm 147:6 and discuss humbleness.
Thursday
Read the story of Ruth (Ruth 2) and discuss how she willingly served her mother-in-law and how she was blessed with safety, food, and grace. Jesus was born of her offspring.
Read Proverbs 31:31 and discuss how our good works will bring us praise. MOM-Keep a journal and record works of kindness and service and evidences of growth in the child's life. Read it to them occasionally.
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