Today's class began with a brief review of last week’s lesson, ‘Attitudes and Actions - The Story of Cain and Abel’. Also, one student was asked to recite the Emphasis verse from September, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. That verse was then used to review the discussion from two weeks ago about standing firm in the faith, in the face of ridicule, and even in the event of persecution.
Then the introduction to Lesson 7 was started, intending to use a short Sunday School that Clicks video and then discussing how the lead character took action to stand up for what he believed, even though he was misunderstood and put in a position where he would have to violate his beliefs. Because of a technical difficulty, the video could not be viewed. This would have been used to then transition into describing Noah. After taking time to try to correct the problem, unsuccessfully, we then had to begin studying using the Bible Adventures materials.
There will be a separate Blog Post published to cover the “Clicks” video and the material that would have been discussed, so parents and students can still go over this if they wish.
Lesson 7 from Bible Adventures studies Genesis, chapter 6 and 7. It covered Noah, the evil that was in the world at that time, God’s great sorrow over that evil, and that Noah was the exception -- he had found favor in God’s eyes. Noah was called by God to build a huge boat, the Ark. The Spirit of God and the angels directed the animals to Noah’s location. Noah obeyed God, and God declared “I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation.” Noah then loaded the animals onto the Ark as God directed, then on the day the rains started, Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives, all entered the Ark. God closed the ramp of the Ark to shut them all in, and thus they were saved, as the rain fell for forty days, water sprung up out of the earth, and the earth was flooded up to the level above the mountaintops. Every living thing on the earth was destroyed, except for Noah and all who were with him. The water remained and the earth stayed flooded for 150 days, but Noah, his family, and the animals remained safe.
Sin grieves God, but following God (“on the Right Path”) pleases Him. God responds to the faith of His people. Noah had faith in God Almighty, and he obeyed God’s instructions. God was pleased with Noah’s faith and obedience, and He saved Noah and his family from being destroyed in the Flood.
Written Homework was assigned for next week. Page four of Bible Adventures (titled: “Hard to Follow”) is to be completed and turned-in next week.
The Memory Verse assigned this week is Psalm 145: 17. We also are continuing the assignment of Revelation 3: 19 as a weekly verse, and if the student says the full verse (not just the first half of the verse) they will get an extra Achievement Point. Jeremlah 29: 11. is the Emphasis Memory Verse -- for the month of October and continuing to November 4th. This verse can also be said for Achievement Points credit. So, next week a student could say up to three verses for Achievement Points credit.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Oct. 21, 2012 - NOTE for Parents and Other Readers of this Blog
The Memory Verse assigned this week, Revelation 3:19a, says "Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline." The Blog Post that summarizes the lesson from 10/21/12, "Actions and Attitudes" - The Story of Cain and Abel, mentions that in the introduction to the class there was discussion about class rules and warnings/punishment that could result from misbehavior.
Please note that my explanation of the rules and warnings also included affirmation of my positive expectation about the students' ability to behave.
This Blog Post is for parents and others who read the blog. to explain some of the terms I use as a way to express rebuke and correction.
Parents and other readers of this Blog should know that I use different terminology, compared to what they might be used to hearing at their child’s school or seeing in articles written about child behavior. When a child knows simple class rules, but chooses to repeatedly violate them, in defiance of warnings given, I do NOT call that “strong-willed” behavior. I refer to that as being “a weakling”. The student knows the correct behavior, and knows that the correct behavior is necessary if they are going to achieve the objectives, learning the lesson. Knowing what is right but choosing what is wrong is not in any way a sign of strength, in my classroom.
In the discussion, not being a weakling physically was mentioned, along with doing pushups and weight lifting. But this was said only as a comparison to help illustrate the idea of being strong enough in character to actually do what is right, and not give in to self-indulgent misbehavior. 5th grade children, unlike younger kids, are old enough and mature enough to practice self-control as their own choice, and that is the standard that is set for them in our class. They are expected to be strong and make the right behavior choices. If they don’t make the right choices, and reminders or warnings are not enough to stop misbehavior, that is being a weakling.
Weakling is considered a disrespectful term, but if it is said by me, in class, it is always followed with expressing affirmation of the student's ability to be, or to become, strong, from that point forward. Using the term Weakling, in this context, will be motivational to students, particularly boys, who are wanting to be recognized as being strong - not weak.
In 5th grade we make a concerted effort, by adding extra curriculum materials to our lessons, to build a healthy self-esteem in the students, based on Biblical truth. The student who has Come to Jesus is taught that they are a child of God, with a destiny of blessing and the ability to be overcomers, living what Jesus called "the Abundant Life." Maintaining standards of behavior in the classroom is necessary to achieve our learning objectives, and also to be a concrete, specific example of living your life "On the Right Path."
Class time spent on behavior issues serves two purposes. First, training in strength of character and the need for self-control is an aspect of becoming a young disciple of Jesus. Second, since another episode of behavior like the September 30th class will not be tolerated, discussions like the one held in the October 21st class are preventative measures.
Please note that my explanation of the rules and warnings also included affirmation of my positive expectation about the students' ability to behave.
This Blog Post is for parents and others who read the blog. to explain some of the terms I use as a way to express rebuke and correction.
Parents and other readers of this Blog should know that I use different terminology, compared to what they might be used to hearing at their child’s school or seeing in articles written about child behavior. When a child knows simple class rules, but chooses to repeatedly violate them, in defiance of warnings given, I do NOT call that “strong-willed” behavior. I refer to that as being “a weakling”. The student knows the correct behavior, and knows that the correct behavior is necessary if they are going to achieve the objectives, learning the lesson. Knowing what is right but choosing what is wrong is not in any way a sign of strength, in my classroom.
In the discussion, not being a weakling physically was mentioned, along with doing pushups and weight lifting. But this was said only as a comparison to help illustrate the idea of being strong enough in character to actually do what is right, and not give in to self-indulgent misbehavior. 5th grade children, unlike younger kids, are old enough and mature enough to practice self-control as their own choice, and that is the standard that is set for them in our class. They are expected to be strong and make the right behavior choices. If they don’t make the right choices, and reminders or warnings are not enough to stop misbehavior, that is being a weakling.
Weakling is considered a disrespectful term, but if it is said by me, in class, it is always followed with expressing affirmation of the student's ability to be, or to become, strong, from that point forward. Using the term Weakling, in this context, will be motivational to students, particularly boys, who are wanting to be recognized as being strong - not weak.
In 5th grade we make a concerted effort, by adding extra curriculum materials to our lessons, to build a healthy self-esteem in the students, based on Biblical truth. The student who has Come to Jesus is taught that they are a child of God, with a destiny of blessing and the ability to be overcomers, living what Jesus called "the Abundant Life." Maintaining standards of behavior in the classroom is necessary to achieve our learning objectives, and also to be a concrete, specific example of living your life "On the Right Path."
Class time spent on behavior issues serves two purposes. First, training in strength of character and the need for self-control is an aspect of becoming a young disciple of Jesus. Second, since another episode of behavior like the September 30th class will not be tolerated, discussions like the one held in the October 21st class are preventative measures.
Oct. 21, 2012 - "Actions and Attitudes" - The Story of Cain and Abel
Today's class began with a review of last week’s lesson, ‘Trouble in Eden’ regarding Adam and Eve, satan and sin. After the lesson review, some time was spent discussing classroom behavior, encouraging students that they should be strong, not weaklings. The students are all familiar with the class-rules on talking to each other and not paying attention (in our class, being attentive is referred to as being “Locked-in and Focused”). The policy of ‘three strikes and you’re out’ and an ‘in-house suspension’ from class were announced and discussed. The discussion was positive, however, since it was early in the class before any discipline problems occurred, and it affirmed my positive expectation about the students.
Lesson 6 from Bible Adventures studies Genesis, chapter 4. It covered the sacrifices brought to God by Cain and Abel, God’s dealing with Cain about his sacrifice, and the murder of Abel. The issue at the heart of all the problems was Cain’s attitude, which was prideful and jealous of Abel. Cain did not accept the warning that God gave him -- that his attitude would lead to sin. God punished Cain for murdering his brother. The class discussion covered questions about the details of this incident, including the two different sacrifices, why sacrifices were made, Cain’s attitude, and the other people on the earth that Cain was afraid of (thinking that he, too, would become a murder victim).
After the discussion on the lesson, there was Memory Verse practice for this week’s verse, Revelation 3.19a, where Jesus spoke to the Church at Laodicea, saying “Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline.” This verse is assigned because it addresses God’s character -- He loves us, so He corrects us, including imposing punishment. Hebrews 12:11 (shown below) teaches that “later on” the love and grace of God does become evident, because of its positive long-term benefits. But there is a condition that must be met for this to become evident. We must be trained by the rebuke and discipline. Cain did not receive any training from God’s rebuke of his sacrifice and the warning about sin. So he later went out and committed murder. The Lesson Focus is that we can make the right choice. We can choose the right attitude when corrected.
"No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it
yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it."
Hebrews 12: 11 (HCSB)
The Memory Verse assigned this week is Revelation 3: 19. (Jeremlah 29: 11. is the new Emphasis Memory Verse -- for the month of October. This verse can also be said for Achievement Points credit.)
Lesson 6 from Bible Adventures studies Genesis, chapter 4. It covered the sacrifices brought to God by Cain and Abel, God’s dealing with Cain about his sacrifice, and the murder of Abel. The issue at the heart of all the problems was Cain’s attitude, which was prideful and jealous of Abel. Cain did not accept the warning that God gave him -- that his attitude would lead to sin. God punished Cain for murdering his brother. The class discussion covered questions about the details of this incident, including the two different sacrifices, why sacrifices were made, Cain’s attitude, and the other people on the earth that Cain was afraid of (thinking that he, too, would become a murder victim).
After the discussion on the lesson, there was Memory Verse practice for this week’s verse, Revelation 3.19a, where Jesus spoke to the Church at Laodicea, saying “Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline.” This verse is assigned because it addresses God’s character -- He loves us, so He corrects us, including imposing punishment. Hebrews 12:11 (shown below) teaches that “later on” the love and grace of God does become evident, because of its positive long-term benefits. But there is a condition that must be met for this to become evident. We must be trained by the rebuke and discipline. Cain did not receive any training from God’s rebuke of his sacrifice and the warning about sin. So he later went out and committed murder. The Lesson Focus is that we can make the right choice. We can choose the right attitude when corrected.
"No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it
yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it."
Hebrews 12: 11 (HCSB)
The Memory Verse assigned this week is Revelation 3: 19. (Jeremlah 29: 11. is the new Emphasis Memory Verse -- for the month of October. This verse can also be said for Achievement Points credit.)
Monday, October 22, 2012
Oct. 14, 2012 “Trouble in Eden” - The Sin of Adam and Eve (and the Hope of a Redeemer - Romans 5:19)
Today's class began with a review of last week’s lesson, the concluding class of Session 2 of ‘The Bible is God’s Message for Me’ (BGMM) - briefly reviewing subtopics of the major topic of Salvation -- Mercy, Grace, and actually receiving that Grace (when you Come to Jesus).
In addition to this, last week’s class ended with a student question, asking about whether or not they, as Christian believers, would ever need to use military weapons to defend against attacks on them, because of their faith. The brief answer given on October 7th was that in America people have rights to own and possess weapons (unlike many other countries), and that they would not have to use those weapons now, to defend the proclamation and the practice of the Christian faith. However, they were told that they should prepare themselves for the possibility that this would change in the future. No actual examples of Christian persecution and the need for self-defense were mentioned on October 7th.
In the October 14th class, this student’s question was revisited, because of its direct connection to the previous month’s Emphasis Memory Verse, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (HCSB), particularly verse 13 - standing firm, act like a man, being strong. We have explained several times, for the girls in the class, that they should understand “act like a man” to mean “be brave, and be willing to fight for what you believe.” These are character qualities that both the girls and the boys can identify with, but the girls just need to accept that the HCSB translators felt that the way to express this was with the phrase “act like a man.”
In this class, the brief answer from last week was repeated, the connection to 1 Corinthians 16:13 was emphasized, and one example of persecution, that occurred in September 2012 in Nigeria, was mentioned. There, 25 college students who were Christian were killed at their dormitory, while the Muslim college students at that dormitory were not harmed, by terrorists. No other mention, regarding the ongoing wave of terrorism there over the last five months, by the Boko Haram group, was made in class.
In the 5th grade, we limit the amount of information given that is exposing the students to violence. However, since we teach on sin and evil and choosing the Right Path, instead of the one that leads to evil, there are a few occasions when student are exposed to violent behavior, and just how terrible and evil it can become. The limits we adhere to are based on what is developmentally appropriate for preteen children.
After the BGMM review, and the review/discussion on use of weapons for defense against violent persecution of Christians, we covered Lesson 5 from Bible Adventures, "Trouble in Eden" using Scripture texts from Genesis Chapter 3. Then we concluded Lesson 5 by reading and discussing Romans 5:19, about “one man” who sinned (Adam), and “one man” who is our Redeemer (Jesus). Lesson 5 is used as a capstone to the BGMM topics previously presented. It allowed an opportunity for more questions from students on the major topics of Sin and Salvation, particularly from students who were absent for some classes in July and/or September.
The questions and discussion from Lesson 5 covered the lies told by satan to Eve, and the consequences of sin, including how the earth would now produce thorns and weeds, and that hard work would be required to produce crops for food. A major discussion point was about death, and being separated from God instead of walking daily with God in the garden, and having a damaged (sinful) human spirit.
To end the class, Jeremiah 29: 11 was recited, announced as the new Emphasis Verse for October, and the idea of Destiny -- God’s plans for us -- was discussed.
The Memory Verse assigned this week is Jeremlah 29: 11. (This verse is now the new Emphasis Memory Verse -- for the month of October.)
This was the final week for the students to say the previously assigned Emphasis verse, 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14, using the HCSB text, and earn extra Achievement Points.
In addition to this, last week’s class ended with a student question, asking about whether or not they, as Christian believers, would ever need to use military weapons to defend against attacks on them, because of their faith. The brief answer given on October 7th was that in America people have rights to own and possess weapons (unlike many other countries), and that they would not have to use those weapons now, to defend the proclamation and the practice of the Christian faith. However, they were told that they should prepare themselves for the possibility that this would change in the future. No actual examples of Christian persecution and the need for self-defense were mentioned on October 7th.
In the October 14th class, this student’s question was revisited, because of its direct connection to the previous month’s Emphasis Memory Verse, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (HCSB), particularly verse 13 - standing firm, act like a man, being strong. We have explained several times, for the girls in the class, that they should understand “act like a man” to mean “be brave, and be willing to fight for what you believe.” These are character qualities that both the girls and the boys can identify with, but the girls just need to accept that the HCSB translators felt that the way to express this was with the phrase “act like a man.”
In this class, the brief answer from last week was repeated, the connection to 1 Corinthians 16:13 was emphasized, and one example of persecution, that occurred in September 2012 in Nigeria, was mentioned. There, 25 college students who were Christian were killed at their dormitory, while the Muslim college students at that dormitory were not harmed, by terrorists. No other mention, regarding the ongoing wave of terrorism there over the last five months, by the Boko Haram group, was made in class.
In the 5th grade, we limit the amount of information given that is exposing the students to violence. However, since we teach on sin and evil and choosing the Right Path, instead of the one that leads to evil, there are a few occasions when student are exposed to violent behavior, and just how terrible and evil it can become. The limits we adhere to are based on what is developmentally appropriate for preteen children.
After the BGMM review, and the review/discussion on use of weapons for defense against violent persecution of Christians, we covered Lesson 5 from Bible Adventures, "Trouble in Eden" using Scripture texts from Genesis Chapter 3. Then we concluded Lesson 5 by reading and discussing Romans 5:19, about “one man” who sinned (Adam), and “one man” who is our Redeemer (Jesus). Lesson 5 is used as a capstone to the BGMM topics previously presented. It allowed an opportunity for more questions from students on the major topics of Sin and Salvation, particularly from students who were absent for some classes in July and/or September.
The questions and discussion from Lesson 5 covered the lies told by satan to Eve, and the consequences of sin, including how the earth would now produce thorns and weeds, and that hard work would be required to produce crops for food. A major discussion point was about death, and being separated from God instead of walking daily with God in the garden, and having a damaged (sinful) human spirit.
To end the class, Jeremiah 29: 11 was recited, announced as the new Emphasis Verse for October, and the idea of Destiny -- God’s plans for us -- was discussed.
The Memory Verse assigned this week is Jeremlah 29: 11. (This verse is now the new Emphasis Memory Verse -- for the month of October.)
This was the final week for the students to say the previously assigned Emphasis verse, 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14, using the HCSB text, and earn extra Achievement Points.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Oct. 7, 2012 "The Bible is God's Message for Me"- Session 2 (conclusion)
In today’s class, the Fall session of extra Bible Curriculum material for 5th graders, Session 2, was completed. The lessons covered:
This class opened with remarks by Children’s Pastor Curtis Batchelder about focusing on Jesus, not being distracted, and his desire for the students to devote themselves to prayer. Students from Sixth grade were visitors in our class today. The handout from last week was provided to those students (click HERE to view it), and a brief review of BGMM topic #4 and OTRP topic #1 was given, for those students in particular.
The lesson for today was the conclusion of OTRP topic #1. The class handout used today was the Session 2 Verses sheet that had been handed out a few weeks ago (click HERE to view it), concentrating on the verse Jeremiah 29:11. In this verse, God promises us He will give us “a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). This is our God-given destiny, for this life.
Actually receiving the destiny that God has for us starts when we Come to Jesus. Then we can have assurance about our identity as a believer - we are a child of God. After that, being (and staying) On the Right Path is the way to receive what God has planned for us.
Using the OTRP-diagram of the two paths in life, it was explained that there are a lot of side roads and detours on the other, worldly path, and some of them can lead to very evil things. On the Right Path, you follow Jesus; there are no detours on that path, and if we fall off or walk off the Right Path, God provides a way to get back. God’s plans for our lives are good, will give us a sense of peace, and will be what Jesus called “the abundant life.”
The class ended with giving the Memory Verse assignments for next week and with the closing prayer.
The Emphasis Memory Verse will continue as a verse for reciting next week -- 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (HCSB), On 10/14/12, this will be the final class for reciting it. The HCSB text is shown below:
- topic #4 of "The Bible is God's Message for Me" (‘BGMM’), covering the major topic of Salvation and JESUS our Savior; and also
- the first “On the Right Path” (‘OTRP’) topic -- that there is a Right Path, following Jesus, and they have to choose to either serve Jesus, or to follow “The Way of the World”.
This class opened with remarks by Children’s Pastor Curtis Batchelder about focusing on Jesus, not being distracted, and his desire for the students to devote themselves to prayer. Students from Sixth grade were visitors in our class today. The handout from last week was provided to those students (click HERE to view it), and a brief review of BGMM topic #4 and OTRP topic #1 was given, for those students in particular.
The lesson for today was the conclusion of OTRP topic #1. The class handout used today was the Session 2 Verses sheet that had been handed out a few weeks ago (click HERE to view it), concentrating on the verse Jeremiah 29:11. In this verse, God promises us He will give us “a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). This is our God-given destiny, for this life.
Actually receiving the destiny that God has for us starts when we Come to Jesus. Then we can have assurance about our identity as a believer - we are a child of God. After that, being (and staying) On the Right Path is the way to receive what God has planned for us.
Using the OTRP-diagram of the two paths in life, it was explained that there are a lot of side roads and detours on the other, worldly path, and some of them can lead to very evil things. On the Right Path, you follow Jesus; there are no detours on that path, and if we fall off or walk off the Right Path, God provides a way to get back. God’s plans for our lives are good, will give us a sense of peace, and will be what Jesus called “the abundant life.”
The class ended with giving the Memory Verse assignments for next week and with the closing prayer.
The Emphasis Memory Verse will continue as a verse for reciting next week -- 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (HCSB), On 10/14/12, this will be the final class for reciting it. The HCSB text is shown below:
13 Be alert, stand firm in the faith, act like a man, be strong. 14 Your every action must be done with love.
Jeremiah 29:11 is also assigned for next week., as Memory Verse.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Sept. 30, 2012 "The Bible is God's Message for Me"- Session 2 (continued)
The Fall session of extra Bible Curriculum material for 5th graders, Session 2, has lessons teaching:
This class has been planned as the final class to cover Session 2. As the remainder of this Lesson Summary shows, the Session 2 material was not completely covered. There were some student questions that generated good discussion, and there were also incidents of student misbehavior requiring correction and then re-correcting continued misbehavior, multiple times thereafter. Since these students did not show the proper attitude toward Christian Education and proper respect for the correction given by the instructor, further consequences will be imposed in future classes, so that other students can have the teaching planned for the class, without disruption.
A copy of the Class Notes handout for this class can be viewed online, by clicking HERE .
The lesson began with comments referring to page one of the handout, which was covered last week. This included explanation and discussion of John 3: 17. Then presentation of the OTRP material began, by emphasizing, and having the entire class recite out-loud The sentence from the top of page two:
The Emphasis Memory Verse will continue as a verse for reciting next week -- 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (HCSB), The HCSB text is shown below:
- topic #4 of "The Bible is God's Message for Me" (‘BGMM’), covering the major topic of Salvation and JESUS our Savior; and also
- topic #1` of “On the Right Path” (‘OTRP’) -- that there is a Right Path, following Jesus, and they have to choose to either serve Jesus, or to follow “The Way of the World”.
This class has been planned as the final class to cover Session 2. As the remainder of this Lesson Summary shows, the Session 2 material was not completely covered. There were some student questions that generated good discussion, and there were also incidents of student misbehavior requiring correction and then re-correcting continued misbehavior, multiple times thereafter. Since these students did not show the proper attitude toward Christian Education and proper respect for the correction given by the instructor, further consequences will be imposed in future classes, so that other students can have the teaching planned for the class, without disruption.
A copy of the Class Notes handout for this class can be viewed online, by clicking HERE .
The lesson began with comments referring to page one of the handout, which was covered last week. This included explanation and discussion of John 3: 17. Then presentation of the OTRP material began, by emphasizing, and having the entire class recite out-loud The sentence from the top of page two:
God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.
The first step in that plan is -- “Come to JESUS”
Using the OTRP-diagram of the two paths in life, it was explained that there are a lot of side roads and detours on the other, worldly path, and some of them can lead to very evil things. On the Right Path, you follow Jesus; there are no detours on that path, and if we fall off or walk off the Right Path, God provides a way to get back. Then using the first of the three verses from Jeremiah 29 that are part of the OTRP teaching on God’s destiny for us, verse 11, we explained that God is always working with three generations in the Church - three age-categories: (1) grandparents, (2) parents, and (3) kids. God’s plans for our lives are good, will give us a sense of peace, and will be what Jesus called “the abundant life.” No time remained in the class period, for studying the remainder of the class handout and for further OTRP teaching on topic #1. The class ended with giving the Memory Verse assignments for next week and with the closing prayer.The Emphasis Memory Verse will continue as a verse for reciting next week -- 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (HCSB), The HCSB text is shown below:
13 Be alert, stand firm in the faith, act like a man, be strong. 14 Your every action must be done with love.
The other verse presented in class, Romans 5:8 can still be a verse for reciting next week., and John 3:17 was also assigned for next week. The final verse from the OTRP lesson, Jeremiah 29:11 will be assigned as Memory Verse on 10/7/12.. Monday, October 1, 2012
Sept. 23, 2012 "The Bible is God's Message for Me"- Session 2 (continued)
This week we continued the presentation of the Fall session of extra Bible Curriculum materials for 5th graders, Session 2. The Lesson is "The Bible is God's Message for Me" (‘BGMM’) covering the major topic of Salvation and JESUS our Savior. The Fall session also has introduced the first topic of the “On the Right Path” (‘OTRP’) which is the concept that there is a Right Path, following Jesus, and they have a choice to make. They have to choose to either serve Jesus, or to follow “The Way of the World”.
We teach them about serving Jesus, but we don’t make their choice for them; they have to make the choice themselves. The first OTRP topic also includes teaching about the identity of the believer, as a child of God, and their God-given destiny, for this life. God promises He will give them “a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).
The lesson presentation began, using the handout 5th Grade - Sunday School Class NOTES Date: September 16 - 23, 2012. You can view the Class Notes handout by clicking HERE . Using page one of the handout, we taught about Jesus, as our Savior. This began with the Scriptural truth without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins, and then a brief review of our teaching about God as being a Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Then the presentation was made about Jesus, the Son of God, who became a man. We discussed the miraculous birth of Jesus, and that His name is descriptive of His mission -- Yeshua means “God is my salvation”. We again used our John 3:16 poster and also John 3:17 to emphasize that Jesus is our Savior. Page two of the Class Notes will be covered next week.
One student had a comment and question about the celebration of the miraculous birth of Jesus on Christmas Day, and about how Santa Claus came into the picture. The answer given mentioned the actual person who lived about 1700 years ago, Saint Nicholas. He was a devout Christian man known for giving, to help children, the poor, and the sick. He also was known as a person gifted and able to perform miraculous signs, wonders, and healing; his reputation for secret giving (usually of coins) to children, and to other adults too, during the night, is probably part of the basis for the legends that have arose regarding Santa Claus. The legends of Santa Claus have become a commercial enterprise; there is selling all kinds of merchandise for gifts at Christmas time, and the birth of Jesus has been mostly pushed to the side.
The Emphasis Memory Verse will continue as a verse for reciting next week -- 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (HCSB), The HCSB text is shown below:
We teach them about serving Jesus, but we don’t make their choice for them; they have to make the choice themselves. The first OTRP topic also includes teaching about the identity of the believer, as a child of God, and their God-given destiny, for this life. God promises He will give them “a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).
The lesson presentation began, using the handout 5th Grade - Sunday School Class NOTES Date: September 16 - 23, 2012. You can view the Class Notes handout by clicking HERE . Using page one of the handout, we taught about Jesus, as our Savior. This began with the Scriptural truth without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins, and then a brief review of our teaching about God as being a Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Then the presentation was made about Jesus, the Son of God, who became a man. We discussed the miraculous birth of Jesus, and that His name is descriptive of His mission -- Yeshua means “God is my salvation”. We again used our John 3:16 poster and also John 3:17 to emphasize that Jesus is our Savior. Page two of the Class Notes will be covered next week.
One student had a comment and question about the celebration of the miraculous birth of Jesus on Christmas Day, and about how Santa Claus came into the picture. The answer given mentioned the actual person who lived about 1700 years ago, Saint Nicholas. He was a devout Christian man known for giving, to help children, the poor, and the sick. He also was known as a person gifted and able to perform miraculous signs, wonders, and healing; his reputation for secret giving (usually of coins) to children, and to other adults too, during the night, is probably part of the basis for the legends that have arose regarding Santa Claus. The legends of Santa Claus have become a commercial enterprise; there is selling all kinds of merchandise for gifts at Christmas time, and the birth of Jesus has been mostly pushed to the side.
The Emphasis Memory Verse will continue as a verse for reciting next week -- 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (HCSB), The HCSB text is shown below:
13 Be alert, stand firm in the faith, act like a man, be strong. 14 Your every action must be done with love.
The other verse presented in class, Romans 5:8 is assigned as Memory Verse for 9/30/12.
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