Exploring the Depths: A Journey through Jonah
Most Minor Prophets inspire us to arise and respond to God. Jonah is quite the opposite—simply his story. One in which he rises and runs from God. And leaves us with the ultimate cliffhanger.
Category: Children’s Bible Study
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Kids and Thinking Critically: Will We Poop in Heaven?
Kids ask the darndest things. But entertaining the questions well ensures they keep asking—and letting us into their heads. And it allows for some great exercises in thinking critically about the Bible.
Christmas Countdown: Bible Verse Advent Calendar
It’s really easy to find a secular countdown-to-Christmas calendar. It’s not always easy to find a Christian Advent calendar.
So, you can probably guess—I made one. And I’m sharing it with you!
Do I Really Love God: A Litmus Test
I’ve struggled feeling assured I’m getting in the gates. I mean, if I really love God, why would I ever disobey? Instead, I wrestle—like Jacob. My mind fights to rationalize what I should do against what I want to do. There are times it’s not a struggle—when my will and …
Moses Children’s Lesson: The Power of One
Pharoah was scared of being outnumbered. He decided all Hebrew baby boys should be thrown into the Nile. Jacobed decided to throw in her own—in a basket. Her daughter watched him float down the river—right toward Pharaoh’s palace. But his daughter found the basket first. Her heart melted.
“Can I keep him, father? Please? Sparing just this one won’t hurt anything.”
Jacob’s Famous Death Grip: Wrestling with God
Jacob. There are 24 stories about him, the way I count—the exact same as his Grandpa Abraham. (Get our family tree printable to connect some cool family dots). But the climax of the 24 has to be his wrestling match with God—bringing back that famous death grip he had from day one. And it gives us an inside look at his heart.
Psalm 119 for Kids
Psalm 119 is known for its author’s love of God’s word and its big expression of emotions. It’s the longest Psalm—and the longest chapter in the whole Bible! Most impressive yet, it’s a poem!
In this post, we’ll embark on an exciting journey through Psalm 119, exploring its poetic nature and uncovering the big feelings it conveys. So, buckle up and get ready for an adventure into the world of heartfelt expressions!
Jonah’s Viny Cliffhanger: Teaching Kids Jonah Well
I love the Jonah story. Even more as an adult. So much that I preached a sermon series on it a couple years ago. It’s not just for kids.
It’s almost comical how much more I learn coming back to scriptures usually reserved for children. What’s not funny is how often this story (and many others) are dumbed-down for kids. They can handle more. Like the viny cliffhanger at the end of the Jonah story.
Unlock the Treasure Trove: Teaching Children the Hard Scriptures
Murder, concubines, war, animal sacrifice, stoning sons? You CAN teach kids hard scriptures. Even the most cryptic ones from the Old Testament. Simply.
Intergenerational Bible Study: Building Bridges and Nurturing Faith
Intergenerational living and learning is the historical norm. But in the past 200 years, we’ve gotten very segregated by age. Classrooms are same-age. Kids move away from mom and dad to young cities. Our seniors move into senior communities. We’re so segregated, it’s no wonder we have trouble incorporating our children into Sunday church services and home Bible studies.
But there are so many benefits to living and learning side-by-side with those whose age is nothing like ours. Some of the sweetest relationships, life lessons, and growth come from someone very much older or younger than ourselves.
And there is hope.