INSTRUCTIONS WHAT IS THE WORD OF GOD?

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1 INSTRUCTIONS 1. Parents these cards are to assist you with what we are learning about in GraceKids for the next two months. 2. On February 26, 2016 we will have a section review and kids will earn a grand prize for what they remember from this block of instruction. 3. The front of each card is what the child learns and knows. The back has information for you to help you understand what we are learning. We do NOT cover all the information on the back on Sunday s 4. The goal of these two months is to give the children a working knowledge of the organization of the Bible. 5. The methodology is a series of questions and then learned answers to the questions. These answers should lead to more questions. These will be great opportunities for you to discuss the Bible and your faith with your child. 6. The pictures are designed to help with memory! They are also designed to be easy to draw, having your children draw them during the week will increase their retention of information. WHAT IS THE WORD OF GOD? The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament given by divine inspiration are the Word of God! January 8,

2 INSTRUCTIONS 7. Each card is dated for the week we will cover the information. If you have to miss a Sunday you can still take 15 minutes and learn what would have been covered! 8. Our ultimate goal is that each child is saved from the Judgement, with that in mind the question What is the Gospel? has a more detailed answer on the back. Please share with your son/daughter as they are ready. 9. Some practical ideas for using these cards. Practice the answers at dinner time. Quiz each other on the material and let follow on question s come up. Have your child draw the answers to practice them. Look up verses together Use definitions provided to help your child understand what is being presented Practice finding the books in the Bible 10. On Sunday we review all previous weeks and kids are rewarded for what they know. 11. Finally, we at GraceKids believe, you can t think about what you don t know knowledge leads to understanding and wisdom. There is no shortcut for knowledge, but our young scholars are primed and desirous of learning. There is no wrong way to use these cards, they are designed to help you and your child go deeper into what they are learning on Sunday during the week. WHAT IS THE WORD OF GOD? Old Testament and New Testament Divine Inspiration Definitions: Scripture = sacred writings Divine Inspiration = an act or process endowed by God upon spiritually gifted persons Word of God = The written revelation of the one true God. Bible Verses about this topic for discussion: Word of God Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Psalm 19: 7-8 Isaiah 40:8 Jeremiah 1:9 Matthew 5:18 John 10: Timothy 3: Peter 1:18-21 January 8,

3 WHAT IS THE OLD TESTAMENT? The Old Testament lays the foundation for the coming of the Messiah. January 8, 2017 WHAT IS THE NEW TESTAMENT? The New Testament records the ministry of Jesus Christ as the Messiah and how we are to respond. January 8,

4 WHAT IS THE OLD TESTAMENT? A foundation representing the old testament and preparation for a Messiah. Definitions: Foundation = an underlying basis or principle for something. Messiah = literally anointed one is a savior or liberator of a group of people. Jesus in the Old Testament: Bible Verses about this topic for discussion: Genesis 3:15 Psalm 2:7 Isaiah 7:14, 53: 4-6 Psalm 22 January 8, 2017 WHAT IS THE NEW TESTAMENT? A cross representing Jesus Christ and a heart representing how we are to respond. Definitions: Ministry = service and performance of duties. Jesus Christ = the Son of God and focus of the entire Bible. Respond = react and make an answer The four gospel books provide an account of Christ s historical ministry on earth. The history book of Acts explains how the early church formed people began responding to the life, death and resurrection of Christ. The letters explain how we are to respond to the invitation of Christ and how we are to live on in the Kingdom of God. Revelation provides assurance that God is in control and will see all things through to good in his time. Bible Verses about this topic for discussion: John 3: 3-21 Matthew 16:18 Romans 5 1 Corinthians 16:19 Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 5:22-32 Titus 2:11 January 8,

5 WEEK 1 MEMORY VERSE Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. January 8, 2017 HOW IS THE OLD TESTAMENT ORGANIZED LAW HISTORY POETRY PROPHETS (Stone Tablets) (Timeline) (Heart Poetry) (Prophet Dude) January 15,

6 WEEK 1 MEMORY VERSE God s word will provide direction for our lives! Your Word And a light is a lamp To my feet To my path January 8, 2017 INSTRUCTIONS January 15,

7 GENESIS EXODUS LEVITICUS NUMBERS DEUTERONOMY 1/9/2017 WHAT IS THE LAW? The law and history written by Moses January 15, 2017 WHAT ARE THE BOOKS OF THE LAW? January 15,

8 WHAT IS THE LAW? Law and The first 5 books of the bible, other names are the Torah, Pentateuch, Books of Moses. Written by Moses between BC; The Ten Commandments are in the book of Exodus and Deuteronomy. They are the standard that God will judge each person by at the final judgement. history Moses (staff and splitting the red sea) I. Have no other Gods II. Make no images of God III. Take the name of the Lord in Vain IV. Keep the Sabbath Holy V. Honor your father and mother VI. You shall not murder VII. You shall not commit adultery VIII. You shall not steal IX. You shall not lie X. You shall not covet (envy) January 15, 2017 WHAT ARE THE BOOKS OF THE LAW? Book Themes Genesis God created the universe perfect Each man has inherited sinfulness God will judge the actions of all people God has a plan to bless all people through Abraham Exodus God as Savior and Provider God as Law giver and Holy One Leviticus Instructions to a redeemed nation to maintain fellowship with God The Holiness of God The Great cost of Atonement and Forgiveness Numbers God s promises do not depend on faithless people God is faithful Deuteronomy God renews his covenant with his people January 15,

9 JOSHUA JUDGES RUTH 1 SAMUEL 2 SAMUEL 1 KINGS 2 KINGS 1 CHRONICLES 2 CHRONICLES EZRA NEHEMIAH ESTHER 1/9/2017 WHAT IS OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY? The books that tell the history of God s people from entering Canaan until the Persian Empire. January 15, 2017 WHAT ARE THE HISTORY BOOKS? January 15,

10 WHAT IS OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY? books tell people Entering Canaan The History Books cover a great scope of God s interaction with man through the people of Israel. Set primarily in Canaan it covers almost 1000 years from the conquest of Canaan around 1400 BC to the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem around 420 BC. Multiple writers wrote these books. January 15, 2017 history God Persian Empire Canaan : A geographic area between the Mediterranean and Jordan River, also called Israel, Palestine, Holy Land, Promised Land, the Land. Major Theme: People will choose evil, repent and God will provide Salvation. God is slow to judgement and quick with mercy Persian Empire: An empire from 550 BC -330 BC in Western Asia, conquered the Babylonians and emancipated Jewish Exiles. Book WHAT ARE THE HISTORY BOOKS? Themes JOSHUA God provides possession of the promised land to the descendants of Abraham God was faithful to his people he expects Israel to be faithful to his covenant JUDGES Disobedience brings consequences, repentance brings salvation Israel violates their covenant in almost every imaginable way. RUTH God desires all to believe in Him and trust him, even non-israelites 1 SAMUEL Rise of the monarchy and Legitimacy of David s kingship and dynasty 2 SAMUEL Establishment of the Kingdom of Israel, God is still the true Kingdom of Israel 1 +2 KINGS The importance of walking in obedience to God s law and continuous failing leading to chastisement 1 CHRONICLES David s kingdom embodies the promise of the future kingdom whose ruler is the great Son of David, Jesus Christ 2 CHRONICLES God had remained faithful with his unconditional covenant with David EZRA The extraordinary reality of God s promised restoration of His people is recorded in detail NEHEMIAH God continually restores his people ESTHER God is sovereign and protects his people even when it seems hopeless January 15,

11 JOB PSALMS PROVERBS ECCLESIASTES SONG OF SOLOMON 1/9/2017 WHAT IS OLD TESTAMENT POETRY? The books that tell us of the spiritual life that we desire. January 22, 2017 WHAT ARE THE POETRY BOOKS? January 22,

12 WHAT IS OLD TESTAMENT POETRY? books The Poetry books are also called Wisdom books, or the 5 scrolls, and were written between and 430 B.C. They express yearning after God and the Wisdom of living life for him. Written by King David, King Solomon and others. tell Spiritual life desire Major Themes: (Job) God tries his servant (Psalms) God enjoys true worship (Proverbs) God teaches true wisdom (Ecclesiastes) God unveils our finiteness (Song of Solomon) God extols human love Definition: Spiritual Life: Life lived in relationship with God Desire: to long for something that brings satisfaction January 22, 2017 Book WHAT ARE THE POETRY BOOKS? Themes JOB Explores the problem of the righteous sufferer Sovereignty and omnipotence of God He reveals to all people that he is completely free, but truly good PSALMS Through the peaks and valleys of human experience we can praise God PROVERBS Instruction in wisdom, preparation for life and the way of living for God. ECCLESIASTES A search for true meaning in this life money, fame, success will only leave us empty handed because our souls yearn for something that will last. SONG OF SOLOMON An idealized picture of how human love can be expressed under God s blessing. January 22,

13 HOSEA ISAIAH JOEL JEREMIAH AMOS LAMENTATIONS OBADIAH EZEKIEL JONAH DANIEL MICAH NAHUM HABAKKUK ZEPHANIAH HAGGAI ZECHARIAH MALACHI 1/9/2017 WHAT IS OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS? Prophets pointed the way to Jesus, the Messiah, and showed our need for salvation January 22, 2017 WHAT ARE THE PROPHET BOOKS? January 22,

14 WHAT IS OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS? Prophets pointed Jesus the Messiah Showed (a magnifying glass) Salvation (a lifesaver) The Prophets are books written from the time of the Kingdom s of Israel and Judah until 430 BC when the book of Malachi was written the are the revelation of God s blessings judgements and promises. Multiple authors accepted author usually in the name of the book. Definitions: Major Prophets: The five books Isaiah, Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel, Daniel Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. Major vs Minor: This division is based on size of books not importance of the prophecy in the bible. January 22, 2017 WHAT ARE THE PROPHET BOOKS? Book Themes Book Theme ISAIAH Words of Warning, and one day a Messiah would come who would save HOSEA A denouncement of sin, warning of judgement and assurance that God s love wins in the end. JEREMIAH Disobedience brings punishment, destruction and exile JOEL God promises future salvation and blessing, a Savior would one day reign LAMENTATIO NS EZEKIEL DANIEL The broken heart of grief over the national tragedy of the destruction of Jerusalem because of sin Preached the immediacy of God s judgement and the need for individual and national repentance God who directs the forces of history has not deserted his people AMOS OBADIAH JONAH MICAH NAHUM HABAKKUK ZEPHANIAH HAGGAI ZECHARIAH MALACHI God s passionate concern for justice. Justice promotes good relationships between people and God. God is sovereign over all nations, whether they acknowledge him or not. God is free to bless, be gracious, and patient with all the nations of the earth. God in his wrath remembers mercy (Prophecies Jesus would be born in Bethlehem) The goodness of God in bringing about the final destruction of those who oppose him without repenting. God is sovereign and he will establish his righteous kingdom The day of the Lord is a time of judgement for both God s people and the surrounding nations Place spiritual worship and life at the center of your life and Trust God. True religion is not found merely in external acts of religious piety, but is based upon a personal relationship with God When people forget God s love it affects their attitudes, home, and worship. January 22,

15 WEEK 3 MEMORY VERSE Psalm 68:32 O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God; sing praises to the Lord. January 22, 2017 HOW IS THE NEW TESTAMENT ORGANIZED GOSPEL HISTORY LETTERS PROPHECY (Newspaper) (Timeline) (Letter) (Prophet Dude) January 29,

16 WEEK 3 MEMORY VERSE Kingdoms earth Lord (God as Triangle a crown signifying Lordship) God sing Praises (a guy with upraised arms like people in church January 22, 2017 INSTRUCTIONS January 29,

17 MATTHEW MARK LUKE JOHN 1/9/2017 WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? The Good News of God s salvation for sinners January 29, 2017 WHAT ARE THE GOSPEL BOOKS? January 29,

18 WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? Good news (newspaper) God Salvation (a life saver) Sinners (a robber) God loves us. Because he loves us he tells us in the Bible how we can be in heaven with him. He gave us the Ten Commandments (the Law) to help us see how good or bad we are. Let s look at them again: Have you ever lied? Have you ever taken anything that didn t belong to you? Have you always obeyed your parents? If you have ever hated someone, the Bible says that s like committing murder in your heart. The Ten Commandments show us how bad we really are. They are the standard God will use to judge our lives. One day God will punish all people who have broken any of the Ten Commandments. They will be sent to hell. Even though that is a scary thought, there is GOOD NEWS! God loves us so much that He made a way for us to be forgiven so we don t have to be punished. Even though we have lied, stolen, disobeyed, even hated someone, God still made a way for us to be forgiven! God sent his son, Jesus Christ, Jesus lived a perfect life. Then he died on the cross to pay for our wrongdoing. He took the punishment you deserve. Then after three days Jesus rose from the grave defeating death! The Bible says you should repent of doing the things that displease God and should put your faith in what Jesus did for you on the cross. When you do, God will help you obey him. Then read the Bible and grow in a new life with Jesus. January 29, 2017 WHAT ARE THE GOSPEL BOOKS? Book MATTHEW MARK LUKE JOHN Themes Jesus is the Jewish Messiah and promised King. Outline of the Kingdom of God, both for Israel and the church. Jesus teaching points to the blessings of the kingdom being extended to Gentiles Provide instruction in the words of Christ Jesus is a servant Presents Jesus as a Savior-King who conquers demons, disease, and death A record of Jesus actions and achievements Mark presents the miracle working Jesus God becomes the True man. Jesus claims authority causing a rift between Jewish leadership and himself. Anticipates the spread of the gospel that is recorded in Acts (Luke s sequel) Jesus is God who became man He is fully human and fully man Believe and follow Jesus, because he is the way to eternal life. January 29,

19 ACTS 1/9/2017 WHAT IS NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY? How Jesus followers told others of God s Salvation January 29, 2017 WHAT ARE NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY BOOKS? January 29,

20 WHAT IS NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY? The book of Acts was written by Luke who wrote the gospel of Luke. Jesus followers Told God Salvation January 29, 2017 WHAT ARE NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY BOOKS? ACTS tells the History of the early church It begins with the Ascension of Jesus, the founding of the Jerusalem church, and its spread despite persecution. Finally it tells of Paul s missionary journeys to the Gentile world of Greece, Turkey and Italy. January 29,

21 WEEK 4 MEMORY VERSE John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. January 29, 2017 WHAT IS NEW TESTAMENT LETTERS? Instructions on the Christian Life February 12,

22 WEEK 4 MEMORY VERSE For God Loved the world Gave (A present) One Son (a son drawing) Whoever Believes (a bee with an exit door) Not perish (anti sign with dead person) Eternal (an infinity symbol) Life ( a new seedling) January 29, 2017 WHAT IS NEW TESTAMENT LETTERS? Instructions (like on a set of Instructions) The book of Acts was written by Luke who wrote the gospel of Luke. The Authors are the names of the books. Gospel Presentation here: (Way of the Master) Christian (the Christian fish symbol) Life (a seedling plant) February 12,

23 HEBREWS ROMANS JAMES 1 CORINTHIANS 1 PETER 2 CORINTHIANS 2 PETER GALATIANS 1 JOHN EPHESIANS PHILIPPIANS 2 JOHN COLOSSIANS 3 JOHN JUDE 1 THESSALONIANS 2 THESSALONIANS 1 TIMOTHY 2 TIMOTHY TITUS PHILEMON 1/9/2017 WHAT ARE NEW TESTAMENT LETTER BOOKS? February 12, 2017 WEEK 5 MEMORY VERSE John 20:31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. February 12,

24 WHAT ARE NEW TESTAMENT LETTER BOOKS? Book Themes Book Theme ROMANS A masterful presentation of God s plan for salvation for everyone. PHILEMON A plea for Christian love to confront the cultural institutions of the day 1 CORINTHIANS Divisions and Disputes between Christians and affirming Christ rose from the dead. 2 CORINTHIANS Paul defends his ministry as sincere and genuine, asserting his authority as an apostle of Christ. HEBREWS Addresses the doubts of those who were second guessing their conversion to Christianity GALATIANS Salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ alone. JAMES Works are a natural result of life giving faith EPHESIANS All believers are united in Christ because the church is the body of Christ 1 PETER Suffering is a natural part of a life dedicated to Christ PHILIPPIANS The joy of serving Christ (Written while Paul is in prison) 2 PETER Establishes the connection between following Christ and leading a holy life COLOSSIANS The completeness of a believer in Christ 1 JOHN Written to combat false teachings and draw a line between true teachers and false 1 THESSALONIANS A review of basic of the faith and application to a believers life 2 JOHN Vigilantly guard against false teachings 2 THESSALONIANS Counters false doctrine that the day of the Lord had already come 3 JOHN Encouragement for a church leader 1 TIMOTHY Advice from Paul on leading a church JUDE Contend for the faith and maintain your life with God. 2 TIMOTHY Final instruction to Timothy for living the Christian Life. TITUS God wants his people to devote themselves to doing good works. February 12, 2017 WEEK 5 MEMORY VERSE February 12,

25 REVELATION 1/9/2017 WHAT IS NEW TESTAMENT PROPHECY? Assurance that God will win February 19, 2017 WHAT ARE NEW TESTAMENT PROPHECY BOOKS? February 19,

26 WHAT IS NEW TESTAMENT PROPHECY? Assurance (a check mark i.e. correct) The book of Acts was written by Luke who wrote the gospel of Luke. The Authors are the names of the books. Gospel Presentation here: (Way of the Master) God Win (A trophy for 1st place) February 19, 2017 WHAT ARE NEW TESTAMENT PROPHECY BOOKS? Revelation as Apocalyptic Literature The word revelation is a translation of the Greek word apokalupsis, from which we get the English words apocalypse and apocalyptic. An apocalypse is a special kind of prophecy. It features dramatic, symbolic predictions of the future communicated to a prophet in a vision. The Old Testament contains apocalyptic sections in Daniel, Ezekiel, and Zechariah. Much of the Book of Revelation is apocalyptic Because of its many symbols, apocalyptic prophecy is harder to interpret than any other kind of Scripture. It helps to remember that Revelations purpose is to comfort and challenge its readers. It affirms God s sovereign control over history and the certainty of His plan for the future. It reminds us that our present difficulties have a connection to the future, a future firmly in God s hands. Christ is coming back. He will be in judgment, rewarding those who have remained faithful to him. It inspires us to overcome all obstacles and steadfastly hold on to our faith. February 19,