Lessons

I was recently asked for suggestions of some Bible readings that could be done by children doing remote learning as this school year begins, as a supplement to their regular school curriculum. I thought this was a great idea. I have made a list of some readings to get a child started, and the readings can be done and understood by elementary aged children, as well as the older students. I have had children reading the Bible as young as third and fourth grades. More modern language Bible versions are easier for beginning "Bereans" to understand than the King James Version. Bible readings and studies with children are always more enjoyable when done with an adult, rather than expecting them to read on their own. The adult gets as much enjoyment from the joint Bible studies as the children do! Although there may be several verses listed under a topic, only a small grouping need be read at a time at each sitting for younger students. They may also enjoy creating artwork pertaining to their daily reading. This is the list of readings, if you are interested in the idea, but it is just a place to begin: Creation: Genesis 1:1-10; 1:11-19; 1:20-25; 1:26-31; 2:1-3 Jesus as the Word and Light of creation: John 1:1-5, 10-14; Jn. 8:12 Adam and Eve created :Gen. 2:7-8; 16-24 Adam and Eve disobey God: Gen. 3:1-6, 12-19, 23-24 Noah’s ark, rainbow meaning: Gen. 6:5-14; 17-22; 7:1, 13-19,23-24; 8:1-6, 13-17; 9:8-17 Exodus: Children of Israel slaves in Egypt: Ex. 1:8-14, 22 Baby Moses: Ex. 2:1-10 Moses and the burning bush: Ex. 3:1-10; 11-17 Plague of death and the Passover blood: Ex. 12:21-24, 28-36 Moses parts the Red Sea: Ex. 14:5-10, 13-18; 21-31 David and Goliath: 1 Sam. 17:1-11; 32-39; 40-47; 48-53 Daniel in the lions’ den: Dan. 6:16-24; 25-28 Jesus: Birth of Jesus: Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-7; 8-20 Jesus comes to save us: John 3:16-21; Jn. 6:33-35, 40; Jn. 10:9-11; Jn. 11:25-26 Jesus teaches Sermon on the Mount (The Beatitudes): Matt. 5:1-10, 11-16 Jesus’ healing miracles: Matt. 15:30-31 Healing the Blind: Matt. 9:27-31; Matt. 9:1-7 Healing the Deaf: Mark 7:31-37 Healing the Lame: John 5:6-9 Healing a Paralytic man: Mark 2:1-12 Healing the demoniac of the tombs: Mark 5:1-14 Calming the sea: Mark 4:35-41 Raising the dead: Luke 7:11-17; Mark 5: 21-24, continues 35-43 Jesus’ prayers: Lord’s Prayer: Matt. 6:6, 9-15 Final Prayer for us: John 17:1-12, 13-19, 20-26 Jesus crucified: John 19:14-22, 41-42 Jesus’ resurrection: John 20:1-10; 11-18 Jesus will return: Mt. 25:31-46; Acts 1:6-11; Rev. :11-16 Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Luke 3:15-16; John 16:5-13; Acts 2:1-11 Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Galatians 5:22-26 A Christian's Behavior: Mt. 22:35-40; Mt. 5:14-16 Phil. 4:4-8, 13 Eph. 6:1-8 Eph. 5:1-2; Rom. 12:9-21; 1 Jn. 4:7-11 God's Eternal Love for Us: Jn. 3:16-17, Rom. 8:35-39 The above is just an outline. I'm sure there will be other topics you will want to add to this. Be blessed as you share the Bible with your children. Our Father has promised, "All your children shall be taught by (of) the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children." (Isa. 54:13) *please note- my blog server, Blogger.com, has changed its set up, and has become very difficult to use with my current operating system. I apologize for the changed look of this and future entries.