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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

The Psalms: Week 4




This year in FamilyQuest we'll be studying the word of God. We'll learn how it came to be, study some of the books of the Bible, and even study some of the bigger concepts found in the Bible.

In this 5-week unit we'll be studying the book of Psalms. This book, a collection of songs, has the most chapters of any books in the Bible. Many of the Psalms were written by King David, but there were many other authors, as well. Come join us each week as dig into a different Psalm.

One of the most famous passages of scripture is found in the book of Psalms. Can you guess what it is? That's right! Psalm 23! This is a great passage of scripture to commit to memory as a family. Here are some videos to help you get started on putting these verses in your heart!

Let's Learn Psalm 23 Together!

Kids Learn Psalm 23

Psalm 23 Sign Language

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

The Psalms: Week 3



This year in FamilyQuest we'll be studying the word of God. We'll learn how it came to be, study some of the books of the Bible, and even study some of the bigger concepts found in the Bible.

In this 5-week unit we'll be studying the book of Psalms. This book, a collection of songs, has the most chapters of any books in the Bible. Many of the Psalms were written by King David, but there were many other authors, as well. Come join us each week as dig into a different Psalm.

There are a lot of chapters in the book of Psalms. Like 150. Seriously! But there is some good stuff there. There isn't really any other book in the Bible where the whole range of human emotions and thoughts is so clearly on display! Any thought you've ever had is probably recorded somewhere in those 150 chapters. Joy. Peace. Anger. Bitterness. Confusion. Gratefulness. Relief. Praise. Yep, those, and much more, are all there.

Because of that, this book can be overwhelming and might be hard to figure out how to teach to children. Here's a great website with LOTS of ideas. It's got ideas for everything from a prayer journal (which is so fun to start and keep them going and you'll all be able to see how much the Lord has grown and changed them through the years!) to some fun games and worksheets!

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

The Psalms: Week 2




This year in FamilyQuest we'll be studying the word of God. We'll learn how it came to be, study some of the books of the Bible, and even study some of the bigger concepts found in the Bible.

In this 5-week unit we'll be studying the book of Psalms. This book, a collection of songs, has the most chapters of any books in the Bible. Many of the Psalms were written by King David, but there were many other authors, as well. Come join us each week as dig into a different Psalm.

You probably know more Psalms than you think because many have been used in songs. Which, of course, makes sense, because this is a book of songs that were sung by the children of Israel. Here are just a few that you might know (and they'll make for a great addition to your family worship time or even a family dance time!) Listen to the songs and see if you can find the Psalms on which they are based or that they are quoting. (You might have to use your smart phone or a website like www.worshiptogether.com.) When you find the Psalm, read it out loud together. For extra fun, see what other scripture verses you can find in these songs! (HINTS: You might want to look in the books of Isaiah and Matthew, though there are probably others, too!)

Better is One Day

Give Us Clean Hands

Ever Be

Majestic

Today is the Day

God You Reign

It Is Well With My Soul


Tuesday, October 3, 2017

The Psalms: Week 1


This year in FamilyQuest we'll be studying the word of God. We'll learn how it came to be, study some of the books of the Bible, and even study some of the bigger concepts found in the Bible.

In this 5-week unit we'll be studying the book of Psalms. This book, a collection of songs, has the most chapters of any books in the Bible. Many of the Psalms were written by King David, but there were many other authors, as well. Come join us each week as dig into a different Psalm.

The memory verse for this unit (Psalm 119:9-11) is a little longer, so here are some songs to help you learn it! (They aren't exact, but we hope they'll be helpful!) This is a great verse to remember because it tells us why we need to memorize God's word.



As you listen to the songs and practice your verse, let your kiddos create some actions that will help them remember the words. (Just a fun side story, my youngest learned this verse because we would say it to him as he brushed his teeth. We would say it three or four times and when we were done, then he knew he had brushed his teeth long enough. He also learned the verse after hearing it that many times!)