Test of Faith: A Call to Sacrifice

This unit has been all about sacrifice.  It is probably one of the most difficult tests of faith we go through.  Use the following sites to help you reinfoce this lesson at home!

 

Widow’s Mite Crafts: http://auntiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/the-widows-mite/

http://missionbibleclass.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/widows-mite-coin-fridge-magnet.pdf

Mary & Martha Video: http://youtu.be/C91ygWW2u0U

Alabaster Jar Booklet: http://www.lambsongs.co.nz/New%20Testament%20Books/Precious%20Ointment%20col.pdf  and booklet cover http://www.lambsongs.co.nz/New%20Testament%20Books/Precious%20Ointment%20Cover%20Col.pdf

Rich Young Ruler Slideshow: http://biblelessonsite.org/slideshow64.html

Disciples Online Game: http://www.biglightgames.com/-bible-games-for-christians/21339/12-apostles-quiz-and-memory-game.html

Test of Faith: The Healing Miracles of Jesus - Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5

During this unit we are focusing on five specific healing miracles that Jesus performed as recorded in the New Testament.  Because families progress through FamilyQuest lessons in different orders, we decided we would give you access to all the great Bringing It Home ideas in one blog posting.  That way, you can study more about each miracle in order as you experience it at FamilyQuest.

10 Lepers:
Puppet Retelling
Bible Story Slideshow
Printable Booklet

Watch Veggietales Madame BlueberryPrintable Booklet with Cut and Fold Craft (need to scroll down about half-way to find)
Spinner Craft


Jairus's Daugher:

Bible Story Slideshow
Finger Puppet & Interactive Booklet
Three-Dimensional Cutouts
Printable Booklet with Cut and Fold Craft (need to scroll down about half-way to find)


Centurion's Servant:

Video (only the first 5:52 are focused on the Centurion's Servant...the other time is spent on other healings)
FamilyDevotion


4 Friends Bring a Paralyzed Man to Jesus:

Online Puzzle (you can change the number of puzzle pieces to fit your child's needs)
Printable Storyboard for Retelling
Bible Story Slideshow
Printable Booklet with Cut and Fold Craft (need to scroll down about half-way to find)


Blind Beggar:

Bible Story Slideshow
A Different Bible Story Slideshow
Printable Booklet with Cut and Fold Craft (need to scroll down about half-way to find)

Test of Faith: The Healing Miracles of Jesus - Week 1

This entire unit is about the healing miracles of Jesus.  In just five short weeks, there is no way we can cover all the amazing miracles documented in scripture.  As a family, we encourage you to look beyond the five miracles we have chosen for study during this unit.

You can find a chronological chart of healings at this site:  http://www.biblewise.com/character/jesus_healings/jesus_healings_activities.htm#healinggrid.  This website also includes a blank grid template for you to use as a family to record your study of each miracle.

For the little ones, you can print out a coloring booklet bout the miracles of Jesus at: http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/english/The%20Miracles%20of%20Jesus%20English%20CB.pdf

Countdown to Christmas

During this FamilyQuest unit we are learning about four specfic dreams related to the Christmas story.  Be sure to read and talk about those dreams at home!

1.  An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David do not fear to take Mary as your wife’ (Matt 1:20b)

2.  An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him (Matt 2:13)

3.  And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod [the wise men] departed to their own country by another way (Matt 2:12)

4.  But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead.’ (Matt 2:19)

I've combined all the blog entries for this unit into just this one.  Below you will find several different ideas to help you keep Christ at the center of Christmas.

1.  12 Days of Christmas Nativity Idea
2.  Nativity Paper Dolls
3.  Advent Ideas
4.  What's In the Bible Video Clips: 12 Questions of Christmas
5.  Play Bible Bingo
6.  Nativity Envelope Craft

Test of Faith: Jonah - Week 5

Have fun with this Jonah-themed online jigsaw puzzle.  It can be modified to suit your specific child's puzzle level.

Halloween Week!

There is no FamilyQuest this coming Wednesday night, but please come to Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Families, you can certainly use Halloween as an opportunity to continue teaching your children Biblical principals at home.  Check out some of the great ideas (including a gospel pumpkin carving idea) at this site http://www.abcjesuslovesme.com/holiday-ideas/329-halloween.

Have fun!

Test of Faith: Jonah - Week 4

Print out and cut out the Jonah figures provided here.  Use these figures to retell the story of Jonah.  Use this as an opportunity to reteach many of the important lessons from scripture:  God cares about lost people.  God is a forgiving God.  God gives people second chances.  God expects His people to obey.  God can do miracles!