Update

Wow! I have totally spaced updating this blog since last week - sorry to those faithful few who use it each day!
Last Friday we passed off Proverbs 3 and played a fly swatter game which almost morphed into body defense- it was definitely interesting! This week we are working on Isaiah 1:18, which we will pass off on Friday.

In regards to subject matter, on Monday we focused on Joshua 1. We spent time in class discussing different fears that people (including ourselves) have. We discussed the nature of fear, and finally, fear's antithesis, faith. We looked for the theme in the Chapter (Fear not, be of good courage, I am with thee etc) as Joshua was asked to step into Moses' shoes.
On Tuesday, we focused on chapters 2-5 and the students each took 16 verses, and drew a pictures of what had happened in their section. They then presented their pictures and the story to the class. We ended discussing chapter 5:13-15 which talks about the person Joshua saw, and the implications - who the person may have been, and what it meant.

Finally today, we spent time at the beginning of class with an object lesson. We discussed how much of an impact our personal sin can have on others. Even if it's secret and no one knows (as much of it is)it impacts others. Many of us believe that it doesn't hurt or have any ramifications upon those around us - that would be one of Satan's lies. We also discussed how when we are cranky with our family members - the impact that it has - which we recognized is significant.
We dropped several different objects into a dish of water and watched the effect these objects had on the water. No matter their size - even a rubber band caused a ripple. We discussed how this is like our sins - it continues on - affecting ourselves and others. On the flip side, we discussed how our repentance can also have far reaching effects - whether it come through a change in our behavior etc.

We spent the remainder of the class playing principle pictionary. THe students studied the chapters 6-11 of Joshua and then looked for different principles which are taught through these stories. As they guessed the different principles, they also discussed how these principles are applicable in our lives today.
The reading assignment for tomorrow is 11-24.
On Friday the missionaries will be in class for some scripture chasing, and we will also be playing the cereal game - but with pancakes etc.