I never thought that I wouldn't be one of the survivors standing in the final photo of the year, however this appears to be the case.
As the last blog talked about seasons and times (Ecclesiastes 3), I have come to a different season in my life and will not be able to finish out teaching this year. I am very grateful to those parents and students who were supportive of my efforts - thank you so much - your support has been invaluable. I have learned many things this year, and I have enjoyed spending each morning with your wonderful youth - thank you for sharing them with me!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
March 20, 2008
Just for those of you who check on a daily basis - due to the fact that we were at a good stopping point, and the students were doing testing at school, and therefore starting at very different times, and because spring break is all of next week, I canceled class today and tomorrow. We will be starting in Isaiah when we start back up after next week.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
March 19, 2008
Ecclesiastes - what a book.
Today we talked a little bit about seasons of life - the students came up with a list of some which we all go through.
We then checked out the Bible Dictionary and found out a little more about this book. We learned that it was written by David's son, the king (Solomon? most likely?)..
We know that Solomon had SO many riches - it was out of control. I think this makes the book even that much more insightful. Additionally, knowing what kind of wisdom he had even adds to the bang.
We read in the bible dictionary that 'vanity' as used in this book refers to 'transitory or fleeting'.
The students opened up to chapter three, and as they listened to the Byrds version of Ecclesiastes in the song Turn Turn Turn, they underlined everything that they heard mentioned. It was pretty well represented. We talked about what the main point might have been - what the author might have been trying to tell us through these verses.
Then, we had the students stand on their chairs. They closed their eyes and imagined that they had just hiked up a huge mountain. From their vantage point, they could see everything below them. People were miniscule, and cars and vehicles looked like little toys. We talked about what they saw - people shopping, getting mugged (that was an active imagination), people watching T.V. We talked about what type of advice we would want to give these people as we saw them from our vantage point.
Back in our seats, we talked about what this author was really trying to tell us.
We read the second to last chapter in the book, 12:13. Let us hear the conclusion of the matter...the author spent almost 12 chapters talking about all of the things of the world that we get wrapped up in, all of the petty things, all of the bad hair days etc. Finally, he shares what he thinks is really the most important and what we should be focusing on..."Fear God and keep His commandments"...
What a huge message! He's had time to see everything from such a different vantage point. He's had wine, women, money, power, glory of the earth and nations, and even as the wisest person - this is the most important.
Finally, developing this idea further - we discussed Christ upon the mountain. As Christ was tempted by Satan, He was tempted with three things. Food, angels (power) and the city. Christ was fasting at that time - there would be a time when He would eat - but it wasn't that time. Christ would have a time when the city would/will be His - but it wasn't that time. Christ had a time when the angels would hold him up - but it wasn't that time. Everything has a time - somethings are more important today than they will be tomorrow. We need to "Fear God and keep His commandments" and make sure that we are doing things at the proper time - for there truly is a season for all.
Today we talked a little bit about seasons of life - the students came up with a list of some which we all go through.
We then checked out the Bible Dictionary and found out a little more about this book. We learned that it was written by David's son, the king (Solomon? most likely?)..
We know that Solomon had SO many riches - it was out of control. I think this makes the book even that much more insightful. Additionally, knowing what kind of wisdom he had even adds to the bang.
We read in the bible dictionary that 'vanity' as used in this book refers to 'transitory or fleeting'.
The students opened up to chapter three, and as they listened to the Byrds version of Ecclesiastes in the song Turn Turn Turn, they underlined everything that they heard mentioned. It was pretty well represented. We talked about what the main point might have been - what the author might have been trying to tell us through these verses.
Then, we had the students stand on their chairs. They closed their eyes and imagined that they had just hiked up a huge mountain. From their vantage point, they could see everything below them. People were miniscule, and cars and vehicles looked like little toys. We talked about what they saw - people shopping, getting mugged (that was an active imagination), people watching T.V. We talked about what type of advice we would want to give these people as we saw them from our vantage point.
Back in our seats, we talked about what this author was really trying to tell us.
We read the second to last chapter in the book, 12:13. Let us hear the conclusion of the matter...the author spent almost 12 chapters talking about all of the things of the world that we get wrapped up in, all of the petty things, all of the bad hair days etc. Finally, he shares what he thinks is really the most important and what we should be focusing on..."Fear God and keep His commandments"...
What a huge message! He's had time to see everything from such a different vantage point. He's had wine, women, money, power, glory of the earth and nations, and even as the wisest person - this is the most important.
Finally, developing this idea further - we discussed Christ upon the mountain. As Christ was tempted by Satan, He was tempted with three things. Food, angels (power) and the city. Christ was fasting at that time - there would be a time when He would eat - but it wasn't that time. Christ would have a time when the city would/will be His - but it wasn't that time. Christ had a time when the angels would hold him up - but it wasn't that time. Everything has a time - somethings are more important today than they will be tomorrow. We need to "Fear God and keep His commandments" and make sure that we are doing things at the proper time - for there truly is a season for all.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
March 14th, 17 & 18, 2008
On Friday we played a March Madness scripture mastery game.
On Monday, we did an object lesson - faith walk to teach our scripture mastery of Proverbs 3:5-6. The students each chose a guide to guide them through an obstacle course, while others tried to disuade them while objects were placed in their ways. The students seemed to have a great time trying to blockade each other in. We ended class with DC 122 - reading about the counsel given to Joseph about some of his trials.
Today we studied proverbs. The students shared some of their favorite sayings, then we looked in proverbs and found some of our favorite proverbs to share. We then played Proverbs Balderdash. We read the beginnings of proverbs, and the students came up with possible answers. We voted to guess the right one.
Tomorrow we will study Ecclesiastes.
On Monday, we did an object lesson - faith walk to teach our scripture mastery of Proverbs 3:5-6. The students each chose a guide to guide them through an obstacle course, while others tried to disuade them while objects were placed in their ways. The students seemed to have a great time trying to blockade each other in. We ended class with DC 122 - reading about the counsel given to Joseph about some of his trials.
Today we studied proverbs. The students shared some of their favorite sayings, then we looked in proverbs and found some of our favorite proverbs to share. We then played Proverbs Balderdash. We read the beginnings of proverbs, and the students came up with possible answers. We voted to guess the right one.
Tomorrow we will study Ecclesiastes.
Friday, March 14, 2008
March 14, 2008
Today we worked a little more on Daniel 2:44-45, and then we played a March Madness basketball scripture mastery game. Hannah became our reigning champ! Congrats!
On Monday we will begin in Proverbs and continue working on that scripture mastery.
On Monday we will begin in Proverbs and continue working on that scripture mastery.
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