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A color-coded ribbon Bible bookmark craft isn't just creative - it's also practical. Find out how to make a color-coded ribbon Bible bookmark craft with help from a longtime crafts expert in this free video clip.
Crocodile dock vacation bible school crafts present a number of really interesting and really creative opportunities. Get crocodile dock vacation bible school craft ideas with help from a crafts expert with over fifteen years of experience in this free video clip.
If your audio bible doesn't play on RealPlayer software, it is likely that RealPlayer doesn't support the audio format of the audio bible. If you don't have access to a new download of the audio bible in a format RealPlayer supports, consider several free alternatives to RealPlayer, which will let you play a more diverse range of sound formats.
"Fear No Evil," one of the first quests available to players that create a new human character in the "World of Warcraft" online game, requires you to heal four injured Stormwind soldiers using a prayer book given to you by Brother Paxton. This quest rewards a low-level piece of equipment appropriate to your character class as well as some experience and 250 reputation with Stormwind.
Nicodemus is a leader of a powerful Jewish group called the Pharisees and appears in the Gospel of John in the New Testament, when he meets with Jesus in support of the messiah’s teachings. Jesus tells Nicodemus of the need for man’s spiritual rebirth through baptism and faith to be accepted into the kingdom of heaven. Through crafts on the story of Nicodemus and Jesus, preschoolers can learn about God’s love and the promises of spiritual salvation.
Sharks are the ultimate predator in their underwater domain, and their power and danger holds a fascination for many. Scientists studying sharks have a variety of tools at their disposal to help build a picture of the animal's life cycle. While some tools reduce the risk for divers in the water, others provide valuable data on the behavior of sharks.
The story of the feeding of the 5,000 is a favorite inspirational bible story. It’s also a story that many children can relate to because it involves the sharing of food and the help of a generous little boy. You can teach several different values through the story of the five loaves and two fishes, but make sure to incorporate drama and fun to engage your bible class.
If you ask most kids and teenagers what their favorite activities are, bible study is not likely to be at the top of the list. However, studying the bible can be a wholesome family activity that each member can enjoy. To get your family interested in bible study, avoid preaching and forcing your kids to do something they will only resist. Instead, find ways to make the bible and its stories relevant to the lives of each member of your family.
Bible studies allow people to not only learn about the Bible and their faith, but also build friendships and strong relationships. The Bible instructs people to love their neighbors, so inviting them to a Bible study at your home is a way to build positive relationships, while sharing your faith. However, religion can be a touchy subject, as people often share different views and possess different faiths. That’s why it’s important to be friendly and respectful when inviting a neighbor to a Bible study.
Featured in 1 Samuel, Chapter 17 in the Old Testament, the story of David and Goliath tells of the triumph of the future King David of Israel over the Philistine giant Goliath. Armed with faith and a slingshot, David felled Goliath and freed Israel from the threat of the Philistines. In studying the biblical story, youths learn lessons about courage and faith through various group activities.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and has a yellow color, similar to the appearance of gold. This metal can have varying proportions of zinc and copper, which produces a broad range of types with different properties. Brass is commonly used for decorative fixtures because of its bright gold appearance. It is also used for plumbing valves, bearings, locks and musical instruments. There are three common forms of brass.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the English language consists of at least 250,000 words. The average English speaker knows only a fraction of these words. In most cases, your vocabulary will progress as you age, but sometimes this natural progression isn't fast enough. You may be preparing to take an entrance exam for college or studying vocabulary as part of your English courses. Regardless of why you are trying to increase your vocabulary, the way you study is important.
A Bible stand, or lectern, is something you’ll find in most churches. It’s usually part of the pulpit, there to hold the bible while the priest reads from it. In Catholic churches – Catholicism is the oldest organized form of Christianity – the story of the Bible stand has evolved over the centuries to what’s familiar today. Traditions have changed and evolved, leaving some curious facts behind.
The concept of taking justice for others is usually beyond the comprehension of an average preschooler. However, it is still important to teach little ones the basic lessons of Christ and his sacrifice on the cross. Help illustrate the idea of salvation and Jesus' taking justice for us through games in vacation Bible school time. As the child grows, this will serve as a firm foundation as lessons get deeper into the heart of the matter.
Parents begin the process of teaching children to share generously with others through modeling the behavior. Parents, caregivers and teachers also encourage generosity through stories where the character shares with others. The Bible contains lessons with clear examples of generosity. Children listen to the Bible verses and learn the benefits of sharing to meet the needs of others.
The great tall tower of the Bible is derived from the story of Babel found in Genesis 11. The people of earth became so arrogant, they decided to build a tower to Heaven to become well known. God wasn't happy with their attitude and stopped the project by giving the various family groups different languages. Build tall towers for a reminder of a Babel tower lesson.
Many churches include adult classes that study the Bible as a part of the Sunday school department. They also encourage adults to meet at other times to study the Bible. Topical studies provide the students with focus Scriptures about subjects such as sharing or serving the world. A study on sharing can encourage the adults to put the study into action and change the community.
Wooden signs set in front yards or gardens are a subtle, yet creative, way of expressing yourself. Some choose to embellish their lawns and flowerbeds with signs displaying Bible verses, to inspire and uplift those who pass by. Making your own sign is an inexpensive alternative to buying one.
Luke 15:1-10 covers the parable concerning the lost sheep and the lost coin. Children learn about God's love and rejoicing when people choose to follow Him. They also learn how God values all souls and forgives sinners. Include several activities, such as crafts and puzzles, to help children remember concepts and virtues during Bible studies.
"But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control," begins the verse found in Galatians 5:22 of the NIV Bible. This verse offers the opportunity to break down the "fruit" and study it separately, including kindness. Including a craft will help kids use their sense of creativity and put kindness into practice.
The Bible is meant to be a living document, as dynamic, meaningful and inspiring today as when it was written thousands of years ago. Yet, kids and teens today, raised on interactive mediums, often find it hard to appreciate any written text, let alone one as "preachy" as the Bible. This need for self-expression makes crafts an ideal way of exposing young people to the sacred texts, since only when they feel empowered to be involved with the Bible in a tangible way, and feel they can express themselves through them, will modern youths find it meaningful.
Teaching Bible lessons to children requires creative ideas to keep lessons motivating. Sunday school teachers use passage readings, songs, coloring pages, puzzles and games to share the message of God. Most classrooms contain a bulletin board that is decorated with inspiring words or pictures. A bulletin board can also be used for fun Bible lessons throughout the year.
Tests and exams require a great deal of effort to fare well on. Come evaluation time, you may find yourself overwhelmed with material spread over several different -- often unrelated -- subjects. If you are at a loss for how to approach this workload, color coding is a viable option. In fact, a 2009 study in Turkey revealed that students with color-coded study guides retained information much more easily and efficiently than those with black-and-white ones. With this in mind, adding color to your studying can not only enhance your grades, but also require less effort and stress.
Angels appear throughout the Bible to bring messages from God. While it is not clear what angels look like, most angels are depicted with white robes and halos. Creating angel crafts will provide children with a visual point of reference to remember the stories of the Bible that involve angels.
While most famously known for his experience in the lions' den, the Old Testament prophet Daniel also gained notoriety among Christians for the 21 days he spent fasting in an effort to maintain Christian virtues concerning eating while he was in Babaloynian court. By demonstrating his devotion to God, Daniel showed both the Babaloynians and his Lord that he valued faith over his own nutritional needs. Teach children about Daniel fasting in the Bible with a craft that centers around the lessons learned in this biblical story.
Build faith in young children by teaching concepts out of the Bible. Preschoolers love exciting stories about the people in the Bible and enjoy learning the morals behind each narrative. Make sure to frequently review each theme that is taught from the Bible. Use real-life examples that are relevant to preschoolers to reinforce Bible teachings.
The Bible teaches that all people are lost sheep in need guidance from the Lord throughout life. The book of Luke speaks to the Lord’s devotion to sheep that wander off by the way-side: "Which of you men, if you had 100 sheep, and lost one of them, wouldn’t leave the 99 in the wilderness, and go after the one that was lost, until he found it?” Making lost sheep crafts is a simple way to teach the lesson of the the lost sheep to young Sunday School students.
Those seeking to give scriptures a more prominent place in their homes can find many craft ideas for displaying them. Use wooden plaques, decorative blocks or hanging crafts with vinyl or painted lettering to display the words of a favorite scripture in your home. Make puzzles and other games with the words of a scripture to help you learn the scripture as you play.
Young Christians often have a passion to tell others about their newfound faith. Teaching them to witness helps the harness the zeal into an effective presentation. Religious teachers and ministers know several effective methods of witnessing and can help the youth find a style that feels comfortable. Youth may observe some of the most effective Bible witnesses in the book of Acts.
Two important early Christians include Paul and Barnabas. Teachers can use the ministry of Paul and Barnabas for many purposes. They traveled together, witnessing and converting new Christians wherever they went. They accomplished many things while they were together. A quarrel separated these two friends, and kids may learn how work together and how they deal with disagreements.
The story of the Samaritan woman at the well is a moving tale of the forgiveness of Jesus. In the story, a Samaritan woman, who is known for having had five husbands and currently living with a man she is not married to, goes to the well at the hottest time of the day. She does this because she wants to avoid the condescending glances and disdainful comments from the other women who gather water. Jesus comes along and asks her for a drink, although he is a Jew and Jews never speak to Samaritans. He tells her her own…
The apostles began their association with Jesus in the role of disciples. That is, they first followed in the role of “learner” and of “follower” for the purpose of providing service and support. Jesus would only later transform their roles into that of apostles, or gospel ambassadors. Associations attached to different apostles include roles in the early church and occupations followed before Jesus’ call. Any such associations can provide a foundation for craft projects that a Bible class about the 12 apostles can participate in as a learning tool.
Many preschoolers need to learn how to share. Teachers in Sunday school, private Christian schools and in Christian families may turn to the Bible for stories that demonstrate the blessings of sharing. Many Bible stories proclaim how love and faith in God motivate individuals to share with friends, family and those who have needs. The stories may encourage the preschoolers to share as a loving response.
You know you need to carry that Bible and other scripture books to church, study classes or Bible group -- but those books can be bulky and inconvenient to carry. A scripture tote is a handy way to keep your books together, and it makes a thoughtful gift. There are several options for do-it-yourself scripture holder crafts.
Teaching toddlers in Sunday school classes about verses from the Bible can be a fun activity when they are involved in related crafts. Toddlers may not be able to manage scissors. Crafts that involve painting, coloring and gluing work best. Teach only one Bible verse at a time.
In Matthew 6, Jesus gives a lesson about God's care for his creations. He says, "Do not worry about what you will eat or drink, or about your body, or what you will wear...Look at the birds of the air...your Heavenly Father feeds them." This powerful encouragement to faith is useful for children, who benefit from the real-life examples given in the parables of the Gospels. For a Sunday school lesson, reading the verse and talking about what it means can make an impact in children's faith.
Occasional team building activities help strengthen team spirit and foster greater camaraderie between team members. Strategic planning is necessary for such undertakings, and one of the better ways to achieve the objective of team building outings is to do scripture-based interactions. Respective religions should not be a hindrance to fostering team spirit.
According to the Bible, Jesus fed 5,000 of his followers in a miraculous way by multiplying five loaves of bread and two fish. While the disciples were distressed that there didn't seem to be enough food to feed the masses, Jesus was confident that he could feed everyone with ease. In fact, 12 baskets of leftovers were collected after everyone had eaten. This well-known Bible story is one that children often enjoy, and it lends itself to a number of crafts for kids.
The book of Genesis says that Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit from the tree in the middle of the Garden of Eden. This lesson is often taught near the beginning of the Sunday school year and introduces several Christian concepts to children. One concept this lesson introduces is the importance of obeying. Sunday school teachers can teach Bible lessons that tell this story and teach children how and why they should obey God's word.
Naturalistic observation is a broad-spectrum type of research that allows budding scientists to observe variables in a natural setting. The key feature of a naturalistic study is ensuring that the environment has in no way been set up artificially or tampered with by the observer. Many famous studies have stemmed from naturalistic observation, including Jane Goodall’s well-known studies of chimpanzee behavior. One of the main benefits of naturalistic studies is ecological validity, or an accurate representation of the environment.
Many churches offer vacation Bible camps for children during the summer and holiday seasons. Such camps allow children to experience the outdoors and participate in activities while simultaneously learning about the Bible. These camps can be structured for children of all ages, from first-graders to teens. Opportunities for increasing a camp's visibility are available online and through more traditional methods.
Making a prayer book is an engaging way to teach a child about a key element of religious faith. It can help open discussion about your faith and encourage learning about themes found within the prayers. A craft prayer book gives a child the opportunity to combine art, history and literature along with imagination to decorate and individualize her book. This project uses paper, crayons, paints, calligraphy and yarn.
Vacation Bible School is an opportunity to teach children God's love and salvation by submersing them in the Jonah and the Big Fish theme for five days. Jonah chapters one through four chronicles Jonah's adventures on a stormy sea and inside a fish's digestive track, as well as his work in Nineveh. Through Jonah's tale of disobedience and redemption, children will learn God's salvation plan for them.
In the Christian faith, people learn about God and all of his qualities that set him apart from humans. One key quality about God is that he knows everything. This quality is often emphasized in Bible lessons for children of all ages and also for adults. It is a hard concept to understand, but with the help of some key Bible passages and lesson plans, anyone can grapple with the idea that God does know everything.
The Church of God in Christ was founded by C.H. Mason in 1897, and grew to 10 churches within its first 10 years of existence. By the church's 100th anniversary in 1997, the church had expanded to just about every continent and boasted membership numbers of over 5 million. In order to become a bishop, minister or pastor in the COGIC, you must undergo training and obtain approval by the Ordination Committee. Any ministers of the Church of God in Christ who have obtained a license to preach can seek ordination as an elder, bishop or pastor.
When the Israelites were in the desert with Moses, God punished them for their criticism of Him by sending snakes into their midst. Numerous people suffered from snakebites and died. When the Israelites realized the error of their way, they asked Moses for assistance. Moses went to God and was instructed to make a brass serpent and affix it to a pole. From then on, anyone who was bitten simply looked at the snake and survived the bite.
The fourth of the Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 20:8-11, says that believers should keep the Sabbath day holy. God declares that mankind should rest on the seventh day, even as he did after making the world in six days. While many Christians keep the Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday, Jewish believers and some Christians still set Saturday aside as the Lord's Day. Jewish believers celebrate Shabbat according to the Law. Christians keep the Sabbath with fewer legal requirements, keeping more to the spirit of a day of rest.
Prayer books exist with the intent to help an individual structure private times of worship and meditation. Some religions offer congregants prayer books to use during home worship. Each prayer book is different in its layout and structure, but most contain templates that can be used for blessings, times of trouble or entire worship services with suggested scripture readings for specific times of year. Making your own prayer book is done by deciding the types of prayers to include, collecting, organizing and publishing them in some type of printed format.
Serpents appear in several Bible stories: the serpent who tempted Adam and Eve to sin in the Garden of Eden; Aaron's staff turning into a serpent as a sign to Pharaoh; Nehushtan, the bronze snake that God instructed Moses to build in the wilderness to heal the people who were suffering from fiery serpent attacks; or in Acts 28, when Paul miraculously survives a bite from a poisonous viper without a single ill effect. Parents and teachers can use serpent Bible crafts to illustrate the symbolism of sin, healing and God's power.
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a comprehensive exam designed to assess medical doctors' readiness of to practice. The exam comprises three sections. Each section tests candidates on how well they know and can apply medical knowledge. Medical doctors must pass the USMLE before receiving a license to practice medicine in the United States. Studying in advance can increase your chances of passing the USMLE.
