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To God Be The Glory

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Fanny J. Crosby has written more than 8,000 songs making her one of the most prolific hymn writers.  While many of her songs are popular, this one stood out to me as one with many references to scripture.  The repeated phrase "great things He has done" reminded me of Mark 7:37 (speaking of Christ)  They were  utterly   astonished ,  saying , " He has  done   all   things   well ; He  makes   even  the  deaf  to  hear  and the  mute  to  speak ." To God Be the Glory by Fanny J. Crosby To God be the glory, great things He has done; Philippians 4:20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Psalm 71:19 For Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the heavens, You who have done great things ; O God, who is like You? So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes...
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Thou Art the Everlasting Word

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The following hymn contains more doctrine of Christ than any hymn that I have seen.  I have seen it called Christo-centric.  It certainly is that.  What amazes me the most is that this hymn only begins to scratch the surface of the "unfathomable riches of Christ"  (Ephesians 3:8)! Although it can be sung to any tune with the meter 8.6.8.6.8.8., the tune I am used to singing it to is ARABIA .  Thou Art the Everlasting Word by Josiah Conder Thou art the everlasting Word, Of Christ in John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. The Father’s only Son; Of Jesus in John 1:14   And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father , full of grace and truth. God manifest, God seen and heard, Of Jesus in 1 Timothy 3:16 By common confess...
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Getting to Know Each Other Games

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1 Corinthians 12:27  Now  you are  Christ's   body , and  individually   members  of it. At a recent Sunday School picnic, we used some games to help us get to know each other better.  As members of our local body it is good to get to know each other.  It helps us  start conversations,  develop relationships, and understand each other better. Here are two mixer games that worked great to help people mingle and get to know each other.  Everyone had such fun that they weren't worried about winning!  Even after people won prizes, they kept going around to get more signatures. The first game is Autograph Bingo or Signature Bingo.  Give everyone a copy of this printout .  Then, have them walk around the room asking people which spot they can sign (or to make it harder, allow them only to ask questions from the sheet).  With a larger group, each person can only sign someone's sheet once.  With a sm...
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Five Senses Bible Lessons - Wrap Up (All Five Senses)

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Lesson 6 Sense: All Five Senses Story:  Jacob Steals the Blessing Verse:  Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, Review the differences between Jacob and Esau (include who was oldest) Tell story about Jacob stealing the Blessing: Genesis 27:1-9 Print a set of five senses cards for each child (each set should have a picture of mouth/tongue, ear, eyes, nose, hands).  As you tell the story, have students hold up cards that match the senses that you are talking about (see – Jacob blind; smell – smells like Esau; taste – eat the stew; touch – feels like Esau; hear – doesn’t sound like Esau…) Jacob and Esau worksheet – such as one from: http://www.dltk-bible.com/old_testament/jacob_and_Esau-activities.htm http://www.biblefunforkids.com/2013/07/genesis-jacob-esau.html http://gardenofpraise.com/bibl4s.htm Discussion: Was Jacob justified in using deceit to get the blessing?  Do you think Jacob wou...
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Five Senses Bible Lessons - Hearing

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Lesson 5 - Hearing Story: Saul Disobeys Theme: Obey God completely. Verse:  Luke 11:28 But He said, "On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it." Introduction:   Today we will be talking about our sense of hearing.  Every time you hear the word "hear" during class put your hand to your ears. Play the Identify Sounds Game: Before the lesson, find familiar sounds and record them on a tape, mp3 player, or laptop.  Play the sounds for the kids and have them write down what they think they are.  Check to see if they have the correct answers.  The sounds I used were a baseball bat, bees swarming, camera, car driving, guitar, helicopter, ocean waves, door opening, popcorn popping, pouring cereal, vacuum, and zipper.   I found the sounds on the internet here .  Tell the story of Saul disobeying – 1 Samuel 15 Play the game “Samuel Says” (like Simon Says). Make a lying tongue craft: Supplies: 2 pap...
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Bible Verses for How Great Is Our God

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Chris Tomlin wrote How Great Is Our God while contemplating Psalm 104 and the greatness and majesty of the Lord . The first verse definitely echoes that psalm, but then expands to some features of God's greatness. It beautifully brings together Old and New Testament truths about our great God. How Great Is Our God by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, and Jesse Reeves Verse 1 : The splendor of a King, Clothed in majesty, Psalm 104:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty , Let all the Earth rejoice All the Earth rejoice. 1 Chronicles 16:31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice ; And let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.” He wraps himself in light, And darkness tries to hide, Psalm 104:2 Covering Yourself with light as with a cloak , stretching out heaven like a tent curtain. And trembles at His voice Trembles at His voice. Joel 3:16 The Lord roars from Zion and utters His voice ...
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Bible Reading Chart

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Hopefully, you have a plan to read the Bible as we start this upcoming year. I have used many different reading plans. The Bible in a year (both Genesis to Revelation and chronologically), with a little of Psalms and Proverbs each day (or not), a "harmony" of the Gospels, just one book, and topical plans. I have several other shorter reading plans you could use as well.  This year, we decided to encourage my 12-year-old son to read through the Bible and that my husband and I would read with him. We thought that it would be too much pressure to read it through in one year, so we settled on reading one chapter a day.  I made this Bible Reading Chart so we could keep track of what chapters we have read. All you have to do is put an x over the number of each chapter as you read it. That way you can read at your own pace. You don't even have to do them in order. So, print this out here  and start your 2021 with a resolution to read God's Word. 
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