DISCLOSURE: I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCT THROUGH THE HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW.
What is the most important skill that you can give your kids as Christian parents? What could be a big deciding factor in the choices they make into adulthood? What is the best approach for personal and spiritual growth for children and adults alike? Bible study! The ability to study and accurately understand the Bible isn’t something you learn by osmosis from sitting through a few church services. Even your parents or best friend knowing a lot about the Bible does not ensure you will be equipped with knowledge and discernment. One of my favorite freedoms in homeschooling is including the Bible in all of our subjects. Today’s review is a great tool for all Bible students, especially new ones! We’re talking about Bible Breakdowns from Teach Sunday School!
What We Received:
We were given a family license to Bible Breakdowns from Teach Sunday School. These are brightly colored digital PDFs of breakdowns of the Old and New Testament books of the Bible that can be printed off as often as necessary for the use of our family.
How It Works:
Each Bible Breakdown provides information about the author, date written, number of chapters, type of book and purpose of the specific book. Sometimes this will include interesting facts about the book or most popular verses. The breakdown also includes an outline of the verses and chapters. This collection of information can be used in a variety of ways, but all point back to Bible study in some form or fashion. It is common in our culture to know a certain verse and display it on our wall, but how often can you describe the context of the verse or better yet it’s relevance to the bigger picture of the Bible? These breakdowns can be a great overview when you are studying a new book. They also work great for quizzing your family on Bible trivia! Another practice of diligent Bible students is to memorize long passages and sometimes books. Bible Breakdowns can provide prompting as students work on memorization. In the Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling, retelling passages in your own words is a regular component to learning. These sheets can support greater comprehension and retention when students work to retell passages they have read.
How We Used It:
The consistent curriculum that we use includes Bible and Bible History as a basis for everything else. This year we have begun a survey of the Old Testament. In looking at the Genesis breakdown, we have been able to practice timeline memorization, story summaries and solidify devotional concepts. I am part of a local women’s Bible study that is studying Titus. The Titus breakdown has been given and reminded me of the larger context beyond just the chapter we are studying on one night.
There are a variety of ways to use these sheets, but it truly doesn’t matter how as long as you allow them to support deeper Bible study. In my life, I have seen many people grow disillusioned with God and the church when life becomes difficult. The majority of the time, there is a huge lack in understanding about God’s will, His intention and expectations for us. The devils spreads lies and uses our desires against us. Without a deep, contextual and full understanding of God’s word, not only is growth very difficult, it is also just easier to believe the lies.
If you are looking for a versatile tool to enrich your family’s Bible study, I think this is a great product for you!
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