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Week of May 26 to 29

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What We Learned this Week: Bible:   This week, we officially completed our final study of the unit with Lesson 11, which brought us to a somber but crucial turning point in biblical history. Our final lesson highlighted the ultimate consequences of Israel walking away from God's covenant: A Broken Alliance : We learned how King Hoshea entered into a political agreement with Egypt, deciding to refuse to pay tribute to the powerful nation of Assyria. The Invasion and Deportation : In response, Assyria invaded Israel and deported the people of nobility and wealth, fracturing the nation. The Heart of the Matter : Most importantly, the students discussed the spiritual reality behind this historical event—God abandoned the people to their choices because they consistently refused to turn from their evil ways and come back to Him. Unit 14 Test : Following this final lesson, we spent time reviewing all the kings, prophets, and major events we've covered throughout the unit. The stu...
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Week of May 18 to 22

What We Learned this Week: Bible :   We had a deeply impactful week in Bible as we continued our journey through Unit 14. Our lessons took us through the stories of different kings and the prophets who were boldly called to speak God's truth to them. Prosperity vs. Heart Conditions : J eroboam II & Israel : We looked at the 41  year reign of King Jeroboam II in Israel. Physically, the nation was thriving—the economy was booming, the military was strong, and their borders expanded. However, despite these external blessings, Jeroboam did evil, and the people continued to reject God’s covenant. It was a great reminder for the students that material success doesn't always reflect a right heart. The Voices of the Prophets : God sent specific messengers to call His people back to Him, and we focused on two of them this week: Amos the Shepherd : We learned how God called a simple shepherd named Amos to deliver a heavy message of judgment to Israel for their numerous sins. Throu...
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