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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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Week of May 11 to 15

What We Learned this Week: Bible :   This week in our Unit 14 studies, the students explored the complicated history of the Kings of Judah and the powerful messages of the prophets sent to guide them. The Call to Return : We looked at the story of the prophet Joel , who used a devastating plague of locusts as a wake-up call for the people of Judah. The students discussed how Joel confronted the people with their disobedience but also provided a beautiful message of hope- he outlined the incredible blessings that would follow if they chose to turn back to God. The Highs and Lows of Leadership : We also studied a "roster" of Judah's kings, noticing a consistent pattern in their reigns: The Mixed Legacy : We learned about kings like Amaziah, Uzziah, and Jotham , who had both high and low points. They sometimes obeyed God and sometimes followed their own paths. Turning Away : We discussed King Ahaz , who completely turned his back on God to serve foreign idols. The Result...
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