Grace and Faith are learning many new bible verses this year in preschool and committing them to memory. Originally, our curriculum came with a list of scriptures but we decided to make our own personal list from verses that we, (teachers/moms) loved. None of these short, 3 word verses for our kids! No seriously, we just picked some that were meaningful to us. We have allowed two weeks to learn each verse and as you can see, they get longer and more complex as the weeks go on. We have also chosen verses to coincide with the holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter. I am simply amazed and how fast our kids can learn and memorize scripture! Talk about underestimating! My prayer is that one day, these words will not only be planted in their memories but more importantly, grounded in their hearts. This week's verse is Deuteronomy 6:5, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength." At first, Morgan looked at our list and commented on how hard he thought they were. He also said it's a good thing that we have two weeks to learn them. It was so fun to see how surprised he was when the girls recited this week's verse to him after just 2 days!By the end of the school year, they will have memorized 15 powerful God-breathed bible verses, countless Sunday school songs, the Pledge of Allegiance (which they practically know by heart now!), and even a few Christmas Carols to boot! Not too shabby for preschool!
The hand of the Lord is powerful. Joshua 4:24
Great is our Lord and mighty in power. Psalm 147:5
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:5
Look to the Lord and his strength, seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 107:1
For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Colossians 3:20
For God so loved the world, He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45
Jesus said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Mark 10:14
I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.
John 11:25-26
Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.
Philippians 4:8
When our girls were young, one of the first Scriptures they learned was Prov. 20:11- Even a child is known by his deeds.
How right it is that children know God's words!
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