Elementary to High School Instructions

Dear Parents and Student,

Welcome to your new Old Testament Bible Study Journal! We are excited to take you on a chronological journey through the Old Testament.

Here are a few supplies you will need to get started.

• The Bible of your choice
• Pencil/pen and colored pencils/pens
• Bible Study Tools: Dictionary, Concordance, Topical Bible, Bible Atlas, and Commentary. These can be physical books or online copies.
• Optional: Class Notebook used for extra notes or drawing space. This can be a notebook of your choice.

Each lesson will include the same activities, but not always in the same order. Lessons are grouped in sets of five, with a Notes page at the end of each set. You can do the lessons at your own pace, or according to your teacher’s schedule.

Today I am thankful for…

In this section you will write or draw something for which you are thankful. Being thankful will make our days brighter, help our attitudes, and encourage others to be thankful too. Try to find something new and different to be thankful for each day.

Today I am praying for…

Prayer is simply talking to God. In this section, you will write or draw something or someone you are praying for today. When we pray, God hears and answers our prayers. As you see God answer your prayers, be sure to tell others or write down how God answered in the Notes page or your Class Notebook.

Reading

First, read (or have someone read for you) the Bible verses and think about the passage. After that is done, then read (or have someone read for you) the notes for this lesson.

Draw or Chart

After you have read the verses and notes, draw something that represents what you learned from this lesson. If you need more space for your drawings, use the Notes page or your Class Notebook.

Questions

How well were you paying attention? The questions will help you know. The answers can be given verbally, written, or drawn in the Notes page or your Class Notebook.

Discussion with your family or class

Part of learning is beginning able to discuss, explain, and question what you have learned. Read the
discussion questions, then think about them and write out your answers in the Notes page or your
Class Notebook. Next, discuss these questions with your family or class, taking notes if you desire.

Bible Study Skills

An important part of being a disciple of Jesus is learning to study the Bible for ourselves. In this part
of the lesson, you will be given assignments that will help you practice using different Bible study
tools. By learning to use these tools, you will become confident in studying the Bible on your own.

Memory Verse

Each day, you will practice your memory verse for that set of lessons. You can use any version of the
Bible. Memorizing verses helps us to hide God’s Word in our hearts (minds). Ps. 119:11

We pray that as you read and study the characters and events of the Old Testament that you and
your students will learn to love God more and draw closer to Him.

Happy Journaling through the Bible!

Dianna & RaShell