<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=09x4X9_0w8E0PIa00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=09x4X9_0w8E0PIa00" width="800" height="800" >Confirmation – Makeup Curriculum for September 12thLesson 1: Old Testament OverviewBIG IDEAThe Bible tells the amazing story of God’s love for creation and, specifically, you.BIG QUESTIONWhat’s the Bible got to do with me?KEY WORDSReview these key words with students. Have them write them down on their student sheets. <ol><li>SCRIPTURE: writing that is sacred to a religious group. For Christians, the books of the Old Testament and New Testament are scripture.</li><li>CANON: a list of books that authorities agree is scripture.</li><li>INTERPRETATION: the finding, making, and sharing of meaning. It is impossible to read and understand something without interpreting it.</li><li>TRANSLATION: the restatement of words from one language into another language. Unless you’re reading it in Hebrew or Greek, you’re reading a translation of the Bible.</li></ol>LESSONAsk your parents if they have a special Bible. Maybe one that they were given as a child or for a special occasion! Ask them the following questions: <ol><li>How did you get it? Did someone give it to you? </li><li>What have you used it for? </li><li>Do you keep papers tucked inside? </li><li>Have you marked certain passages?</li></ol>There is also a really old Bible in the church library. Consider stopping by the library at church to take a look at this really old Bible and some of the treasures that are hidden inside it!Take a look at your Bible. Flip through the pages and see if you can find the answer to the following questions. <ol><li>What is the Old Testament? How many books does it contain?</li><li>What is the New Testament? How many books does it contain?</li><li>What are the names of the four Gospels in order?</li></ol>There is a certain way to look up Bible verses. The verses might appear like this: John 1:1-14. Here’s how you understand what that means: John 1:1-14(Book) (Chapter):(Verses)Find John 1:1-14 in your Bible. <ol><li>Is it in the Old Testament or the New Testament? </li><li>What other books can you look for to tell if you’re getting close to John? </li><li>Will you look at the front of the book of John or the end of the book?</li></ol>MARK IT UPRead through these verses and circle words that interest you or underline verses or lines that feel meaningful. Keep in mind:<ul><li>It is okay to write in your Bible. </li><li>Part of studying scripture is asking questions and finding meaning. </li><li>Some people like to get special pens or highlighters to mark up their Bibles so they can find meaningful passages or write notes and thoughts in the margins. Have fun with this! Here are some Bible Tabs on Amazon! Maybe get some special highlighters that have faith messages on them!</li></ul>Look at the list of Old Testament books in the table of contents.<ol><li>What books do you recognize from readings in church?</li><li>What books are new to you?</li></ol>DIVE INTO THE BIBLE Take a look at the different translations of John 3:3 below. Make a note of the differences you think might be significant. Share those differences with your parent. <ul><li>John 3:3 (New King James Version): Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”</li><li>John 3:3 (New International Version): In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”</li><li>John 3:3 (Revised Standard Version): Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”</li><li>John 3:3 (New Revised Standard Version): Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.”</li><li>John 3:3 (New Living Translation): Jesus replied, “I assure you, unless you are born again, you can never see the Kingdom of God.”</li><li>John 3:3 (Good News Bible): Jesus answered, “I am telling you the truth: no one can see the Kingdom of God without being born again.”</li><li>John 3:3 (Contemporary English Version): Jesus replied, “I tell you for certain that you must be born from above before you can see God’s kingdom!”</li></ul>DISCUSSIONDiscuss the following questions with a parent. <ol><li>What kinds of pronouns are used in these verses?</li><li>How does the translation affect the inclusion or exclusion of certain persons?</li><li>In John 3:3, where should we be born from?</li><li>What difference do these translations make in interpreting the passage?</li></ol>BIBLE CONNECTIONLook at these BIBLE CONNECTION points. Read through these and discuss them with your parents. <ul><li>The Bible is inspired by God and written by people.</li><li>The Bible includes the Old and New Testaments.</li><li>Biblical authors had different reasons for writing their books.</li><li>John says that what he wrote is testimony (John 21:24).</li><li>Luke wrote so we may know the truth (Luke 1:4).</li><li>Paul wrote that scripture is given for instruction and encouragement (Romans 15:4).</li><li>Second Timothy 3:16-17 gives us lots of different uses for scripture.</li><li>It’s best not to take the entire Bible literally.</li><li>When people talk about the Bible, make sure it reveals the God of love!</li></ul><ol><li>What is the most interesting point on this list?</li><li>What about these points helps you better understand the Bible?</li><li>Take a look at the Subject Guide in the back of your Bible on page 2055. Look through the different subjects and topics that they have listed and the relevant Bible passages that you could look to during different times of your life.</li><li>If you were going to read the Bible after school one day, what would you read? If you were going to read the Bible after a big game at school, what would you read? If you were to read the Bible before a friend’s party, what would you read?</li></ol>BAPTISMAL CONNECTIONWhen you get confirmed in your 8th grade year, you will answer a five-part question where you express your intent to continue in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism. Today’s lesson focuses on the clause “to live among God’s faithful people”. God’s word is central to our current worship and our lives as God’s faithful people. We receive the word not only when texts from the Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels are read in church, but also when we sing psalms and hymns, listen to sermons, study the Bible for ourselves, and participate in the sacraments of communion and baptism. Scripture shapes our lives outside of church as well, in the way we choose to relate to neighbors (near and far) and in the ways we live out the message of God’s free forgiveness and love. LIFE CONNECTIONFor an old book, the Bible is surprisingly alive and meaningful. This week, interview three people and ask them about a Bible passage that has special meaning for them. Be on the lookout for God’s word: I love you, I forgive you, I will always be with you. Once you’ve done this, email Pastor Sarah at sswindall@sttimothylutheran.com with who you interviewed and what they said! Once you have done this, I will know that you’ve completed this lesson. </div></body>

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Lesson 1: Old Testament Overview

Confirmation – Makeup Curriculum for September 12th. The Bible tells the amazing story of God’s love for creation and, specifically, you. Review these key words with students. Have them write them down on their student sheets. SCRIPTURE: writing that is sacred to a religious group. For Christians, the...