Series: Bible in a year with your kids Week #11 FREE Pack

     We are finishing the law books this week!  I don't know about you, but I am happy to come to the end of the Pentateuch!  They were exciting and we learned a lot of new information, but this weeks reading was hard to come up with notebooking pages for.  I ended up going back to God in prayer and re-reading the passages looking for His insight.  Which of course, He always gives!!  Is there anything you learned in the first 5 books of the Bible that you would like to share?  Leave it in the comments if you don't mind!

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Week 11 printables.

Day 71 Deuteronomy 16-19
     Chapter 16 discusses the yearly feasts, while in 17 we learn about the sacrifices are to be perfect and all idolaters are to be killed.  In chapter 18, a provision respecting the Levites and the abominaitons of the Canannites.
      Chapter 19, talks about the cities of refuge.  States that landmarks are not to be removed and the punishment of false witnesses.

Day 72 Deuteronomy 20-23
     Chapter 20 discusses the people who were to go to war and what cities were to be devoted.
     Chapter 21 talks about how the first born son is to be the one to inherit, how a stubborn son is to be stoned, and to not leave people hanging all night.
     Chapter 23 talks about who are to be shut out from the congregation.

Day 73 Deuteronomy 24-27
     Chapter 24 talks about divorce, newly married couples, pledges, justice and generosity.
     Chapter 25 talks about the extent of punishment, marriage of a brother's wife, and the war against Amalek.
     Chapter 26 talks about the covenant between God and his people and how what to do with the third year's tithe.
     Chapter 27 talks about the laws that are going to be written on stones in the promised land.  Curses are also mentioned on mount Ebal.

Day 74 Deuteronomy 28-30
     Chapter 28 talks about the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience.  Chapter 29 Moses remembers Israel.  The wrath of those who are happy with their wickedness.  The last verse in this chapter talks about secrets that belong to God alone.
     In chapter 30, mercies are promised to those who repent.

Day 75 Deuteronomy 31-34
     In chapter 31, Moses encourages the people and Joshua.  He tells them that the law is to be read every 7 years, and a song is given to them as warning to the foretold breaking of the covenant by the Israelites.
     In chapter 32, the great things God has done for Israel is mentioned along with all the wicked things Israel has done.  Moses goes up to mount Nebo to die.
     In chapter 33, the blessings of the 12 tribes and strength to believers is given.
     In chapter 34, Moses views the promised land from Mount Nebo.  Moses is buried and the people mourn.  Joshua succeeds Moses.

Day 76 Joshua 1-2; Psalm 105
     Joshua 1, the Lord encourages Joshua, for he needed strength and courage for which God promised o provide (Deut 31:6,72; Josh 1:6-7)  Joshua also needed to obey God.  Joshua told the people to get food ready to take with them for in three days they were going to cross the Jordon River.
     In Joshua 2, two spies have been sent out from Jericho to Canaan.  God wanted them sent so that they would meet Rahab.  She was a women who was in sin, but had heard about God and he was working in her to change.  The King of Jericho heard about the spies and that they were in Rahab's house.  She hid them on her roof under some flax.  Rahab lied and told the King's men that they were gone.  There is no excuse for a lie, but she tells it (see also Hebrews 11:31).
     She let the spies down a rope from her window and told them to wait in the mountains for 3 days.  She also asked the spies to promise to save her and her father's house from Israel, for which they did.
     Psalm 105 talks about the call to serve and praise the Lord, His gracious dealings with Israel, and their deliverance from Egypt into Canaan.

Day 77 No reading

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Mystery of History Lessons 46-51

Lesson 46 Hosea

Our half baked cake!

Lesson 47 Hezekiah and Sennacherib

King Hezekiah helped his people turn away from their pagan idols and return to God.  He cleaned out the country then from those idols.  For this lesson, I gave him a bar of homemade soap and had him cut a cross out of it.  First, he made an outline of it.  Then, he used a wooden clay tool to cut away the extra soap.

Lesson 48 Ancient Native Americans

Making some animal Indian mounds.

Lesson 49 The Rise of Athens and Sparta

I had him roll out some self hardening clay and we cut it into the shape of a Greek vase.

Then, he painted it!

Lesson 50 Manasseh

Today, we prayed for the leadership of our country.

Lesson 51 The Powers of Mesopotamia

We made a catapult using popsicle sticks, bread ties, yarn, and a bottle cap.

We then catapulted some legos!

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A loss, a life, & a homemade Christmas

 I am choosing to open my heart up for the first time online (really, ever) so please bear with me!!  This may be choppy but I am praying it is beneficial to someone!!

This year has really been hard for us.  See, our adoption to this precious little angel:

Ezra 4 1/2 months old

rocked our world in more ways than one.  First, of course was paying for the adoption, which was the easiest thing ever!  God blessed us with perfect timing!!  We were able to use all of our savings and not touch a home equity line of credit we had established.  Yay!!  Well, then the downhill spiral of everything else has put us where we are right now. Which I know God is right there with us, and even though we are truly struggling, we are also seeing the true light of Christ shining brighter than ever!

     This little boy has been a true blessing for us.  But, for me in-particular.  You see on the 10th of this month marks the passing of my 3rd baby.  I have had 4 pregnancies, and only have my son Conner with me.

We lost our daughter at 20 weeks in May and nearly destroyed me if it wasn't for my little man Conner and the grace of God.  Those were some dark days, but looking back now I see that God carried me through them and brought me closer to Him.  It was during this time, that I really began to know God and was saved!

     The end of that year, I lost my Christmas baby and have been unable to truly enjoy Christmas since then.  Now, when you read that, please don't get any crazy ideas!  My family has chosen not to observe Santa.  We view him as an idol that we put in front of our children and have chosen to keep Christ as the center of our Christmas.  (Not that keeping Santa does or doesn't make you a Christian, this are just how God has led us in our walk and how we have chosen to honor Christ.  So, as long as you are listening to God, then keep doing what you are doing.)  We also chose to only buy 3 gifts for our son, just like the wise men.  Something he wants, something he needs, and something pointing him to Christ.

     Anyways, Christmas has always been hard to see as a happy time for me.  Don't get me wrong, I have always celebrated Christ's birth with the same enthusiasm as I always have, but this time was different.  Besides Christ, there was nothing in me to celebrate.  I despised putting our tree up, I despised singing carols, I even despised making my Christmas candy.  I did all of these things only because of my son.  I did them with a smile so no one has ever known this, but on the inside I was falling apart.  

     Since that Christmas, I have since lost another baby, and God put us on the adoption path.  Sixteen months later enters Ezra!  My sweet little angel that allowed me to see life through a babies eyes once again.  The sweet forgiving, loving eyes that all babies have!  Even through all of our stays at Children's hospital (almost 2 weeks on and off) this little boy has been a fighter.

He is always smiling!  You would never of known that he stopped breathing and turned blue on us on a daily basis.  He is finally on the mend.  They think he is starting to outgrow his seizures!!  Praise the Lord!!!!

     You can imagine the bills piling in, praise God for insurance!  The saying when it rains it pours is oh so true.  Our only vehicle is starting to have problems and the 4-wheel drive went out on it (not a good thing when you live out in the boondocks!), garage door opener broke, washer broke, water leak the day I was leaving for Ezra's overnight EEG that left us without water until I got home the next night, ruined bathroom floor due to this leak, damper on our wood burner breaking (now we are burning through wood so fast we may run out), a roof leak that still isn't fully fixed, windows leaking water, and the motor on our furnace went out (which of course we haven't used said furnace in 3 years due to wood burner).

     Wow, that's a lot!  I am praying that things are going to slow down finally.  We have started a list of the things that are most important to fix and they are going to be done first.  Our family has no debt and are trying to stay that way.  So, hopefully the truck goes in this week, then the roof leak once the weather warms up, then the wood burner, and then hopefully I can buy a washer!

      Now, add Christmas in the mix!  Both boys will be getting one gift this year and neither one of them is new.  And you know what, they are going to be fine!!
     Well, seeing as I am now in the holiday spirit mode.  I have set Conner and I (and of course we will be including Ezra in a few of these things!) on making several decorations and ornaments!  Here are the first 5 days:



Day 1
I still miss the smell of pine in the house, but who wouldn't love a wreath made by their kids!

You can find the link on how to make these here.

Day 2

Home made snowflake ornaments!

These were made with craft sticks and hot glue.

Day 3

Wreath and candy cane ornament.  I cut the shapes out of cardboard and then he used the glue gun to glue on the pom poms.

Day 4 

A stained glass nativity!  The link for this is here.

This one was mine.

Conner putting vegi oil on his nativity.

Dry time!

Day 5 Baking soda keepsake ornaments!

Conner 6 years!

Ezra 4.5 months

Baylie-dog

Snickers cat

Lexie-rabbit

To make:

1 1/4 cup baking soda

3/4 cup cornstarch

3/4 c water

Put all ingredients in a pot on medium heat stirring constantly until it starts thicken and resembles mashed potatoes.  Put in a bowl and cover with a damp cloth for 30 minutes.  

Make your ornaments at least 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch thick.  Make sure to use a straw to put a hole in your ornaments for hanging!

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Series: Bible in a year with your kids Week#10 FREE Pack

Hi! Have you been able to keep up with your readings?  I pray that everyone involved is enjoying diving into the word of God!  If I can pray for you, let me know in the comments and I will be happy to do so!

WEEK 10 PRINTABLES.

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Day 64  Numbers 29-32

     Chapter 29 talks about the offerings at the feast of trumpets, day of atonement, and the feast of the tabernacles.
     Chapter 30 discusses how vows are to be kept and how they could be released from them.
     In chapter 31 we read about the war with Midian and how Balaam is slain.
     In chapter 32 the tribes of Reuben and Gad request an inheritance to the east of the Jordan River and Moses reproves them.  They explain their views and Moses allows them to take the land.

Day 65 Numbers 33-36

     Chapter 33 tells us of the encampments of the Israelites and that the Canaanites are to be destroyed.
     Chapter 34 the explanation of the promised land is given and there are appointments to divide the land.
     In chapter 35 the cities of the Levites and of refuge are discussed.  Also the laws about murder.
     In chapter 36 the inheritnace of the daughters of Zelophehad and how they are to marry in their own tribe is discussed.

Draw a picture of the promise land.

Day 66  Deuteronomy 1-3

     Chapter 1 is where Moses talks to Israel in Moab and the promise of Canaan.  Judges are provided for them and spies are sent.  God is angry for their unbelief and disobedience.
     Chapter 2 tells us that the Edomites,Moabites, and the Ammorites are to be spared.  The Amorites are to be destroyed.
     In chapter 3 we learn about the conquest of Og the king of Bashan.  Joshua is encouraged by Moses.

Draw a picture of Caleb and Joshua.

Day 67  Deuteronomy 4-7

     Chapter 4 there are warnings against disobedience and the promise of mercy.  The cities of refuge are appointed.
     Chapter 5 begins with the covenant in Horeb and the 10 commandments are repeated.
     Chapter 6 talks about obedience, while chapter 7 discusses promises if they were obedient.

Day 68  Deuteronomy 8-11

     Chapter 8 cautions are enforced by God.
     Chapter 9 is reminding the Israelites that their success did not come from their own worthiness.
     Chapter 10 shows God's mercy on Israel after their rebellion.
     In chapter 11 the great work of God for Israel is shown along with promises and threats are set forth.

     Day 69  Deuteronomy 12-15
   
     Chapters 12 and 13 talks about the idolatry.  They are to destroy idols, put to death if they commit idolatry.
     Chapter 14 tells us that the Israelites are to distinguish themselves from other nations.
     Chapter 15 talks about the year of release.

Draw or write some things that we use today
that can border on idolatry.

Day 70 No reading.


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Mystery of History Lessons 43-45

Lesson 43 The city of Rome

We set off to build an aqueduct.  I used 2 paper towel holders and the top part of a pizza box.  For Some reason I didn't get a picture of it cut up, hopefully you can get it from the picture below.  The sides came from the pizza box.  I 1/4 of one of the paper towel holders away.

Then I used my hot glue gun to glue it all together. 

I asked Conner first if water can get to the other side of a flat plate without help.  So, he tried it out and couldn't get it to work.  Then we tried the aqueduct and it worked!!

Lesson 44 Isaiah and Micah

He became the potter to his piece of clay!!

Lesson 45 Israel Falls to Assyria

100 legos.

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