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Exploring the Bible with children and young people. Pauline Burdett Church and Community Development Worker, Families

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Exploring the Bible with children and young people. Pauline Burdett Church and Community Development Worker, Families

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  1. SW Exploring the Bible with children and young people.Pauline Burdett Church and Community Development Worker, Families Ministry Consultant

  2. Why is this important?2 Timothy 3:16 ‘All Scripture is God breathed ..’ • God inspired the people who wrote it….the Bible reveals God’s thoughts, plans, truths, warnings and promises. • God’s word is … to be at the heart of life (Deut 6:6&7) to be cherished (Psalm 119:105) for today and the future (Isaiah/Jeremiah) to be identified with and obeyed (As Jesus did. John 15:14) to equip God’s people (2 Tim 3:14-17) God in action (Heb. 4:12)

  3. Exploring the Bible Our role • We are role models • We are learners

  4. Exploring the Bible Our role • We are role models • We are learners • We are clarifiers • Take a look at the Explorers Guide to the Bible by John Grayston

  5. The Bible is God’s BIG story • The Bible tells the story of salvation from start to finish. • Knowing the BIG story places Jesus firmly at the centre. • The BIG story helps children/young people grasp the meaning of the individual stories as they connect to the BIG one. • To know what it means to be lifelong followers of God, they need to see where they fit in the BIG story and where God is heading.

  6. The role of story • Story is part of everyone's life • We’re surrounded by stories • Stories help us make sense of the world • The Bible is full of stories • Jesus told great stories!

  7. Using the Bible with integrity. Do not start with your perspective. Start with God’s. • What did the author intend? • What does the text actually say? • What do we understand it to mean now? • Context. • Genre • Understand the ideas… translations. • Extract the principles.

  8. Retelling Group learning For non book YP or children 5 S’s Song Story Slogan Symbol (image) Scheme (action) www.unlock-urban.org.uk/about.php Newspaper article Dance Drama Song or rap Pray outside Photography Cartoon strip Diary Theme games Multi- sensory Puppets Pictures Eating a Passover meal

  9. PICTURES AND SYMBOLS:

  10. Different Versions

  11. God’s my main manI don’t need nothin’ else. He lets me chill to mellow soundsHe keeps me free from stress He recharges my batteries,he keeps me doin’ what is right, so others can see God in me. Even though life can be scary,I ain’t scared of nothin’,Because my main man is there,guiding, protecting and leading the way. God, you keep me well fed and contentin front of those who don’t like me. You keep me looking great,I have more than I need. You will be lookin’ out for me every step I take for ever and I’ll be livin’ your way throughout. Translate it

  12. What’s this about?:

  13. www.facebook.com/submergebibleguide Resources http://www.thebricktestament.com/ Watch it …. Listen to it.

  14. …technology Through …..art and creativity: …the senses: …nature: …games

  15. It’s more than just telling stories. • Make connections. • Encourage questions. • Use practical ways to respond… clay, postcards etc • Talk about your experience of the Bible. Ensure your passion for God’s Word and it’s effect on you is evident so that it infects the children and young people you work with. • Encourage the habit of regular Bible reading providing tools to make that easier. • Give time to reflect and listen to God. • Pray

  16. Feed regularly on the Word, pray without ceasing.

  17. SW Exploring the Bible with children and young people.Pauline Burdett Church and Community Development Worker, Families Ministry Consultant

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