Encouraging/ Discipling children through God’s Word- Using a topical study

I don’t doubt that we all want to see our children feed upon the Word of God, build a relationship with Him, and bear good fruit to show. Now, I’m not going to pretend—I’m not a concrete black and white learner, so scripture memorization with little personal revelation, doesn’t work well with me. Up until this point we would read the Word together every morning and evening with the intent of reading the Bible all the way through as well as going through the yearly Parashah cycle. We would also occasionally play games or do bible crafts along with the readings. Although we would do these things, I couldn’t help but feel like God wanted more from us—first me, then my child. The question for me was, “How, especially if I struggle in this area myself, am I supposed to teach my child?” Well first, I began to pray. I spent adequate amounts of time sitting in my little corner on the sofa with my gel pens and journal. I wrote out prayers for family, friends, and myself. I wrote scriptures that were relevant to things I was going through and prayed them over myself and daughter. I journaled about my life and things I was going through in my spiritual and physical life. And what brought it all together for me was the DOODLING! I’m artistic at heart and love to use that side of me to doodle or draw relevant things, encouraging quotes or words, and little pictures that reflect in my journal. As I continued my journaling journey, a loved one gave me a beautiful little notebook with the scripture Jeremiah 29:11—"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Since I love to write and it was a special gift, I wanted to wait and ponder what I would use the notebook for. As time went on, I was led to pray for my daughter concerning her growth and development and I began pondering the biblical definition of purity. At this moment, I had gotten the idea that I would use that special little notebook to journal topical bible studies! What I learned about purity captured my heart and took me down a path that opened doors for not only myself but for my daughter too. Heartfelt repentance, rededication and commitment to His Word, integrity, courage, honor, trust, and probably more that I can’t even comprehend right now.
It’s been a blessing from God in more ways than one to start doing these topical studies and I would like to share with you two ways I’ve been able to implement it in my daughter’s life to encourage her in her own personal study and prayer time as well as using it as a rod of discipline when correction for her is needed.

Over the next few days, I’ll post:
1.) How I used the topical study of purity in the scriptures to encourage my daughter in her personal relationship with God.
I’ll include a link to the free downloadable journaling organization guide to help organize their topical study. Your child or student will need a notebook (preferably a composition notebook), markers, crayons, colored pencils, or gel pens (my favorite). A bible with scripture references. And will need to know how to read and write, although it’s possible to tailor it to your child’s specific needs.

2.) How I use a topical study of the scripture as a rod of discipline to correct my child’s behavior.
The materials will be the same EXCLUDING coloring material, for obvious reasons ?.

Encouraging/ Discipling children through God’s Word- Using a topical study

I don’t doubt that we all want to see our children feed upon the Word of God, build a relationship with Him, and bear good fruit to show. Now, I’m not going to pretend—I’m not a concrete black and white learner, so scripture memorization with little personal revelation, doesn’t work well with me. Up until this point we would read the Word together every morning and evening with the intent of reading the Bible all the way through as well as going through the yearly Parashah cycle. We would also occasionally play games or do bible crafts along with the readings. Although we would do these things, I couldn’t help but feel like God wanted more from us—first me, then my child. The question for me was, “How, especially if I struggle in this area myself, am I supposed to teach my child?” Well first, I began to pray. I spent adequate amounts of time sitting in my little corner on the sofa with my gel pens and journal. I wrote out prayers for family, friends, and myself. I wrote scriptures that were relevant to things I was going through and prayed them over myself and daughter. I journaled about my life and things I was going through in my spiritual and physical life. And what brought it all together for me was the DOODLING! I’m artistic at heart and love to use that side of me to doodle or draw relevant things, encouraging quotes or words, and little pictures that reflect in my journal. As I continued my journaling journey, a loved one gave me a beautiful little notebook with the scripture Jeremiah 29:11—"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Since I love to write and it was a special gift, I wanted to wait and ponder what I would use the notebook for. As time went on, I was led to pray for my daughter concerning her growth and development and I began pondering the biblical definition of purity. At this moment, I had gotten the idea that I would use that special little notebook to journal topical bible studies! What I learned about purity captured my heart and took me down a path that opened doors for not only myself but for my daughter too. Heartfelt repentance, rededication and commitment to His Word, integrity, courage, honor, trust, and probably more that I can’t even comprehend right now.
It’s been a blessing from God in more ways than one to start doing these topical studies and I would like to share with you two ways I’ve been able to implement it in my daughter’s life to encourage her in her own personal study and prayer time as well as using it as a rod of discipline when correction for her is needed.

Over the next few days, I’ll post:
1.) How I used the topical study of purity in the scriptures to encourage my daughter in her personal relationship with God.
I’ll include a link to the free downloadable journaling organization guide to help organize their topical study. Your child or student will need a notebook (preferably a composition notebook), markers, crayons, colored pencils, or gel pens (my favorite). A bible with scripture references. And will need to know how to read and write, although it’s possible to tailor it to your child’s specific needs.

2.) How I use a topical study of the scripture as a rod of discipline to correct my child’s behavior.
The materials will be the same EXCLUDING coloring material, for obvious reasons ?.

Encouraging/ Discipling children through God’s Word- Using a topical study

I don’t doubt that we all want to see our children feed upon the Word of God, build a relationship with Him, and bear good fruit to show. Now, I’m not going to pretend—I’m not a concrete black and white learner, so scripture memorization with little personal revelation, doesn’t work well with me. Up until this point we would read the Word together every morning and evening with the intent of reading the Bible all the way through as well as going through the yearly Parashah cycle. We would also occasionally play games or do bible crafts along with the readings. Although we would do these things, I couldn’t help but feel like God wanted more from us—first me, then my child. The question for me was, “How, especially if I struggle in this area myself, am I supposed to teach my child?” Well first, I began to pray. I spent adequate amounts of time sitting in my little corner on the sofa with my gel pens and journal. I wrote out prayers for family, friends, and myself. I wrote scriptures that were relevant to things I was going through and prayed them over myself and daughter. I journaled about my life and things I was going through in my spiritual and physical life. And what brought it all together for me was the DOODLING! I’m artistic at heart and love to use that side of me to doodle or draw relevant things, encouraging quotes or words, and little pictures that reflect in my journal. As I continued my journaling journey, a loved one gave me a beautiful little notebook with the scripture Jeremiah 29:11—"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Since I love to write and it was a special gift, I wanted to wait and ponder what I would use the notebook for. As time went on, I was led to pray for my daughter concerning her growth and development and I began pondering the biblical definition of purity. At this moment, I had gotten the idea that I would use that special little notebook to journal topical bible studies! What I learned about purity captured my heart and took me down a path that opened doors for not only myself but for my daughter too. Heartfelt repentance, rededication and commitment to His Word, integrity, courage, honor, trust, and probably more that I can’t even comprehend right now.
It’s been a blessing from God in more ways than one to start doing these topical studies and I would like to share with you two ways I’ve been able to implement it in my daughter’s life to encourage her in her own personal study and prayer time as well as using it as a rod of discipline when correction for her is needed.

Over the next few days, I’ll post:
1.) How I used the topical study of purity in the scriptures to encourage my daughter in her personal relationship with God.
I’ll include a link to the free downloadable journaling organization guide to help organize their topical study. Your child or student will need a notebook (preferably a composition notebook), markers, crayons, colored pencils, or gel pens (my favorite). A bible with scripture references. And will need to know how to read and write, although it’s possible to tailor it to your child’s specific needs.

2.) How I use a topical study of the scripture as a rod of discipline to correct my child’s behavior.
The materials will be the same EXCLUDING coloring material, for obvious reasons ?.

The journey of Israel from Egypt to Canaan illustrates the life of an individual believer and of the whole people of God in many ways. For example, Wilderness life is supposed to be temporary. God doesn't want to spoon feed us forever. Eventually we have to move out of the wilderness and into the Promised Land where we feed ourselves and the real work of our divine mission begins.

ENCOURAGEMENT

HOW CAN WE GET ENCOURAGEMENT?

YHVH’S FAITHFULNESS IN THE PAST OFFERS ENCOURAGEMENT.
So honour YHVH and serve Him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve YHVH alone. -- Joshua 24:14. Joshua knew the nation’s weak spots. Before dying, he called the people together and gave commands to help them where they were most likely to slip:

1 -- follow all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses without turning aside;
2 -- don’t associate with the pagan nations or worship their gods;
3 -- don’t intermarry with the pagan nations.

These temptations were right in their backyard. Our associations and relationships can be temptations to us as well. It is wise to identify our weak spots before we break down. Then we can develop strategies to overcome these temptations instead of being overcome by them. Joshua knew his life was ending. So he called all the leaders of the nation together to give them his final words of encouragement and instruction. His whole message can be summarized in 23:8, -- Be faithful to YHVH your Elohim. -- Joshua had been a living example of those words and he wanted that to be his legacy. For what do you want to be remembered and what do you want to pass on to your children and associates? You can leave them nothing better than the admonition to hold on to YHVH and to the memory of a person who did.

WE CAN BE ENCOURAGED BY THE EXAMPLE OF OTHERS.
So we have been greatly comforted, dear brothers and sisters, in all of our own crushing troubles and suffering, because you have remained strong in your faith. -- 1 Thessalonians 3:7. During times of persecution or pressure, believers should encourage one another. Believers who stand firm in Elohim encourage both ministers and teachers -- who can see the benefit of their work in those who remain faithful -- and also those who are new in their faith -- who can learn from the steadfastness of the mature.

WE GAIN ENCOURAGEMENT BY THE WORDS OF OTHERS.
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:11. As you near the end of a long race, your legs ache, your throat burns and your whole body cries out for you to stop. This is when friends and fans are most valuable. Their encouragement helps you push through the pain to the finish. In the same way, believers are to encourage one another. A word of encouragement offered at the right moment can be the difference between finishing well and collapsing along the way. Look around you. Be sensitive to others’ need for encouragement and be supportive with your words and actions.

REFLECTING ON OUR ETERNAL HOPE IN MOSHIACH OFFERS ENCOURAGEMENT.
So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while. -- 1 Peter 1:6. Do you need encouragement? Peter’s words offer joy and hope in times of trouble and he bases his confidence on what YHVH has done for us in Yeshua Moshiach. We’re called into a living hope of eternal life -- 1:3. Our hope is not only for the future: eternal life begins when we trust Moshiach and join YHVH’s family. No matter what pain or trial we face in this life, we know it is not our final experience. Eventually we will live with Moshiach forever.

HOW CAN WE BE ENCOURAGING?

CONSISTENTLY ENCOURAGE YOUNG BELIEVERS.
After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned again to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch of Pisidia, where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that they must enter into the Kingdom of YHVH through many tribulations. -- Acts 14:21-22. Paul and Barnabas returned to visit the believers in all the cities where they had recently been threatened and physically attacked. These men knew the dangers they faced, yet they believed that they had a responsibility to encourage the new believers. No matter how inconvenient or uncomfortable the task may seem, we must always support new believers who need our help and encouragement. It was not convenient or comfortable for Yeshua to go to the cross for us!

WE ARE ENCOURAGED THROUGH ENCOURAGING OTHERS.
For I long to visit you so I can share a spiritual blessing with you that will help you grow strong in Elohim. I’m eager to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. In this way, each of us will be a blessing to the other. -- Romans 1:11-12. Paul prayed for the chance to visit these believers so that he could encourage them with his gift of faith and be encouraged by theirs. As YHVH’s missionary, he could help them understand the meaning of the Good News about Yeshua. As YHVH’s devoted people, they could offer him fellowship and comfort. When believers gather, everyone should give and receive. Our mutual faith gives us a common language and a common purpose for encouraging one another.

TAKE TIME TO BE WITH THOSE WHO SUFFER.
So comfort and encourage each other with these words. -- 1 Thessalonians 4:18. Because Yeshua Moshiach came back to life, so will all believers. All believers, including those living when Moshiach returns, will live with Moshiach forever. Therefore, we need not despair when loved ones die or world events take a tragic turn. YHVH will turn our tragedies to triumphs, our poverty to riches, our pain to glory and our defeat to victory. All believers throughout history will stand reunited in YHVH’s very presence, safe and secure. As Paul comforted the Thessalonians with the promise of the Resurrection, so we should comfort and reassure one another with this great hope.

WE SHOULD BE FAITHFUL IN PRAYING FOR OTHERS.
Timothy, I thank YHVH for you. He is the Elohim I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. -- 2 Timothy 1:3. Paul constantly prayed for Timothy, his friend, his fellow traveller, his son in the faith and a strong leader in the believers community. Although the two men were separated from each other, their prayers provided a source of mutual encouragement. We too should pray consistently for others, especially for those who do YHVH’s work.

This weekend Hanoch Young will be at OAM.

This weekend Hanoch Young will be at OAM.

This weekend Hanoch Young will be at Out of Ashes Ministries (OAM), in DeRidder, Louisiana. Come on out and join us.

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