I'm very excited that Jordan Creek Family Church is going to have their first Junior Bible Quiz (JBQ) team this year. JBQ is a great ministry for kids 3rd-6th grades to learn the Word of God. It helps them to memorize scripture, learn biblical history and doctrinal truths. The kids travel to different churches once a month for a quiz meet against other churches. It's a lot of fun and the kids make lifelong friends in JBQ. Sometimes it gets a little too competitive in my opinion so here is something to think about the reason we teach kids the Word of God. This is the study note from I Timothy 1:5 in the "The Full Life Study Bible." "The supreme goal of all instruction from God's Word is not Bible knowledge in itself, but an inward moral transformation that expresses itself in love, purity of heart, a clear conscience, and faith without hypocrisy. Concerning this truth two important facts must be kept in mind. (1) The Biblical concept of teaching and learning is not primarily to impart knowledge or to prepare oneself academically. It is to produce holiness and a righteous lifestyle, conforming to God's ways, (2) The teacher of God's Word must be someone whose life illustrates perserverance in truth, faith and holiness." What a great reminder of our goals and motivation. Let me know if you want more info about JBQ. There's a Pee Wee division also for 1st and 2nd graders!
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
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Does the Pee-Wee division include 6 year olds, or strictly 1st grade??? I cannot imagine waiting another 2 years for Isabella to be involved! Thank you, again, for all you do to teach, train, motivate and inspire our family!
Blessings to you as you go thru surgery and recovery
That's great that you are starting JBQ. Paul still tells stories about studying his questions while playing with his legos:) There are lots of young adults I've talked to that can still remember most of the questions, it's a great way to memorize scipture.
Hey Amy, It's strictly 1st and 2nd grade. Isabella will rock at quiz. I was just on the phone to one of my quiz churches, bragging about Iz's memorization skills. :)
Hey Becky, Maybe Paul can coach Jaden's team when he starts!
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