Welcome to the NEXT generation of

1. Welcome to the NEXT generation of

2. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD What to Expect • Overview of NEW Children’s Quizzing • Mission Statement /Purpose • Bible Study Methodology • Site Map / New Features • Sneak Preview of Leader’s Lesson • New Organizational Structure

3. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Mission Statement/Purpose • Help Children Understand • Overall Chronology of the Bible • Bring the Bible to Life • Who God Is • How Man Fits “Into the Picture” of God and the Bible • Develop a Desire to Study the Bible

4. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Chronology of the Bible • Scope of Study Provides an Overall Understanding of the Bible • Genesis 2007-08 • Exodus 2008-09 • Joshua, Judges, & Ruth 2009-10 • 1 & 2 Samuel 2010-11 • Matthew 2011-12 • Acts 2012-13

5. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Chronology of the Bible • Genesis 2007-08 • How Did World Start? • Where Did We Come From? • How Did Sin Enter the World? • The Beginning of the Israelites / Patriarchs • Abraham Genesis 15 • Isaac • Jacob • Joseph Genesis ends with God’s oath to Abraham unfulfilled

6. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Chronology of the Bible • Exodus 2008-09 • The Plight of The Israelites – Oppressed! • The Rise of Moses • The Exodus • God Sets Up His Theocracy / Kingship • The Exodus • Palace – The Tabernacle • Laws – The Ten Commandments • Worship – Priests – Aaron the First Priest / Style of Worship • Leadership – Moses – the First Judge Exodus Ends with God’s Oath to Abraham Unfulfilled

7. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Chronology of the Bible • Joshua, Judges, & Ruth 2009-10 • God Is Still King • The Promised Land Settled – 12 Tribes Settle the Land • Joshua and Caleb’s Leadership • Function of Priest Continues • Function of Judge Continues • God’s Faithfulness to Ruth and Naomi God’s Oath to Abraham is NOW Fulfilled

8. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Chronology of the Bible • 1 & 2 Samuel 2010-11 • Samuel is The Last Judge • People No Longer Want God as Their King • Saul is Named King • David Replaced Saul • David Unites Israel and Judah The Messiah is Being Anticipated

9. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Chronology of the Bible • Matthew 2011-12 THE CENTER OF THE STUDY • Birth, Life and Ministry of Jesus • All of the Old Testament Points to JESUS • Jesus’ Death and Resurrection • Salvation Through Jesus • Old Testament Worship is Washed Away The Messiah Has Arrived

10. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Chronology of the Bible • Acts 2012-13 • Jesus Ascends to Heaven • The Holy Spirit Is Given • The Church Is Established • Persecution Hits • Salvation Is Now For Gentiles • Connection Is Made Between Apostle Paul and Today Salvation is For You, Me and the Kids We Serve

11. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Who Is God? • God’s Characteristics • Each Lesson Highlights an Aspect of God that Is Revealed in the Lesson • What Does God Care About? • What Moves God to Action? • What Makes God Happy? • What Makes God Sad? • What Makes God Angry? • How Does God Work with People and History to Achieve His Will? • How Can I Know God?

12. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD NEW! Bible Study Mascots • Dr. Digalot • “World Famous” archeologist • Blue Level Mascot • Each Book Is An Expedition • Each Lesson Is a Dig Site

13. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD NEW! Bible Study Mascots • Canteen the Camel • Dr. Digalot’s Sidekick • Red Level Mascot • Joins Dr. Digalot on Every Expedition • Joins Dr. Digalot on Every Dig Site

14. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Bible Study Methodology TIME WARP! Help your kids WARP into the WORD! • There Was a Man Named Noah • God Told Him to Build an Ark • God Said Judgment Was Coming • Noah Built an Ark to God’s Specifications • Teaches the Facts of the Narrative • What Happened • Who Was There • Who Said What • Who Did What Dig Site – Scripture Studied

15. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Bible Study Methodology TIME WARP! Help your kids WARP into the WORD! • Noah was the only man who was doing right. • Have you ever felt that way? • Noah was asked to do something but didn’t totally understand. • Life in an ark • Helps Children Get Into the “Then and There” of The Narrative. TIME WARP!

16. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Bible Study Methodology TIME WARP! Help your kids warp into the WORD! Is the story about “Noah and the Ark” OR “How God gave humanity a second chance and He used Noah to do it” • Teach Children GOD is the HERO of the Bible, not man. • God often works through people, but He is the One Who Saves the Day God is the HERO!

17. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Site Map Site Map Time Warp--15 minutes Dr. Digalot’s Diary –theme and a fun story line Story Telling– for all kids, specifically non-readers Motion – to learn the entire Dig Site with one motion Time Warp Activity –“then and there”

18. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Site Map Excavate the Word—10 minutes ARTI-FACTS God’s Characteristics Faith Words People Places Things Other Old Testament Terms Did You Know? – fun facts for kids Discussion Questions Teaching Tips

19. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Site Map Uncover the Truth--5 minutes X Marks the Spot--25 minutes Canteen’s Corner--15 minutes Activity Page Canteen’s Questions – 10 short answer questions Dig Deeper – home school / Christian School Preteen Secret Passage – special games / discussion just for 5th and 6th graders Dr. Digalot’s Challenge--20 minutes Red Level or Blue Level Questions

20. teaching your kids to dig into the WORD Who is This Bible Study For? • Traditional Children’s Quizzing Bible Studies Who Participate in Competition • Children’s Bible Studies • Home School Groups as the Bible Component for Curriculum • Christian School

21. WordAction Publishing Contact Information Bill Rolfe, Editor 816-931-1900 ext. 8225 warolfe@wordaction.com Allison Southerland, Children’s Ministries Quizzing Coordinator 913-577-0500 ext. 2824 asoutherland@nazarene.org teaching your kids to dig into the WORD

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