Family Time with God

How to use this section: The verses are divided into three parts: Preschoolers memorize the words in bold.Elementary kids memorize the words in bold and italics. Teens and parents learn the complete verse.

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August

Animals in the Bible

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Week 1: The Dove
Mark 1:11 And a voice came from heaven: "You are My Son, whom I love;with You I am well pleased."

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Read Mark 1:9-11. Start memorizing Mark 1:11.

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Run out of summer fun ideas for the kids? Boredom Medicine will save the day!

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Family Fact: Did you know the Bible says we should be like doves? Read Matthew 10:16.

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Go bird- watching. Bring a bird book and have your kids look for each variety. Can they imitate the bird calls?

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Try some great- tasting Boredom Medicine. Have one child shake the bottle and pull out a piece of paper. Then go do it!

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Read Genesis 8:1-11 about the dove that Noah sent out.

Week 2: The Donkey
Matthew 21:9"Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"

7

Review Mark 1:11.

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Read Matthew 21:1-11. Start memorizing Matthew 21:9.

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Teach your pet a new trick, then show it to your friends.

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Family Fact: Did you know that in Bible times, horses were connected with war? Kings rode donkeys in peace time.

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Cool off by going swimming or playing in the sprinkler or hose.

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Sneak some really cool Boredom Medicine, like going to the zoo or horseback riding, into the bottle. Watch your child's eyes light up if he picks it.

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Read Numbers 22:20-35 to learn why a donkey spoke.

Week 3: The Lion
Proverbs 28:1The wicked man flees though no one pursues, butthe righteous are as bold as a lion.

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Review Matthew 21:9.

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Read Proverbs 28:1 and start memorizing it.

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Take the family for a bike ride.

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Family Fact: Did you know that Jesus is called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah"? (Revelation 5:5).

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Make a list of school supplies that your child needs.

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Have a back-to-
school scavenger hunt. Give the kids their lists and go to the store. Get ready, get set, go find your supplies!

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Read Daniel 6:11-27 and learn how even the lions obey God.

Week 4: The Sheep
Isaiah 53:6We all, like sheep, have gone astray,each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.