Happy Christmas!

Week 16 December 10th to December 14th

This week we will continue our look at the beginning, rise and fall of Kingdom of Israel as portrayed in the lives of Saul, David, Solomon and Solomon's sons. We we also introduce the role of the prophet like Nathan under David and the role of the prophets like Elijah and Elisha in the time of King Ahab (Jezebel).

We will have a quiz on Thursday,12/13 on Judges (the cycle of sin and deliverance) and Samuel and Saul (Jonathan) (who they are) and Samuel's warning about Israel having a king.  See below

1 Samuel 8:10-22 English Standard Version (ESV)

Samuel's Warning Against Kings

10 So Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking for a king from him. 11 He said, “These will be the ways of the king who will reign over you: he will take your sons and appoint them to his chariots and to be his horsemen and to run before his chariots. 12 And he will appoint for himself commanders of thousands and commanders of fifties, and some to plow his ground and to reap his harvest, and to make his implements of war and the equipment of his chariots. 13 He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. 14 He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive orchards and give them to his servants. 15 He will take the tenth of your grain and of your vineyards and give it to his officers and to his servants. 16 He will take your male servants and female servants and the best of your young men[a] and your donkeys, and put them to his work. 17 He will take the tenth of your flocks, and you shall be his slaves. 18 And in that day you will cry out because of your king, whom you have chosen for yourselves, but the Lord will not answer you in that day.”

The Lord Grants Israel's Request

19 But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. And they said, “No! But there shall be a king over us, 20 that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles.” 21 And when Samuel had heard all the words of the people, he repeated them in the ears of the Lord. 22 And the Lord said to Samuel, “Obey their voice and make them a king.” Samuel then said to the men of Israel, “Go every man to his city.”

Monday, December 10th

The Soap Opera continues

1 Samuel 25 New International Version (NIV)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+25&version=NIV

David, Nabal and Abigail

The Death of Saul and His Sons - 1 Samuel 31

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMCcE-SKG2g

David as King - United Kingdom - Murder, Mayhem, Loyalty

In-class reading, pages 128 - 130

Study Notes

Tuesday, December 11th

Nathan - The role of the prophet (types of prophets)

David and Bathsheba - Sin and Repentance

Study Notes

Wednesday

2 Samuel 7 - the Davidic Covenant

David's Reign and end and Solomon's beginning pages 133 -136

Thursday & Friday

Quiz (Thursday)

Solomon - From Wisdom to  Oppression and the building of the Temple

Week 15 December 3rd to December 7th

Happy Advent!

What does Hope look like?

Happy Hanukkah!

Link to further study:

http://www.biblestudy.org/question/what-is-hanukkah-and-can-christians-celebrate-it.html

The past few weeks in class we watched and discussed the movie
McFarland USA . The creative two page assignment, based on the work of Chapter 5 of your text, is due this Friday, December 7th.

This week in class:
We will reading and discussing Chapter 6. You assignment is to be sure you have your text and binder AND to complete your creative writing assignment.

Notes will be distributed in class.

Hannah's Song

Hannah’s Song of Thanksgiving

2 Then Hannah prayed and said,

“My heart exults in the Lord;
My [a]horn is exalted in the Lord,
My mouth [b]speaks boldly against my enemies,
Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
2 “There is no one holy like the Lord,
Indeed, there is no one besides You,
Nor is there any rock like our God.
3 “[c]Boast no more so very proudly,
Do not let arrogance come out of your mouth;
For the Lord is a God of knowledge,
And with Him actions are weighed.
4 “The bows of the mighty are shattered,
But the feeble gird on strength.
5 “Those who were full hire themselves out for bread,
But those who were hungry cease to hunger.
Even the barren gives birth to seven,
But she who has many children languishes.
6 “The Lord kills and makes alive;
He brings down to [d]Sheol and raises up.
7 “The Lord makes poor and rich;
He brings low, He also exalts.
8 “He raises the poor from the dust,
He lifts the needy from the ash heap
To make them sit with nobles,
And inherit a seat of honor;
For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s,
And He set the world on them.
9 “He keeps the feet of His godly ones,
But the wicked ones are silenced in darkness;
For not by might shall a man prevail.
10 “Those who contend with the Lord will be shattered;
Against them He will thunder in the heavens,
The Lord will judge the ends of the earth;
And He will give strength to His king,
And will exalt the [e]horn of His anointed.”

Friday, December 7th

What makes a good leader? The President's prayer

 George H.W. Bush - 1989 Inaugural Speech

Today in class we will go a close reading of Scripture that follows the course of reading in your text pages 122 - 127. There will be videos to highlight key aspects of the story that reads something like the Netflix series "House of Cards" or the HBO series base don the works of George R.R. Martin, "Game of Thrones."

I Samuel 17: 12ff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JjIh5BAUJ0

The tradition called "single combat" - 

David, an underdog? "all David had is his sling..."

 Warfare:

Heavy infantry, archers, slingers 

Slingshot (real weapons) Stopping power = 45 caliber handgun- 200 yards distance

Heavy Infantry v. Slingshot (Goliath "sitting duck") - Led to the valley floor, slow, weighed down...

David's Victories:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNDwu9_KkeY

Saul is distinctly unamused to hear cries of "Saul has slain his thousands but David his tens of thousands".

I Samuel 21 - David on the Run

I Samuel 22 - Saul slays priests of Nob for hiding David

David Eludes Saul in the Wilderness

I Samuel 23 :15ff

David Spares Saul’s Life

I Samuel 24

Death of Samuel & Davis marries Abigail

I Samuel 25

David Spares Saul’s Life a Second Time

I Samuel 26: 17-25

1 Samuel 27 - For a time Davis becomes a vssal to the Philistine king Achish...

Saul Consults a Medium

1 Samuel 28 - After the death of Samuel, Saul consults a witch - The "biblical Macbeth"

The Death of Saul and His Sons - 1 Samuel 31

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMCcE-SKG2g

Week 12 November 12th to November 16th

Monday, November 12th  Day 8

Today in our block schedule we will:
1. Review the packet from next week for our re-scheduled test for this Tuesday (Day1)

2. Review reading for the introduction of Chapter 5

Assignment: Study for Tuesday's test

Tuesday, November 13th Day 1

Test

Wednesday, November 14th Day 2

Theology Planning Day - 
In-class Assignment on the Judges. A handout for our Movie McFarland USA will be distributed Thursday.

Read pages 104 - 110.  Judges :Saving Israel from Itself
Important! Read the Scripture passages within the text reading. 
Complete the following questions in your notes section of your binder. Complete all work at home if not finished during class. The first three questions are similar to the ones in your text. 

1.What is the fourfold pattern that occurs repeatedly in the Book of Judges?

2. What was the role of the judges?

3. The story of Deborah and Jael is quite unique. How might this story have given hope to exiled Jews later in history?

4. Recall that so far in Scripture we have read how God works through "flawed people." From your text AND Scripture readings describe the character of Deborah (especially in dealing with Barack), Gideon and Samson.

Thursday & Friday - McFarland, USA

Track coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) is a newcomer to a predominantly Latino high-school in California's Central Valley. Coach White and his new students find that they have much to learn about one another, but things begin to change when White realizes the boys' exceptional running ability. More than just physical prowess drives the teens to succeed; their strong family ties, incredible work ethic and commitment to their team all play a factor in forging these novice runners into champions.

Week 11 November 5th to November 9th

This week we will conclude the Torah with a look at Leviticus & Deuteronomy (See packet). Below will be terms that will be part of you test on this material as well as Exodus (terms and people)

• Study the Sh'ma (Shema) Deuteronomy 6: 4-9
• Know these terms: mezuzah, phylacteries, Levi, Yom Kippur, Pesakh. dispersion, Shema, jubilee (Lev. 25: 18-22), Deuteronomy, Gleaning, Golden Rule (Lev. 19:18), Holy (what it means), tabernacle, blood = The Bible does say for the life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11); for it is the life of all flesh (Leviticus 17:14); …for the blood is the life (Deuteronomy 12:23).
• Note the difference in these books, Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Numbers
• Leviticus - What three things does God give the people? 
• One could summarize the intent of Leviticus in this verse Lev. 19:1 -2, Lev. 20:26 Here God explains the purpose of His laws: Know the two things - You shall be holy to me; for I the Lord am holy, and I have separated you from the other peoples to be mine.


• Numbers - Purpose of the Book 
• Numbers 12 - Why is jealousy a problem
• Numbers 20: 1 -13 Moses and the Rock
• Deuteronomy - Know that it is Moses' "Last will and Testament" - Second law
• What three things are central to the Book
• Shema, Teach your children, Sensitivity towards the poor
• THe importance of the Holiness Code Chapter 18 - 20
• Deuteronomy 24 - Marriage and Divorce, the law of Gleaning (again) and care for the alien.

Monday, November 5th

Leftovers : Moses and the Rock

• Leviticus:

Assignment: Read through the various passages in Leviticus for homework

 Tuesday, November 6th

Leviticus &

Deuteronomy

Prayer: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

See:https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Deut%2011.13%E2%80%9329

Deuteronomy 11. Contrast with sacrifices to Molech.

Wednesday, November 7th

 Prayer :  Mark 12:28–30

Conclusion of Deuteronomy - A look at Chapter 24.

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Update!

Update!

November 01, 2018

Important
An Objective Test will be given on Tuesday, November 6th (Day 4) on Key People and Terms related to Exodus ans Leviticus and part of Deuteronomy

The Ten Commandments exercise is due Friday, November 2.

Thursday, Day 1 - As part of out All Saints ans Souls Prayers

Jewish Morning Rituals

What is Kiddish?

In class - Praying the Mourners Kaddish in Remembrance of those killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue

Friday, Day 2

Student Prayer

A Day with Leviticus

-Handout 

Week Nine October 22nd to October 26th

Monday, October 22nd

• In Class discuss of Homework #s 3 & 4

• The Hiding Place discussion and assignment

AT Home: Begin the Process of Reading the second part of our Exodus packet -Details in class


This blog will be update this afternoon....

Week 8 - October 15th to October 19th

This week  we are discussing  our Exodus packet and your use of Scripture in answering key questions as well as noting important people, terms and passages from Exodus. Please review the Six Key Themes in you packet!

Assignments:

 Due Friday, October 19th: 

1.Have complete the four questions at the end of part one of the packet

2.Bring to class your copy of The Hiding Place. On Thursday, Friday and Monday of next week you will explore questions related to the text and our current course of study.

3. Journal: Think about some of the characters up until now in the Book of Exodus (up to Chapter 16) - Think about their actions and words....

Moses' parents who had to "let him go" in order to save him

Miriam ( Moses' sister)

Pharaoh

Pharaoh's daughter

Moses

the Hebrew people enslaved

List the above names on looseleaf and think about modern day examples for each...Complete this for Thursday, October 18th.

We will also continue with our class led prayer as noted on the board in Room 227.

Weekend work.

Work on at least five questions related to The Hiding Place

OUT Next STOP: PART II OF PACKET!

Week 7 Overview of Chapter Three October 8th, 9th and 11th

Chapter 3 "Freedom" pages 57 - 76 

• The Exodus Event  (Freedom from Slavery);
• The Covenant at Sinai - The Mosaic Covenant (conditional covenant); 
• Sealing the Covenant? 
•  A discussion on our Summer Reading - The Hiding Place

The Exodus occurred 450 years after the patriarch Joseph. The Exodus is the most important event in Israel's history. The Exodus is an ongoing, everyday experience (The Hiding Place, Civil Rights Movement, Migration and Immigration...)

Assignments for Chapter 3

Your homework for this week and part of next will be to carefully read the text (pages 57 - 76) and Scripture passages (see below), as well as complete the questions in the Bible Project notes and journal questions (posted according to day) in your note section. 

THREE "NEW" THINGS RELATED TO HOMEWORK:

1. Along with reading your text, read the Scripture passages within the text. For example, on page 59 of your text you will see two different passages from the Book of Exodus - Exodus 1:6-22; 2: 1- 15 and Exodus 3: 1 -22, 4 1 -14. Read these along with all other Scripture readings within the chapter.

 See Bible online:http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm

2. There will be a take home (graded) assignment on the Ten Commandments. In this assignment, you will ask an adult at home to help with the completion of it.

3. In addition to the reading, I will be assigning homework journal questions for class discussion.  A couple of the questions will be started in class, a couple will be given for you to complete at home.

FOUR IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR CLASS TIME:

1. Continuation of student led prayer 

2. Introduction Various Prayer Methods using this website:http://prayer-center.upperroom.org/resources/resources-methods. We will focusing on Praying with Psalms, Lectio Divina, Intercessory Prayer. Personalization of Scripture, and Praying as We Are
3. Introduction of CRS (Catholic Relief Service) videos and prayer.
https://www.crs.org

4. Introduction of Literary Forms, Devices & Symbols found in Scripture

See web cache:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:pldb-R5ox4YJ:www.csun.edu/science/cfsa/discussion/literary_devices2.doc+&cd=4&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari

(Handout will be provided)

Monday -  Day 3

Overview from the Bible Project

Moses and the Exodus PowerPoint

Part I

PowerPoint distributed in class

Tuesday - Day 4

Continuation of Slides & Close Reading of Scripture

Thursday - Day 5  The Exodus Event (continued)

Student Led Prayer

PSA - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pwvB4_Te8A

We are the music makers,

And we are the dreamers of dreams,

Wandering by lone sea-breakers,

—

World-losers and world-forsaker

And sitting by desolate streams
;s, On whom the pale moon gleams:

Of the world for ever, it seems.

Yet we are the movers and shakers

- Arthur O'Shaughnessy

The Ten Plagues

 Starting at 2:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E

The Crossing of the Red Sea

The People are Saved....BUT.... shortly after this event they complain - Exodus 16

They Wander - The Book of Number Chapter 33 recounts this.

Assignment: Work on completing week's work on reading the chapter and completing the For Review questions

Journal: Think about some of the characters up until now in the Book of Exodus (up to Chapter 16) - Think about their actions and words....

Moses' parents who had to "let him go" in order to save him

Miriam ( Moses' sister)

Pharaoh

Pharaoh's daughter

Moses

the Hebrew people enslaved

List the above names (and some others if you like) in your journal and think about modern day examples for each...Complete this for next week

Week 6 October 1 to October 5th

I am re-posting some materials from last week as we will conclude discussion on Chapter Two and prepare for our look at a very important chapter, Chapter Three. There will a  test on Thursday, Day 1. See below for review.


Monday, October 1
Prayer : El Shaddai from last week (see video)
 I review of the Isaac and Rebekah story

Key terms for future consideration.

a·nach·ro·nism- a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.

eu·phe·mism -a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Hesed - Hesed is difficult to translate because it stands for a cluster of ideas—love, mercy, grace, kindness. It wraps up in itself all the positive attributes of God.  Hesed is one of the Lord's most treasured characteristics. Steadfast (covenant) love

Assignment : Conclude reading handout(notes) on Jacob and Joseph


Tuesday, October 2nd - No class

Wednesday, October 3rd - Student led prayer (Olivia TK)
Review of Jacob and Joseph
The pitfalls of jealousy and envy.
The power of reconciliation

Review

Review Quiz & Typed notes 

Know key terms and names

Thursday, October 4th - Test

Friday - Student Led Prayer (Katie G)
Introduction in Chapter 3