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TEACHING YOUR KIDS SPIRITUAL TRUTHS

FRIENDS–

About 2 years ago, one of my friends, Lainie, and I put together a must list for our children in teaching them about God. Don’t be overwhelmed… sooo much of this comes from conversations with kids, I am convinced!

Teaching your Kids:

Basic Doctrine…  Existence of God, Trinity, Deity of Jesus, Security of Salvation and the Inerrancy of the Word

  • The Gospel-What is it?
  1. That God has a plan for each of our lives.
  2. We were born sinners and also make “mistakes” or sinful choices.
  3. Jesus Christ, the perfect One, died in our place for those sins.
  4. That Jesus wants to come live inside our hearts -giving us HEAVEN and an ABUNDANT LIFE HERE.
  • How to walk With The Lord... Here’s an example of our Top Three: ASKING JESUS TO HELP US, READING THE BIBLE TOGETHER, AND LEARNING TO PRAY!
  • Forgiveness… in relationships !(Parent to child, sibling to sibling,  and friend to friend)

That’s just some of the rich spiritual life (I’m sure !) you’re demonstrating to your sweet children. It seems EVERY DAY there is at least one opportunity for me to live by faith   (Mommy encourages me!) and for them make a choice regarding Christ-like choices. (Think sibling interactions! )

May these ideas bless you! HE WILL HELP YOU!

What would you add to the list?

TRISTIE

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Living Water for the Thirsty Soul -the Book of John

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 Here’s the study to print out. Just scroll down and click “here” (OPEN LINK), print it out, and enjoy learning more about Jesus!

Do you need refreshment, substance, freedom, and life-change? Then, this study about the Book of John is for you! If you’re like me, I need time in the Word with the LIVING WATER, JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF, to be refreshed!

  • REFRESHMENT…This book is full of living water and living God. Whether it’s the 7 “I Am” NAMES OF JESUS, 7 signs of His power, or understanding YOUR identity….every word of it is water to a thirsty soul. Do you need this?
  • SUBSTANCE…For me, this study covers the most powerful Gospel written. In every chapter, there is fresh knowledge-gems of truth that GOD wants to give you! The study is structured with solid questions reflecting on your observations of the text. As you meditate on the words of Christ, you will be changed.
  • FREEDOM…I wrote this study with many audiences in mind. I wanted you to be able to complete as much or as little…according to your “STAGE OF LIFE”. Some of us are retired, college students, traveling gals, or new mothers. SET YOUR PACE AND DO IT YOUR WAY! Whether you complete all the questions or read through the book a few times, this study  WILL be a blessing you because His Words LIVE and meet your deepest THIRST!
  • LIFE-CHANGE ...There is absolutely no way to read of Christ as “The GOOD Shepherd” or you as “HIS OWN” and not be changed. Even reading through the chapters, my heart is quickened, my thirst satisfied, and my hunger abated. MY NEEDS CAN BE MET. My prayer for you is that you would sense the FULLNESS, too!

JOIN the many women & men in “cyperspace” who are involved in this study! The Book of John, written by the Beloved Disciple is one to know for a lifetime. In addition, this blog  has written commentaries and information for your study to help you with this book!

Click here to experience “LIVING WATER FOR THE THIRSTY SOUL”!

BLESSINGS,

Tristie Fisher

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Overview of the Book of John (“Living Water for a Thirsty Soul”)

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AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is from 2010!  It is astounding how God has used this study of the Book of John. May you be blessed as you learn more about the Savior who wants to love, lead, and refresh you!

In Him,

Tristie Fisher

 

HELLO “LIVING WATER” FRIENDS! ARE YOU READY TO DIVE IN?

If you’ve printed off your study from the FB site “Living Water for a Thirsty Soul” or at www.tristiefisher.com (click “here”), then you have already looked through the questions and read my note to you at the beginning.

**Isn’t it wonderful to think that one of our first assignments is just to READ THE WORD? SATURATE YOUR MIND WITH TRUTH.

*I thought as you begin to read through John, you might enjoy a little extra information to go along with your reading.

*Any time you read a book of the Bible (whether Epistle or Gospel) you want to know some info about the background or overview of the book. I think it adds COLOR to the text and new understanding of the intended purpose!

HERE A FEW FACTS ABOUT THE BOOK AND THE APOSTLE:

  • *The Fourth Gospel-The Book of John
  • *The Author-John
  • The Date-Between A.D. 85-90
  • The Audience that John is writing to-Gentiles
  • The Reason he wrote the book-to answer the question all people have had since the beginning of time-“Who is Jesus Christ?“
  • *He is also known as one of the “Sons of Thunder” Jesus refers to. (In another chapter, their mother asks that her sons be foremost in Jesus’ kingdom.)
  • *The Apostle John also wrote I John, II John, III John, and Revelation.
  • *Nearly all commentators agree that the Book of John is the best book to describe who Jesus says He is.
  • *It is exceedingly evangelistic.
  • *According to tradition, John did not die a martyr’s death, but was banished to the Isle of Patmos after being boiled in oil! He died years later of a “natural” death.
  • *The Book of John is 21 chapters.

* Hope that little overview gives you a taste for what you are starting to read in the Book of John. I plan on writing  a commentary for the first few chapters in my next post.

GETTING STARTED

  1. *May I suggest that you begin reading  John chapter 1 and read through to John chapter 4? Grab a pen and paper, have your Bible Study with you and simply jot things down that are interesting to you.
  2. *Questions I ask might be “Why did Jesus do that? or “What does this verse really mean?”
  3. *I love to write down verses that ENCOURAGE ME to “KEEP ON KEEPING ON”! I write down these verses (that reorient my mind to what is true) and post them around my house — even in my car! It truly is “Living Water” and “The Bread of Life” for me.

I KNOW IT CAN BE FOR YOU,TOO.

May the LORD bless your time with Him,

Tristie Fisher, 2010