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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

A Christ Centered Easter, Day 3 - Tuesday

Day 3 - Tuesday
Focus: The Teachings of Jesus



Songs: 

  1. As I have loved you,
    Love one another.
    This new commandment:
    Love one another.
    By this shall men know
    Ye are my disciples,
    If ye have love
    One to another.
  2. Text and music: Luacine Clark Fox, 1914-2002, arr. (c) 

  1. 1. I'm trying to be like Jesus;
    I'm following in his ways.
    I'm trying to love as he did, in all that I do and say.
    At times I am tempted to make a wrong choice,
    But I try to listen as the still small voice whispers,
  2. 2. I'm trying to love my neighbor;
    I'm learning to serve my friends.
    I watch for the day of gladness when Jesus will come again.
    I try to remember the lessons he taught.
    Then the Holy Spirit enters into my thoughts, saying:
  3. Chorus
    "Love one another as Jesus loves you.
    Try to show kindness in all that you do.
    Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought,
    For these are the things Jesus taught."
  4. Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938
    (c) 1980 by Janice Kapp Perry.
Pictures:




Scriptures:

Videos: 
(video's with asterisk* indicate the older illustrated videos with narration)

Discussions
  • Discuss the definition of the word Parable and why Jesus used parables as a teaching method. (see Jesus The Christ, chapter 19 for section on Christ’s Purpose in Using Parables)

  • Select some favorite Parables of Jesus to discuss the teachings and meanings.
    • The Two Sons
    • The Good Samaritan
    • The Prodigal Son
    • The Widow’s Mite
    • The Entrusted Talents
    • The Ten Virgins
  • Other resources as needed for children (all from The Friend)
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Monday, April 14, 2014

A Christ Centered Easter, Day 2 - Monday

Day 2 - Monday
Focus: Jesus Cleanses the Temple



Songs:


  1. 1. I believe in Christ; he is my King!
    With all my heart to him I'll sing;
    I'll raise my voice in praise and joy,
    In grand amens my tongue employ.
    I believe in Christ; he is God's Son.
    On earth to dwell his soul did come.
    He healed the sick; the dead he raised.
    Good works were his; his name be praised.
  2. 2. I believe in Christ; oh blessed name!
    As Mary's Son he came to reign
    'Mid mortal men, his earthly kin,
    To save them from the woes of sin.
    I believe in Christ, who marked the path,
    Who did gain all his Father hath,
    Who said to men: "Come, follow me,
    That ye, my friends, with God may be."
  3. 3. I believe in Christ--my Lord, my God!
    My feet he plants on gospel sod.
    I'll worship him with all my might;
    He is the source of truth and light.
    I believe in Christ; he ransoms me.
    From Satan's grasp he sets me free,
    And I shall live with joy and love
    In his eternal courts above.
  4. 4. I believe in Christ; he stands supreme!
    From him I'll gain my fondest dream;
    And while I strive through grief and pain,
    His voice is heard: "Ye shall obtain."
    I believe in Christ; so come what may,
    With him I'll stand in that great day
    When on this earth he comes again
    To rule among the sons of men.
  5. Text: Bruce R. McConkie, 1915-1985. (c) 1972 IRI
    Music: John Longhurst, b. 1940. (c) 1985 IRI


1. Fair is the sunshine,Fairer the moonlightAnd all the stars in heav'n above;Jesus shines brighter,Jesus shines purerAnd brings to all the world his love.

  1. 2. Fair are the meadows,
    Fairer the woodlands,
    Robed in the flowers of blooming spring;
    Jesus is fairer,
    Jesus is purer.
    He makes the sorrowing spirit sing.
  2. 3. Beautiful Savior!
    Lord of the nations!
    Son of God and Son of Man!
    Thee will I honor, praise, and give glory,
    Give praise and glory evermore!
    Evermore!
  3. Words: Anon., twelfth century
    Music: Silesian folk song, arr. by Darwin Wolford, b. 1936. Arr. (c) 1989 IRI
Pictures: 



Scriptures: Mark 11:15-19

15 ¶And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;
 16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.
 17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.
 18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might adestroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
 19 And when even was come, he went out of the city.


Discussions:

  • Discuss the progression of the temple cleansing as it applies to our own lives: purging, learning, receiving blessings (healing), praising. (Cleansing the Inner Vessel)
  • Given Jesus’ action in the temple, discuss how he would feel in your own family’s home. How might he cleanse it? As a family, choose one way to purify your home and make that your goal for the week.
  • Name, list, and discuss some of Jesus’ character traits (obedient, forgiving, kind, compassionate, humble, patient, selfless, courageous, etc…) Choose one to work on as a family during the week.
  • See Reflections on the Savior's Last Week for section on The Cleansing of the Temple.
  • Other resources as needed for children (all from The Friend)
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Sunday, April 13, 2014

A Christ Centered Easter -Day 1- Palm Sunday


Day 1 - Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter)
Focus: The Triumphal Entry




Songs: (If doing a devotional, I suggest you chose one for your opening song and one for a closing song.)

We'll Sing All Hail to Jesus' Name, (Its harder than you think to upload an mp3 file, so you get this lovely video with sign language)

  1. 1. We'll sing all hail to Jesus' name,
    And praise and honor give
    To him who bled on Calvary's hill
    And died that we might live.
  2. 2. He passed the portals of the grave;
    Salvation was his song;
    He called upon the sin-bound soul
    To join the heav'nly throng.
  3. 3. He seized the keys of death and hell
    And bruised the serpent's head;
    He bid the prison doors unfold,
    The grave yield up her dead.
  4. 4. The bread and water represent
    His sacrifice for sin;
    Ye Saints, partake and testify
    Ye do remember him.
  5. Text: Richard Alldridge, 1815-1896
    Music: Joseph Coslett, 1850-1910
Hosanna (sorry, no video... click through for music)

  1. Hosanna! Let our voices ring
    With praises to our heav'nly King;
    Let ev'ry living creature sing
    To Him who life did bring!
    Hosanna! (echo) Hosanna! (echo)
    All hail, triumphant King!
  2. Ding, dong, ding!
    Ding, dong, ding!
    Ding, dong, ding!
    Ding, dong, ding!
    (echo)
    Hosanna! Hosanna!
    All hail, triumphant King!
Pictures:  Triumphal Entry



Scriptures: Mark 11:1-10

1 And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
 2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.
 3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.
 4 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.
 5 And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?
 6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
 7 And they brought the acolt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.
 8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.
 9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; aBlessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:
 10 aBlessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.




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A Christ Centered Easter

What a wonderful time of year! I love the Easter Holiday. Although I try to remember all year long, it's good to have this special time to be thankful for the resurrection and the Plan of Salvation our Heavenly Father has given us.

Since I started homeschooling last month, I'm constantly on the hunt for good curriculum. In doing so, I came across this book called A Christ Centered Easter by Janet and Joe Hales. I was excited to look through it and ordered it right away.


It has day by day activities to do and read about the Savior as you  lead up to Easter Sunday. I really liked the idea and immediately went to work making a plan for my family. As I was planning along, I realized I wanted to type it all up and share with others so they could do the same thing.

You can see the full list I made here.

I'm also going to try to upload everything as a day-by-day approach here on David's blog so you can follow along. I've never done this before and I'm sure I'll revise it once the week is over. Feel free to tailor the ideas given to your own family needs and situation.

My love and gratitude for what Jesus has done for me is endless. I love Him.
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