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That Ye May Teach the Children : A Bible Outline with Questions for Parents and Teachers

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I have a copy of the book. I purchased it directly from the author sight-unseen. I was a new Sunday School teacher and trusted a family friend (the author) had written a book that would help me.

My Sunday School student is 6 years old. I find the illustrations helpful: we photocopy them and he colors them in at the end of the hour-long Sunday School session.

Having said that, I find the book to be over his head. I also wish it had stories I could read - summaries of the stories with fun details. Like comparison of Elija and Elisha. What makes them fun and interesting? Why would my student(s) want to learn about them?

The book is 99% comprised of questions. Like, "What country did so-and-so leave his family with?" with a reference to where to find the answer in The Bible. "Who were the people thrown into the fiery furnace?" With a reference of where to find them. (I'm coming up with these off the top of my head: I am not quoting the book.) I do not find this sort of Bible-question stuff helpful.

I was looking more for information and less for questions. I feel the intended audience (as far as Sunday School students go) is for a crowd who is older and able to look things up on their own. Able to understand how to use The Bible. How to read paragraphs from The Bible and understand them already.

This is not written for young children. It is not written for people who are teaching young children.

The illustrations, though, are perfect for young children. I am not certain that a high school audience would appreciate the illustrations.

"Teach Your Children" is a brief outline of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Under each outline point (story, proverb, psalm), are sample questions that can help a teacher light up a class. It's an easy-to-use resource so rich with ideas, that it would take months, even years, before a teacher uses it all.

It shows how to teach Bible stories, proverbs, etc. so that the kids love learning and remembering them.

I have used it and highly recommend this book.

Whether you teach children the Scriptures or you simply value learning more about the Bible yourself, this is a book that belongs on everyones study table. The author has not only filled it full of useful study ideas (great for all learners) but she has also included an outstanding section of appropriate books to introduce to your classes or purchase yourself.

This is a keeper - you won't be sending it back!