Greenwood Christian Academy

Guiding Theme for the Year:  Worship Honestly.  Live Wisely.

 

         In Bible Class this year, we are going to walk through the books of Psalms and Proverbs.  The Psalms are full of praise, but they are also full of grief, anger, fear, doubt, joy, gratitude, repentance, and hope.  Rather than presenting a polished spirituality, they model bringing every part of human experience before God.  The first part of our theme this year is “Worship Honestly” because it encompasses both the emotional depth and the devotional purpose of the Psalms.

 

A strong supplemental book for our Bible Class will be the book titled Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris. This book will encourage spiritual maturity, responsibility, and purposeful living. The central premise is that teenagers are capable of far more than society often expects. The authors emphasize taking responsibility, serving others, developing discipline, and pursuing meaningful goals rather than passive entertainment.

It will answer questions like:

• What does the Bible say about diligence versus ambition?
• How does God define success?
• What is the difference between worldly achievement and faithful stewardship?
• How can teenagers serve the church and their community now rather than waiting until adulthood?

What gifts has God given each student, and how can those gifts be used for His kingdom?

Supply List for Bible Class:

Ø  Bible (KJV, NKJV, NIV or ESV)

Ø  Book – Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris (Available on Amazon)

• Students will also write in a journal each day reflecting upon what we discussed in class.  I will provide the journal.   – Mrs. Scarlett
• Students will be expected to be prepared each day with their Bible and book in their backpack that they will bring to class.

Grading

Journal – 60%
Quizzes – 30%
Participation – 10%