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December 26, 2024

8th grade Social Studies

There is no specific course of study guidelines for eighth-grade social studies. A homeschool family's curriculum choices or personal preferences are usually the determining factors. An eighth-grader following a classical homeschooling style will likely study modern history.

Other standard topics for eighth-grade social studies include:

explorers and their discoveries
the growth and development of the United States
colonial life
the U. S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

Students may also study a variety of topics related to the United States such as the U.S. culture, political system, government, economic system, and geography.

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Holy Scriptures

The Holy Scriptures

God's oath
God's Word
God's law
God's statutes
God's testimony
God's commandments
God's judgments
The Book of the Law
God's everlasting covenant

The Word of God

is living; is powerful
stands forever
is pure; is perfect
is sharper than any two-edged sword
converts the soul
pierces/divides soul and spirit; joints and marrow
is sure; is right
makes me wise
rejoices my heart
is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of my heart
enlightens my eyes
is true; is righteous
is to be desired more than fine gold
is the gospel/salvation
milk for growth
is sweeter than honey
heals and delivers me
warns His servants
is great reward to those
is a lamp to my feet
who keep it
is a light to my path
does not return void
keeps my steps
accomplishes what God pleases
speaks to me
instructs me
prospers God's purpose
guards me from sin
will not be altered
is proven
is settled in heaven

Scripture References: Is 40:8b; Prov 30:5; Ps 19:7-11; Is 55:11; Ps 18:30; Heb 4:12; Eph 1:13; Jn 17:17; 1 Peter 2:2 Ps 107:20, 119:105; Lk 4:4; Rom 10:17; Ps 119:9- 11; Prov 6:20-23; Ps 37:31,33:4, 89:34, 119:89

The Shema: (the watchword of Israel's faith)

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all

your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you

today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You

shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night,

that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (Joshua 1:8)

But be "doers" of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a "doer" of the work, this one

will be blessed in what he does. (James 1:22, 25)

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2Timothy 3:16-17)

Doctrine is what the Word of God says (teaches) on any particular subject.

Reproof exposes error in your thoughts, behavior and deeds that do not line-up with the Word of God.

Correction is often the most difficult step in the "doing" process. You may have acknowledged the error and understand the truth but are reluctant to take the necessary steps to correct you thinking or behavior. The Holy Spirit will empower you to change and walk out the truth that the Word of God

has revealed to you.

Instruction in righteousness will be gained as you spend time studying God's word.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in

psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (Colossians 3:16)

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December 24, 2024

Prophets

Prophets

God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began... the gospel of God which he promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures

(Acts 3:21b; Romans 1:2)

The Prophet was to:

Prophesy
speak or sing by inspiration
make prediction (scriptural or other)
give simple discourse
be a foreteller
have visions
see

General Titles

servant
man of God
mediator
watchman
messenger
seer

Message - Personal or National

Covenant Enforces

a call to covenant faithfulness
a call to repentance
warnings of judgement
blessing for obedience

Predictive Prophecy

promise of Messiah and His Kingdom
wrath and judgement of God
prophecies concerning Israel and other nations

The Greatest Prophet: Jesus

Behold, I have come to do Thy will (Hebrews 10:7, 9)
This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased (Matthew 3:17)
Not my will but Thine be done (Luke 22:42)
It is finished (John 19:30)

Scriptures

Deuteronomy 18:15 The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;
Deuteronomy 18:18-19 I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.
Acts 3:22-24 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.
Luke 18:31 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
Luke 24:44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

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7th Grade Social Studies

Seventh-grade social studies topics can vary greatly.

World history topics may include:

the Middle Ages
the Renaissance
the Roman Empire
European revolutions or
World War I and World War II.

American history may include:

the Industrial Revolution
the Scientific Revolution
the early 20th century including the 1920's, 1930's
the Great Depression
Civil Rights leaders.

Geography may include:

a detailed study of various regions or cultures, including the history, foods, customs, and religion of the area.
It may also focus on the geographic influences on significant historical events.

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December 23, 2024

Old Testament Bible History Fast Facts

History

Here is a quick overview of the events that take place between the Creation and the coming of Jeus.

God - Adam and Eve created - Seth - Noah - Shem - The Flood - Tower of Babel-

Abraham

called out
Covenant made
promises given

Issac

Jacob

Twelve sons = 12 Tribes of Israel

Joseph sold

famine
Egypt

Moses

Deliver
Passover, Exodus
The Red Sea
Wilderness Journey
Law Given
Tabernacle Built

Joshua

leader of nation of Israel after the death of moses
leads Israel into the promised land

Judges

United Kingdom

Saul
David
Solomon

Divided Kingdom

Northern Kingdom - Israel = Ten Tribes
Southern Kingdom - Judah = Two Tribes

Captivity

Israel exiled to Assyria
Judah exiled to Babylon for 70 years

Restoration

Judah returns home
city walls rebuilt
temple rebuilt
temple worship restored

400 years of silence

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December 22, 2024

The Natural, Carnal, and Spiritual Man

The Natural, Carnal, and Spiritual Man

The Natural Man

The natural man is one who lives without God - who lives his/her life "in the flesh". The "flesh" in this sense means the sinful (lower) nature- the nature which became a part of man after the fall (sin) of Adam and Eve. Now, this sinful nature is passed down to all men.

The illustration shows that the door of the spirit (that part of man that relates to God) is closed. the door of the flesh is open. The natural man must be born again - his spirit made alive.
1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Romans 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Judges 21:25 In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

The Carnal Christian

The carnal Christian is one who lives his/her life "according to the flesh" Though the carnal Christian has received Christ and is a partaker of the divine nature of God they have failed to continue to grow spiritually. The carnal Christian follows the dictates of his/her fleshly nature more often than those of his/her spiritual nature.

The illustration shows that the carnal Christian has opened the door of the spirit by receiving Christ, but has not closed the door of the flesh.

1 Corinthians 3:1-3 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
Romans 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
Galatians 5:16-17 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Romans 7:15-25 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

The Spiritual Christian

The Spiritual Christian is one who lives his/her life "in the Spirit" - sold out to Jesus! Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior, and their life is totally dependent upon Him.

The illustration shows that the spiritual Christian has closed the door to the flesh. The spiritual Christian lives in the Spirit and walks in the Spirit.

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Romans 8:1-2 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 6:12-14 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
I Corinthians 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Galatians 5:22-25 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

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December 21, 2024

Conscience (part 2)

Conscience

...that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. (Romans 1:19 NAS)

Man: The Fall

The effect of the fall leaves man physically alive and spiritually dead; the outer self and inner self are no longer in union with God. Man is now separated from God. The sinful nature/the flesh is now part of man's personality.
The temptation; Man's sin

Genesis 3:1-7

Man's fear, shame, and blame

Genesis 3:8-13

God's judgement

Genesis 3:14-24

God's mercy / promise

Genesis 3:15, 21

Man: A new creation

"Ye must be born again"

union with God restored, new creation

John 3:3, 5 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 6:40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
John 20:22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

First Adam - Second Adam Compared

Romans 5:12-21 and 1 Corinthians 15:22; 44-50

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Ephesians 2:8-10 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

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