Frequently asked questions
Who is the target audience?
This study was written for families with children of multiple ages between elementary school and middle school. We recommend you begin using it when your oldest is in upper elementary or middle school.
How can one study work for children of such various ages and maturity levels? There are activities that all ages will enjoy like memory songs, card games, acting out Bible verses, and a weekly craft. Everyone gets to help look up Bible verses—even those children who can’t read will learn about the structure of the Bible by finding verses (Old Testament and New Testament). Even when some questions are too difficult for your younger children to fully comprehend, they are introduced to the concept and will grasp it more fully the next time they hear it.
Why don’t you have worksheets to fill out?
Worksheets may be good for individual study, but discussion questions are better when studying as a group. Foundations promotes deeper understanding through conversation. As you discuss the questions with your children, you will be able to discern what they understand and what needs further discussion. The whole family is involved. If someone doesn’t understand then you can all talk it through until the concept sinks in. Older children help younger ones understand, and by teaching, they learn too. The questions are meant to be a starting point for your discussion of the Bible.
Can it be meaningful and fun at the same time?
Definitely! In order to understand scripture, Foundations Bible Study uses conversation, games, and dramatic illustrations. Games are used as a memorization tool, and the dramatic illustrations help children see the concept more fully.
What is a dramatic illlustration?
A dramatic illustration is when you do a physical activity with your children to help them understand and remember the concept better. When we act out a concept, we get a good visual picture that sticks with us. Several examples of dramatic illustrations can be found in the sample lesson.
What version of the Bible do you use?
The NIV (New International Version) is used because it is easy to read. Even though the questions were written specifically for the NIV, in preparing this study the NIV, the NASB (New American Standard Bible), and the KJV (King James Version), as well as the original Greek or Hebrew, were used to get the fullest meaning.
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