How We Got the Bible
Understand that the Old Testament was primarily written in Hebrew
Recognize that multiple authors wrote the Old Testament over 1,000 years
Appreciate how the Old Testament points to Jesus
“He said to them, 'These are my words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms concerning me must be fulfilled.' Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures.”
— Luke 24:44-47 (WEB)Demonstrates Jesus' understanding of the Old Testament as a unified story pointing to Him
Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure exploring how God preserved His message through Hebrew writings!
The Old Testament is God's special story, written mostly in Hebrew over many centuries
Create a colorful map showing where Old Testament books were written
Simpler: Focus on 3-4 key locations
Challenge: Include dates and additional historical context
Recap our journey through Hebrew Scripture
Thank God for preserving His word through generations
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how the New Testament was written in Greek
“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 perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”
— 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Hebrew Scripture Hopscotch - Write memory verse words on floor tiles, have child hop and recite
Understanding the Hebrew origins helps children appreciate biblical context
Children might find ancient languages confusing
Child's growing understanding of biblical history