ABC: Deuteronomy for Me!: Raising a Caleb Kid in a Disrupted World

ABC: Deuteronomy for Me!: Raising a Caleb Kid in a Disrupted World

Introduction:  Deuteronomy Details!

This is the introductory lesson to a series of twenty-six lessons for children to adults on the book of Deuteronomy.  Each lesson will include activities for Little Kids, Older Kids, as well as Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, or any Adult.  Each will also include one key letter as well as verses, songs, stories, activities, and current issues.    

The letter words covered will include:  

A: Abhor It     B: Bless It     C: Command It     D: Do It     E: Enter It     F: Fear Not It/Fear Him

G: Give It     H: Hear It     I: Inherit It     J:  Judge It     K: Keep It     L: Learn It     M: Model It    N: Notice It     O: Observe It     P: Possess It    Q: Question It     R: Remember It 

S:  Search It     T: Teach It     U: Utter It     V: View It     W: Walk In It     X:  X Marks the Spot/Exit It  Y:  Yield It     Z:  Zero In on It   

Each lesson is suitable for: homeschooling, home devotions, kids clubs, and Bible study groups. 

Deuteronomy Details

Deuteronomy is an amazing book written by Moses as the Lord spoke to him.  Its name in Greek means: "Second Law."  In Hebrew it means: "The Words."  It is part of the Pentateuch or the first five books in the Bible.  Deuteronomy includes three speeches given by Moses just before God's people entered "The Promised Land."  

Deuteronomy For Me:  Little Kids (Ages 4-7)

Needed:  A KJV Bible with Giant Print; white dry erase board, markers, glue, big letters …. 

Little folks will enjoy discovering Deuteronomy details.  They will especially be proud to be able to read such a big word.  So let's get started!

Deuteronomy Discoveries

Make It: A Giant Word!  Cut out giant outline letters to spell "Deuteronomy."  Print "Deuteronomy" on a white dry erase board.  On the board using a marker trace a shape around Deuteronomy following the letters.  After, help your child glue Deuteronomy together by overlapping the giant letters just a bit as they look at the word on their white board.  When you finish your big word look at it carefully!

Notice It: Deut. Details  How many letters can you count in Deuteronomy?  What letter does it begin with? What kind of a D is it?   What letter does it end with?  What sound does the D say?  the y? (long e)   Can you name the letters in the word?  Can you clap our the parts or syllables?  (5)  What other letter sounds do you hear?  (t, r, o, n, m)     

Learn It: What's In a Name?  Did you know Deuteronomy means "The Words" in Hebrew?  Yes, it means lots of words that Moses spoke.  Names have meanings.  Do you know what your name means?  Ask someone to help you discover it on your computer.

Hear It: These Be the Words

"These be the words..."
that you'll see
in chapter one
of Deuteronomy.

Read It: "1,2,3,4,5; At Deuteronomy We Will Arrive!"  

Open your big Bible to its "Contents."  Highlight the word "Contents" with a marker.  Point to/read the words: "The Old Testament."  Highlight it.  Count down to Deuteronomy highlighting it.  Say: "1,2,3, 4,5; at Deuteronomy we will arrive!" Highlight.  Deuteronomy is on page ….. in our Bible.  Let's turn to it.  Assist children.*

* Hint!  Write The Old Testament, Deuteronomy, the rhyme, the page number, and the verse on your white board first, talk about them, and then use your big Bible.  

Memorize It:  Deuteronomy 1:1 

"These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel …."   Help the children find and highlight the verse.  Read it together.  Write it on white board.  Play game: erase various words until none left.  Recite it several times.

Count It:  Some Deuteronomy Numbers  

Did you know that Deuteronomy has 34 chapters.  Thirty-four looks like this. (Write it.)  Let's count up to thirty-four. Expect first/second grades to find various chapters in the book placing their marker there.  Idea: For a group:  Hands under table, or desk.  Bible opened to Deuteronomy in front of them.  Say: "Read, set, find chapter three."  Kids quickly find the chapter putting marker there, leaving Bible open while placing hands again under table, or desk.  Teacher/parent then checks.

Marker Make-It:  These Be the Words!

Print a page of:  "These be the words." or just " the words" over and over.  Cut out big marker from it for each child.  Print or write out: "Deuteronomy" so it is colorful and glue this "label" atop your marker.  Place in Bible at Deuteronomy one.    

Sing It:  "These Be the Words" (Tune:  "Brother John")

These be the words, these be the words,
Moses spake, Moses spake,
Unto all Israel, unto all Israel,
Long ago, long ago.

Abbreviate It:  Deuteronomy Abbreviation  

Write Deuteronomy on your white board.  Mention that Deuteronomy is a really long word, but that we can write it the short way.  Write:  "Deut."  Ask:  How can I make this long word shorter so it just says "Deut?"  Yes, erase it!  Erase the other letters; and add a period.  Explain this the quick way to write it is called an "abbreviation."  Let kids copy it, and after erase off the letters, and add a period.

Recite It!  The Pentateuch

Hold Out Your Fingers Just Like So

Hold out your fingers just like so--ready, set, let's go: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy!  (Point to each finger as you say them.)
Hold our fingers again once more; let's say those books just like before:  Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy!
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pentateuch

You can print the five books on your board; and have a child use a pointer to touch each one as they are named.  Did you know that these five books are called the "Books of Moses" or the "Pentateuch?"* Click below to hear it pronounced and to read its meaning.  Let your child listen; and help them read the definition. Sixes and sevens can copy the books of the Pentateuch in a journal, and draw a picture.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pentateuch

Deuteronomy for Me:  Older Kids (Ages 8-12)

Needed:  KJV Bible, White Board, markers, highlighters, ….

Dig Into It:  Deuteronomy Details 

In Hebrew, Deuteronomy is known as Devarim (Deh-vah-reem) which means; "the words." It is the fifth book of the Pentateuch, or The Torah.  Youth Sleuth: Explore the "Torah" or the Five Books of Moses.  Read or research to see why the Torah is the most sacred object and the most sacred text in Judaism.

Make It Marker:  "Deut."

Using an old gift bag cut a marker from any section; a glittered bag is especially fun to work with.  Print off or use ABC stickers to spell:  "Deut."  Cut out printed letters.  Punch out a tiny period to put at the end of the abbreviation.  Arrange your letters on your marker. Glue or stick on. If you wish: Remove any rope-like handle from the bag to use as loop to attach to top of the marker.  Print: Deut. 1:1, cut out, and glue to back.        

Sing It:  He Is!

Here's a neat song to learn titled "He Is"  It names all the books in the Bible and what each one teaches about the Lord.  It begins:

He Is!

In Genesis, He's the breath of Life,
In Exodus, the Passover Lamb,
In Leviticus, He is our High Priest,
In Numbers, the fire by night?
Deuteronomy, He's Moses' voice,
In Joshua, He is Salvation's choice.

https://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/a/aaron_jeoffrey/he_is.

https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-symantec-ext_onb&hsimp=yhs-ext_onb&hspart=symantec&p=Triumphant+Quartet+You+Tube+He+Is#id=2&vid=b8509f502931d7e45e8ed3e467e7af81&action=click

Keep It: A  Deuteronomy Journal

Make a Deuteronomy Journal; decorate the cover.  Write the word "Deuteronomy" in it.  Write five or more sentences describing or telling about Deuteronomy:  meaning of the word, how many chapters in it, beginning words, ending words, book in Bible before it, book in Bible after it, five "D" words in it, man who wrote it, what part of the Bible it is in, what its abbreviation is, what book number it is, and whatever else you might discover.

Discover It: Deuteronomy Facts for Kids   

Explore article "Deuteronomy Facts for Kids" from Kiddle.com.  Be sure to go down to its images.  For larger pictures click on the images and read the description below.  A second great page is "Authorized King James Version" page that shows the cover of the original 1611 King James Version bible.  Where do you see Moses, Aaron?  Who are in the four corners?  At the top?   Click here:
https://kids.kiddle.co/Deuteronomy
https://kids.kiddle.co/Authorized_King_James_Version


Another page to glean Deuteronomy facts from is titled "Interesting Facts About Deuteronomy." from Barnes' Bible Charts.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=Interesting+Facts+About+Deuteronomy&form=EDGSPH&mkt=en-us&httpsmsn=1&msnews=1&rec_search=1&plvar=0&refig=0f63c0fe848945d69fe86790d320c91d&sp=-1&ghc=1&pq=interesting+facts+about+deuteronomy&sc=1-35&qs=n&sk=&cvid=0f63c0fe848945d69fe86790d320c91d

Hear It: Overview of Deuteronomy

Click on "Deuteronomy: A Quick Overview" and listen to Jeffrey Krantz explain his white board sketches for a brief introduction to Deuteronomy.
https://overviewbible.com/deuteronomy/

Hint:  For this introductory lesson use any other activities from the first section appropriate for your children or group.

Parents, Teachers, YOU!

Prepare It:  To prepare to teach these lessons read Deuteronomy over in your KJV Bible several times. Be sure to begin to notice words and phrases repeated over and over.  e.g. One such repetitive  phrase you'll encounter is "the LORD thy God."  Notice it!

ABC It:  As you read pick out twenty-six ABC words listed above marking them with a marker, crayon, colored pencil or regular pencil.  e.g.  Mark all "hear" words with a blue highlighter.

Consider It:  Also notice that all of the lesson titles have "It" in them.  And many of them can be found right in Deuteronomy itself.  Can you find abhor it, do it, fear not it, give it, hear it, inherit it, keep it, learn it, observe it, possess it, remember it, search it, teach it, utterly destroy it, and walk in it?

Investigate It:  Be sure to check out web sites mentioned and view them before sharing with your child.

Learn It:  Many reading/language arts skills are introduced in the lessons.  Besides, reading and language arts, social studies skills such as using a map are introduced, and stories are told you can build on.  Even some mathematical skills are utilized.

Journal It:  Yes, K kids should keep a journal.  Writing sentences, definitions, and so on are something all levels should do.  Don't forget to illustrate.     

Know It:   These lessons will attempt to take your child into actually learning and thinking about scripture in a deeper way.  Utilize them!

Memorize It:    Memorize all the verses given as well as the Ten Commandments.  Make the markers.  Help each child become familiar with Bible sections: The Contents, The Concordance, The Maps, The Helps, The Notes.  Help kids memorize the Books of the Bible as well.

Apply It::  Each lesson will include a teacher/parent section helping you to incorporate current cultural issues into your Deuteronomy study.  

In sum:  May you be blessed and may your children be blessed as you use every possible moment to instill in them God's words.  Knowing scripture will enable your child early on to find the Lord as their personal Savior and later to mature into a Caleb kid who wholly follows the Lord!