J Is for Judge It! ABC: Deuteronomy for Me! Raising a Caleb Kid in a Disrupted World!
Here is the next lesson in the ABC: Deuteronomy for Me Series. Scroll back for the rest! This lesson features Jj rhymes, poems and stories; Jj Bible words, Jj Bible books, and Jumbo Jj; Judge It! Bible verse, and book marker; little girl Deuteronomy 32:4 verse video, and The Monkey Judge story video; "Judges Should," Deuteronomy Law Jumble, and a "Whole Lot of Laws" book; "He Is the Rock" verse, cross book mark, and video song; Journal Js, "Kids in Court" video, and Moses' Sculpture at US Capitol; and for teachers/parents "Social Justice Vs. The Gospel."
Little Kids (Ages 4-7)
J Is for Judge It!
J is for judge it-
a job Jethro did say
Moses should share
with others each day.
Act it out: Moses Was the Judge
Moses was the judge, Moses was the jury,
Moses was tired, Moses was weary;
Then Jethro, his father-law,
Moses did tell, "Choose men with understanding
and wisdom as well-to help you judge." And
Moses listened! LEP
From Deut. 1 and Exodus 18
Motions: Pretend to be Moses; let arms droop;
look sad. Touch head with both hands.
Point to ears; and smile.
Hear It: Jethro Helps Moses
Moses was the leader of God's people. They were on a journey.
The people had problems and kept coming to Moses to have
him fix them. Jethro, Moses father-in-law came for a visit. He saw
Moses. He saw just how tired out Moses was trying to help the
people. "You'll wear yourself out," said Jethro. "Why don't you
choose men with understanding, and men with wisdom
to help you." Moses listened. He took Jethro's advice and chose
leaders from the people to be judges. Moses told his new leader-judges,
"You will hear what the people say and help them with their problems.
If you can't fix it, then I will help you." After things were much better.
Deuteronomy 1;10-17; Exodus 18:1-27
Deuteronomy 1;10-17; Exodus 18:1-27
Listen to it: Deuteronomy J Words
Deuteronomy J Words
Deuteronomy J Words
Big J, little j,
What begins with Jj?
Joshua, Jeshurun, journey,
judge, n' judgments too;
Judah, Jacob, Jordan--
just to name a few!
LEP
LEP
Discuss the Jj words in the rhymes and story. List them on your white board. Ask children what the word "journal" begins with? Print the Jj words in the poem, and pick two Jj words to use in sentences.
Make-It: Jumbo Jjs
Give kids an uppercase and lowercase outline Jj. Let kids print Jj words from the story and rhymes inside the Jjs.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=images+of+outline+large+letters+for+preschool&qpvt=images+of+outline+large+letters+for+preschool&form=IGRE&first=1&cw=1117&ch=373
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=images+of+outline+lowercase+letters+for+preschool&qpvt=images+of+outline+lower+case+letters+for+preschool&form=IGRE&first=1&cw=1117&ch=373
Learn It: A Judge It Verse
"... Judge righteous judgment." John 7:34 (fours, fives)
"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment." John 7:24 ( Gr.1-2)
What letter does John begin with? Explain John is the fourth book of the New Testament. It is called the Gospel of John. Help kids highlight "John" in their table of contents. Assist them in finding the book of John, the chapter, and verse. Highlight it. Read it. Explain this verse idea is from Deuteronomy 1:16, and it is in red in most Bibles because these are Jesus' words.
What does it mean: judge not according to the appearance? Give examples: someone who is poor, and dresses poorly; or someone who has lots of money, etc. What does it mean to judge righteously?
Mark It: John 7:24 Marker
This is a marker with lots of learning involved in it. There are four "Jj" words to begin to learn. And there is a John 7:34 verse to learn as well which comes from Deuteronomy 1:16 where it says: "judge righteously." If a child is small, they can count the number of letters in the words and notice judgment ends in a t and so on. They can also compare them to a printed list. This skill is known as "visual discrimination." which is a pre-reading skill. They can also listen to hear a "t" e.g. at the end of just or judgment.
Prep It: jumbo-sized rectangular marker, printed Jj word list, printed verse word strips for youngest children, two colors of markers, pencil, glue ….
Make-it: Fold marker in half lengthwise. Give first/second graders printed Jj paper letting them using one color marker print the Jj words listed* down the left side beginning with "judge." Leave a little space below judge and each of the other three words. In the space below, using a pencil, or other colored marker, print its definition.
On the right side print "Judge … judgment. John 7:24" vertically. For fours/fives help them glue just four word strips: judge, judgment, just, and justice on the left side. While little folks can't read the words, they notice the beginning letter and can compare them to a sample. Skip the definitions and just talk about them. On the right use Bible verse strips words and glue vertically.
*Word List: Left: judge (to decide), judgment (a decision), just (fair), justice (fairness/righteousness) Right: John 7:24
Explore It! J Books of the Bible
1st/2nd Grades: Let kids look at the table of contents. Tell them they are to open their journals and write OT for Old Testament; then they are to search to find Bible books that begin with Jj. How many did they find? Do the same for the New Testament. Print NT and so on. They should find six OT books: Joshua, Judges, Job, Jeremiah, Joel, and Jonah; and six NT books: John, James, I John, II John, III John, and Jude.
When everyone is done, print list on board. Discuss it. Which was the first book, the last book? Which two OT books are together? Which has to do with "judges?" How do you pronounce Job? Which is the first J book in the NT? How do you say I, II and II John? Which is the last book in NT? How many books in all; how many in each section?
Listen to It: Little Gal Quotes Deuteronomy 32:4
In seventeen seconds this little girl quotes Deuteronomy 32:4 --"He is the Rock, his work is perfect...." verse! What a just perfect video to show how very young children are able to learn scripture! See her shirt--purrfect! I recall standing on a platform at four and quoting a verse which to this day I have never forgotten. Use these lessons to consistently train up Caleb kids who will early know scripture which will make them wise unto salvation. You may also wish to teach Deut. 32:4 to your child as well as John 7:24. See the video here:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=images+of+deuteronomy+32%3a4&&view=detail&mid=0C420ACD8DBBF76AC4720C420ACD8DBBF76AC472&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dimages%2Bof%2Bdeuteronomy%2B32%253a4%26FORM%3DHDRSC3
Look at It: Judge Images for Kids
Look at the various judge images. Choose one to print and color. Click on the cute story; "The Monkey Judge." Let kids watch it. Talk about how the Monkey Judge managed to cheat the cats out of the cake they found. Clever! Find the images here:
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=judge+images+for+kids&qpvt=judge+images+for+kids&form=IGRE&first=1&cw=1117&ch=373
View "The Monkey Judge" here!
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=the+monkey+judge+youtube+video&docid=608000230196578690&mid=BB1F731232A8CAE7E932BB1F731232A8CAE7E932&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
Older Kids (Ages 8-12)
Read It: Judges Should
Deuteronomy 16:18-20 declares judges' decisions must be fair or just. Judges shouldn't accept money from someone or take a bribe in order to help them out so they won't get in trouble. If a judge does accept money or a gift, it can make him do wrong things. Over all, good judges must decide cases justly or rightly. They must follow rules that are altogether just!
Learn It: Just and Right Is He!
Deuteronomy 32:4 "He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he."
In your Bible highlight the darkened words which describe who the Lord is. Every judgment He makes will be perfect and just. How very different the Lord is than human judges who often are not truthful, nor are they just. Some day the Bible says all people will stand before God and will answer to him for all they have done. (Romans 14:10-13)
Mark It: Deuteronomy 32:4 Coloring Sheet Cross
Click onto "Images of Deuteronomy 32:4" to find Daniellesplace.com "cross"; run off. Glue it to red or blue paper. Cut it out. Its size can be increased to 200% e.g. and that will make the cross bigger. Or you may print it in a smaller size, glue it to paper, and cut it out for a marker. Or instead find a rock to which you can attach your cross, and use it for a paper weight.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=qmsIuj%2bH&id=1C16CF4D64AA0FA70E5FF716D3AF2783A5EA4A56&thid=OIP.qmsIuj-HFWQIR3sqeJFYJQAAAA&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.daniellesplace.com%2fimages91%2fbible-verse-coloring-sheet-deut-pic-4.jpg&exph=288&expw=288&q=images+of+deuteronomy+32%3a4+kjv&simid=607987787706271066&selectedIndex=64&ajaxhist=0
Sing It: "He's A Rock" by John Hardwick
Here's a lively video with a seaside intro where kids sing Deuteronomy 32:4; hear it, and learn it. Do the motions too. Another song you might sing is "His Banner Over Me is Love" that begins "Jesus is the rock of our salvation …." Find it here:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=he%27s+a+rock+john+hardwick&qpvt=he%27s+a+rock+john+hardwick&view=detail&mid=8D90C98049824633B5048D90C98049824633B504&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dhe%2527s%2Ba%2Brock%2Bjohn%2Bhardwick%26qpvt%3Dhe%2527s%2Ba%2Brock%2Bjohn%2Bhardwick%26FORM%3DVDRE
Note: The "He's A Rock" video takes just a bit longer with its introduction of seaside activities; but its song comes on immediately after.
Find Out About It: A Whole Lot of Laws!
The Torah for Dummies (Arthur Kurzweil) details that the Torah contains 613 commandments that Jewish people traditionally have tried to keep. According to Kurzweil, 248 are positive and 365 (number of days in a year) are negative. The positive ones are what the Torah wants you to do, and the negative are ones the Torah says not to do. (p.305) These lists (found in his appendix) are grouped in various categories e.g. "The Courts and Court Procedures." One from this list states: "Make sure every community has judges and officers."(Deuteronomy 16:18) (p.311) Kurzweil also explains that all these laws are related either to the first or second of The Ten Commandments.
This book is a great resource to learn about Deuteronomy from a Jewish perspective. How glad we are that in order to get to Heaven we aren't required to keep all the laws, for as James 2:10 reminds us if we break one commandment than we are guilty of them all, and as Titus 3:5 tells us it's not by works of righteousness that we have done that we are saved but by faith in the Lord Jesus alone.
https://www.amazon.com/Torah-Dummies-Arthur-Kurzweil/dp/0470173459
Jumbled Laws: Which law is which?
Write the correct law verse beside its sentence. Notice these statements are all incorrect; how should you change them to correct them?
* A lady should wear men's clothing.
* A farmer hooked up an ox and a donkey.
* A man picked a basketful of grapes from a neighbor's vineyard.
* Reading books about wizards is something God approves.
* It is fine for a man to wear lady's clothing.
* If you want to know the future talk to a fortune teller.
* A man should make sure all his olives were off every tree he owned.
* A farmer drops a sheaf and goes back to pick it up.
* In a dispute all a judge needs to listen to is one witness.
* In war you should cut all the trees down.
* An Ouija board is a fun board game.
* Deut.24:20 (olives) Deut. 24:19 (sheaf) Deut. 23:24 (grapes) Deut. 22:10 (ox) Deut. 21:23 (tree) Deut. 18:10 (fortune) Deut. 20:19,20 (trees) Deut.19:15 (witness) Deut. 18:11 (wizards) Deut. 18:11 (Ouija) Deut. 22:5 (men, women)
Parents/teacher: Print out the sentences and the Deuteronomy references. (without clue words) Let kids research the verses and put the verse with the correct sentence. Correct each sentence. Discuss each one and the laws given. While some of these laws specifically applied to Israel in that day, a number apply to us today. Which ones apply to us and why?
Explore More: Journal Concordance Js
Have kids use a Bible Concordance to find Jj words that relate to the lesson. Record each one in your journal, write a sentence about it, and illustrate. One of my KJV Bibles has an especially helpful concordance. Besides listing Jj words and their references, it serves as a dictionary as well concisely defining each word. Here are the Jj words in it: judge: pass sentence; judgment: acts of judgment; just: honest; justice: equality; justify: defend; and justly: accurately. Which Jj words do you find in your concordance?
View It: "Kids in Court" Video
See this video which gives children a little sense of what a judge and a courtroom looks and feels like. Talk about it with them.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=kids+in+court+video&docid=608024475302234089&mid=5C92477999E9AE615AC75C92477999E9AE615AC7&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
Learn It: Moses' Lawgiver Sculpture at US Capitol
Perhaps you've heard of Ten Commandment displays that judges and others have removed. But, all over the US Capitol there's still art work of Moses and the ten commandments. Check into this site to see Moses' marble plague, that's displayed with twenty-two other plagues done by seven sculptors, which hangs over the gallery doors of the House chamber of the capitol. What other art work exists of Moses and the ten commandments? Research it!
https://www.aoc.gov/art/relief-portrait-plaques-lawgivers/moses
Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, YOU!
Think About It: Social Justice Vs. The Gospel
When I first heard the term "social justice"* I recall being unsure of its meaning. At about the same time I heard the phrase "fix up the world." That too was puzzling for I'd never heard of the idea that Christians or the church's mission was to "fix up the world," but rather as Jesus instructed we were to "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15) However, this social justice idea seemed to say that if we joined together in common causes with others--even those who didn't teach salvation through Jesus Christ alone-- this would then make the world a better place and would help usher in the return of the Lord.
* Definition of social justice: justice in terms of distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
After some research it was clear churches and colleges alike were and are heavily into social justice pushing the simple gospel message aside. Besides, it also became apparent many were adding to the gospel. To find out more about social justice "gospel" do read on line, or order the excellent booklet: The Dangerous Truth About the Social-Justice "Gospel" by Mary Danielsen from:
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=15318
Make-It: Jumbo Jjs
Give kids an uppercase and lowercase outline Jj. Let kids print Jj words from the story and rhymes inside the Jjs.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=images+of+outline+large+letters+for+preschool&qpvt=images+of+outline+large+letters+for+preschool&form=IGRE&first=1&cw=1117&ch=373
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=images+of+outline+lowercase+letters+for+preschool&qpvt=images+of+outline+lower+case+letters+for+preschool&form=IGRE&first=1&cw=1117&ch=373
Learn It: A Judge It Verse
"... Judge righteous judgment." John 7:34 (fours, fives)
"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment." John 7:24 ( Gr.1-2)
What letter does John begin with? Explain John is the fourth book of the New Testament. It is called the Gospel of John. Help kids highlight "John" in their table of contents. Assist them in finding the book of John, the chapter, and verse. Highlight it. Read it. Explain this verse idea is from Deuteronomy 1:16, and it is in red in most Bibles because these are Jesus' words.
What does it mean: judge not according to the appearance? Give examples: someone who is poor, and dresses poorly; or someone who has lots of money, etc. What does it mean to judge righteously?
Mark It: John 7:24 Marker
This is a marker with lots of learning involved in it. There are four "Jj" words to begin to learn. And there is a John 7:34 verse to learn as well which comes from Deuteronomy 1:16 where it says: "judge righteously." If a child is small, they can count the number of letters in the words and notice judgment ends in a t and so on. They can also compare them to a printed list. This skill is known as "visual discrimination." which is a pre-reading skill. They can also listen to hear a "t" e.g. at the end of just or judgment.
Prep It: jumbo-sized rectangular marker, printed Jj word list, printed verse word strips for youngest children, two colors of markers, pencil, glue ….
Make-it: Fold marker in half lengthwise. Give first/second graders printed Jj paper letting them using one color marker print the Jj words listed* down the left side beginning with "judge." Leave a little space below judge and each of the other three words. In the space below, using a pencil, or other colored marker, print its definition.
On the right side print "Judge … judgment. John 7:24" vertically. For fours/fives help them glue just four word strips: judge, judgment, just, and justice on the left side. While little folks can't read the words, they notice the beginning letter and can compare them to a sample. Skip the definitions and just talk about them. On the right use Bible verse strips words and glue vertically.
*Word List: Left: judge (to decide), judgment (a decision), just (fair), justice (fairness/righteousness) Right: John 7:24
Explore It! J Books of the Bible
1st/2nd Grades: Let kids look at the table of contents. Tell them they are to open their journals and write OT for Old Testament; then they are to search to find Bible books that begin with Jj. How many did they find? Do the same for the New Testament. Print NT and so on. They should find six OT books: Joshua, Judges, Job, Jeremiah, Joel, and Jonah; and six NT books: John, James, I John, II John, III John, and Jude.
When everyone is done, print list on board. Discuss it. Which was the first book, the last book? Which two OT books are together? Which has to do with "judges?" How do you pronounce Job? Which is the first J book in the NT? How do you say I, II and II John? Which is the last book in NT? How many books in all; how many in each section?
Listen to It: Little Gal Quotes Deuteronomy 32:4
In seventeen seconds this little girl quotes Deuteronomy 32:4 --"He is the Rock, his work is perfect...." verse! What a just perfect video to show how very young children are able to learn scripture! See her shirt--purrfect! I recall standing on a platform at four and quoting a verse which to this day I have never forgotten. Use these lessons to consistently train up Caleb kids who will early know scripture which will make them wise unto salvation. You may also wish to teach Deut. 32:4 to your child as well as John 7:24. See the video here:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=images+of+deuteronomy+32%3a4&&view=detail&mid=0C420ACD8DBBF76AC4720C420ACD8DBBF76AC472&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dimages%2Bof%2Bdeuteronomy%2B32%253a4%26FORM%3DHDRSC3
Look at It: Judge Images for Kids
Look at the various judge images. Choose one to print and color. Click on the cute story; "The Monkey Judge." Let kids watch it. Talk about how the Monkey Judge managed to cheat the cats out of the cake they found. Clever! Find the images here:
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=judge+images+for+kids&qpvt=judge+images+for+kids&form=IGRE&first=1&cw=1117&ch=373
View "The Monkey Judge" here!
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=the+monkey+judge+youtube+video&docid=608000230196578690&mid=BB1F731232A8CAE7E932BB1F731232A8CAE7E932&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
Older Kids (Ages 8-12)
Read It: Judges Should
Deuteronomy 16:18-20 declares judges' decisions must be fair or just. Judges shouldn't accept money from someone or take a bribe in order to help them out so they won't get in trouble. If a judge does accept money or a gift, it can make him do wrong things. Over all, good judges must decide cases justly or rightly. They must follow rules that are altogether just!
Learn It: Just and Right Is He!
Deuteronomy 32:4 "He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he."
In your Bible highlight the darkened words which describe who the Lord is. Every judgment He makes will be perfect and just. How very different the Lord is than human judges who often are not truthful, nor are they just. Some day the Bible says all people will stand before God and will answer to him for all they have done. (Romans 14:10-13)
Mark It: Deuteronomy 32:4 Coloring Sheet Cross
Click onto "Images of Deuteronomy 32:4" to find Daniellesplace.com "cross"; run off. Glue it to red or blue paper. Cut it out. Its size can be increased to 200% e.g. and that will make the cross bigger. Or you may print it in a smaller size, glue it to paper, and cut it out for a marker. Or instead find a rock to which you can attach your cross, and use it for a paper weight.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=qmsIuj%2bH&id=1C16CF4D64AA0FA70E5FF716D3AF2783A5EA4A56&thid=OIP.qmsIuj-HFWQIR3sqeJFYJQAAAA&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.daniellesplace.com%2fimages91%2fbible-verse-coloring-sheet-deut-pic-4.jpg&exph=288&expw=288&q=images+of+deuteronomy+32%3a4+kjv&simid=607987787706271066&selectedIndex=64&ajaxhist=0
Sing It: "He's A Rock" by John Hardwick
Here's a lively video with a seaside intro where kids sing Deuteronomy 32:4; hear it, and learn it. Do the motions too. Another song you might sing is "His Banner Over Me is Love" that begins "Jesus is the rock of our salvation …." Find it here:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=he%27s+a+rock+john+hardwick&qpvt=he%27s+a+rock+john+hardwick&view=detail&mid=8D90C98049824633B5048D90C98049824633B504&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dhe%2527s%2Ba%2Brock%2Bjohn%2Bhardwick%26qpvt%3Dhe%2527s%2Ba%2Brock%2Bjohn%2Bhardwick%26FORM%3DVDRE
Note: The "He's A Rock" video takes just a bit longer with its introduction of seaside activities; but its song comes on immediately after.
Find Out About It: A Whole Lot of Laws!
The Torah for Dummies (Arthur Kurzweil) details that the Torah contains 613 commandments that Jewish people traditionally have tried to keep. According to Kurzweil, 248 are positive and 365 (number of days in a year) are negative. The positive ones are what the Torah wants you to do, and the negative are ones the Torah says not to do. (p.305) These lists (found in his appendix) are grouped in various categories e.g. "The Courts and Court Procedures." One from this list states: "Make sure every community has judges and officers."(Deuteronomy 16:18) (p.311) Kurzweil also explains that all these laws are related either to the first or second of The Ten Commandments.
This book is a great resource to learn about Deuteronomy from a Jewish perspective. How glad we are that in order to get to Heaven we aren't required to keep all the laws, for as James 2:10 reminds us if we break one commandment than we are guilty of them all, and as Titus 3:5 tells us it's not by works of righteousness that we have done that we are saved but by faith in the Lord Jesus alone.
https://www.amazon.com/Torah-Dummies-Arthur-Kurzweil/dp/0470173459
Jumbled Laws: Which law is which?
Write the correct law verse beside its sentence. Notice these statements are all incorrect; how should you change them to correct them?
* A lady should wear men's clothing.
* A farmer hooked up an ox and a donkey.
* A man picked a basketful of grapes from a neighbor's vineyard.
* Reading books about wizards is something God approves.
* It is fine for a man to wear lady's clothing.
* If you want to know the future talk to a fortune teller.
* A man should make sure all his olives were off every tree he owned.
* A farmer drops a sheaf and goes back to pick it up.
* In a dispute all a judge needs to listen to is one witness.
* In war you should cut all the trees down.
* An Ouija board is a fun board game.
* Deut.24:20 (olives) Deut. 24:19 (sheaf) Deut. 23:24 (grapes) Deut. 22:10 (ox) Deut. 21:23 (tree) Deut. 18:10 (fortune) Deut. 20:19,20 (trees) Deut.19:15 (witness) Deut. 18:11 (wizards) Deut. 18:11 (Ouija) Deut. 22:5 (men, women)
Parents/teacher: Print out the sentences and the Deuteronomy references. (without clue words) Let kids research the verses and put the verse with the correct sentence. Correct each sentence. Discuss each one and the laws given. While some of these laws specifically applied to Israel in that day, a number apply to us today. Which ones apply to us and why?
Explore More: Journal Concordance Js
Have kids use a Bible Concordance to find Jj words that relate to the lesson. Record each one in your journal, write a sentence about it, and illustrate. One of my KJV Bibles has an especially helpful concordance. Besides listing Jj words and their references, it serves as a dictionary as well concisely defining each word. Here are the Jj words in it: judge: pass sentence; judgment: acts of judgment; just: honest; justice: equality; justify: defend; and justly: accurately. Which Jj words do you find in your concordance?
View It: "Kids in Court" Video
See this video which gives children a little sense of what a judge and a courtroom looks and feels like. Talk about it with them.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=kids+in+court+video&docid=608024475302234089&mid=5C92477999E9AE615AC75C92477999E9AE615AC7&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
Learn It: Moses' Lawgiver Sculpture at US Capitol
Perhaps you've heard of Ten Commandment displays that judges and others have removed. But, all over the US Capitol there's still art work of Moses and the ten commandments. Check into this site to see Moses' marble plague, that's displayed with twenty-two other plagues done by seven sculptors, which hangs over the gallery doors of the House chamber of the capitol. What other art work exists of Moses and the ten commandments? Research it!
https://www.aoc.gov/art/relief-portrait-plaques-lawgivers/moses
Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, YOU!
Think About It: Social Justice Vs. The Gospel
When I first heard the term "social justice"* I recall being unsure of its meaning. At about the same time I heard the phrase "fix up the world." That too was puzzling for I'd never heard of the idea that Christians or the church's mission was to "fix up the world," but rather as Jesus instructed we were to "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15) However, this social justice idea seemed to say that if we joined together in common causes with others--even those who didn't teach salvation through Jesus Christ alone-- this would then make the world a better place and would help usher in the return of the Lord.
* Definition of social justice: justice in terms of distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
After some research it was clear churches and colleges alike were and are heavily into social justice pushing the simple gospel message aside. Besides, it also became apparent many were adding to the gospel. To find out more about social justice "gospel" do read on line, or order the excellent booklet: The Dangerous Truth About the Social-Justice "Gospel" by Mary Danielsen from:
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=15318
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