Bert Drummond - Religion

Tomorrow's quiz will cover everything we have reading regarding God's covenant with Abraham. Students began working on a review today that they are STRONGLY encouraged to finish at home in preparation for the quiz tomorrow. The assignment in class today was to identify and summarize in one's own words the main point(s) in each of the passages from Genesis listed here: 11:1-9; 12:1-9; 13:1-18; 14:17-20; 15:1-21; and 17:1-27. Also be sure to review the sheet attached and compare it with the notes taken in class on the day we discussed and filled in the chart.

We are spending the next couple weeks in class preparing for the semester exams coming up on January 20-22. Tomorrow's quiz will involve a comparison of the two flood stories in Genesis. Students may use any notes they have and their Bibles during the quiz. Attached you will find the two handouts that may help to prepare. We have gone over all of this in class, and this should be fairly straightforward. 

Here is the recent homework assignment comparing the three passages from Genesis to do with God's covenant with Abraham. We reviewed this in class as well.

In order to begin our discussion on God's covenant with Abraham, it is helpful to make note of the lineage of the patriarchs in Genesis 5 and 11. We discussed this in class and students should have these in their notes, but attached is a summary of what we covered in class earlier this week.

We will begin exploring the story of Abraham and the covenant that God makes with him. This story is very lengthy and we will not be able to read every part of it, so I have selected a few excerpts from Scripture to read. Please read these tonight and come to class prepared to discuss them tomorrow. Pay attention to the main themes and points as well as parts that you have questions about or are unclear to you. Write down any questions you have and bring them with you to class tomorrow. Please view the attachment.

Today we began reading and discussing the covenant God made with Noah. We will continue examining this story over the next two days and wrap it up after the Thanksgiving break. Students should have a copy of Genesis 6:5-9:17 divided into two columns and a copy of a chart where they will outline the similarities and differences between the two columns. This is not required as homework, but rather will be used in class to help facilitate discussion and will be collected for a grade at the end of class on Wednesday.

On Thursday we finished watching the movie "Amazing Grace" about a man named Wilbur Wilberforce who gave his entire life to see that the slave trade in England in the 18th century would be abolished. It is a remarkable story of human sin, redemption, grace, mercy, and human dignity. Everyone is to write a reflection on the movie based on the handout attached. Please follow directions and turn these in at the beginning of class on Tuesday, November 17.

Attached is the homework assignment that we began in class on Thursday. Just do your best with this. I realize some of the passages may be more difficult than others to interpret. Please give it your best effort and do not leave anything blank. Have fun!

There will be a test Monday covering the main themes from the 1st Quarter. A study guide is attached that will help students prepare.

Today I passed out the outline for the project and we spent the class period discussing expectations and addressing other questions. Please keep me informed with emails if you or your child has questions about how to proceed at any point throughout the project. Attached you will find the same criteria I handed out today. Enjoy and have fun with this!