Teaching Bible: A Guide for Homeschool Families – Kim Sorgius Jones, Part 1 (Homeschooling Every Subject)

Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

"We want our kids to be in the Word, not just reading about it." ~ Kim Sorgius Jones

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This week, we wrap up our Homeschooling Every Subject series in grand style, as we dive into the vital topic of teaching Bible, with our special guest, Kim Sorgius Jones from Not Consumed Ministries. Kim joins host, Yvette Hampton, to discuss the essentials of Bible study and to explain why it's crucial to go from simple Bible reading to intentional Bible study, how to avoid common pitfalls. Kim shares practical advice for making Bible study a rewarding experience for you your kids, no matter where you are in your spiritual journey. This is the ultimate guide for homeschooling parents committed to imparting strong biblical values to their children. 🙏📖

Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation.

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Discussion Questions:

1. Introduction and Importance:

   • Why does Yvette consider the Bible the most important subject in homeschooling?

2. Effective Bible Study:

   • Kim mentioned that studying the Bible can be messy and imperfect. How does this perspective help alleviate the pressure on parents teaching their kids?

   • Is this an encouragement to you for your own family Bible study?

3. Using the Bible Properly:

   • Why does Kim emphasize the importance of using the real Bible over paraphrased versions or devotional books?

4. Family Dynamics:

   • How did Kim's own family dynamics and homeschooling experiences shape her approach to Bible study?

   • How does this apply in your home?

5. Learning Tools and Techniques:

   • What are some effective tools or methods discussed in the episode to help kids understand and engage with the Bible?

6. Approaches to Study:

   • Kim advocates against a purely corporate approach to Bible study at home. What individual-based methods can parents use to ensure their kids are truly learning?

7. Real-life Application:

   • How does Kim suggest dealing with the challenges of kids not understanding certain Bible passages?

8. Parental Involvement:

   • For parents who may not feel confident in their biblical knowledge or teaching abilities, what advice and encouragement does Kim offer?

9. Discipleship and Responsibility:

• How does this episode underscore the responsibility of parents in discipling their children, particularly in studying the Bible?

  • How are mom and dad's role different in this area?

  • How are they similar?

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