7th Grade Bible/Freitas Ecc. Journal Entries 7th Grade Bible/Freitas

Journal entry #1: Write a letter to the Teacher and relate to the Teacher something in your life that you believe has meaning and lasting value.

Journal #2 “Imagine you are being given an opportunity to present yourself before God for the purpose of questioning him about the story you have just heard. Suppose for this activity that God has expressed his willingness to answer you directly. What one burning question do you have for God?

Journal #3 Does God want us to enjoy life? What does the Teacher say about this? What is the difference between seeking pleasure and finding enjoyment? (see 2:10-11 and 24-26)

Journal #4 Read Matthew 6:19-24 What did Jesus Teach concerning possessions and pleasure? Where are your treasures? What steps can you take to make sure your treasure is in heaven?

Journal #5 Finish these sentence starters: A life centered on God is… A life without God is… My life without God would be… My life without God at the center would be… God’s purpose for my life (or for this time in my life) is/might be…

Journal #6 What would these two books of the Bible look like if they had been written as a testimony? Write a testimony of your own about one of the following in your journal: Something you have learned about God A specific belief or understanding you held before completing this unit that needed to be enlarged or changed based upon sound teaching and Scripture reading An experience you had, during the course of your study or at some critical point in your life, that taught you more about your relationship with God.