40 Days Parent Cue (Week 3)

Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (James 1:22)

This blog is your cue.  Every Wednesday we’ll post a “Parent Cue” which will tune you in to what we are talking about at theEDGE and cue you in on some steps you can take to lead your student into taking their next steps.

Overview (2/29/12): The goal of the Bible is transformation, not information.  As we read the bible it is our goal to not just learn information but to allow what we learn to change how we live.  It is easier to read the bible than it is to do what it says.  This week we'll take a look at the story that Jesus tells about the wise builder and the foolish builder and which one we can relate to the most.

Method: The "Probe It!" bible study method is when you read a passage of scripture and ask questions to find out what our next steps are based on the scripture.  There are 9 questions that will help us apply the scripture and they are remembered by the acronymn S.P.A.C.E.P.E.T.S.

Is there a SIN to confess?

Is there a PROMISE to claim?

Is there an ATTITUDE to change?

Is there a COMMAND to obey?

Is there an EXAMPLE to follow?

Is there a PRAYER to pray?

Is there an ERROR to avoid?

Is there a TRUTH to believe?

Is there SOMETHING to praise God for?

Parent Cue:  This week your student will spend time using the "Probe It!" bible study method as they read through the final 8 chapters of the book of Mark.  This week after you and your child have spent time with God ask this question.  Today as I studied the bible, I decided that I need to ________________ (confess a sin, change an attitude, pray a prayer).  What action step do you need to take today?  This exercise is meant for you and your child to share together.  Be real and authentic in your response.  Your student will be able to see right through you if you come up with a fake answer that doesn’t really mean anything to you.  The more vulnerable and real you are, the more vulnerable and real they will be.

Day 15:  Mark 8:34-38 | Day 16:  Mark 9:33-35 | Day 17:  Mark 10:17-31 | Day 18: Mark 11:25 | Day 19:  Mark 14:3-9 | Day 20:  Mark 15:33-39 | Day 21:  Mark 16:1-20 

This blog is an interactive community for parents.  Use the comment section below to share exciting stories and challenges that you are having this week as you engage with your kids.