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Using the Principle Approach “Word Study” idea, I began an exercise in “Scripture Word Study” with Ben today. We will be using this process to study the 3rd chapter of Proverbs over the course of the next few weeks. 
 
This is how we studied Proverbs today, though I may tweak things a bit. I did help him some with the writing (and for this first day, looking up definitions), but my hope is that he will move toward independence in this activity fairly quickly. I began by writing the first 2 verses onto an index card, underlining several keywords I wanted him to define. We then looked the definitions up in Webster’s 1828 together, and he chose which of the listed definitions he felt were the most applicable to the Scripture.The redefinition of the scripture and prayer are Ben’s words exactly, written in his Scripture Journal.
 
I’m using a modified 4 R method as described in my  Education Word Study post. 
 

Scripture for study: Proverbs 3:1-2

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
 

Keyword Definitions 

(we use Noah Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language)

forget: to lose the remembrance of; to let go from memory
to slight; to neglect
 
teaching: instruction; instructing; informing
 
keep: to hold; to retain in one’s power or possession; not to lose or part with;
to practice; to do or perform; to obey to observe in practice; not to neglect or violate
 
command: the right or power of governing with chief or exclusive authority; supreme power; control
absolute authority
 
prolong: to lengthen in time
to draw out
to continue
 
peace: a state of quiet or tranquility
harmony: concord
freedom from agitation or disturbance by the passions, as from fear, terror, anger, anxiety or the like
quietness of mind; tranquility; calmness; quiet on conscience
 
prosperity: advance or gain in any thing good or desirable; attainment of the object desired
 

Proverbs 3:1-2 in Ben’s Words

My son, do not let go from memory or neglect  my instructions, but practice, perform, and obey my absolute authority, in your heart. For it will bring you a long life, freedom from fear and anger, and all good and desirable things. 
 

Prayer

Dear God,
 
Help me obey your Word, follow your instructions, and practice and perform according to your absolute authority. Let me have a long life and freedom from fear and help me advance in every good and desirable thing. In Jesus Name, Amen
 
We did not look up additional Scripture to go along with our keywords with this first exercise, but we will be doing that in the future. I don’t want to miss that part. I think for a first attempt, Ben did a pretty good job here. I’m hopeful this will help bring scripture closer to his heart and more applicable to his daily life. 
 
 

Printable Scripture Word Study 

 Free Scripture Word Study Printable -- Learn how to teach your children to study the Word of God by using a Scripture word study technique. Includes free printable tool.

 

I created a FREE Scripture Word Study tool to use with your family. Index cards work just fine, but if you’d like to have something to add to a notebook, I think you’ll like these pages.  

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