Sound Words for Kids: Lessons in Theology · 2018-08-31 · This unit is just one of nine in the Sound Words for Kids curriculum. You can find the other units at the store at proverbialhomemaker.com

Sound Words for Kids: Lessons in Theology Unit 4: The Salvation

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Sound Words for Kids

Lessons in Theology

Unit 4: The Salvation

Tauna Meyer

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Sound Words for Kids: Lessons in Theology

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Introduction 7Take Me to the Cross Activity 12What is this change of heart called? 21Who can change a sinner's heart? 33Who is the Redeemer of God's elect? 46How is your heart changed? 58What is Grace? 71What work did Christ do to save you? 84Can anyone be saved by his own works? 96What do we gain from the work of Christ? 111What is justification? 123How were you justified? 135What is sanctification? 148What are the two parts of sanctification? 163For whom did Christ die? 174Who will be saved? 185What does it mean to repent? 196What is faith in Christ? 209





Introduction ______________________________________________________

Sound Words for Kids: Lessons in Theology is a curriculum that follows the catechism format and is for approximately 1st through 5th grade, although it can be adapted for younger or older children.

This unit is just one of nine in the Sound Words for Kids curriculum. You can find the other units at the store at proverbialhomemaker.com.

“Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.” ~ 2 Timothy 1:13

Catechism is used in multiple denominations and is a valuable tool for teaching our kids about God. The questions and answers build upon each other and are based upon scripture, forming a picture that communicates the gospel and a biblical understanding of ourselves and God.

Why Teach Doctrine and Theology to Littles?

There are many reasons to dedicate some effort to teaching doctrine and theology to our kids. Here are a few:

• They will ask the questions anyway and sooner than we think.

• It will help tie together the Bible stories and scriptures they are learning.

• It will give them a pattern of faith (our own) to work from as they grow into their own understanding.


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What is Catechism?

When we hear “catechism,” most of us think of boring drills or empty rote memorization. However, it is not empty and it doesn’t have to be boring either!

So what is catechism? It is an orderly way of teaching facts through the use of questions and answers. This method is often used in secular and academic arenas as well.

In using the Q&A method to teach Biblical truths, we are establishing in our children a “pattern of sound words” or doctrine that becomes foundational in their spiritual lives.

We teach our children scripture in a similar way, hiding it in their hearts. They may not understand it in full right away, but over time the Holy Spirit brings it to mind during conversations, experiences, or studies, resulting in greater understanding. This is especially true with continued review and instruction.

What is the Role of Catechism?

First, it is important to say what catechism is NOT.

• It’s NOT a replacement for regular Bible reading and study.

• It WON’T guarantee kids that love God and know His Word.

• It’s NOT useful unless it points to Christ.

Catechism is just one of many tools for biblical instruction. Just as memorization, using songs, writing things down or using illustrations and stories are tools.



Being able to recite answers to questions, while it seems rather simplistic, can lead to

• Deep conversations

• Big-picture understanding

• Dots being connected in their mind across the scriptures

• A roughly drawn map that leads us to the cross.

How to Use Sound Words The Sound Words curriculum is very flexible. It is designed so that you can do one or more lessons a week with frequent reviews of learned material.

While the lessons do build upon each other, you can do them in whatever order you wish. You may also choose to use all the printables and suggested activities or just a few. Make the curriculum work for your needs.

Sound Words can be used as a homeschool curriculum, a family devotion, or adapted for use with co-ops and Sunday school.

How is Sound Words Organized? The entire Sound Words curriculum is comprised of 9 units. Each unit includes several lessons which correspond to catechism questions and answers.

What is Included in Each Lesson?

Each weekly lesson includes:

• Memory verse poster/coloring sheet

• List of scriptures or Bible stories to focus on Copyright © 2018 Tauna Meyer. All rights reserved. 9


• Discussion questions

• Devotion

• Craft and activity ideas

• Copywork (two versions are available: dashed mid-line for younger kids and a standard line for older)

• Notebooking pages

Which Catechism Does Sound Words Use?

Sound Words reflects the Statement of Faith found at ProverbialHomemaker.com/statement-of-faith. The theology in the lessons is based on A Catechism for Boys and Girls (you can read a copy of it here). However, much of the wording and organization use that of Stephen Hildebrandt’s The Catechism for Young People (used with permission) because of the helpful unit groupings and more child-friendly verbiage.

For lesson content, I rely heavily on the book Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem to check for accuracy. I also occasionally read other resources for perspective while writing the lessons.

Note that you can also look up and download the free Songs for Saplings Questions and Answers albums that go along with many of the questions and answers from Sound Words since it was also based on The Catechism for Young People. They are very well done and aid memorization.

***However, Sound Words holds to a different theology in certain areas for which I do not recommend using the Songs for Saplings materials. Specifically, both Sound Words and A Catechism for Boys and Girls observe baptism and communion as ordinances rather than sacraments, and the answers and lessons for those questions will differ significantly from the songs.


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http://www.reformedreader.org/ccc/acbg.htm


As with all matters of Bible study and theology, I recommend approaching it carefully and prayerfully, discussing with your pastor if there is a concern. As always, test everything against the Word of God, which is the only infallible and inerrant text we can rely on.

What Do I Need? • A Bible. Lessons use the ESV translation for scripture unless otherwise

noted. Feel free to use your preferred translation.

• Children’s Bibles. Whatever you already have is fine. Some good selections are the ESV Children’s Bible (for advanced readers), the NIrV Bible, and The Beginner’s Bible.


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Sound Words for Kids: Lessons in Theology · 2018-08-31 · This unit is just one of nine in the Sound Words for Kids curriculum. You can find the other units at the store at proverbialhomemaker.com