Knit and Crochet Bible Study

Category: bible study

  • Jesus is Better than Santa

    With Christmas here, REMEMBER:
    Jesus is Better than Santa   (author unknown)
    Santa lives at the North Pole.
    JESUS is everywhere.

    Santa rides in a sleigh
    JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

    Santa comes but once a year
    JESUS is an ever present help.

    Santa fills your stockings with goodies
    JESUS supplies all your needs.

    Santa comes down your chimney uninvited
    JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.

    You have to stand in line to see Santa
    JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

    Santa lets you sit on his lap
    JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

    Santa doesn’t know your name, all he can say is “Hi little boy or girl, What’s your name?”
    JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

    Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly
    JESUS has a heart full of love.

    All Santa can offer is HO HO HO
    JESUS offers health, help and hope.

    Santa says “You better not cry”
    JESUS says “Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.

    Santa’s little helpers make toys
    JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

    Santa may make you chuckle but
    JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

    While Santa puts gifts under your tree
    JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

    It’s obvious there is really no comparison.  We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about — Jesus is still the reason for the season.

    May the Lord Bless and Watch over you and your loved ones this Christmas 2009
    And may He bless the work of your hands in the New Year 2010

  • Happy Birthday Jesus

    I am editing the post for this month’s panel in the Salvation Colors afghan.  How are you doing? Are you keeping up? 

    I ran across a post today I want to share with you, it’s along the lines of what we are doing with the afghan.  It’s a Happy Birthday Jesus cake with colors to represent Salvation. 

    You can find the post by clicking here.

    The chocolate layer reminds us that we are sinful.
    The red layer reminds us that Jesus shed his blood for our sins.
    The white frosting reminds us that Jesus has given us a clean heart.
    The green layer reminds us to grow in Christ.
    The yellow decorations remind us of heaven.
    The candles remind us Jesus is the Light of the World.

    Wishing you a very, Merry Christmas and praying you will be blessed with the abundance of God’s love in 2010.

  • The Right Tools

    To complete a knit or crochet project you must first gather the necessary tools. This includes the obvious needles or hook, yarn and pattern. Other tools may be needed as well: measuring tape, scissors, tapestry needle.

    It would be hard to crochet a pair of mittens or knit a hat without these basic essentials.

    Similarly, Bible Study has a tools list. First and foremost, you need a Bible.  There are a number of versions. For myself I like to do my study from the NIV (New International Version) but if I want to read in modern language, using more commonly used words, I will read the MSG (Message). 

    Like comparing two different patterns to create the same scarf, I read both versions to see how the word usage completes the thought in my mind, bring more understanding of God’s Word to my heart.

    Other tools useful for both knit/crochet and bible study would include highlighters.  Mark pertinent text that you may not understand so you can further explore its direction.  An ink pen to write notes about the passage and comments of your thoughts.  Extra paper on which to journal your progress through the pattern or through the biblical passage.

    Just as a carpenter would not begin to build a house without a hammer, a surgeon would not begin without a scalpel, you must be equipped with the proper tools.

    There are free online resources for knit and crochet patterns. Some include:

    free-crochet dot com

    free-knitpatterns dot com

    lion brand yarn dot com

    There are also a number of Bibles and commentaries online.

    Blue Letter Bible dot org

    Bible Gateway dot com

    It is easy to skim through to pick and choose only what you want, but that limits your knowledge.  Pick a pattern you haven’t tried before, stretch your comfort level and learn a new stitch. 

    In Bible Study don’t just pick a verse here and there, read the context. What was happening at the time of the event? What were the people looking for? What did they find? What can you learn from their experience?

    Time is always a factor.  I could certainly get a lot more projects completed if I didn’t have to do things like laundry, cooking, dishes.  But I always find the time each day to sit with my yarn and knit or crochet.   By the same token I must plan on time to spend in God’s Word. 

    When my children were younger they joked, if mom puts it in her Outlook calendar you know we get to go.  So, make the time to knit, to crochet, to read the Bible.  Even if you have to put it on the calendar.

    Now gather your tools and get started !