Bible Quiz

This past weekend my husband & I took our Junior Bible Quizzers to an Extravaganza in Mesquite, TX. An Extravaganza is where teams from all over come to quiz. We had teams from Arkansas, Colorado, Dallas, Austin, Louisiana, Kansas & all over Texas. It was a fun time. There were a total of about 80 teams between the junior & beginner teams. We have both a junior & beginner team and a total of 6 quizzers. Our beginner team got 13th place out of 33 teams in their division. We lost both of our games to the teams that got 2nd & 5th place. Jeff & I love bible quizzing and can't wait until our girls can quiz. A couple more years and Brooklyn will be ready. Bible Quizing is an awesome program and it not only teaches our children the word of God but also promotes positive character traits like good study habits, self discipline, how to be a team player, and how to respond to winning / losing. I believe that not only is our children's secular education important but their spiritual education as well. His Word impacts our lives in a way that nothing else in this world can!

The word says in Deuteronomy 6:4-9
(4) Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:
(5) And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
(6) And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
(7) And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
(8) And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.
(9) And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates

It is amazing how they have the ability to retain and recall the scriptures at such a young age. They put most of us adults to shame with how much scripture they know. Their sharp memory and quick recall is awesome. These children devote themselves to intense study, they develop team-work and leadership skills as well as gain confidence and self-esteem. I am anticipating a trophy this year. We have a good team. We have 2 more tournaments this year. Our kids are going to do awesome.

If your church does not have a bible quiz team, I encourage you to consider becoming involved in this rewarding ministry. The rewards are innumerable and most importantly eternal.

WE LOVE YOU KIDDOS!!!!!