I'm reading through five psalms a day right now and came across Psalm 75. I was delighted to see lessons I could use from an academic standpoint (you know, homeschooling stuff) and lessons I could use from a character standpoint (that child raising, parenting stuff).
I said to the boastful, Do not deal boastfully.
And to the wicked, Do not lift up the horn,
Do not lift up your horn on high;
Do not speak with a stiff neck.
Psalm 75:4-5
First of all, you can talk to your kids about a lifting up your horn on high and a stiff neck. What kind of person lifts up his own horn (or blows his own horn)? Describe someone who has a stiff neck.
You should end up talking about a prideful person. He raises his head proudly like a horned animal. He is full of insolent pride.
This gives you two types of lessons today, one that teaches what a metaphor is and one that teaches what a wicked person is . . . in God's eyes.
The Psalm concludes with God's reaction to the wicked.
All the horns of the wicked I will also cut off.
But the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
Psalm 75:10
Now you can discuss why some people's "horns" will be cut off and others will be exalted. Who blows their own horn? What type of person doesn't blow their own horn, or raise up their own accomplishments?
Which one do you want to become? Why?
Enjoy the Psalms and inspire your children to love God's Word.
It would mean alot to me if you would leave a comment below and let me know what you think of this idea of tying Scripture to real life & homeschooling. Feel free to add your own lessons you've used with your kids.
Blessings,
Kerry
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