Please remind your student to turn in his/her paper Friday.
I handed out the requirements early in January. Let me know if you need any help!

-Jared Buchanan
3344843548

Greetings!

           So far since returning from Christmas break, the students have learned several key doctrines found in the Bible. For example, in week one I taught them about the Doctrine of Theology Proper. This is the study of God the Father and all His attributes such as holiness, sovereignty, and immutability. In week two the students learned about Christ. This study is called, "Christology." Week three students learned about sin and the effects it has on our mind, body, will, emotions, and heart. Finally, the students learned the Doctrine of Regeneration in week four; how God regenerates our entire being at the moment of salvation by His grace through God-given faith.
 
        I know these are difficult concepts for anyone to understand. Whether you have been in the faith a few years or many years these doctrines sometimes are difficult to grasp! I understand this and do my best to teach slowly and be on their level. Overall, the students did a good job listening and understanding.
 
      We have had three quizzes so far along with an open-notes test. I have given al their work back to them. They also have been given weekly board work grades. Grades are up for your viewing. Board work isn't yet due to missing work from several students.
   
      Last, remind your child to read their book. Completion of reading will count for a test grade at the end of the nine weeks. Also, I have assigned a reading report on the book that is also due at the end of the nine weeks. I gave out directions during week one. If you do not have a copy I can give your child another.


In Christ,

Jared Buchanan
484-3548

SPRING 2015

         I like to thank all my students who worked hard last semester. We covered many topics and had great discussions as a class. This semester I will be teaching on some of the core doctrines of Christianity. We will focus on the Doctrines of God, Man and the Atonement while also learning about the Holy Spirit, Christ, Sanctification, and Glorification as time permits.
        My hope is that the students will find these topics interesting, fulfilling, and helpful as they formulate their own personal worldview. It's my aim that they will be biblically informed as they do so.
       Questions? email me at jbuchananplas@gmail.com or call 484-3548

-Jared Buchanan

Finishing the Semester

The next two weeks we will review what we have learned. The first week of December we will review the last few weeks of class for a test this Friday (Dec. 5). A study guide will be provided.

The following week (Dec. 7th-12th) will be a semester review for the exam the following week.
         The semester exam is comprehensive but have no worries. I will let the students know exactly what's on the exam. The students will use old tests for review.

This semester has been fun. I hope your student has enjoyed Bible class. Always feel free to contact me at jbuchananplas@gmail.com and I will do my best to respond quickly.

2nd Nine Weeks

In week one of the second nine weeks the students learned about the Doctrine of Creation. We read through the Genesis account of creation and discussed it as a class.
My goal the first week was to teach the following concepts:
1. God created everything out of nothing
2. God created man and woman with great care and in HIs image
3. That the earth is young and the theory of evolution is incompatible with the Bible
4. God created all things for His glory

In week two of the second nine weeks the students learned about the Patriarchs and the formation of Israel in the Old Testament
My goal the second nine weeks was to teach the following:
1. Israel began with the calling of Abram in Genesis 12
2. God made a covenant with Abram to make his descendants into a great nation
3. Abraham had Isaac and Isaac had Jacob who had 12 sons who later became the 12 tribes of Israel

End of the 1st Nine Weeks

The first nine weeks went by fast. I enjoyed teaching your 8th grader. Next nine weeks we will look at major themes in the Bible. The syllabus has the schedule.  Next week we will focus on Creation.



Let me know if I can ever help you with your child. Send e-mails to jbuchananplas@gmail.com.

In Christ,

Jared Buchanan

                                                          Wrapping up the Nine Weeks

We have three tasks this week...

1. Students will present their project to the class. Each student has three minutes to present their project. This presentation counts as their semester exam grade.

2. I am sending home a reading form today. Students are to place in the margin what percentage of the book they read. There is also a margin for a parent's signature vouching for their child's honesty. What they place in the margin will count as a test grade. These forms are due by Friday.

3. Students will turn in their notebook. If your child was absent a day feel free to ask another student for those missed notes. However, please do not copy notes from another student's notebook if your student decided not to take notes. I reminded them every day that their notes counted as a test grade.

Thank you for allowing me to teach your child the Bible this nine weeks.