A discontent heart isn't just one that says "gimme." It's one that starts with greed, selfishness, and jealousy, and ends in whining, conflict, bitterness, and even shame. The only way to combat discontent in your family's hearts is for God's Word to change them.
In our A Content Heart study, we look to the Bible to do just that! This contentment Bible study for kids and families:
You will love how much more peaceful and joyful your family is when they understand biblical contentment!
Nothing will be mailed to you as this is a digital product. (The Bible study fun pack does NOT come with the digital files.) You can print off the file and staple it together. We like to use fun duct tape to secure the staples and keep them from poking.
If you'd like a softcover version, instead of digital, please click here.
Our Bible studies are available in 4 levels that work together perfectly for family study. Each lesson has a consistent key truth, key Scripture, and central theme no matter what age level your kids are working in.
Primary Level (ages 4-7)
Junior Level (ages 8-12)
Parent Guide
Our parent guide is the perfect addition to help you easily facilitate family Bible study. Each day, you will progress through the same main ideas and key passages your kids will be studying. Plus, we've added parent tips along the way to help you lead discussion as a family. Having the whole family thinking on the same key truths of Scripture will create a more natural environment to talk about the Lord. We know you'll love it!
What version of the Bible do you use?
I study and write using the KJV and ESV Bibles. However, my studies are written with the intent that children and families will look up Scripture in the Bible of their choice, with specific attention taken to assure questions can be answered from a variety of translations. So you should be able to use whatever version your family prefers. It's my passion to see kids opening the Bible themselves, so we've been very intentional about this.
What do you believe?
I believe that the Bible is the absolute authority in matters of faith and practice. It's 100% true, with no exceptions or figurative sections. I believe in the verbal, plenary inspiration of Scripture; in one God eternally existing in three Persons; in the creation of all things, including man, as the direct act of God; in eternally secure salvation by grace through faith in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ; in the incarnation and virgin birth of Christ, and in His bodily resurrection; in the personal, bodily, premillennial return of the Lord Jesus Christ and His millennial reign on earth.
What age level should I buy?
This is by far the most common question we get around here. Please
check out this video. I'll show you the differences between the levels and walk you through how to use them as a family!
How many copies should I buy?
If you are buying digital, you only need one copy of each age level you will be using. If you plan to share with people outside of your home (like a group, co-op, church, etc.) you will need a site license to do so. Those can be found on each product's page.
If you are buying softcover, you should purchase one copy per child. This will enable children to write in the book, as it is designed to record their drawings and responses to the Word. Please check out this video for more explanation on why this is so important!
How long are your studies?
Each Bible study is a slightly different length, ranging from 20 lessons to 28 lessons. We suggest doing one lesson a day. Most kids find that it takes about 15 minutes a day.
Studies with 20 lessons:
Obey
Do Right
Fruit of the Tongue
My Brother's Keeper
Navigating Friendships
Foundations of Faith
A Content Heart
Studies with 25 lessons:
Keep Thy Heart
Studies with 28 lessons:
Developing a Quiet Time
This Bible study was just what we needed. It encouraged open & honest conversations with my kids, and was written in such an understandable way with great questions to help guide them through each lesson.
I'm doing it with my 6 year old, and the lessons are short to keep his attention. The words used are simple yet powerful to make sense to his understanding. There are Bible verses to look at (read) and make him learn about it. We love it - it's perfect!
Having a content heart is hard for adults these days. Let alone a child. This lesson is a great reminder for all of us.
We purchased the digital version and it has been amazing. Our family (mom, step dad, 17 year old son and 7 year old son) does the study together. The lessons are clear and concise and use ideas that our 7 year old understands. I cannot wait to get more studies!
Our whole family has been doing the study. We've all been loving it!
This was a great study for my kids. (We are a homeschool family and my kids are 1, 6, 9, 10, and 12. I used the primary and junior ages. I am moving my oldest up to the youth for the Christmas study that I just ordered. My 1 year old obviously didn't participate LOL.)
I timed it so that we would finish this right before Thanksgiving and Christmas since that seems to be a very "give me" time of year! It wasn't a super deep study, but it was perfect for what my kids needed and I loved that they were looking up scripture on their own. They did each day by themselves (except for my 6 year old) and then we came together to go over it. I would definitely recommend this for other families looking to teach their kids about studying the Bible. My only "complaint" is that the parent guide could be a little deeper, but I realize that's not the purpose of this study. Overall I was very pleased! As we ended, we talked about the differences in NEEDS and WANTS. It really clicked with my kids and they will now correct me when I say I need something! Ha!
We're half way through the study together. The kids have been engaging with it well and it's started some great conversations. Thank you!!
We are only halfway through this study and it's amazing! Another beautiful, thought-provoking study from Not Consumed. My teenage son came to me and said "Mom! The versed they had us look up today were really good! Like, fantastic!" This is a kid who is deep in the word in a Leadership program in not only our church, but surrounding states, where kids learn to disciple and share the gospel and are being trained to be leaders. His youth pastor has them memorize entire books of the bible. So, for him to say it's amazing, and makes him think and challenges him, is amazing and wonderful and we will just keep on doing your studies! Thank you so much, Kim & team!!
After my dear daddy passed away in 2020 and I received inheritance money, I was able to use some of that money to invest in the spiritual life of my family and purchase many studies from Not Consumed. A Content Heart was the first study we did together and I absolutely loved how all of us were learning the same principles and focusing on the same verses together. The children (ages 11, 13, 15, 17) were very focused each morning during their quiet time and then we would come together during family time for review and discussion. It is a wonderful and productive way to begin each day! Much love and thanks to the Not Consumed team for producing high-quality, thought-provoking Christian materials that are such a huge blessing to families!
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