Being a kid today can be hard, and even harder for kids trying to honor God. Our kids are facing all kinds of big feelings, without realizing the dangers of letting some of those feelings–like fear, pride, or anger–grow in their hearts.
Our Keep Thy Heart Bible Study is designed to teach your children how their actions are directly related to the attitudes of their hearts. Left unchecked, feelings can become powerful influences in the heart, and this study teaches in a practical, hands-on way how your kids can keep their hearts protected from sinful influences! In this study, your kids will:
This Bible study is available in 5 age levels from pre-k through parent and is meant to be done individually, then discussed together. (More on our family Bible study model here.)
Due to the extensive use of the "fun pack" stickers in the Pre-K Bible study, it is NOT available in digital format. We recommend you use the Primary level with this age group or purchase the softcover version.
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.
Why You'll Love This Bible Study
The Keep Thy Heart Bible study digital version is available in 4 age 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.
Youth Level (ages 13+)
Teens work independently, then discuss with the family
Teens have lines to write their responses with a focus on application and apologetics
Four to eight verses to read per lesson
Written with a focus on issues teens face
Includes challenge cards that encourage personal application
Parent Guide
Parents work independently, then discuss with the family
Parents have lines to write their responses with a focus on application and apologetics
Four to eight verses to read per lesson
Written with parent tips to guide family discussion
Includes challenge cards that encourage personal application
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
Thank you so much for this thoughtful study! I’m so grateful for Not Consumed and definitely recommend!
We love these Bible studies. The whole family can study together and each one take away the message God has for us and apply it to our lives individually. We are in the middle of the Keep Thy Heart study, and we are looking forward to beginning the how to have a quiet time study. We will forever get our Bible study resources from Not Consumed. Thank you so much!
Thankfully I've grown up in the church and so have my kids. Sometimes Bible study can become a "chore" when our hearts aren't right. But this study has been a game-changer for my family. My kids actually want to do it. We've all learned so much & have had wonderful discussions stemmed from the questions throughout the lessons. I love that at the end of each lesson there's reflection and prayer that's personal.
I love this study, not only for the kids but it’s been eye opening to me. Would 1,000 percent recommend.
We completed this study with a Psychology unit study, and the connections were amazing & my kids grew so much! As always, we loved this study from Not Consumed!
We’ve completed a few of not consumed studies and I am always impressed hence why I continue to purchase more! We haven’t done this study yet but I have skimmed through it and I know it’ll be great!
My nine year old is doing this by himself in the mornings. I like it and would buy it again. I like the way it helps him think through the scripture and apply it to life.
My kids really enjoyed using this study. It was a perfect level for them (8 and 10) and they really understood the lessons.i was very pleased with the content!
I've been using this study with my kids, ages 8, 11, and 12. The study is well-written and engaging for all three kids. The content is sound, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to a friend. I look forward to using other Not Consumed bible studies in the future!
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