New 2023 Redesign and Pre-K level added!
My Brother's Keeper is a 4-week in-depth
Bible study on the subject of
sibling relationships. We will explore the stories of 10 different siblings from the Bible, some with beautiful stories and some with ugly ones.
Through the stories of these siblings and the pages of Scripture, your children will learn God's true purpose for siblings and families, the issues that siblings face, the responsibilities that they have as siblings, and practical tools for building sibling relationships.
This study is part of our Relationship Series, designed to teach your kids Biblical principles for developing and strengthening Christian relationships. Learn more HERE.
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Why you'll love this Bible study
Our Bible studies are available in 5 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.
Each study also comes with a fun pack including stickers, and a bookmark.
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
Sibling Challenge Journal
The Sibling Challenge Journal is the perfect tool to help your kids learn to love their siblings and intentionally build healthy relationships. Once you've finished our sibling Bible study, it's time to put what you learned into practice. That's where the Sibling Challenge Journal comes in. You'll review your jobs as a sibling, journal to resolve conflict, meditate on helpful verses, and challenge yourself each week.
Sibling Challenge Game
Choose a different Sibling Challenge card each day to show an act of love or service to your sibling. After completing the challenge on the card, scratch off a star to reveal a letter that you will then use to decode the Secret Message card.
The game includes 3 different Secret Message cards so each Sibling Challenge Game can be played through completely 3 times!
Elijah and the Famine (ages 8+)
When an eccentric professor brings his time machine to Crestview Elementary School for the science demonstration, six unsuspecting students are in for the adventure of a lifetime as they are accidentally sent back in time!
With side-splitting laughs, wild adventures, and character-building lessons, this first-ever audio drama from the Academy of Arts will keep every member of your family laughing and learning for years to come!
A Tale of Two Siblings (All Ages)
It was the best of times, but now it’s the worst of times as two siblings let a rivalry spiral out of control. Their quarreling damages everything they love, and they learn that a house divided cannot stand. Can they forgive and reconcile to save their kingdom? Grab a poncho and a sibling for this urchin-flinging adventure!
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. 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
A Content Heart
Studies with 25 lessons:
Keep Thy Heart
Studies with 28 lessons:
Developing a Quiet Time
Such a great study to go through a heart check on how to love and serve our siblings well. Would highly recommend this to families with kiddos and teaching them God’s way of honoring and serving our closest neighbors who are those within our own roof. 💖
A beautiful, beautiful study done in an approachable format. Very easy to flip open and do with the kids. We spend 15 min doing this study during a late lunch at the end of our homeschool day. My 10-year-old twin daughters, my 8-year-old son, and I are all thoroughly enjoying our time. I intentionally picked the 'primary' level b/c I knew they'd be tired after all of their school work and wanted less writing for them - and we're still getting just as much out of it. We all walk away with simple, powerful truths each time. Here's where I get a little emotional. I'd been praying for a great resource to disciple my kids more intentionally in specific areas this year. I've found it in ABUNDANCE in Not Consumed. What an answer to prayer!
This has been a great study for our large family, as we can never have too much teaching on sibling love. The daily excerpts are easy to understand for all of our young children, and we are grateful to be able to apply what we learn in our relationships each day. Yet another five star study from Not Consumed!
This has been wonderful for our family so far! We are using it along with the Sibling Conflict Chart and it’s been so helpful!
I have been trying to figure out the type of devotionals would work best for my daughter who hates reading. I had tried almost everything from bible on audio to scripture journals...the list could go on. I had one copy of this bible study and let her try it on her own time. She finished the whole book and really enjoyed telling me what she learned about her brother. She had used the primary level (she's 11) but she really enjoyed drawing. I am so glad I found something she loved and remembered. When I asked her what kind of bible study she wanted to use this school year, she asked for the Keep thy heart study. I am so excited and thankful to Not Consumed for your part in developing her quiet time thats full of joy. Praise God for you all.
I bought the pre-k version for my 4 year old, the primary for my 5 year old, and the parent guide for myself. The lessons are quick and easy to finish, but the concepts being taught are allowing us to have conversations we might not have had. My boys are only about a year apart and there has been a lot of arguing lately, and I have appreciated this sibling study to guide my instruction and point us to Christ.
I loved doing this study with my girls! While they won't change overnight, this gives a good place to talk about things going on in their lives and hearts when they aren't fighting and also helps when talking things through with them when they are fighting.
This study was done with my kids ages 14, 10, and 8, and we all really loved it! I noticed they put into practice what we learned, and their relationship with each other has become better. Would definitely recommend this to all families!
My littles love this! The wording is great and catchy for them to actually remember and get something from it, even at a young age!
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