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 The mission of The Shelby Kennedy Foundation is to help families strengthen their personal relationship with the Lord and dynamically impact the world as ambassadors for Jesus Christ. The National Bible Bee seeks to encourage parents as they disciple their children through in-depth study of the Word of God, Scripture memorization, and prayer.  |
 Bible Bee “Sword Study” materials draw a family into God’s Word together through age appropriate studies and Parent Guidebooks that encourage sharing and praying as a family each week. Every contestant has an inductive study guide which takes him or her through a stimulating daily investigation of the Word. The Parent Guidebook provides activities, discussion questions, and other thought-provoking suggestions for Scripture-based family interactions. The format for a weekly "Family Bonfire" of the passages covered helps the parent(s) lead a lively and interesting conversation around God’s Word.  |
 The Bible Bee format is similar to a spelling bee, in that contestants are rewarded for their knowledge and memorization skills. However, in a spelling bee, contestants learn words without substance; the Bible Bee contestants learn the living, eternal Word of God! Jesus promises His followers the Holy Spirit, Who will, “…remind you of everything I have said to you.” This implies that we are intimately familiar with what He has said (all of Scripture!). The Bible Bee Competition is designed to recognize diligence in Scripture memorization at all levels, in warm, old-fashioned, family reunion-style gatherings. Your Local Bee Host will provide a Kickoff gathering in June, and one meeting per month in June, July and August as an opportunity for all of your families to review, trial quiz, and play memory games together. Scripture memory is a real joy! |
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 Scripture knowledge without the teaching of the Holy Spirit is religion. Prayer is the key to a vital, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each contestant’s Sword Study Handbook begins each lesson with prayer, provides a framework for meaningful, multi-faceted, Scripture-based conversation with God. Journaling is an integrated, natural part of the day’s routine. The Parent’s Guidebook includes the same format, but with the added dimension of prayer opportunities for children and spouse. The Family Bonfire opens up the wonderful area of family conversational prayer, with a special emphasis on the family’s recognition of specific answered prayers…a praying family is a healthy family! |
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