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The Biblical principles in this book are being shared by:
Kathryn Hughes, Kdg. teacher at PROMOTE in Chesapeake, VA
-thanks Kathryn.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter. has several parallels to scripture.
1. Peter is expected to be obedient to his mother, as we are to be obedient to God. (This can also correspond to Adam & Eve in the Garden)
2. Peter disobeys and after he’s had his fill and a tummy ache, He realized his mistake (remorse).
3. He searches for the way out. How many times are we tempted to ‘knowingly’ cross the line only to run in circles before finding the gate? The way out is the Gate, (Matt. 7:13)Jesus says, “I am the Gate”, He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. (John 14:6)
4. Peter is running for his life from Mr. McGregor. Peter loses all of his possesions. There are times, when we must lose everything we have in order to find Christ. (Luke 18:18-23)
As you read this wonderful classic story with your children, relate the lessons Peter learns to the Biblical principles God has for us in His word.
For other bible lessons using Children’s Literature:
Seven Blind Mice and the Cure to Our Blindness
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Very Hungry Christian = New Life
Learning the Bible from Pinocchio -by Debbie Boush
Harry the Dirty Dog: Lost Dog, Lost Son
Where The Wild Things Are
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, and a Chance to Pray
Children Who Love Jesus may be at risk of catching: A Bad Case of Stripes
October 27th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
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