Week 2: July 3rd & 4th

Congratulations to the 9 Young BUCKS who passed this week's test with a 75% or higher and met their Learning Objective! As a bonus, the BUCKS who passed their test with a 100% were treated to a 3D showing of The Amazing Spider-Man. These BUCKS were: Alex, George, JD, Josiah, and Reginald! As a study-aid the day before their test, all of the Young BUCKS participated in a game called "Pays2Pray" where they were challenged to descramble the Lord's Prayer (line by line) and buzz in before their competitor. One penny was awarded for correctly sorting out the prayer and another for buzzing in first. Kameron was the undefeated champ with the most pennies earned and as a prize, was awarded a guaranteed seat at the new Spider-Man movie.



Pays2Pray Competition



During this week's Lecture & Learning, the BUCKS were taught about the dangers of idolatry and the importance of staying on the narrow [but difficult] path laid out for saints in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Also, in light of America's Independence Day being celebrated on the 4th of July, there was a deliberate focus on the topic of freedom and the various ways it has been pursued in America's history. The BUCKS were urged to view life and choices from a global, Christian, and Kingdom standpoint as opposed to a mere American point of view. Contrasted were the non-violent Civil Rights Movement and the violent War for Independence. The BUCKS were presented video clips depicting each time period respectively and then asked challenging questions in regards to teachings found in the Bible (e.g. loving your enemies, obeying authorities, and pay taxes). The BUCKS were also made to think about things like whether murder (breaking God's 6th Commandment) is ever just. 



For this week's Fun & Fellowship, the BUCKS were taken to DFW International Airport. They first visited the Founder's Plaza at the north end of the airport where they viewed arrivals and departures while listening to air traffic communications over loud speakers. Then they got to explore one of DFW's three air traffic control towers and observed actual air traffic controllers in action! For lunch this week, the BUCKS were treated to Subway.

 

Founder's Plaza
- Special Thanks to Our Volunteer, Eric (Far Left)



On the Lookout

 

Shaded by the DFW (West) Control Tower

 

Taking In the View

Enjoying Subway Subs

The Learning Assignment for the Following Fellowship(s) (LAFF) is to study and learn 21 Christian Commands found throughout the Gospel of Matthew. For Week 3's test, members will be required to cite the first 5 commands of Christ below and their corresponding chapter and verse. Each answer will be worth a total of 14 points (command = 7pts /reference = 7pts). Here are 21 commands in Matthew that will be focused and tested on over the next 5 weeks:

CHRISTIAN COMMANDS (In the Gospel According to Matthew)

 1. Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is Near – Matt. 4:17

 2. Let Your Light Shine Before Men – Matt. 5:16
 3. Do Not Be Angry...With Your Brother – Matt. 5:22
 4. Be Reconciled To Your Brother – Matt 5:24
 5. Do Not Swear At All – Matt. 5:34
 6. Turn...the Other [Cheek] - Matt. 5:39
 7. Love Your Enemies - Matt. 5:44
 8. Do Not Store Up for Yourselves Treasures on Earth - Matt. 6:19
 9. Store Up for Yourselves Treasures in Heaven - Matt. 6:20
10. Seek First [God's] Kingdom - Matt. 6:33
11. Do Not Judge or You Too Will Be Judged - Matt. 7:1
12. Do to Others What You Would Have Them Do to You - Matt. 7:12
13. Enter through the Narrow Gate - Matt. 7:13
14. Watch Out for False Prophets - Matt. 7:15
15. Do Not Be Afraid of Those Who Kill the Body – Matt. 10:28a
16. Be Afraid of the One Who Can Destroy Both Body and Soul - Matt. 10:28b
17. Take My Yoke Upon You and Learn From Me - Matt. 11:29
18. Give To Caesar What is Caesar's – Matt. 22:21a
19. Give to God What is God's - Matt. 22:21b
20. Go and Make Disciples of All the Nations – Matt. 28:19
21. [Teach] Them to Obey Everything I Have Commanded You - Matt. 28:20

MEMBERS: Along with listing and referencing the first 5 of the Christian Commands above, 4 additional questions will be asked using material from Week 1. For 10 extra credit points, the Lord's Prayer from Week 2 can be written down in its entirety at the bottom of your test sheet.  Again, feel free to print the material posted above to make it easier to study. For anyone who cannot print, a copy will be available upon request. Additionally, an audio recording of the lecture portion of each Tuesday meeting is also available to members and parents upon request. Minimum passing score required for Week 3's test: 75% 

NOTE: All Scriptural quotes and tests are based on the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible. This is merely due to the fact that the NIV was the version issued to each Young BUCK needing a copy of the Bible. Any family member or friend desiring a copy can contact the YBC (info at bottom of initial blog post) and one will also be made available to you.