Week 8: Monday: Esther 5:1-14

            In this passage Esther asked the king and Haman to a banquet. Then the king asked agian what she wanted. She said she would tell him at the banquet tomrrow. Then  Haman went home and boasted. Then he said he wanted to kill Mordecai. His wife and friends suggested it. I haven't done anything scary yet to obey God. I might have but I dont know.

Week 7: Friday: Esther 4:1-17

                      In this passage Mordecai tore his clothes. He put on black clothes. Queen Esther became worried and sent for Hathach. She wanted Hathach to see him. Esther told Mordecai to tell the Jews to fast for three days. She said she would go to the king even though it was illegal. Mordecai carried out her instructions. When I get scared, I always pray. When someone starts going against God, I tell them that is not right.

Week 7: Thursday: Esther 3:1-5

             In this pasage the king puts Haman in a high place of power. the king commanded everyone to bow down to Haman. Mordecai wouldn't bow down though. Men would ask Mordecai why he didn't bow. He wouldn't answer. They went and told Haman. They also told Haman that Mordecai was a Jew. When Haman found out about Mordecai, he was enraged with anger. I can't remember when I was tempted to compromise my faith. I know I have been tempted. I just can't remember when.

Week 7: Wednesday: Esther 2:1-23

                 In this passage the king had a bunch of women picked to be his queen. All the women were really pretty. He picked Esther though. Haman had a plan to kill the jews. He was one of the kings officials. Mordecai told esther. She turned in Haman. When it was investigated and found to be true ,the two officials were hung on the poles they made for the jews.ne time I had a really hard play practice. We practiced all day. The show came out great though. that happens like every summer.

Week 7: Teusday: Esther 1:1-22

              In this passage  Queen Vashti throws a banquet for the women in king Xerxes palace. King Xerxes got drunk. He sent for his queen. She refuse to come. He just wanted to show off her beauty. He ordered her out of the kingdom. She was never allowed to be in the presence of king Xerxes ever again. I take the most important people in my life for granted a lot. I hate to say it. I don't like to take people for granted.

Week 7: Monday: Nehemiah 8:1-18

               In this passage The Israelites are taught from the Book of the Law. They celebrate the Bible. They worship God. They had never worshipped it like that ever. I expect something to pop out at me. I want to know what it means. I want something that relates to my life at that very moment.

Week 6: Friday: Nehemiah 5:1-19

         In this passage the people were being charged interest. Some were sold into slavery. When Nehemiah heard about this, he was angry. He made everyone swear not to sell people into slavery. They also had to promise to give back every bit of money they took and not to charge anymore interest. Whoever disobeyed this God would punish. I don't help the poor much. I hate to say it. I want to help. I just don't know what to do to help them. I don't see very many poor people here in the United States of America.

Week 6: Thursday: Nehemiah 2:1-20

            In this passage someone looked sad. The king let him go to Jerusalem to rebuild it. Then he went to go rebuild it. Some people mocked him. he said the Lord was with him. He let the lord help him. There are no relationships in my life that need to be rebuilt. There might be some,but I don't know.

Week 6 : Wednesday: Ezra 3:7-13

                   In this passage it talked about building a new temple. Some people weeped over it. Some were happy. It depends on the project. If it is easy I'll be glad to do it. If it is hard I would probably get angry. I like certain activities.

Week 6: Tuesday: 2 Kings 22:1- 23:3

                  In this passage Josiah becomes king. He is only 8. he ruled fpr 31 years. Hilkiah was the priest. Josiah sent his servant to go to him. hilkiah gave them the Book of the Law. When the king read this he tore his robes. He then gave orders to the priest. When the Bible is a lost book, only bad things can happen. I live my life by the Bible.

Week 6: Monday: 2 Kings 11:1-21

                   In this passage one of the king's wives' child died. She set out to kill all the other children in the royal family. They put one child in hiding for 6 years. On the 7th year they put guards all around the king and the young prince. He was appointed king.  In life my best examples or role models are my friends, parents, and brother. They always help me.

Week 5: Friday: Fri. 2 Kings 5: 1-27

                     In this passage Naaman was a great soldier. He had leprosy. He went to the king of Israel to be healed. The king of Israel sent him to Elisha. Elisha told him to go bathe in the Jordan 7 times. He was mad. He then went and bathed after someone convinced him. He was healed. then he tried to offer something to Elisha. Elisha wouldn't take it though. The Elisha's servant thought his master was too easy on him. Elisha's servant went and got two talents of silver and two sets of clothes. Then Elisha said his spirit was with his servant, and he cursed his servant for basically stealing. His servant got Naaman's leprosy and his descendants were cursed with it too. I can't think of something I refused or refuse to do for God. I love him. I will do anything for God. I know there is something I have refused to do. I just cant think of it.

Week 5: Thursday: 2 Kings 2: 13-25

        In this passage Elisha took up Elijah's cloak. He parted the sea with it. Some people went searching for Elijah. They didn't find him. Then he went to Samari. They can see that I respect God when I act like a christian. I am a really godly girl. They can see that I don't tollerate people not reapecting God.

Week 5: Wednesday: 2 Kings 2: 1-12

        In this passage Elijah and Elisha were walking. Elijah told Ellisha to stay somewhere. Elisha said that as long as Elijah lived he wouldn't leave his side. They repeated that over and over. Then the Lord took Elijah to heaven. I carry a commitment all the way through. If I promise I'll do something,I do it. If it is something bad, then I wont do it. I try to do everything I commit to.

Week 5: Teusday: 1 Kings 22: 29-40

             In this passage the king of Judah's soldiers went after Jehoshaphat in war. They realized that he wasn't the king of Israel so they stopped chasing him. They then killed the king of Israel. They buried him in Samaria. I don't think I can hide from God. he is with me all the time. No one can hide from God ever.

Week 5: Monday: 1 Kings 21: 1-29

                 In this passage king Aborab wanted Nathaob's vineyard. He wouldn't sell his vineyard. The king got so mad. His wife told him he could have whatever he wanted. She accused Nathaob. Nathaob was stoned.The king went to take the vineyard he had wanted. Elijah stopped the king and cursed him. Justice is order. If you want order there has to be justice. Justice is really important.

Week 4: Thursday: 1 Kings 18: 16-46

          In this passage Elijah and the people of Israel built offerings. They called on the name of their gods. The people of Israel called on Baal to bring fire to their alter. There was no answer when they called on him. When Elijah called on the Lord his alter was filled with fire. Then the people believed that God I love God. I believe he can do anything. He can heal any disease. I love him.

Week 4: Friday: 1 Kings 19: 1-21

      In this passage Elijah heard how all of the prophets were killed and ran in terroe. He went into the desert and an angel visited him two times and gave him something to eat. After he had walked forty days and forty nights he found a cave and spent the night. God went to Elijah and asked him what he was doing there. Elijah told him that all of the prophets were killed. he also told God his alters were destroyed and his covenant was broken. The last time I felt sorry for myself was when I got hurt. My neck was hurting really bad because I pulled a muscle in my neck.

Week 4: Wednesday: 1 Kings 17: 1-24

       In this passage God told Elijah to leave the land. He said the brook would give him water. The ravens would bring him food. When the brook dried up, he went to live with a widow. The widow's son died. Jesus brought her son back to life. if I obey God, it mmeans I trust him enough to obey him. He loves me. I will do anything he tells me to do.

Week 4: Teusday: 1 Kings 12: 1-24

      In this passage It talks about two men. One man is about to become king. When the other heard, he was in Egypt. My parents give me good advice. My teachers do too. They tell me what is right and what is wrong. I like people to give me good advice.

Week 4: Monday: 1 Kings 10: 1-13

     In this passage it talks about the queen of Sheba. She went to king Solomon. He told her alot of stuff. She gave him alot of stuff. He gave her a bunch of stuff in return. I am rarely tempted to try to impress people. I'm a really shy person around people I don't know really know. I can't remember a time a tried to impress someone.