Peer Pressure
What is Peer Pressure? Is it a good thing, a bad thing, or both?
Peer Pressure is people around you advising/telling you what to do. It can be either a good or bad thing, depending on the scenario.
Why do people bully?
They had a hard life themselves, or were bullied by others and take it out on innocent parties.
What is tattling?
Telling on someone to get them in trouble, when their actions have hurt no one but themselves.
What is greed?
There are two main types of greed, one involves having lots of money and talents, while not sharing with those less fortunate, and the other involves wanting to take stuff that is not yours, since you saw someone else have it.
How many servants do we have for this class?
6 including Tant Amal, Mario, Hannah, Mark, Sherri, and Lila.
Which one of Joseph's brothers told the other brothers to spare his life?
The oldest brother, Reuben.
What should you do if you are bullied?
Tell the person nicely to stop, and if that doesn't work, tell an adult, like your teacher or servant, and let them solve the problem.
Is this an example of telling or tattling? A person bringing a magnet to the computer room and you tell the teacher.
Telling, since the magnet can mess up the computers and cause damage to them, which you are preventing by telling the teacher.
What are some ways you can be generous with others?
Give your time to assist others, give money to the poor, help them with your talents, and most importantly, pray for others.
What is the first day of the Coptic New Year?
September 11th (Tout 1)
Why did many of the same people who throw palms on Jesus during Palm Sunday also advocate for his crucifixion in front of Pilate?
The people (peers) around them in both scenarios were pushing others to greet in the first instance, or kill Jesus in the second. Also, most people don't want to be an outcast, so they did what they thought was most popular to the people around them.
What should you do when you see someone else get bullied?
Tell the bully to stop, and stand up for the victim, so the bully knows someone is on their side.
Is this an example of telling or tattling? You see your classmate did not complete their homework and you tell the teacher.
Tattling, since the only reason you told the teacher is to embarrass them and get them in trouble, even though not doing HW only hurts themselves.
What did the rich man do in the story about the "Rich Man and Lazarus" from last week after he died?
He was sent to Hades, he saw Lazarus in heaven, and asked Lazarus for his help and mercy.
How churches do we have in the building?
Two, St. Mina upstairs and Pope Kyrollous downstairs.
What did Judah want to do with his younger brother, Joseph, after his other brothers agreed not to kill him?
Sell him as a slave to the Egyptians, so the brothers could get rid of Joseph while not having blood on their hands.
What is a good example of bullying in the Bible?
The Samaritan woman went to the well during the hottest time of the day, due to people bullying her due to her past wrongdoings. As a result, she was initially hostile to Jesus when they first met, but he healed her from the sin.
What should you do when you see someone drawing in their notebook while the teacher is giving a lesson?
Do nothing, since doing this only affects the student who's drawing and no one else.
Finish this verse. "It is more blessed to .... than to ...... ."
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
When are you guys going to move to the 4th grade class in the church?
Next week, since that will be the start of a new Coptic year.
Tell us an example of peer pressure in the Bible that doesn't involve Joseph or Jesus' crucifixion?
When the 12 spies came from the Promised Land, 10 spies said the people are too powerful, we will die, while only 2 said we need to take the land, since God is with us and has done many miracles. However, even though 10 spies and the Jews said don't attack, the 2 spies held steadfast in God's promise made to them.
Finish this verse. "Love your .... , do good to those who ......... ."
"Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you." Luke 6:27
Is it tattling of telling if I tell the teacher that someone is bullying my friend, but I add some extra details that did not occur?
It is telling if you tell just the truth of what happened, but tattling if you add details that never happened just to get that other person in trouble, so in this case, Tattling.
Which person gave more in the eyes of God, the rich people who donated lots to the temple, or the woman who donated the only two coins she had?
The woman who gave two coins, since she gave away everything that she had to the temple, even though she really needed it. The rich on the other hand, only gave a smaller portion of their wealth, and still had plenty left over, so the woman gave more of what she had, which is what God looks for.
What did Noah bring with him to the ark?
Two of every animal and seven of his family members.