Erin Wedge explores this Old Testament parable and looks at the nature and place of parables in the Scriptures and how to teach them.

Clare Horan offers teachers a range of activity possibilities which can be used together with this "reading drama". The drama itself explores the Old Testament and its importance to Christians.

In this activity, Beth Nolen invites students to get to know the biblical character of Miriam, the sister of Moses, who is often overlooked when studying this well-known story.

Jennifer Callanan engages students in discovering the Psalms as Old Testament poetry. In this activity Jennifer looks at the various genre found in the Old Testament and uses non-religious examples to help students identify these in the Scriptures.

In this activity, Anne Victor offers teachers an activity sheet which introduces students to Old Testament stories. This blackline master can be used to support various classroom activities.

In this activity, Beth Nolen invites students to re-read the story of Adam and Eve from Eve's perspective. This is an exercise that opens valuable discussion on the formation of the Bible and biblical stories.

Sr Joanna reviews two websites useful studying the Old Testament with students: "The Bible's Buried Secrets" and "Bible Activity Worksheets".

Tony Densley reflects on how through the centuries we have allowed ourselves to be shaped by the stories of faith we received in the Scriptures. Today, however, we live in a world awash with stories. How do we continue to give prominence to our foundational Christian stories?

Jan Grajczonek reviews Sarah’s Heavy Heart, You and Me: Our Place and Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, suggesting how these children's books could be used to explore values and foster growth.

Paul Taouk reviews The Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible, Wonderful God and Creation Song - all story books which could be used with a unit on the Old Testament.

Ann Maree Whenman takes up the theme of storytelling for our 2010 Teaching Tips.

Ann Maree Whenman explores the nature of the Old Testament as sacred history and the value of using Old Testament stories both in storytelling and in prayer.

Jan Epstein reviews the DreamWorks animated movie Moses, Prince of Egypt" as a useful tool for teaching about this significant Old Testament character. From her own Jewish faith, she explores the importance of Moses in both the Jewish and Christian traditions.

Stuart Baker explores how teachers can help students to become engaged with our oldest meaning-making texts, the Old Testament, through the use of contemporary "texts" such as film, sound, print, image and others.