I found this adorable fabric and knew I had to use it in some kind of project.
There are a couple of stories in the Bible that feature scrolls that are eaten and taste like honey (see Ezekiel 3 and Revelation 10).
Alternatively, here are a few Bible verses you could use:
Psalm 19:9-11 (NKJV) - The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
Psalm 81:16 (NLT) - But I would feed you with the finest wheat. I would satisfy you with wild honey from the rock.”
Psalm 119:103 (NKJV) - How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Proverbs 24:13-14 (NKJV) - My son, eat honey because it is good, And the honeycomb which is sweet to your taste; So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; If you have found it, there is a prospect, And your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 25:16 (NKJV) - Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit.
Proverbs 25:27 (NKJV) - It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one’s own glory is not glory.
So I had to make this cute mini scroll.
I used a couple of dowel rods and some beads to make the "Etz Chaim" or "Tree of Life" wooden sticks of a Jewish scroll. I sewed the top and bottom edges of the scroll together, leaving enough room to get the beads through if I need to wash it. Although it is tight enough not to slip through easily.
I'm sure it will come in handy for a children's story at some stage.
I envision it becoming part of a bee themed sensory bin to inspire imaginative play. Perhaps I'll link it here later.
Philippians 2 describes Jesus unselfishness and humbleness and asks us to emulate Him.
Memory Verse: “And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow" Philippians 2:8-10a.
Materials needed to create the Jesus Humbles Himself and is then Exulted quiet book page:
very wide double sided white satin ribbon scrap as long as the cloud
a cross or crucifix bead - I used a wooden one with the shape of Jesus cut out of it since this chapter talks about Him humbling himself and even taking on the human form but I don't really like crucifixes as Jesus is not still on the cross - indeed He died and rose again! So I feel an empty cross is better...
A Sizzix Original and capitals lollipop alphabet/numeral die set or another method of cutting numbers about 2.5 x 3 cm in size - see my post on Letter cutting hacks. (Or you could just print them onto the felt using the sublimation/heat press method and save yourself a lot of sewing - see my post Sublimation Printing on Felt - Test).
sewing thread to best match the page
Cut out the lettering for Jesus' name from yellow felt and the underside of the cloud out of white felt and sew the lettering to the middle of the cloud so it reads along the flat line.
This had been sitting mid-way through sewing for some days. I was sewing while waiting for someone to put on shoes etc before we went out. It got finished days later. Seize the moment!
Sew the underside of the cloud with the lettering to some white felt with the white ribbon sandwiched between the layers along the flat edge, leaving enough ribbon to sandwich it underneath Heaven (and form pearly white gates) when you sew it down. Cut out the white cloud from the background making sure you fold back the ribbon as you go.
If you are using a fabric page background like I did in the above photo, you can either tuck the other side of the satin ribbon on the cloud under Heaven to form pearly gates, or under the fabric star section. So, either sew Heaven over the other half of the white satin ribbon, ensuring the ribbon goes all the way under the gates of Heaven - OR - cut out a section of starry fabric and use fabric glue or double sided iron-on interfacing to attach it to your page with the other side of the satin ribbon cloud hinge inserted un derneath. Once dry or ironed, use a narrow zig zag stitch to outline the edge and prevent the star fabric from peeling or fraying.
The cloud should flip down to reveal Heaven where Jesus humbled Himself to come down from, and flip up to reveal Jesus name being exulted.
Sew down your brown felt hill and attach your cross/crucifix bead so it stands on the hill but isn't covered when the cloud is flipped downwards (like mine was a little).
Cross choices
Finished!
Difficulty Level = Intermediate.
Small corners can be tedious to sew, but this page is so worth it!!
Key Learning Areas and Skills
Philippians 2 - Jesus humbled Himself and therefore God glorified Him - every knee will bow at the name of Jesus
Peek-a-boo - open the cloud to reveal the name of Jesus
Imaginative Play - bend the knuckles on your index and middle fingers to emulate kneeling at the name of Jesus
Fine Motor Skills - all quiet books encourage fine motor skill development
Hand-eye Co-ordination - all quiet books encourage hand-eye co-ordination
Jesus was not so high and mighty to consider Himself above coming to Earth in the body of a human and submitting to death on a cross. As I have mentioned before, imagine a King who is unwilling to lead the army into battle, or who keeps his own son at home so he doesn't die in a battle. What kind of example to his people would that be. What kind of confidence does that instil?
Orphan No More Co - Easter Morning (Live)
Jesus showed us how to live. Self sacrifice and humility is the way to go. Because Jesus humbled Himself, God exulted His name above all names, that at the sound of His name, every knee will bow. And if we humble ourselves, God will make us shine like the stars.
We can be confident in humility and submitting to God's will - Jesus is our demonstration of the results. We will not stay in reduced circumstances forever. In a little while, God will give us new bodies, and give us a place in Heaven. In the meantime, lets bow the knee.
