Parsha Pearls

Welcome to the Parsha Pearls Library! 

Click on the book of the Torah below to access the Torah portions and lessons within it.  From there you may find more than one lesson for a Torah portion due to multiple topics. You can also choose the level you want to access –   Katan A (Gem Seekers) or Katan B/Gadol (Pearl Seekers). 

Within each file is the complete Parsha Pearls lesson as well as links to each individual worksheet, craft/notebook instruction, snack, music and videos (if available) as well as pictures of those who have completed our crafts, notebook pages or snacks. 

We hope you enjoy searching the website and discovering Yahweh’s pearls.

Scriptural Inspiration

We wanted to provide information regarding the titles we chose for Parsha Pearls and the Scriptural Inspiration for them. We have created this document so that you can see the thought that was put into the whole project.

Parsha Pearls

The inspiration for the title Parsha Pearls came as a result of creating children’s lessons that spoke about the Word being more valuable than hidden treasure, gold, silver, or gems such as rubies or precious stones such as pearls. All these things that are considered to show someone’s wealth and things people seek after because they are valuable and precious, do not compare to the wealth of Yahweh’s Word. At YMTOI, we feel that children should be digging into Yahweh’s Word and search for hidden treasure, gold or silver, gems or precious stones that only His Word can give us. Here are just a few verses that gave the inspiration for Parsha Pearls.

Matthew 13:45-46

Again, the reign of the heavens is like a man, a merchant, seeking fine pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

Proverbs 3:13-16

Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, And the man who gets understanding; For the gain from it is better than gain from silver. And its increase than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and all your delights are not comparable to her. Length of days is in her right hand, riches and esteem in her left hand.

The final book of the Brit Chadasha, Revelation talks a lot about the New Jerusalem and Yahweh’s Kingdom. I found it interesting that the city was described in great detail: streets of gold and even the walls of the city were adorned with all kinds of precious stones (jasper, sapphire, agate, emerald, sardonyx, ruby, chrysolite, beryl, topaz, chrysoprase, jacinth, amethyst) and the gates were pearls.

Revelation 21:21a

And the twelve gates were twelve pearls – each one of the gates was a single pearl.

Is it no wonder then that Yahweh’s Word would be compared to all this? Did you know that Yahweh even calls us His treasured possession?

Exodus 19:5

And now, if you diligently obey My voice, and shall guard My covenant, then you shall be My treasured possession above all peoples – for all the earth is Mine.

Deuteronomy 26:18

And Yahweh has caused you to proclaim today to be His people, a treasured possession, as He has spoken to you, and to guard all His commands.

Deuteronomy 14:2

For you are a set-apart people to Yahweh your Elohim, and Yahweh has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a treasured possession above all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.

Because of this may we found to be studying His Word just as diligently as those who seek after hidden treasure and may we be found worthy to be called His treasured possession as we are found so doing.

Parsha Points (the main lesson)

1. Treasuring His Word (overview of the parsha):

Proverbs 7:1

My son, guard my words, And treasure up my commands with you.

Psalm 119:10-11

I have sought You with all my heart;
Let me not stray from Your commands!
I have treasured up Your word in my heart,
That I might not sin against You.

2. Pearl Seeking (main lesson content):

Matthew 13:45-46

Again, the reign of the heavens is like a man, a merchant, seeking fine pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

3. Digging Deeper (thought provoking questions):

Acts 17:11

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonike, who received the word with great eagerness, and searched the Scriptures daily…

4. Little Gems (story for younger children):

Proverbs 8:17-19

…And those who earnestly seek me do find me.
Riches and esteem are with me,
Enduring wealth and righteousness.
My fruit is better than gold and fine gold,
And my increase than choice silver.

Searching Out Hebrew (reading and writing)

     Proverbs 2:4-5

If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as hidden treasures,
Then you would understand the fear of Yahweh,
And find the knowledge of Elohim.

Counting What You Gained (worksheets)

     Proverbs 3:13-15

Blessed is the man who has found wisdom,
And the man who gets understanding;
For the gain from it is better than gain from silver,
And its increase than fine gold.
She is more precious than rubies,
And all your delights are not comparable to her. 

1. Storing Up Treasure in My Heart (memory verse):

Matthew 6:21

For where your treasure is, there your heart shall be also.

2. Seeking Treasure (questions from the parsha):

Proverbs 2:1-6

My son, if you accept my words,
And treasure up my commands with you,
So that you make your ear attend to wisdom,
Incline your heart to understanding;
For if you cry for discernment,
Lift up your voice for understanding,
If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as hidden treasures,
Then you would understand the fear of Yahweh,
And find the knowledge of Elohim.
For Yahweh gives wisdom;
Out of His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Precious Possessions (arts and crafts)

Proverbs 24:3-4

By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.

Sweetness of Torah (song and snack)

1. Sweet Sounds of Torah (Sing Praises To His Name-song corresponding to the parsha)

Psalm 68:4

Sing to Elohim, sing praises to His Name…

2. Sweet Taste of Torah (snack corresponding to the parsha)

Psalm 119:103

How sweet to my taste has Your word been, More than honey to my mouth!

In conclusion,

     Psalm 119:72

The Torah of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

Psalm 19:7-10

The Torah of Yahweh is perfect, bringing back the being;
The witness of Yahweh is trustworthy, making wise the simple;
The orders of Yahweh are straight, rejoicing the heart;
The command of Yahweh is clear, enlightening the eyes;
The fear of Yahweh is clean, standing forever;
The right-rulings of Yahweh are true,
They are righteous altogether,
More desirable than gold, than much fine gold;
And sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.

 

We pray that Parsha Pearls helps you on your journey to train up your child in Torah and that when they are old they will not depart from it.

Blessings from all of us at YMTOI