Loyalty Booklet - Excerpt

Biblical Character Illustrated Curriculum Illustrated in Scripture “The testimony of the Lord is sure, making

CONTENTS

wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7b). Biblical character is illustrated in this curriculum through both artwork and lessons from

2 Introduction

the lives of people in God’s Word. We most

2 How to Use This Curriculum

often benefit from the positive examples

3 Goals and Objectives

of faithful men and women. “For whatso-

4 Character Quality Overview

ever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through

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Lesson 1: Serve My Family and Teachers

patience and comfort of the scriptures

8 Bible Story: Ruth Chooses to Remain With Naomi

might have hope” (Romans 15:4). And there

9 Memory Verse: Ruth 1:16

were people in the Bible who are repre-

10 Activity: “Sticking With You” Magnet Craft

sentations of poor character, and we can learn from their lives as well. “Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted” (I Corinthians 10:6). We would be wise to learn from the testimonies God

11 Lesson 2: Avoid Mocking My Authorities

12 Bible Story: Elisha Is Mocked

13 Memory Verse: Proverbs 20:20

14 Activity: Cards and Cookies

has given us in Scripture.

15 Lesson 3: Encourage Others in Difficult Times

Illustrated in Life

16 Bible Story: Jonathan Encourages His Friend David

“Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by

17 Memory Verse: I Thessalonians 5:11

the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Hearing

18 Activity: Scripture Sticky Notes

the Word of God causes us to grow in faith.

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Lesson 4: Keep My Commitments

20 Bible Story: Paul’s Committed Life

life. “But be ye doers of the word, and not

21 Memory Verse: John 15:13

hearers only” (James 1:22). As God enables

22 Activity: Crossword Puzzle

us to act in faith, our lives as believers will

23 Additional Resources

This curriculum offers many practical applications of God’s Word to everyday

illustrate His character to others.

The character of God is illustrated in Scripture. May it also be illustrated in our lives.

23 Hymn History: “Jesus Calls Us” by Cecil Alexander

24 Hymn Sheet Music: “Jesus Calls Us”

25 Explaining Salvation to a Child

26 Journal Entry and Application Chart

27 Reproducible Coloring Pages

31 Answer Key