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CONTENTS

Biblical Character Illustrated Curriculum Illustrated in Scripture “The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7b). Biblical

2 Introduction

character is illustrated in this curriculum

2 How to Use This Curriculum

through both artwork and lessons from

3 Goals and Objectives

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

4 Character Quality Overview

often benefit from the positive examples of faithful men and women. “For whatso-

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Lesson 1: Choose My Words Carefully

ever things were written aforetime were

8 Bible Story: Elihu Carefully Addresses His Elders

written for our learning, that we through

9 Memory Verse: Proverbs 25:11

patience and comfort of the scriptures

10 Activity: The Beauty of Kind Words

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

11 Lesson 2: Choose the Wise Path

were people in the Bible who are representations of poor character, and we can

12  Bible Story: A Young King Makes a Choice

learn from their lives as well. “Now these

13 Memory Verse: Proverbs 22:3

things were our examples, to the intent we

14 Activity: Make Your Choice!

should not lust after evil things, as they

15 Lesson 3: Control My Emotions

16  Bible Story: Moses’ Rash Sin Brings Severe Consequences

also lusted” (I Corinthians 10:6). We would be wise to learn from the testimonies God has given us in Scripture.

17 Memory Verse: James 1:19–20

Illustrated in Life

18 Activity: Input-Output

“Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by

19 L esson 4: Turn Down Any Invitation to Do Wrong

the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Hearing the Word of God causes us to grow in faith. This curriculum offers many practical

20 Bible Story: Joseph’s Narrow Escape

applications of God’s Word to everyday

21 Memory Verse: Genesis 39:9b

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

22 Activity: Word Search

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

23 Additional Resources

us to act in faith, our lives as believers will illustrate His character to others.

23  Hymn History: “Lord, Speak to Me” by Frances Havergal

24  Hymn Sheet Music: “Lord, Speak to Me”

25 Explaining Salvation to a Child

26 Journal Entry and Application Chart

27 Reproducible Coloring Pages

31 Answer Key

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