Diligence Booklet - Excerpt

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

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character is illustrated in this curriculum through both artwork and lessons from the lives of people in God’s Word. We most

4 Introduction

4 How to Use This Curriculum

of faithful men and women. “For whatso-

5 Goals and Objectives

ever things were written aforetime were

6 Character Quality Overview

often benefit from the positive examples

written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope” (Romans 15:4). And there were people in the Bible who are representations 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

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Lesson 1: Do My Tasks with Excellence

10 Bible Story: Bezaleel’s Excellent Work

11 Memory Verse: Colossians 3:23

12 Activity: Ark of the Covenant and Tabernacle Replicas

13 Lesson 2: Follow Instructions Carefully

14 Bible Story: A Prophet Neglects Instructions

15 Memory Verse: Philippians 4:9

16 Activity: Obstacle Course

has given us in Scripture.

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Lesson 3: Overcome Laziness

Illustrated in Life

18 Bible Story: The Slothful Servant

“Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by

19 Memory Verse: Proverbs 10:26

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

20 Activity: Ants-on-a-Log Snack

the Word of God causes us to grow in faith. This curriculum offers many practical applications of God’s Word to everyday life. “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). As God enables us to act in faith, our lives as believers will illustrate His character to others.

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

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Lesson 4: Finish My Assignments

22 Bible Story: Noah Finishes the Ark

23 Memory Verse: Genesis 6:22

24 Activity: Word Search

25 Additional Resources

25 Hymn History: “To The Work!” by Fanny Crosby

26 Hymn Sheet Music: “To the Work!”

28 Explaining Salvation to a Child

29 Journal Entry

30 Reproducible Coloring Pages

34 Craft Template and Answer Key