More Than Words Living Faith Bible Curriculum Level 2

Another step in the wonderful
journey of faith that will help older children

develop a deeper relationship with God. Each
four-day section of this year-long study is integrated
with the More Than Words missions, providing a chance for
students to put into practice what they are learning about God’s
Word each day. The Living Faith Bible Curriculum Series is designed
like a journal to help students document their lives with Christ and
learn more about who God is and who they are in God.
is divided into four units:
Who Is God?
Who Am I to God?
Walking the Walk
The Great Relationship
Level Two in this special series was created for 4th through 6th grade
students. Inside you will find 36 weeks of lessons that include faith
stories with Caleb and Selah, special missions, and Scripture
studies, as well as poetry, hymn, and picture studies. All of these
elements work together to help build the character and
faith of every reader. Give children important tools to
help them test everything with the Word of God,
through reading, studying, and memorizing
biblical passages each week!
Spooner
JUVENILE NONFICTION/Religious/
Christian/General
RELIGION/Education
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About the Author

Rebecca Spooner is a homeschooling mom of five young children who
was homeschooled herself. She lives in Northern British Columbia with
her husband, her children, her many homeschool books, and her coffee
maker. She spends her days blogging, writing books, recording videos and
podcasts, speaking at homeschool conventions, and raising her children.
She is a worship leader at her church and is passionate about helping to
inspire a generation of children who know who they are and who have a
personal, life-changing relationship with God.
To the teacher,
Welcome to More Than Words! This curriculum is the result of frustration
looking for something more, so much prayer, my passion and heart for both
God and my kids, and lots and lots of coffee and late nights.
I’m just a mom (if we can ever use those words together) who saw a
need. My credentials aren’t hanging up on my wall; my only authority is
my relationship with God and my deep love for Him. I have such a longing
for more: in my own relationship with God, in the lives of my kids, and
in the lives of all those around me — more than Bible stories, more than
going through the motions, more than being a “good person.” I want a
relationship with God that is real and personal; I want to know the heart
of God and let that be what I leave behind for my kids and yours!
There was no big moment, no “writing on the wall” that this series stems
from. It was a remark made flippantly in a conversation: “If I could write
something it would be Bible curriculum.” It stemmed from my desire to talk
about what I am most passionate about and help kids make their faith their
own. Here I sit, sipping coffee in my p.j.’s, putting the finishing touches on a
book that has so exceeded the seed of imagination I had just one year ago.
God is big like that; we look at life and we see such a small part. We stumble
along trying to make sense of the piece we are given, never knowing what
thread will open into a masterpiece. I felt no compelling “calling” to do this
and yet, without me even knowing, it has turned into my legacy.
Let my life story be a small thread in the lives of others. Let my testimony
be that my God is good and faithful — in the good times and the hard times,
and in the seasons of knowing and the seasons of stumbling in the dark.
It is my prayer that this book will help your children go on a journey to
closer relationship with Jesus — to know Him intimately and to be marked
as His forevermore. Let them never be able to turn away or fall aside
because of their love for God and relationship with Him.
Today is just a thread in a masterpiece, my friend — in your life and the
lives of your children. It is just the beginning!
For His Glory,
Rebecca
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To the student,
Welcome to More Than Words! My name is Rebecca. I’m a
homeschool mom with 5 kids who decided to write a Bible curriculum
for my own kids and for you! My oldest son is now 12 but was 11 when
I first started writing this, and I relied heavily on his thoughts and
ideas to help create something that would be interesting and fun and
not like anything else you’ve done!
Caleb asked for missions every single day. He wanted something
funny and colorful and not bogged down with lots of writing and
assignments.
So I took what He was looking for and tried to create a journal
that would be adventurous and full of life to help us not just learn
more about who God is and who we are but also to draw us into
relationship with Him.
The God who created the heavens and the earth wants to have a
relationship with you! He has plans for your life bigger than anything
you can even imagine. He loves you more than you can ever fathom.
It is my prayer that this book will prompt you to go deeper in your
faith and relationship with God. May it give you an opportunity to
seek Him every day, to hear His voice, and learn to follow His ways.
This year is going to be an adventure and I can’t wait to hear what
God does in your life and heart in the months to come!
Love,
Rebecca Spooner
Mom to Caleb, Selah, Malakai, Aliyah, and Janiah
Wife to Jonathan (the police officer, yes, that’s real)
Worship leader and more than any of that . . .
Child of God
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Suggested Daily Schedule
Quarter 1: Who Is God?
Week 1: God is 3 in 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Week 6: God is

 Day 1: Caleb’s Story Incomprehensible . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 65
 Day 2: Scripture Study  Day 1: Selah’s Story
 Day 3: Picture Study/Art  Day 2: Scripture Study
 Day 4: Character Study: Humble  Day 3: Hymn Study/Art
 Day 4: Character Study: Honesty
Week 2: God is Love. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25
 Day 1: Selah’s Story Week 7: God Knows
Everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 75
 Day 2: Scripture Study
 Day 1: Caleb’s Story
 Day 3: Poetry/Art
 Day 4: Character Study: Content
 Day 3: Picture Study/Art
 Day 4: Character Study: Courage
Week 3: God is Good. . . . . . . . . . . Page 35
Week 8: What is
 Day 2: Scripture Study God’s Name?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 85
 Day 3: Hymn Study/Art  Day 1: Selah’s Story
 Day 4: Character Study: Dependable  Day 2: Scripture Study
Week 4: God is Eternal. . . . . . . . . Page 45  Day 4: Character Study: Compassion
 Day 1: Selah’s Story
 Day 2: Scripture Study Week 9: Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 95
 Day 3: Picture Study/Art  Day 1: Review Game
 Day 4: Character Study: Perseverance  Day 2: Crossword Puzzle Review
 Day 3: Quarter 1 Project
Week 5: God is Omnipresent. . . . Page 55  Day 4: Character Study Review
 Day 4: Character Study: Patience
5 First Quarter Schedule

Quarter 2: Who Am I to God?
Week 10: Created and Loved. . . Page 103 Week 15: Imitators of Christ. . . Page 155
 Day 1: Caleb’s Story  Day 1: Selah’s Story
 Day 2: Scripture Study  Day 2: Scripture Study
 Day 3: Hymn Study/Art  Day 3: Poetry/Art
 Day 4: Character Study:  Day 4: Character Study: Respect
Self-control and Self-discipline
Week 16: Called. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 165
Week 11: Fallen and Imperfect. . . Page 115  Day 1: Caleb’s Story
 Day 1: Selah’s Story  Day 2: Scripture Study
 Day 2: Scripture Study  Day 3: Hymn Study/Art
 Day 3: Picture Study/Art  Day 4: Character Study: Joy
 Day 4: Character Study: Kindness
Week 17: My Identity
Week 12: Chosen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 125 in Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 175
 Day 3: Poetry/Art  Day 3: Picture Study/Art
 Day 4: Character Study: Optimism  Day 4: Character Study: Cooperative
Week 13: Saved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 135 Week 18: Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 185
 Day 1: Selah’s Story  Day 1: Review Game
 Day 2: Scripture Study  Day 2: Crossword Puzzle Review
 Day 3: Hymn Study/Art  Day 3: Quarter 2 Project
 Day 4: Character Study: Thankful  Day 4: Character Study Review
Week 14: A New Creation. . . . . . Page 145

 Day 4: Character Study: Peaceful
Second Quarter Schedule 6

Quarter 3: Walking the Walk
Week 19: How to Pray. . . . . . . . . Page 193 Week 24: Fruit of the Spirit . . Page 243
 Day 3: Poetry/Art  Day 3: Hymn Study/Art
 Day 4: Character Study: Adaptable  Day 4: Character Study: Loving
Week 20: How to Week 25: The Ten

Use Your Bible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 203 Commandments . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 253
 Day 1: Selah’s Story  Day 1: Caleb’s Story
 Day 3: Hymn Study/Art  Day 3: Poetry/Art
 Day 4: Character Study: Trustworthy  Day 4: Character Study: Obedient
Week 21: Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 213 Week 26: The Armor of God. . Page 263
 Day 3: Picture Study/Art  Day 3: Hymn Study/Art
 Day 4: Character Study:  Day 4: Character Study: Loyal
Understanding
Week 27: Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 273
Week 22: Works vs. Faith. . . . . Page 223  Day 1: Review Game
 Day 1: Selah’s Story  Day 2: Crossword Puzzle Review
 Day 2: Scripture Study  Day 3: Quarter 3 Project
 Day 3: Poetry/Art  Day 4: Character Study Review
 Day 4: Character Study: Work Ethic
Week 23: Gifts of the Spirit. . Page 233

 Day 4: Character Study: Encouraging
7 Third Quarter Schedule

Quarter 4: The Great Relationship
Week 28: Hearing Week 33: Meditate

God’s Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 281 on the Word. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 331
 Day 3: Picture Study/Art  Day 3: Hymn Study/Art
 Day 4: Character Study: Generous  Day 4: Character Study: Attentive
Week 29: Seeking Him . . . . . . . . Page 291 Week 34: Take Every
 Day 1: Selah’s Story Thought Captive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 341
 Day 2: Scripture Study  Day 1: Caleb’s Story
 Day 3: Poetry/Art  Day 2: Scripture Study
 Day 4: Character Study: Helpful  Day 3: Picture Study/Art
 Day 4: Character Study: Responsible
Week 30: Draw Near
to God. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 301 Week 35: Making
 Day 1: Caleb’s Story Wise Choices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 351
 Day 2: Scripture Study  Day 1: Selah’s Story
 Day 3: Hymn Study/Art  Day 2: Scripture Study
 Day 4: Character Study: Integrity  Day 3: Poetry/Art
 Day 4: Character Study: Sincere
Week 31: Pray Without
Ceasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 311 Week 36: Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 361
 Day 1: Selah’s Story  Day 1: Review Game
 Day 2: Scripture Study  Day 2: Crossword Puzzle
 Day 3: Picture Study/Art  Day 3: Project 4 Project
 Day 4: Character Study: Confident  Day 4: Character Study Review
Week 32: Rooted to the Vine. . . Page 321 Appendices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 367
 Day 1: Caleb’s Story  Dictionary/Thesaurus
 Day 2: Scripture Study  Full Hymns
 Day 3: Poetry/Art  Bible Verse Log
 Day 4: Character Study: Fair  Optional Extended Memory Work
 Who God Says I Am
 Flashcards
 Answer Keys
Fourth Quarter Schedule 8
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Each week begins Each week students

with a story will be working on
from my own their memory work
kids: Caleb and flashcards which are provided at the
Selah. The stories back of the book. There are blank cards
alternate and help for them to write the verse in their own
to introduce the translation or they can use the provided
topic or theme that will be discussed that ones in the ESV translation. Every
week in a relatable and engaging (and lesson will prompt them to work on their
often funny) manner. flashcards and quarterly reviews are built
in to help them really master the verses
they memorize throughout the year. A
Bible Verse Log beginning on page 389
helps you track your progress.
After the story there is a
short teaching to help expand
and flesh out the topic that There are opportunities
was introduced. This was throughout the lessons
designed to either be a family for your child to write
teaching time (you can read a prayer. This is an optional place to
to the students) or to be done respond to the lesson through prayer.
independently by the child. Feel free to adapt it with group/family
prayer, silent prayer, or to have them
journal their prayers in a notebook
instead.
This section has

some questions
to help apply
Every single day has a secret (and
the lesson to the
totally optional) mission. Throughout
student and get them thinking about
the year, this is an opportunity for
what it means to them. This section has
your kids to further grasp the concepts
a space for them to write their response
being taught through hands-on and
or they can journal their thoughts in their
adventure-based activities. These can be
optional notebook or just think about/
done totally independently, and the only
orally answer the questions. Adapt it
recommended resource is a journal to use
however it works best for your family
as a log book (there are journal prompts
and your student!
throughout the missions) as well as some
sort of box or container to collect things
throughout the year.
9 How to Use This Book

Each week there Day 3 alternates
is copywork built between poetry studies,
in to help them hymn studies, and picture
further practice and learn their memory studies. Students will learn
verse. It always recommends that they about rhyme and rhythm,
either use the verse below or look it up different types of poems, and
in their own Bible translation. They can analyzing poems that help
also write their memory verse in their expand on the topic. They
translation on the blank cards at the back will be learning about the
and use those throughout the week. history of popular hymns and
listening to/interpreting hymns to help
them understand what they are saying
Before we begin our and learn more about the topic being
Scripture study for taught in the lesson. (Additional verses
the week, students are available in the back for all the hymns
will be prompted to except for “Wonderful Words of Life”
take a few minutes to ask God to help and “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.”) They
them understand and hear what He has will also be looking at beautiful, classical
for them that day. paintings throughout the year. They will
discuss shadows and light, symbolism and
meaning, and different art techniques,
Each week continuing to tie in these amazing
students will Charlotte Mason principles with the
begin to learn the lesson being taught.
inductive Bible
study method where Scripture interprets
Scripture. They are taught to look at the Each week students
context of their memory verse and ask will respond to the lesson through art
questions to help them see and better drawing, performance, painting, and
understand their memory verse for the other artistic expressions. These will
week. They will most often ask the 5 W’s challenge your students to learn more
(who, what, where, when, why) about the about different art forms but also to
passage, through simple circle the correct express and respond to the various things
answer, and write or narrate through they are learning about. Consider these
discussion how they think the passage optional.
applies to them or how they feel they
should respond.
How to Use This Book 10

After each character
study, there is a
prompt to pray and
Every week will have a character study. ask God to help us
Students will begin to learn how to grow in this area of
use a dictionary OR they can use the our life. This section can be used as a
provided definitions and thesaurus at place to write their prayer in the space
the back of the book for the purposes of provided or simply as a prompt for silent
the word study. They will begin to define or group prayer depending on how you
in their own words to help them better are using the book. It is intentionally
understand the word. They finish their placed to help students remember that
character study with choosing two or it is not through striving or works that
more verses to look up to see what the we become like Jesus or get into heaven,
Bible has to say about this character but through God’s grace and relationship
trait. with Him.
COURSE SUPPLY LIST

There are a few items you will want to A few items throughout the course are
have handy each week, which include: used for optional projects, which would
include:
 Colored pencils or crayons
 Bible  Journal or notebook for your mission
log (spy notebook)
 A pencil or marker
 Dictionary
 Scissors
 Thesaurus
 Shoebox or empty bin/container for
spy kit
 Spy kit stuff (string, binoculars, duct
tape, magnifying glass, etc.)
 Computer to listen to various hymns
 Highlighters
 Post-it notes
 Tape
 Poster board
 Paint and art supplies (pastels,
watercolor, etc.)
 Paint brushes
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Quarter 1
Who Is God?
Week One: God is 3 in 1
Day: 1 2 3 4
My name is Caleb and I am 11 years old. I love adventure and stories, ice
cream and food (lots and lots of food). I have 1 brother and 3 sisters, and I
am homeschooled. You might think that means I stay at home and work in my
schoolbooks all day long. Maybe you think I stay in my pajamas and don’t have
any friends, but you would be wrong. I have so many friends sometimes I just
want to stay home and sleep! I am the normal variety of kid that hates to go
to sleep but doesn’t want to wake up once I’m sleeping. I get dressed, though
sometimes I wear the same clothes a few days too many (my mom is always
getting after me to stop wearing pants with holes in them). I have a dog, her
name is Penny, and she is a mutt — mixed with multiple different breeds and
happy and slobbery and sometimes not too smart — but I love her.
This year mom gave me a journal and told me to write about what I learn
in Bible time. I like to write, but only when I feel like it (mom rolls her eyes
and tells me I’m normal as she thrusts a pencil into my hand). So instead of a
normal journal I am going to create a top-secret spy journal. I will be secret
agent “Lion Roar”: careening through adventures and discoveries and making
writing much more interesting!
This morning in Bible time we learned about the Trinity: God is 3

in 1. God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. But
only God can be all those persons individually and yet all
one God. Mom says we are made in God’s image with 3
parts: mind, body, and spirit.
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I don’t understand it, but I guess God is just like that: bigger than what we can
understand. I may not understand everything about God, but I am going to go
undercover to see what I can discover about Him from the world around me.
Time to make my spy kit!
Caleb
This first part of the year we are going to start our journey with
God by first learning more about who He is and those things
we know about Him. The first thing we know about God is that
He is three distinct people: The Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit, but all one God. This is one of the mysteries of God. It is
important to know that there are some things that are just bigger
than our understanding. In our world it is impossible to be three
separate people but all one person. But here’s the thing — we
don’t have to understand it for it to be true! We call this attribute
of God the Trinity or the Godhead.
Do you feel like you understand one part of God

more than another? What is something about
God that you want to learn more about (God
the Father, Jesus the Son, or the Holy Spirit)?
WEEK 1:
God is 3 in 1 16
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Write or narrate a short prayer asking God to teach you

more about who He is this week:
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make a spy kit. You are
going to be using this spy kit to observe your family, to write notes in
your notebook, and to keep a log of different missions that you complete.
Here are some ideas for your kit:
 A notebook (if you don’t have a spare one, you can make one with
a stapler and some paper! Cut out a cereal box for the cover to
protect the pages).
 A pencil or pen
 Binoculars or a magnifying glass (or both)
 Flashlight
 String
WEEK 1:
17 God is 3 in 1
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4 Take a few minutes
to go over your
memory verse for
.
the week: Matthew 3:17
To help you learn your verse we are going to copy it. This
will also help us to see what we are learning about. Copy
the verse on the lines as neatly as you can. Say the words
as you write.
And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved

Son, with whom I am well pleased.” ( Matthew 3:17)
Before we ever begin studying the Word of God it is important

to first ask Him to help us understand what we read. Before
you begin, pray and ask Jesus to open your mind and heart to
understand what He wants to say to you today.
One of the most important things we are going to be

doing this year is learning how to test everything with
the Word of God and not just take a little bit without
understanding the whole picture. We are going to learn
how to study the Bible by reading the whole passage to know the context, taking
note of important things, and thinking about what we can do or how we can put
what we learned into practice. This is called inductive Bible study. Let’s take our
memory verse, Matthew 3:17, and go a little deeper.
Read Matthew chapter 3 in your Bible. As you read, take notes or underline
anything that you have questions about or is very interesting to you. Each week
we are going to ask some questions about the passage to help us see what is
happening. We'll ask about the who, where, how, what, and when of
the verses.
WEEK 1:
God is 3 in 1 18
is this chapter about? is happening in this passage?
a. James and John a. John is baptizing people and preaching
b. Jesus and John b. Jesus is baptizing people and preaching
is Jesus baptized? did God speak from heaven?

a. The River Galilee a. When Jesus went into the water
b. The River Jordan b. When Jesus came out of the water
did the Spirit of God come on Jesus?

a. In the form of a dove
b. As tongues of fire
This passage of Scripture is really important because we see all three of the Godhead
or Trinity together. Jesus is being baptized by John the Baptist. When He comes up
out of the water the Holy Spirit comes upon Him like a dove and God speaks from
heaven, “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.”
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Write or narrate to your teacher one thing you can take from this Scripture. It can
be something you want to learn more about, something that interested you or seemed
important to you, or something you think God wants you to do after studying it.
Your mission this week is to use your spy kit to observe and record
characteristics of a good father to help us learn more about God the
father. Write what you discover in your spy notebook.
WEEK 1:
19 God is 3 in 1
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Homecoming into the Father’s House

by Ferdinand Georg Waldmu..ller (1855)
Take a look
at this painting
of a father
coming home
to his family.
First, let’s look
at the setting.
The setting just
means the scene
in the background.
Is it a city or a
farm, a house
or a barn, day
or night? What
season is it?
Notice how the
father is dressed;, it looks like he is coming home from work. What do you think he
does for a job? This painting was created in 1855. It is an oil painting on panel and is
by an Austrian painter named Ferdinand Georg Waldmu..ller. Do the kids look happy to
see him? This painting makes me think of when my dad would come home from work,
we would all gather around him and want him to play with us or tell him about our
day. I love how happy the father is to see his family, too! It reminds me of how God,
my heavenly Father, feels about His children!
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. How does the family feel as they welcome Dad home?
2. How does it make you feel looking at it?
3. What are some of your favorite memories with your father or grandfather?
4. If we think of God as our Father, how do you think this painting relates to God
and you?
WEEK 1:
God is 3 in 1 20
Today you are going to draw a picture of what a good
father looks like to you. It could be a picture of your
father and something you do together. It could be a
picture of God as your Father and how He takes care
of you. You get to practice being creative, and remember, you can always ask God
to give you inspiration (that means to give you an idea or help get you excited about
doing it).
You can ask your teacher what medium you are allowed to use: pencils or pens. Make
sure you get permission and then create a picture of a father to help you remember
that God is your Father in heaven!
WEEK 1:
21 God is 3 in 1
Spies and secret agents often have to do a lot of research for their
missions. Today you are going to research “characteristics of a good
father” on the Internet and record some of your favorite words in your
spy notebook. Make sure to ask a parent for permission for this mission.
If you cannot use the Internet, keep going with your mission from
yesterday.
Show your creative side as you work on your memory verse!

Matthew 3:17
WEEK 1:
God is 3 in 1 22
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Humble
What do you think it means to be humble? Sometimes even though we kind of know
what a word means, it can be hard to explain and put into words. Ask your parent or
teacher if they want you to use a dictionary or the back of this book to do your word
study. You are going to learn how to start researching and putting definitions into
your own words.
Humility is viewing other people as just as valuable as we are so that we do not
become proud. Look up the word humble in a dictionary (or the back of this book) and
think about what it means.
Using a thesaurus (or the back of this book), look up a

synonym and antonym of humble. Choose your favorite
words and write them in the blanks below.
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, humble means:
We can find what the Bible says about being humble. Choose two verses from the list
below (or more) to learn more about humility.
 Ephesians 4:2  James 4:10
 Philippians 2:3  Colossians 3:12
 2 Chronicles 7:14  Proverbs 22:4
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rite or say a prayer asking God to help
W
you grow in humility and thanking Him
for the good work He is doing in you.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
Verse Log in the
you keep track!
back of the book to help
We are going to take all the words we wrote down this week in our
notebook and put them into a secret message. For this mission you will
need a white crayon or a candle, your notebook or a piece of paper, and
either watercolor paint or a dark juice like grape juice. Choose some of
your describing words or adjectives for a good father and write them in
a white crayon or a wax candle on the paper to make a secret message.
You can reveal your message by using watercolor or dark grape juice and
painting it over your paper to reveal your words.
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Week Two: God is Love
Day: 1 2 3 4
My name is Selah. It’s not a very common name and lots of people don’t know how
to say it. When I wasn’t good at spelling, I would sometimes spell my name the
way it sounds — Say-la. I usually have to help people sound out my name. Mom
and Dad named me from the Bible. My name is in the Book of Psalms — selah
means to pause and reflect in worship.
I am 10 years old and in grade 5. For school this year mom bought all of us
journals to use for our Bible time with God — to write down verses or what we are
learning about. Last week I saw Caleb making a spy kit, but he doesn’t know that
I made one too! I found an old shoe box and decorated it with paper and started
collecting things to put inside. Girls can be spies too!
For Bible, we are learning about who God is, and today we talked about how God is
love. I don’t really understand how God can be love but mom said it means that all
the love in the world stems from Him. He created love; His love is all around us. He
shows us His love in the beautiful flowers outside or the fresh smell of rain in the
morning. We were created to love God and show His love to others because we are
made in His image!
I am going to try to catch love in action this week by spying on my family and
friends. Every time I see someone showing love, I am going to write it down in my
mission log and see how God’s love shines through us. Maybe I’ll
even try secretly showing love through my actions and words
without telling anyone! I have to go find my binoculars! Talk
to you later!
Selah
25
How do you know that God loves you? The first way
that we know is that the Bible talks a LOT about
God’s love. As we understand and believe the Bible,
we can trust the words that it says. We can also
know God’s love by looking all around us at the world
He made, or thinking about how Jesus died on the
Cross for our sins or even feeling His love when we
are praying or worshiping Him. The Bible tells us that
God is love, which means that it is actually a part of
His character, or who He is.
Has it ever been hard to love someone? What

do you think is something you can do to help you
when you feel hurt or angry at someone? How
can you show them love when you don’t feel it?
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Turn to the ba
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the book to get f
this
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own Bible tran verse in your
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Write or say a short prayer asking God

to teach you more about His love.
This week your mission is all about love. In preparation for your mission,
you need to spy on your family. Today, try to watch them and see if you
can catch someone in the act of loving one another. Maybe your mom
snuggles your little brother or sister, maybe your brother takes the time
to teach you something. Write it down in your notebook and don’t say
anything! We can show the love of God by our actions. It is the fruit in
our lives that naturally comes from being with God.
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Name:
to go over your
memory verse for
Copy this week’s the week: 1 John 4:8
memory verse.
Anyone who does not love does not know God,

because God is love. (1 John 4:8)
Before you begin, pray and ask Jesus to open your mind and
heart to understand what He wants to say to you today.
Open your Bible to 1 John 4:7–21 and let’s learn more

about our memory verse by understanding the context.
As you read this passage, note anything that interests
you or you have questions about. Then circle the
correct answer below.
is this passage for?

a. Paul
b. Everyone
is the main theme of the passage?

a. Love
b. Fear
are we supposed to abide?

a. In God
b. In ourselves
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the day of judgment comes, should we be afraid?
a. Yes
b. No
is that?
a. Because there is no fear in love
b. Because God loves us
This passage of Scripture teaches us that God is love and we are called to love one
another. The whole reason we are able to show the love of God is through God
Himself. That is why it teaches us to abide or rest in Him. The more time we spend
with God, the more love we will have.
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Now it’s your turn! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to
become an ambassador of God’s love. Trying to be as sneaky and secret
as you can so that no one knows it is you, do something kind or loving for
someone in your family and record it in your mission log.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
There are lots of different types of poetry. Some

have different rhymes, some have different rhythms, some even count the syllables.
Poetry is kind of like songs with no music — in fact, many songs start off as a poem!
The best way to study a poem is to read it three times. The first time, when you are
just reading it out loud to hear the rhythm and the rhyme, how does the poem sound?
The second time, you read the poem a little bit slower and think about each line as
you say it. The third time you read it, think about what message the author is giving
from the poem in each stanza (group of lines) all together.
LET’S TRY IT!
1st time: Read and listen for the rhythm and rhyme.
2nd time: Read and pause after each line, thinking about what it means.
3rd time: Read and think about what each stanza means or is saying. Can you see the
pictures in your mind?
GOD IS LOVE
God bubbles love
It spills over like a cup of milk
Always more, it never stops
The pure white liquid smooth as silk
God clothes us in love
Like a heavy cloak safe and warm
He wraps it around our shoulders
It protects us from the storm
God smells like love
A sweet perfume on our wrists
When we spend time in His presence
Where His gentle love exists
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Circle or highlight your favorite stanza on the previous page. Write below or narrate
to your teacher what you think this is saying in your own words.
GOD IS LOVE
How did yesterday’s mission go? Were you able to keep it a secret?
Secrets are fun, but they are even more fun when you can share them
with someone. Think about someone you want to join you on your
missions. It could be a brother or sister, a friend, or a cousin. You could
even talk to them about the missions over the phone or on the Internet
with other kids who are using this Bible curriculum. Talk to your parent
if you need help finding other mission agents to get ideas from.
Today, your mission is to try again with a different person. It can
be anyone you see. Keep your eyes open for an opportunity to show
someone love without them knowing it is you.
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Think of someone that you really love. It could be a family
member, a friend, or a pet. Make a picture of them in
the box below. Ask a parent or teacher what medium
you should use. You can draw, paint, or even use pieces of
paper glued on to the page to make a picture. As you create your artwork, thank God
for your loved one.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Content
Being content with what we have also helps us to be more thankful. Use a dictionary
(or the back of this book) to look up content and think about what it means. Do you
think you are mostly content with what you have or do you often want more?
Using a thesaurus (or the back of this book), look up some

synonyms and antonyms of content. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
Write what it means to be content in your own words.
Let’s see if we can find what the Bible says about being content. Choose two verses
from the list below (or more) to learn more about contentment.
 Matthew 6:25–26
 1 Timothy 6:6–7
 Philippians 4:12–13 Can you recite
your verse to
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parent or teach
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Write or say a prayer asking God to help you be
more content with what He has given you. Think
about some of the things you have rather than what
you don’t have, and thank God for those things.
We learned this week that God commands us to love one another. That
means that this mission is not just for this week, but for always, and it
is not just a school assignment, it is a mission from God! Today we are
going on a treasure hunt, both in God’s Word and outside! Open your
Bible to Psalm 19:1 and read it. Everything God has created shouts out,
“God is amazing!”
We can discover all sorts of things about God by the things that He has
made, especially His love! Go outside and look for signs of His love. What
do you see that makes you smile or wonder or fills you with a thankful
heart? We are going to be starting a collection of little treasures we
find in nature that remind us of what God is saying to us. Maybe it is a
beautiful rock collection or something different every time! Make sure it
is something small enough to keep in your spy kit! If you want to, write
about it in your mission journal.
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Week Three: God is Good
Day: 1 2 3 4
God is good. It is part of who He is.
This morning we read some verses about God’s goodness and it made me
wonder. Sometimes it doesn’t look like God is good because bad things happen.
Sometimes it doesn’t feel like God is good because we are going through a hard
time. Some mornings we read about missionary stories — people who gave
everything (some of them even their lives) to live for Jesus and their lives were
not easy or seem good. But even though sin and sickness and pain and death are
in the world, all the bad things we experience in life, God is still good.
When I prayed that my asthma would go away and it didn’t . . . God is still good.
When our pet died, and we were so sad . . . God is still good.
When people die or get hurt or sick . . . God is still good.
Our world is broken because of sin. But the brokenness doesn’t change who God
is and always will be. This week in my mission log notebook I am going to look
for signs of God’s goodness. Maybe if I stop focusing on the hard things or the
bad things, it will be easier to see the sprinkles of goodness that decorate my
life: a brother and sisters, a home, my dirt bike, my health, a fridge full of food.
That reminds me, I’m starving! I could really go for some cake with
sprinkles!
Caleb
35
God’s goodness isn’t dependent on what we may be going
through. This is a tricky thing that lots of people have questions
about. People may ask how can God be good if someone they
loved died? How can God be good when bad things happen? But
we know that bad things happen because sin entered the world
way back in the beginning with Adam and Eve. Now we live in
a world where there is pain, and there are tears, and there are
hard things that we don’t understand. None of this changes the
truth: God is good, all the time. Take some time to talk to your
parent or teacher about this hard topic.
Have you ever asked God for something that

didn’t happen?
Has anyone ever asked you how you can believe
God is good?
What would you say if someone asked?
How do you know that God is good?
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God to help you understand His goodness.
Welcome, secret agent! This week we have an important mission we will

be working on. God’s goodness is all over our lives but sometimes it is
hard to see because we are focusing on the wrong things. Maybe we are
looking at the hard stuff and missing the hidden treasures that God has
for us. To help us remember this we are going to take today to practice
looking closer with our eyes.
Look outside with your binoculars or look really closely at your blanket or
your kitchen table with your magnifying glass. What do you notice that
you didn’t notice before? Today, pray and ask God to open the eyes of
your heart to see His good gifts to you this week.
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Name:
to go over your
memory verse for
the week: Psalm 34:8.
Copy the memory verse for this week.
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!

Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
(Psalm 34:8)
Before we look more closely at our passage this week, take a

few minutes to turn your heart to Jesus. Focus your mind on
Him, think about Him, and ask Him to open your heart and
mind so that you can understand what He is saying to you
today.
Let’s open our Bibles to Psalm 34 and read (or ask for
a parent or teacher to read to you) the chapter. As
you read, underline or highlight any verse that you find
interesting or have questions about. Pay attention to
the 5W’s and circle the correct answer below.
does David boast (brag) in?

a. God
b. Himself
happened when David sought the Lord?

a. God answered him
b. God didn’t hear him
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does the angel of the Lord camp?
a. In heaven
b. Around those who fear him
you look to God, what happens?

a. You are radiant
b. You are ashamed
do we know that God is good?

a. Because David tells us
b. Because we can taste and see
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Now that we have practiced looking closer with our eyes, we are going
to practice looking closer with our hearts. Ask God to show you one
thing today that you can taste and see that He is good. What good gifts
has He given to you? Write one (or more) things in your mission log.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” by Helen H. Lemmel (c. 1922)

THE HISTORY: Helen wrote “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” after reading a tract
by Lilias Trotter, a missionary to Algeria. The tract was about the struggle of staying
focused on God in a world filled with distractions. Helen Lemmel wrote more than
500 hymns, but “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” is still a classic today.
LISTEN TO IT: Ask a parent or teacher to help you find a video or soundtrack
of this hymn to listen to and read along as the song plays.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Have you ever noticed how songs that are catchy
kind of stick in your head? The tune of the song can play over and over in our minds
and whether we realize it or not, the words of a song can affect our mood, our
thoughts, and even the way we think. The songs that we listen to are very important.
We need to be aware of the message and ask ourselves what it is teaching us. To help
us practice this we are going to discuss the song below to help us understand what it
means.
You may notice that hymns can be kind of hard to understand. That is because
most of them were written before our parents and even grandparents were born!
People talked differently than we do now! But the message of the song is worth
understanding. I am going to help you translate these songs into more simple
meanings so that you can see how it’s done — then you try!
“TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS”

by Helen H. Lemmel
verse one interpretation
O soul, are you weary and troubled? Am I tired and worried?
Everything seems dark, like there is

No light in the darkness you see?
no hope
There’s light for a look at the Savior, There is hope, look for Jesus
There is a life that is full of freedom

And life more abundant and free!
and joy
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chorus (refrain) interpretation
Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look to Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face, Look at His face
And the things of earth will grow and everything you are worried about
strangely dim, will become less important
In the light of His glory and grace. when you are with Him
verse two interpretation
Through death into life everlasting He died and rose again to eternal life
He passed, and we follow Him there; We follow Him there, to heaven
O’er us sin no more hath dominion— Sin no longer controls us
Because of Jesus
For more than conquerors we are!
we have won over sin
YOUR TURN!
His Word shall not fail you — He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
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This hymn reminds us that even when things seem hard,
hopeless, dark, or scary, God is bigger than our problems.
Today I have two projects for you to choose from. Talk
with your parent or teacher to see what supplies you have
on hand and which project you are going to do.
Option 1: Draw a picture of eyes to help you
to remember to look to Jesus when things
seem hard, and to trust Him no matter
what. Looking at pictures or someone’s real
eye can help you draw more realistically.
Option 2: If you have magazines in your
home, cut or rip out pictures of eyes and
paste them onto a blank paper. A collage
is when you glue pictures or words all over
and fill up an area with no spaces. Fill up
the paper with pictures of eyes and glue
them all around. Find big letters that spell
JESUS and cut them out and glue them
in the middle of your picture, on top of the
eyes in the background. This artwork will
help you remember to turn your eyes to
Jesus, no matter what.
Remember to
work
on your memo
ry
verse!
1 John 4:8.
When we think of good, we often think about food, or at least I do! What kinds of
food do you find good? Think about when you go to the grocery store and see all
the fruits and vegetables and flowers and plants. The abundant beauty of every
green thing that grows from the earth our Creator made. If you can, go with
your parents next time they go grocery shopping or to a local farmers’ market and
pay attention to the rich colors and beauty of the good food that God provided for
us. Your mission, if you can, is to find a new produce item you have never tried or
heard about and try it. If you are unable to buy a new fruit or vegetable, instead
write down a few new foods that you notice in your mission log.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Dependable
Jesus was and is the perfect example of someone who is dependable. Use a dictionary
(or the back of this book) to read what that means and think about what that might
look like.

synonym and antonym of dependable. Choose your
favorite words and write them in the blanks below.
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, what does dependable mean?
More important than what we think is what God thinks. Let’s look up some verses
to help us discover why being dependable is important. Choose two verses below and
look them up.
 1 John 2:5–6
 Proverbs 10:19
 2 Timothy 2:15
 Proverbs 11:13
 Matthew 5:37
 Colossians 3:9–10
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Write or say a prayer asking God to help you become
a more dependable person, someone that can be
trusted. Thank Him for always being there for you.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
Verse Log in the
you keep track!
We are going to continue our mission to taste and see the goodness
of God. Today you are going to go on a treasure hunt outside to find
something that interests you. Maybe it is a feather, a golden leaf freshly
fallen on the forest floor, an acorn, or a pinecone. Whatever it may be,
God’s goodness is displayed all around us in the beauty of nature! Go
on a nature hunt and when you find something that makes you happy,
something that interests you or you find beautiful, collect it and put it
into your spy kit as a reminder of the goodness of God. If you want to,
write about it in your mission log.
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Week Four: God is Eternal
Day: 1 2 3 4
This week I was invited to a birthday party at my friend’s house. Mom and I
planned out what present we would buy and what I needed to get done for
school so that I could go. I LOVE birthdays! I love seeing my friends open
their presents, I love decorating, and I definitely love cake! When I grow up,
I might be a baker and bake huge cakes with lots of layers and different colors
and patterns. Going to someone’s birthday party is almost as good as having
your own birthday! Maybe there is just a little part of me that is also wondering
~ata?
if there will be candy or prizes or a pin
For Bible time this morning we learned that God is eternal, He is the only
person in the whole universe who has no birthday. He has no beginning! Even
the sun and moon have a birthday because God made them on the fourth day
of creation. I wonder what it would be like to have no beginning, to be bigger
than time! He never changes, He never leaves, He never
takes a day off. He is eternal and constant.
That makes me feel safe, to know that God is always

there . . . bigger than anything I can see or know or
understand. I can depend on Him just like I can depend
on my birthday every year or the seasons or the sunrise
in the morning or the fact that mom is calling me to
clean my room (like she does every day)! Gotta go!
Selah
45
Birthdays are a fun way to celebrate someone that we love
or is special to us. We even celebrate Jesus’ birthday on
Christmas, but that isn’t really His beginning. Jesus was
there from the beginning of time, before the world was even
created. One of God’s attributes, or parts of who He is, is
eternal. He always was, always is, and always will be God. For
us, time means something very special. The Bible tells us that
we have a time to live and a time to die. We only have a certain
amount of time on the earth to live the lives that God has
given us. But God is bigger than time. He created it!
What is your favorite thing about birthdays?

How does it make you feel to know that God will
always be there?
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Find your wee
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flashcard in th
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back of the bo
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look up this w
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translation: Rev your own Bible
elation 1:8.
Write or say a short prayer

thanking God for always being there.
Have you ever signed your name before? A signature is when you write
your name, usually in script (cursive writing) form in a similar way every
single time. But did you know that even when we get used to writing our
name the same way, our signatures are never exactly alike? It is actually
one of the ways that detectives might suspect if a signature is forged
(fake) — it should be a little bit different. God tells us that He is the
same yesterday, today, and forever, He never changes. He is constant,
steady, always there. People change all the time, though. We are always
growing and changing. Let’s test this out by seeing if you can sign (or
write) your name two times exactly the same way. Have someone else
compare the signatures to see if they can see any differences.
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Name:
to go over your
Copy this memory verse for week’s
.
memory verse. the week: Revelation 1:8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God,

“who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
(Revelation 1:8)
Before we begin our Scripture study today, take some time

to turn your eyes toward Jesus. Pray and ask Him to help you
understand what you read today and to show you what He
wants you to learn about Him.
For our Scripture study today we are going to learn

more about God’s eternal quality, that He is not bound
by time, by reading about a time that He made the sun
stand still. Open up your Bible to Joshua 10:1–15 and
read the passage. Have a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any parts that
you have questions about or find interesting. Circle the correct answer based on
the text.
was the leader of the Israelite army?

a. Joshua
b. The king of Hebron
people went against Israel?

a. The inhabitants of Gibeon
b. The Amorites
did Joshua tell the sun to stand still?

a. Aijalon
b. Gibeon
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did the earth continue moving around the sun?
a. Once the Israelites had won
b. In 3 days
did God cause a hailstorm to come on the Amorites?

a. Because Joshua asked Him to
b. Because He fought for Israel
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

A circle is a symbol that often is used to represent the eternal because it has
no beginning and no end. But because we are human, it is REALLY hard to
draw a perfect circle. Today you are going to use the tools in your spy kit to
make a perfect circle with the circle challenge. Are you ready? You will need
two pencils or pens that are both the same height (it won’t work if one pencil
is smaller than the other) and some string. You will tie the two pencils together
with the string a few inches apart (close enough together that they will fit in
the middle of a piece of paper). Then put one pencil where you want the middle
of your circle to be and hold it steady while you pull against the string and
draw your second circle. Write the word “Eternal” in the middle to help you
remember that God is everlasting. If you want, tape it into your mission log.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh (1889)
The
Starry Night is a famous
painting that is over 100
years old. It was painted
by an artist named Vincent
Van Gogh with a unique
style that almost looks like
the painting is moving. Use
your magnifying glass to look
closely at the painting. What
kind of paint strokes do you
see? Are they big or small?
Do you notice how when you
look at it up close the lines
look very different but if you
stand back, the colors blend together? Because of the long, thick brushstrokes, the
painting has less detail but more movement, and more room for your imagination.
This painting draws your eyes to the night sky. The moon and stars are bright and
glowing in the sky, changing the dark blue to a brilliant green that makes me think of
the Northern Lights or aurora borealis. This painting is a wonderful way to remind us
that God is eternal, never changing. Just like He has always been there and always
will be, the heavens, the sun, moon, and stars have always been there as long as
humanity can remember. They rise every morning and night; they are constant. We
know that they were created by God, but they help us to remember the God of all
time, who spoke them into being.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. What details do you notice in the village?
2. What is your favorite color you see?
3. How does this painting make you feel?
4. What do you think is the main thing that the artist wants you to see?
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Today you are going to create your own picture of the
sky. It can be the night sky or the day sky. It can be a
sunrise or a sunset. You can draw or use paint. You can
even try to mimic or copy the painting we studied today!
Remember to ask a parent what medium you can use to do your art today. As you
draw or paint, think about how we can depend on the sun and moon and stars to do
their job, to always be there. Even as old as the sun and moon are, they still have a
birthday, a day they were created. Only God is bigger than time!
If you want, share your art with a friend or your mission partner.
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One of the best ways to understand God’s eternal nature is to look at His
creation. He gave us so many constants in the world around us. Today we
were thinking about the sun, moon and stars, but let’s think about outer
space. As far as scientists can study, space goes on and on with many
stars and galaxies. Your mission today is to create a spaceship. You can
use blocks, play dough or clay, boxes, or even blankets to make a fort. You
can even do it with your mission partner. Imagine you are an explorer in
space, but you can never find the end.
Write out your memory verse (Revelation 1:8) below using

your creative side, with your own style of text and artistic
flair. Look back to page 22 and notice how the verse was
written using different fonts and sizes. This is called hand lettering. We can
get creative with the way we write where even our writing looks like a piece
of art. This can be a fun way to practice our memory verse and spend time
thinking about the words. Add doodles or painting or anything else to the sides or
background and be as artistic as you want!
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Perseverance
Perseverance is a character trait that can help us do many good things in our lives.
Look up persevere in your dictionary (or the back of the book) and think about what
it means.

synonym and antonym of persevere. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, perseverance means:
Choose two (or more) verses from the list below to learn more about perseverance
and what God has to say about it.
 James 1:2–4
 Hebrews 12:1
Can you recite
 Galatians 6:9 your verse to your
parent or teacher?
 1 Chronicles 16:11 Mark your Bible
 Romans 5:3–5 Verse Log in the
you keep track!
 Romans 12:12
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Write or say a prayer thanking God for the hard things
that you face. It is hard to thank God for things that we
are struggling with, for things that seem bad. But even our
challenges are opportunities to persevere and grow in this
area in our lives. Having a thankful heart instead of feeling
sorry for ourselves can help give us the joy of the Lord over
our struggles, and the Bible tells us that the joy of the Lord is
our strength.
The sun and the moon are constant — they are there every morning and
every night. Even when we can’t see them, they are there, hanging in
space. They are also circles, which we learned can help us see a picture
of our eternal God — with no beginning and no end. Today we are going
to pack up our spy kit and go outside and try to watch both a sunrise and
a sunset (or at least one, depending on what time the sun comes up and
goes down where you are).
Optional extension: Bring your mission log and some crayons or colored
pencils or even paint or pastels and try to draw what you see or write
about it. How does the sunrise remind you that God is eternal? How do
you feel as you watch the sunrise or the sunset?
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Week Five: God is Omnipresent
Day: 1 2 3 4
Dear journal that no one will ever read, God is like the air. Omni means all and
present means there. Smash the two words together and you have omnipresent:
God is always with us. He can be everywhere at once, like the air that is all
around us. I can’t see it, but I can feel it and I know it’s there. Actually, I know
that it is everywhere in the world. If I fly to China, there will be air there. If I
take a cruise ship to Cuba, there will be air there too (shocker).
It seems like such a simple thing and yet it is everything. God is bigger and
more important than the air that keeps me alive for one more breath. When I
feel unseen or unwanted, He sees me. When I feel frustrated and unheard, He
hears me. Because of Him, I am never alone.
This afternoon as I was walking in the forest behind my house, I was thinking
and praying, I found a rock. It was just sitting there, as rocks do, minding
its own business. But I felt like this rock had always been there. It didn’t go
anywhere in the winter, even though the snow covered it up. It wasn’t washed
away in the spring rain. It just was — existing as it was made to do. I picked it
up and put it in my pocket to save in my spy kit. This small little unassuming rock
will remind me that God is with me, even when I can’t
see Him. He is solid and real and doesn’t change through
the storms and seasons of my life.
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One of the most amazing things about God is that He can be
everywhere all at the same time. That means He can be with you
and hear you talk to Him AND be all the way in Africa listening
to someone talk to Him there. It is hard to imagine God being
everywhere at once because it doesn’t make sense to our minds.
Sometimes it helps to first remember how big God is. Isaiah 6:1
tells us that the train (the back dragging part) of his robe fills
the temple, which was huge! Isaiah 66:1 tells us that the earth is
God’s footstool. If He is so much bigger than the earth and yet
could make Himself as small as a teeny tiny baby, we know that
God can be big enough to be everywhere at the same time!
Do you ever feel alone?

How does God being everywhere all at once make
you feel?
Have you ever had a few people try to talk to you at the
same time? It makes it hard to listen to what everyone
is saying, doesn’t it? Only God is big enough and powerful enough to not only be
everywhere but to listen and care about every single person all at once!
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God to help you see Him all around you.
Omnipresent is a big word that means being everywhere at once. As a

secret agent, being everywhere at once would be about the coolest super
power you could have. Today your mission is to make a list of rooms in
your house that you could technically be in at the same time by having a
foot in each room. Write or draw the rooms in your mission log.
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Name:
to go over your
Copy this week’s memory verse for
:24.
memory verse. the week: Jeremiah 23
Can a man hide himself in secret places so

that I cannot see him? declares the Lord. Do
I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord.
(Jeremiah 23:24)
We are going to study the context of our memory verse this

week. Before we begin, say a short prayer asking God to give
you wisdom, and to help you understand what He is saying in
today’s Scripture passage.
For our Scripture study today, it is important to

understand what a false prophet is. A prophet is
someone who hears from God and speaks God’s words
to the people. A false prophet is someone who says
“This is what God says” when God did not speak. Let’s learn more by opening up
your Bible to Jeremiah 23:16–32 and reading the passage. Have a pen, pencil,
or highlighter nearby to mark any parts that you have questions about or find
interesting. Circle the correct answer based on the text.
is talking in the passage?

a. The Lord
b. Jeremiah
is the main idea of the passage?

a. The people have turned away
b. False prophets
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should a true prophet stand (v. 22)?
a. In God’s council
b. In the light
did God send these prophets He is talking about?

a. He did not send them
b. In the latter days
oes God say in our verse, “Can a man hide himself in the secret places so
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that I cannot see him?”
a. Because he is encouraging us that He is always with us
b. He sees and hears the false prophets and they cannot hide from Him.
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Today, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to try being in two places
at once. Stand with one foot in each of two rooms and try to clean the rooms.
Use a long-handled broom, maybe a rag on a stick, or any other secret spy tool
you can come up with — but you can’t move. You MUST stay in both rooms the
whole time. Record in your spy journal how challenging it was to clean two rooms
while you stayed in the doorway.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Do you remember how we studied our poem last

time? We read it three times. Today’s poem is all about God’s omnipresent quality,
how He is everywhere all around us. Practice your poetry skills by using the model
below to read the poem. Remember, a stanza is a group of lines together. In this
poem, every 4 lines makes a stanza. Notice how they are grouped together.
LET’S TRY IT!
3rd time: Read and think about what each stanza means or is saying. Can you make
I SEARCHED FOR HIM

I searched for Him in secret
When no one was around
And deep within the quiet
The heart of God I found
I searched for Him in darkness
When I felt all alone
I found His loving kindness
As I knelt before His throne
I searched for Him in motion
Through distractions of the day
I found His fierce devotion
His faithfulness displayed
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I SEARCHED FOR HIM
God isn’t limited to a physical body, so He can be everywhere at the

same time. Not just one foot in each room, but completely different
houses, cities, and countries. He is EVERYWHERE all the time. Do you
ever wish you could be more than one place at a time? Use your journal
to record your thoughts about what it would look like if you could be at
home and on vacation at the same time. You could write a story, draw a
cartoon, or even illustrate it.
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Do you know that a form of art is performing art?
When we perform for someone else in drama, music,
or dance, that is a form of art! Today, rather than
drawing, you are going to perform part or all of the
poem in front of an audience. You could do it for your family, for your friends,
or even have a parent or teacher record you and share it online. Choose if you
are going to perform your favorite stanza or the entire poem. Practice saying
the lines with emotion and inflection — that means that your voice changes
its quality as you read to draw the audience in. Your voice could get louder and
softer or you could pause after each line.
Art is an expression of creativity, which means that you can make it whatever
you want it to be! If you love to dance, you could even do a dance while you
perform the poem. You could do it with puppets or ask a family member or friend
to do it with you. You could put it to a tune and sing the poem or come up with
actions, OR if you don’t feel comfortable with any of those, you can just read it
too! Try to read smoothly. For an extra challenge, you can even try to memorize
the poem and say it without reading! Go somewhere where your audience won’t
see you to practice your performance!
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Patience Can you recite

your verse to your
The Bible tells us in Romans 8:5–6 that parent or teacher?
“Those who live according to the flesh set Mark your Bible
the
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their minds on the things of the flesh, but book to help you keep tr
ack!
those who live according to the Spirit set
their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but
to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” This passage is talking about keeping
our minds focused on God and thinking about eternity and what really matters
instead of what we want right here in our flesh or in our life on earth.
Our life on earth is so short, so small, compared with life forever and ever.
Sometimes it seems really, really important to have something right now, or to do
something right now. We don’t want to wait! But when we think about heaven and
living our lives for God, it often makes those things seem a lot less important. It helps
us have perspective on what really matters. Look up patience (in a dictionary or the
back of this book) and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of patience. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, patience is:
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The more we care about what God wants over what we want, the more patience we
will have! Let’s read more about what God has to say about patience.
Choose two (or more) passages below and find and read them in your Bible.
 Romans 12:12  Romans 8:25
 Psalm 37:7–9  Philippians 4:6
 1 Corinthians 13:4  James 1:19
Write or say a prayer asking God to help you be more patient.

Ask Him to show you areas of your life that you have been
frustrated or impatient. If you think of anything, write it
down and ask Him to help you to wait on Him.
Today your mission is to go on a nature walk. As you walk, look at God’s creation
— the beautiful rocks, the leaves, the different types of plants and flowers
and pinecones. As you observe all the amazing things God has made, look for
something that reminds you how God is everywhere. Collect that item for your
spy kit. If you think of something you can’t collect, like a rainbow or a cloud, go
inside and draw a picture of it, or take a photograph and print the picture for
your spy kit.
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Week Six: God is Incomprehensible
Day: 1 2 3 4
Today my friend was over, and we were solving mysteries. I showed her my
spy kit and my collection and some of the missions I had written down in my
mission log. She thought it was really cool and wanted to help me, so we decided
to solve mysteries together. The case of the missing cookie: no problem! We
traced the clues to my big brother Caleb, who is constantly on the hunt for
food. How to keep my younger brother and sisters occupied . . . done and done.
We made them a snack and they were happy for an hour!
As we sat down to eat a snack with my siblings, we started talking about bigger
mysteries. Like how the world began with God speaking. Or how animals just
know about danger and how to take care of their babies. Or how the earth
spins around the sun in the perfect position — not too far and not too close.
Some mysteries scientists have figured out, but some of them are just mysteries
because God is so much bigger than we can ever know or understand.
God tells us to seek and find Him, to keep searching to discover the mysteries
that are in the Bible and who He is. So just like a detective, I keep searching
and tracking the clues and asking good questions to discover more about who
God is. But when I learn something about God that is incredible (like Him being
3 in 1) I have to just accept that He is more than I can understand.
I kind of like that about God, that there are still mysteries
to discover. I can’t wait to ask Him about it one day in
heaven . . . I have a LOT of questions!
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Have you ever noticed that the more you wait or the harder
you work for something, the more exciting it is when it actually
happens? God is like a big present that has been wrapped
thousands of times. Every time we discover or understand
something about God, we unwrap a layer and learn more about
Him. But there will always be new things to uncover because
God is a mystery. He wants us to continually seek Him, to keep
learning more every day.
Even spending our whole lives learning about God, we can
never know everything about Him and we will never have all
the answers. There will be times when people will ask you
questions about God and you might not know what to say. There
are attributes of God that we just have to accept or believe
without all the understanding because sometimes they don’t
make sense to us. This is part of who God is — bigger than our
understanding, incomprehensible! This is why we must have faith
in order to believe in God. We have to trust His Word.
Are there questions you have about God?

What are some of them?
Why do you think some things about God are a
mystery?
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God to give you a desire to know Him more.
This week we are learning all about how big God is. Not only is He big
enough to be everywhere at the same time, but He is bigger than we
could ever fathom or understand! There is always more we can learn
about our amazing Creator! Your mission today is to find an empty box
to wrap and some wrapping paper (old Christmas paper, craft paper, or
you can even make your own wrapping paper out of newspaper). Wrap
the box as many times as you can — 3 times, 5 times, 20 times! Put it
in your room or give it to someone to help you remember the mystery of
God and remind you to keep unwrapping and learning more about who
He is!
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memory verse for
Copy this week’s the week: Psalm 145:3.
memory verse.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,

and his greatness is unsearchable. (Psalm 145:3)

Psalm 145 is a song of praise that was written by

David. Today we are going to learn more about the
greatness of God by reading this entire chapter. Open
up your Bible to Psalm 145 and read the passage. Have
a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any parts you have questions about
or find interesting. Circle the correct answer based on the text.
is this song about?

a. God
b. David
will David meditate (think) on?

a. God’s greatness
b. God’s wondrous works
is God’s mercy?
a. In His kingdom
b. Over all that He has made
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does God give food to His creation?
a. In due season
b. Every day
do you think David wrote this song?

a. To help other people learn about God
b. To worship God
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

One of the reasons that we cannot understand everything about God is

because His mind is so much bigger than ours. Your mission today is to
gather a cup or container and fill it up with rocks and sand from outside.
Now see if you can find an ant and compare their sizes. Imagine that
the container filled with rocks and sand is God’s mind, filled with all the
mysteries and big things and millions of tiny little thoughts about every
single person on earth. How much bigger is the container than the ant?
Most of the rocks in your container are probably bigger than the ant! An
ant is just too small to know what God knows or understand things that
are too big for it! Draw a picture of your project in your mission log or
journal your thoughts.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
“His Eye Is on the Sparrow” by Civilla D. Martin

THE HISTORY: This hymn was written by a woman from Canada who was
married to an evangelist. They traveled a lot and met a couple that inspired them,
the Doolittles. Mrs. Doolittle had been bedridden for 20 years and Mr. Doolittle was
crippled and in a wheelchair. When they asked the Doolittles the secret of their hope
and joy, Mrs. Doolittle replied, “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches
me.” This was the inspiration for the hymn that Mrs. Martin wrote. They sent it
away to Charles H. Gabriel to create the melody to go with the poem.
LISTEN TO IT: See if you can find the song to listen to. Ask a parent or
teacher if you need help. You can find additional verses with interpretation on
page 373.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Read the song like you do when we do our poetry
studies. Think about each line and what it means. Listen to the rhyme and rhythm. A
sparrow is a very small bird and a very normal one. They aren’t very pretty or special;
they are common and brown. Think about the song this way — if God cares for such
a little ordinary creature, how much MORE does He love and think about and care
for you, who is made in His image?!?!
Now that we have heard it and read it, we are going to try to think about what
it means and put it into easier words. This is called translating — making it into
something we can understand. If it helps, imagine you are doing this for someone
much younger than you — make it simple! Read the hymn one more time. This time
read the translation beside it. For the last verse, you try!
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“HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW”
by Civilla D. Martin
Why should I feel discouraged,
Why should I feel sad or scared
why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely, Why should I be lonely or
and long for heaven and home, wish I were in heaven
When Jesus is my portion? When Jesus is mine
My constant friend is He: my friend that is always with me
His eye is on the sparrow, He is looking after the sparrow
and I know He watches me; so I know that He will look after me
and I know He watches me. so I know that He will look after me
refrain or chorus interpretation
I sing because I’m happy, I sing because God fills me with joy
I sing because I’m free, I sing because God made me free
For His eye is on the sparrow, God looks out even for birds
And I know He watches me. So I know He watches out for me
YOUR TURN!
Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
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Today we are going to see
if we can find a picture of
a sparrow. Ask a parent or
teacher if you need help and
see if you can find a picture
that you like. Looking at that
picture and using a pencil,
lightly sketch it in the box.
If you want, you can color
or paint it and go over your
lines with pen or marker
when you are done. As you
draw, think about how small
we are in comparison to
God and yet how much He
loves us!
Remember to
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Psalm 145:3.
Welcome back, secret agent! Being able to track is an important skill for any
detective. Today we are going to practice our tracking skills. Your mission today,
should you choose to accept it, is to create bird tracks to help illustrate the song.
You may need to look up sparrow tracks to help you create them, and you will likely
need pieces of small twigs and some tape to create something that will mimic the
tracks. Dip the sticks into paint and dab them on to some paper to test them out.
You can do it in your mission log or come back and decorate the paper around
the hymn to help you remember that God is always there. Even when we don’t
understand or can’t see the whole picture, we can trust that God knows.
WEEK 6:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Honesty
Character traits are natural ways that we act. We all have some that we are good at
and some that we are weak in. Being honest is an important thing and something that
God commands us to be as His people. Let’s look up honest in the dictionary or the
back of the book and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of honest. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, honesty is:
Why do you think it is important to tell the truth? Not only can telling lies get us into
trouble, but it is also not what God wants from us. One of the Ten Commandments is
“Do not lie.” As Christians, we are commanded to be a people that speak truth.
Choose two (or more) passages below and find and read them in your Bible to learn
more about what God has to say about honesty.
 Proverbs 12:22  Philippians 4:8–9
 John 8:32  Proverbs 10:9
 Colossians 3:9  Ephesians 4:15
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Write or say a prayer asking God to help
you be honest and thanking Him for the
good work He is doing in you.
Have you ever gone on a treasure hunt? Usually a treasure hunt has a map, and
there are often clues along the way to help you discover the treasure. Your mission
today is to create an indoor treasure hunt for someone else. It can be a family
member or friend. Instead of a map, you are going to create clues and hide them.
Your treasure seeker will have to read the clues to find where the next clue is hidden.
At the end, you could have a special card or a gift, or even a picture you have drawn.
Once you have it ready, give the person you chose their first clue and watch them
look for the treasure. Don’t give them too many hints!
God is kind of like a marvelous treasure hunt. He has all sorts of treasures and
new things about who He is to discover, and He invites us to keep on seeking Him,
to find the clues, to think about it, and to keep getting closer and closer to who
He is. We don’t always know where we are going or what it all
means, but we can trust that He has a
plan and that we can’t know everything. Can you recite
your verse to your
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understanding along the way! Verse Log in the back of
book to help you keep track!
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Week Seven: God Knows Everything
Day: 1 2 3 4
Hide and seek is one of my favorite games to play with my family, and (not to
brag) I am pretty good at it too. When I play with my siblings, I am usually the
one they are still looking for at the end. I can hide from my brother and sisters
because they have to try to guess where I would be hiding (and our house has
lots of good hiding places). Even better is playing in the dark with a flashlight or
playing in a forest or somewhere other than the house.
Today we played hide and seek in our backyard. We have about 3 acres of land,
which means there are lots of good hiding places. We have tall grass, trees, 2
trampolines, a shed, bushes . . . all sorts of places to hide! They only found me
because Dad joined the hunt. He found me underneath an empty garbage can I
had tipped upside down. It was a little smelly in there, but it was worth it!
In our family devotions, we read the story of Jonah, who tried to hide from
God. God is omniscient — that means He knows everything. He knows where
we are, and He knows what we are thinking and feeling. Nothing is hidden from
Him. This is kind of a scary thought and a comforting thought at the same time.
In one sense, it means that God sees everything I do. I can’t hide my sin from
Him, and I can’t hide my thoughts from Him. He knows me and there
are no secrets (even ones that I am ashamed of).
But on the other hand, I know that He knows every part

of me and still loves me. He knows my failures and still
He chose me. He knows what will happen, and He knows
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what I am thinking and feeling. He knows me better than I know myself!
There are a lot of things I don’t know, but I have a relationship with God
who knows everything, and He can teach me and help me along the way.
Caleb
God knows everything! He says He knows the number of hairs

on your head! He knows all of your days and what they will hold.
He knows the future and remembers all of the past. God never
forgets anything, and He never learned anything. No one taught
God — just like He had no beginning, He also has always been
just as He is now . . . all knowing or omniscient. That is a lot of
thoughts, isn’t it?
Can we hide anything from God?

How does it make you feel that God knows
everything, even the things you do wrong?
It can be a little bit scary knowing that God knows even
our thoughts. But when we understand that God knows
everything and yet He still loves us, it can be comforting.
He knows our future, has a plan for us, and loves us, no matter what.
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How cool is it that God knows your thoughts? Sometimes I don’t

even know what I am thinking or feeling! I even ask God to help
me understand why I am feeling a certain way or to help me keep
my thoughts focused on Him! Your mission today is to sit down with
a friend, a sibling, or your parent or teacher, and try to finish their
sentences. Tell them you are learning about God’s omniscience (you can
pronounce that word as om-ni-shense or om-ni-she-ence) and are
going to try to finish their sentences. Ask them to start saying something
and then stop and let you finish, and then tell you if it was right or not.
When you are done, let them have a try with you. How did you do?
Were you able to finish their sentences? Journal your thoughts in your
mission log.
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Day: 1 2 3 4
Take a few minutes
to go over your
memory verse for
24.
the week: Psalm 139:23–
Use the verse below or your Bible translation to copy your

memory verse on the lines below. Say the words while you
write them to help you memorize it.
Search me, O God, and know my heart!

Try me and know my thoughts!
And see if there be any grievous way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting! (Psalm 139:23–24)
Take a few minutes to pray and ask God to help you

understand and hear what He has for you today as we
study His words.
Psalm 139 is one of the very best psalms to understand

who we are, but it also helps us understand who
God is. Our memory verse this week is from Psalm
139, so let’s read that chapter in our Bibles to see a
better picture of God’s all-knowing nature. As you read, highlight or underline
anything that seems really special or interesting to you or anything you have
questions about.
Circle the correct answer based on the text:
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is this passage for? does God search out?
a. David a. My path
b. Anyone who reads it b. My thoughts
did God make you? did God write the plan for your
life? Your days?
a. In heaven a. Each day
b. In secret b. Before you were even born
does David ask God to search him and know his heart and thoughts?
a. Because he knows that God knows him better than he knows himself
b. Because David is confused
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Narrate to your teacher or write in your journal one thing you can take from this
Scripture. It can be something you want to learn more about, something that
interested you or seemed important to you, or something you think God wants you to
do after studying it.
Only God knows the future. Only He can tell what will happen. Today we
are going to try to predict, or guess, what will happen to see how many
times we can get it right. Your mission is to make a paper airplane and get
a piece of paper or your mission log. Find a big open room and try to guess
where your plane will land, exactly. Put something small where you think it
will land and then go to the edge of the room and throw your plane. Write
down the results and try a few more times to see how many times you can
guess correctly. How many did you get right? The only person who knows
exactly what will happen, every single time, is the author of our days, the
one who wrote them all down before we were even born . . . God.
WEEK 7:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
The Sheltered Path by Claude Monet (1873)
This painting
is of a man
walking on a
path and it
makes me think
about how God
has a path for
us to be on,
and that all
our days are
planned. It
was painted
by Claude
Monet, a
famous French
artist who
specialized in
impressionism.
Impressionism really just means that it was less detailed and realistic and more
about showing a feeling, an idea, or what the path meant to the artist. How does
the painting make you feel? Is this a place you would want to visit? If you have a
magnifying glass, use it to take a closer look at the painting.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. What kind of brush strokes do you think the artist used?
2. Were they big strokes or small?
3. How many different tones of green can you see?
4. Notice the light and the shadow. Shadows can give us a clue as to where the sun
or light is coming from. Can you guess where the sun might be in this picture?
WEEK 7:
Today you are going to create a picture of a path. You
can try to mimic The Sheltered Path or create your own.
Ask a parent or teacher for help deciding what tools you
can use. You could create a painting, a drawing, or even
a collage with bits of paper or pictures from a magazine or newspaper. Use your
imagination and creativity to become the artist and think about how God knows your
thoughts, your future, and has a plan for your life.
Share your artwork if you want with a family member or your mission partner or a
friend.
WEEK 7:
It’s amazing how much our minds forget. We are so busy thinking about
right now that we forget our yesterdays really fast! How much do you
remember about the past? Do you remember the day you were born?
What did you get for Christmas three years ago? What were the first
words you said? Your mission today, should you choose to accept it, is to
try to recall (or remember) as many memories from your past as you
can. You can ask a parent to tell you stories and record some of your
favorite memories or stories of your past in your mission log. As you
write or draw, think about how God knows and remembers all of your
days. He never forgets!
Write out your memory verse (Psalm 139:23–24) below

using your creative side, with your own style of text and
artistic flair like you did before.
WEEK 7:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Courage
The Bible is filled with verses about being strong and courageous and not to fear. We
are called to be bold and strong and brave! Use a dictionary (or the back of this book)
to look up courage and think about what it means. Do you think you are a courageous
person?

synonym and antonym of courage. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, courage is:
The more we understand who we are and how big our God is, the more courage we
will have! Let’s read more about what God has to say about courage.
 Joshua 1:9  John 16:33
 2 Timothy 1:7  Philippians 4:13
 Psalm 27:14  Isaiah 41:10
WEEK 7:
you be courageous and thanking Him for
the good work He is doing in you.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
the
ack!
book to help you keep tr
Did you know if we were just a little bit closer to the sun, it would be too hot?
Or a little bit farther away our planet would be too cold! The Creator of the
world, our amazing, powerful God, knew every little detail and how it would
all fit together. He knew we needed gravity so we wouldn’t fly away into
outer space. He knew we needed air to breathe with just the right amount
of oxygen. When we go outside and look around us, we see that only a God
who knew everything could have created our planet, or life itself! Your mission
today is to go for a walk outside and find a leaf. See if you can research
or discover why a tree loses its leaves in the winter and think about God’s
amazing design of the trees to survive through the seasons! Use a pencil or
crayon held on its side and put your leaf upside down under a page of your
mission log and do a leaf rubbing to help you remember that God is omniscient.
WEEK 7:
Week Eight: What is God's Name?
Day: 1 2 3 4
Caleb has a secret agent name. I saw him write it in a secret code he gave to
Malakai: Secret Agent Lion Roar.
I bet he chose the name because it made him feel strong or fierce. I want to
create a secret agent name too, but I don’t want it to be strong or fierce, I
want it to be creative like: Goldeneye Girl.
I love cats. I have three of them and I wish I could have more. Cats have very
good vision too, so my name means that I see things other people might miss.
Everybody has a name — it is one of the ways we are all different. It is how
people call us or think of us or how we think of ourselves. It would be terrible to
have no name, to just be “girl.”
I wonder what God’s name is. There are lots of things we call Him in the Bible:
Jesus, Lord, Savior, the Lion and the Lamb . . . but does He have a name?
Whoops, Mom is calling me (well, by calling me I mean she said a bunch of

names until she found mine . . . sometimes Mom mixes our names up).
Better go see what she needs. Maybe I’ll ask her
about God’s name.
Selah
85
In Bible times, names were very important. Every name had
a meaning attached to it, and it would often signify something
important. Today we often choose names based on meaning
too — whether it is the meaning of the name or what the name
means to us (like maybe you were named after a special relative).
Many people have wondered what God’s name is. In Exodus 3,
Moses asked God what His name was, and the Hebrew Bible tells
us that His name is YHVH. We cannot pronounce a word with no
vowels, so you will often see it or hear it pronounced as Yahweh.
In many Bible translations you will notice it says I AM because
that is the closest English translation of the Hebrew YHVH. God
is the great I AM, who was and is and is to come.
Nicknames are something we call someone, usually based on
something they remind us of. Some of God’s names are kind of
like that. If we have needed something and seen God provide for
us, we often say God is our Provider. If we have felt lonely and
God has met us in that place, we might call Him our friend. He
is our Redeemer, Savior, Shepherd, Healer, the Prince of Peace,
God with Us, Lord of Hosts.
Do you know what your name means? Ask your

parents or look it up if you don’t.
What names do you think of when you think of
God?
Do you have any nicknames?
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Find your wee
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8 memory vers
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flashcard at th
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back of the bo
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version: Prove
rbs 18:10.
Say or write a prayer asking God to help

you understand who He is.
A name is a word we use to help us think of a particular person or to

describe something. Your mission today is to create a code name or a
secret name for yourself. It might be a secret agent name or a code
name that doesn’t have your name at all. Share it with your mission
partner or write it in your mission log. The names or titles that we use
to describe God are really kind of like a secret code name. They don’t
really describe all of who God is because God is so much bigger than a
name. If you want, create code names for your entire family!
WEEK 8:
87 What is God’s Name?
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Take a few minutes
to go over your
memory verse for
.
the week: Proverbs 18:10
Use the verse below or your Bible translation to copy

your memory verse on the lines below. Say the words
while you write them to help you memorize it.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous

man runs into it and is safe. (Proverbs 18:10)

understand and hear what He has for you today as
we study His words.
Proverbs is a book of the Bible filled with wise sayings.

It’s different from the rest of the Bible because rather
than being paragraphs and stories and history, it is written as little sayings.
Each verse is unique and different, and it is filled with things to think about. Our
memory verse comes from Proverbs 18, and for our Scripture study
we are going to read the entire chapter. We will do our Scripture
study a little bit like our poetry studies.
WEEK 8:
1. Read it slowly. Think about every verse as you read it and what it means.
2. Highlight or underline your favorite sayings.
3. Think about our memory verse and what it means, and journal or narrate your
thoughts below.
How do you think God’s name is like a strong tower?
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create name art with
your code name. You can choose to do it with your nickname or your first
name. There are lots of different ways to do that. You can make your
name fill a whole sheet of paper from top to bottom where every letter
touches then color/make patterns between the letters. You could write
your name and the definition. You could paint or try different letters like
bubble letters or block letters. Put the finished project in your spy kit or
share it with your mission partner or a friend or family member.
WEEK 8:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
The Bible tells us that at the name of Jesus every

knee will bow (Philippians 2:10–11). We know that God’s name is special, holy, and
powerful. You’ll notice that this poem is a little bit different than the other ones.
Instead of 4 lines there are 5. This is kind of like a limerick in the way it rhymes. A
limerick has 2 long lines that rhyme, 2 short lines that rhyme and a last long line that
rhymes with the first ones. Usually they are silly and funny, so this poem is not really
a true limerick, but it will help us see the structure and hear the way the syllables are
organized. It might help to clap the syllables while you read it out loud. Ask a parent if
you need help. Practice your poetry skills by using the model below to read the poem.
LET’S TRY IT!
THE NAME OF GOD

The name of God is like a light
That shines upon our darkest night
When in despair
His name in prayer
Renews our hearts with hope and might
The name of God is like a tower
Tall and strong hour by hour
Easy to see
A shield for me
At His name all darkness cowers
The name of God is glorified
Lifted high and magnified
Holy and pure
It shall endure
Every knee shall testify
WEEK 8:
THE NAME OF GOD
Today you are going to draw a picture to go along with

the poem we read today. Choose one of the ideas below
or come up with your own!
1. Draw a picture of a dark place (a tall, dark mountain or a dark valley) with light
shining on it.
2. Draw a picture of a wheat field or grassy field with a huge, strong, stone tower in
the middle.
3. Draw a picture of a person kneeling or worshiping. It can be a stick figure.
Use a pencil to start and when you are done, add color with colored pencils, markers,
paint, or pastels. Ask a parent if you aren’t sure which medium you should use.
WEEK 8:
Your mission today, should you choose to accept it, is to try to decipher some of the
names of God in the secret code below. Check it with the answer key when you are
done and see how you did. Choose one of the names and write it in your spy journal
to learn more about.
, ,
, — ,
, ,
, ,
KEY CODE:
A B C D E F G H I
Remember to
work on your
J K L M N O P Q R memory verse!
Proverbs 18:10
.
S T U V W X Y Z
WEEK 8:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Compassion
The Bible tells us in Psalm 103:13 that “As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.” What do you think it means to
be compassionate? Sometimes we kind of know what something means but it is hard
to explain. Look up compassion in a dictionary or the back of this book and think about
what it means and how you could explain it if someone asked you.

synonym and antonym of compassion. Choose your
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, compassion is:
Did you know that God is compassionate? Jesus is compassionate too. He cared
deeply about people, and He had compassion on them. As Christians, we are called to
imitate or follow Jesus’ example. This means that we need to also be compassionate.
Let’s read more about what God has to say about compassion.
 Mark 6:34  Colossians 3:12–13
 Luke 7:13  Psalm 78:38
 James 5:11  Isaiah 63:7
WEEK 8:
you be more compassionate to others and to
show you opportunities to show compassion.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
Verse Log in the
you keep track!
This week we have been learning how God’s name is like a strong tower.
A tower is safe, and it is something that stands above everything else,
something that protects us from danger and is always there. The stones
are built to last! To help us remember our memory verse and think about
the power of God’s holy name, go outside and do some collecting.
Your mission is to see if you can find some rocks — ones that are more
flat will work best. Write some of the names you know for God (or
nicknames we learned about in week 1) on the rocks and glue them
together to make a tower. Find somewhere to put it like a windowsill or
a shelf to help you think about who God is to you.
WEEK 8:
Week Nine: Review
Day: 1 2 3 4
Today we are going to work on reviewing our memory verses with a game! There is a
beginner version and an advanced version. If you don’t know all of your verses really
well, try using the beginner version. If you think you know all of your Bible verses, do
the advanced version of the game.
What you need:
 Your memory verse flashcards
 A flyswatter, a stick, a rolled-up newspaper or other object
you can use to swat your flashcards
 Space to lay your flashcards out on the floor
BEGINNER VERSION: For the beginner version, lay out all of your memory verse
reference flashcards on the ground (an example would be Proverbs 18:10 showing on
the card). Have a parent, teacher, sibling, or friend read out the verse and see if you
can swat the correct reference that goes along with it. Collect the cards as you find
them and try to collect them all.
ADVANCED VERSION: For the advanced version, lay out all of your memory verse
reference flashcards on the ground face up (same as in the beginner version). Give
the swatter to a parent, teacher, sibling, or friend and tell them to swat a reference
and you try to say that verse from memory. Collect the cards as you say them and
try to collect them all.
MULTIPLAYER VERSION: If you are doing this program along
with a friend or sibling, you can do the multiplayer version. For
this you would lay out your cards the same as the beginner or
advanced version above, with only one set of cards for both
of you to share. The first person to say the verse or find the
correct reference would collect that card. The person with
the most cards wins the game!
95
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
This crossword puzzle takes some of the things we learned about God and our
memory verses, and will help us review them to see how well we remember. You can
look back to day 1 of each week if you forget a word, and use your memory verse
flashcards if you need them. Check your answers in the answer key. Clues are on the
next page.
2 3
6 7
10 11
12 13
14
15
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Across
3. Anyone who does not love does not God. (1 John 4:8)
5. This word means that God knows everything. Nothing can be hidden from God.
God is .
6. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is . (Psalm 34:8)
8. This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well . (Matthew 3:17)
9. God’s greatness is . (Psalm 145:3)
11. This word means that God always is, always was, and always will be. He has no
beginning or end. God is .
12. This word means that he is always with us, all around. He can be everywhere at once.
God is .
14. This is a name of God that can be interpreted to mean I AM. We added vowels to it
so that we can pronounce it.
15. The name of the Lord is a strong . (Proverbs 18:10)
Down
1. God is the author of this. It means to care deeply for someone. God is
.
2. God is always this thing. Even when things seem bad or hard, it does not change this
part of who God is. God is .
4. This word means that we cannot understand everything about God. God is
.
7. I am the Alpha and the . (Revelation 1:8)
10. Search me, O God and know my . (Psalm 139:23)
11. Do I not fill heaven and ? (Jeremiah 23:24)
13. This word means 3 in 1: .
WEEK 9:
97 Review
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Today you are going to choose a project based

on the first quarter to help you remember a
week that you liked best or the one you remember the most. Take a look through the
lessons we have covered about Who Is God and circle the one that you want to do
your project on.
Week 1: God is 3 in 1 Week 5: God is Omnipresent
Week 2: God is Love Week 6: God is Incomprehensible
Week 3: God is Good Week 7: God is Omniscient
Week 4: God is Eternal Week 8: The Names of God
One of the best ways to show what we have learned is to find a way to explain it
to someone else. We can do that by narrating (telling or explaining it), by writing or
illustrating (drawing) it, or even by showing it. Choose one of the projects below and
find a way to show what you learned about the week you chose above.
1. Create a picture to show what you learned.

2. Journal or write about what you learned.
3. Write a poem about what you learned.
4. Practice a play to show what you learned.
5. Narrate or explain to your family or a friend what you learned (you can even do
this by video and share it with a grandparent or online if your parents say it is
okay).
6. Write a song about what you learned.
7. (advanced) Create a poster with a combination of drawings, writing, and Bible
verses to present to your family or friends to show them what you learned.
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Review 98
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Review
This quarter we learned a lot of different character traits and what they mean. Read
through the list of traits and circle/highlight/underline one that you want to work on
today.
 Humble  Patient
 Content  Honest
 Dependable  Courageous
 Perseverance  Compassionate
Your challenge today is to practice or show the character trait that you chose. Look
through the list of ideas below and choose one that interests you, or make up your
own!
HUMBLE:
1. Encourage someone else with a card, a letter, a phone call, or even just talking to
them, noticing something you love about them.
2. Do something kind for someone else.
CONTENT:
1. Write out a list or create word art of some kind showing some of the things you
are thankful for.
2. Draw a picture showing something you are thankful for.
DEPENDABLE:
1. Find someone to help today — it can be a parent, a friend, or a teacher. Ask them
what they need or do something that you think will help them.
2. Call a friend on the phone or write a letter to someone to show them that you are
there for them.
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PERSEVERANCE:
1. Think of something hard that you have been feeling discouraged about and
work on it for 20 minutes. It could be an instrument you are learning, reading
a challenging book, running a little bit farther than yesterday, etc. Work on
something that is hard for 20 minutes.
2. Interview a parent or family member and ask them to share with you an example
of a time in their life they had to work really hard for something, to persevere. Ask
them if it was worth it.
PATIENCE:
1. Look for an opportunity today to be the last in something. Maybe your mom is
handing out snacks or you are choosing who goes first in a game. Practice patience
by letting someone else go first.
2. Think of something you really want and write it in the middle of a piece of paper.
Beside it write the reasons it is okay if you wait a little while. Save your artwork in
your spy kit.
HONESTY:
1. Can you remember a time that you told the truth even though it was hard? Write
about it in your mission log. Why did you decide to tell the truth?
2. Play the true or false game! Make two signs, one that says true and one that says
false, and find a friend or family member to play with. One person holds the signs
while the other person says something. The first player must hold up a sign to
show if it is true or false. Example: “I am ten feet tall.”
COURAGE:
1. Make up a story or comedy skit about someone who was afraid but did something
brave anyway.
2. Is there something you are afraid of? Maybe it is the basement, being alone, the
dark, closing your door, etc. Today, ask God for help and try to conquer your fear.
COMPASSION:
1. Write a card or letter for someone that you think might be feeling lonely or sad
and mail it to them.
2. Look for an opportunity today to help someone. It could be your parents, a
sibling, a friend, or someone else. Maybe they got hurt or need help or are feeling
overwhelmed. How can you help them?
WEEK 9:
Review 100
Quarter 2
Who am I
to God?
101
Week Ten: Created and Loved
Day: 1 2 3 4
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” This was our verse
this morning and it has been running through my mind all day. Sometimes,
I don’t feel wonderfully made. I make mistakes, get frustrated and angry,
get distracted, disobey, and have a bad attitude or get grumpy. I know that
we aren’t perfect, but sometimes I just feel like I have more mistakes than
successes. I fail. I fail at doing what my parents ask, fail at being the person
I want to be, and fail at doing what I felt God was asking me to do (like
read the Bible every day or spend more time with Him).
Sometimes I praise God for making me so wonderfully because I know

God doesn’t make mistakes. I know that God made me, and I know that He
loves me. I’ve heard these words my whole life: from my parents, in Sunday
school, at church. I’ve memorized verses about it, and I know that if God
says it, it is true. But knowing something in your head and knowing it in your
heart is different.
God, help me to know in my heart that I am wonderfully made, that You

made me and said, “It is good.” Help me to know, really know, how much You
love me. Thank You for loving me, even when I make mistakes.
Caleb
103
Sometimes we know things with our heads, but not
our hearts. We know that God made us, that He
loves us, but we all need a fresh view of God’s love
for us. We need to know it deep inside us: to feel it,
to experience it, so that we truly believe it. God’s love
changes everything! We start to walk differently, to
talk differently, to become more bold and have a new
perspective. Jesus paid everything for the privilege of
saving you. The Bible tells us that nothing can separate
us from God’s love (Romans 8:38–39). God’s love
isn’t dependent on us being good or perfect. He wants
everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:3–4) no matter what
they have done.
Do you know that God loves you?

How do you know?
If you did something wrong, do you think your parents
would still love you?
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Psalm 139:13– learn it:
14a.
Say or write a prayer asking God

to reveal His love to you even more today.
God didn’t just say “Let there be ________ (your name).” The Bible
tells us that God knit you together in your mother’s womb, that you
are fearfully and wonderfully made. Have you ever tried knitting? It is
pretty tricky but there are lots of different ways to do it. The hardest
way is to use knitting needles, but you can also do finger knitting,
crocheting, and finger crocheting. Your mission, if you can find yarn, is
to try your hand at knitting. Write about it in your mission log. Was it
harder than you thought? If you don’t have any yarn, instead write a
letter to God in your mission log thanking Him for creating you.
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105 Created and Loved
Name:
Take a few min
utes
Day: 1 2 3 4 to go over you
r
memory verse
for
the week: Psalm
139:13–14a.
Use the verse
below or your Bible translation to copy
your memory verse on the lines below. Say the
words while you write them to help you memorize it.
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted

me together in my mother’s womb. I praise
you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
(Psalm 139:13–14a)

Today we are going to learn more about how much

God loves you by reading the context of our memory
verse. Open up your Bible to Psalm 139 and read the
passage. Have a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to
mark any parts you have questions about or find interesting or jump out at you
(make you think wow!).
Circle the correct answer based on the text.
wrote this passage? does God search out? (v. 3)

a. David a. My thoughts
b. Solomon b. My path
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c an we go from God’s id God knit you
d
presence — can we escape it? together?
a. No a. In your mother’s womb
b. Yes b. When you were born
do you think this chapter shows us God’s love?

a. Because David asks God to search his thoughts.
b. Because God carefully made us, planned our lives and is always with us. It
shows He cares.
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

David says “Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from
your presence?” (Psalm 139:7). He goes on to say that God is everywhere,
in heaven, in the darkest places, in the deepest seas. Your mission today
is to play a game of hide and seek with some friends or your family. See
who can hide in the best spot and who can stay hidden the longest. When
you are done, draw a picture in your mission log of you hiding to help you
remember that God sees everything, that He is with us always, that we
can never be far from Him, and nothing can separate us from His love. You
can write some of those words around your picture if you want to.
WEEK 10:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
“I am Thine, O Lord” by Fanny Jane Crosby and

William Howard Doane
THE HISTORY: This hymn was written by a woman named Fanny Crosby. She
was blind her whole life and wrote over 8,500 songs! She was good friends with the
Doane family, and they had been talking about the nearness of God, and Fanny was
inspired. She had the lines of the song running through her head as she was going to
bed and the next morning she recited them to William Doane who wrote them down
and put them to music.
teacher if you need help. You will find additional verses with interpretation on
pages 375 and 376.
studies. Think about each line and what it means. Listen to the rhyme and rhythm.
As you read, think about how God’s love for you is bigger than you could ever
understand. He wants to draw you closer to Him, to show you more of His love.
Now that we have heard it and read it, we are going to try to think about what it
means and put it into easier words. Read the hymn one more time. This time, read the
translation beside it, and for the third verse, you try! (Just do your best, if you aren’t
sure, ask an adult what they think.)
“I AM THINE, O LORD”
by Fanny Jane Crosby and William Howard Doane
I am Thine, O Lord, I am Yours, O Lord
I have heard Thy voice, I have heard your voice
And I heard you tell me how much
And it told Thy love to me;
you love me
But I long to rise in the arms of faith, But I want to have more faith
And be closer drawn to Thee. And draw closer to You
WEEK 10:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Draw me nearer to You
To the cross where Thou hast died; To the cross where you died
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer,

Draw me near to you
blessed Lord,
To the precious side of Jesus
To Thy precious, bleeding side.
who gave His life for me
YOUR TURN!
O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend!
Welcome back, secret agent! Do you think it would be difficult to be blind? Do you
think it would be hard to have to think and keep everything in your mind and rely
on someone else to write for you? That is what our hymn author did for the song
we studied today. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find a partner,
a friend, or a sibling to try this out with. Tie a blindfold around your eyes and think
of a picture. Try to draw it without looking at the paper and see if they can guess.
If you want, write about your mission in your mission log.
WEEK 10:
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Psalm 139:13–
14a.
Fanny Crosby was someone who was very
well known, even friends with some presidents! When
she was 12, she went to the New York School for the Blind, and as an adult ended up
teaching there. One of the ways that someone who is blind communicates in written
form or reads is through braille. Braille is a form of raised dots of paper that, when
organized into particular patterns, have meaning. A blind person can feel the dots and
read what is written. It is kind of like a secret code and takes lots of practice!
Today for our art project we are going to experiment with a form of art called
pointillism. This means using dots on paper with different colors that make a picture.
You don’t use any lines, only dots. You can use paint or colored pencils, but try to make
a picture using nothing but dots. If you want to see an example, flip ahead to next
week and look at the painting using this technique. Don’t forget to share your finished
project!
WEEK 10:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Self-control and Self-discipline

Did you know that self-control is one of the fruits of the Spirit? It is supposed to be
something that is shown in our lives as Christians. Self-control and self-discipline
are a little bit different, but so much the same that we are going to learn about them
both at the same time! There are lots of verses in the Bible that talk about the flesh
and how we are dead to our sinful desires. The flesh represents who we are without
God, what we want to do or don’t want to do — our sin. But when we become a
Christian, He calls us a new creation and He says that we can begin to control our
flesh (our desires and wants and behaviors) because we have the Holy Spirit and sin
no longer controls us.
This week you get to look up two words (in a dictionary or the back of the book).
Choose the answer below that best defines the two words.
a. Self-control means to stop doing something, and self-discipline means to keep
doing something even when you don’t want to.
b. Self-control means to not feel things, and self-discipline means to be hard on
yourself when you do something wrong.
hoose one of the words, and using a thesaurus (or the

C
back of this book), look up a synonym and antonym.
Choose your favorite words and write them in the blanks
below.
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, self-control is:
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In your own words, self-discipline is:
Choose two (or more) passages below and read them in your Bible to learn more
about what God has to say about self-control and self-discipline.
 Proverbs 25:28
 Titus 1:8
 1 Peter 4:7
 2 Timothy 1:7
 Galatians 5:22–23
 Matthew 26:41

you practice self-control, to be more
disciplined, and to grow in this area of
your life.
WEEK 10:
This week we have learned that God didn’t just wave His hand to make
you. He fashioned you, thought about you, formed you, and planned out
your life and who you would be. Even in the way that God creates us, He
shows us His love. You are fearfully and wonderfully made! Do you know
that our words are powerful? The things that we say often become the
things we believe.
Your mission today is to speak the truths of Psalm 139 over yourself.
Write them down on a piece of paper if you want and go for a walk
outside so no one can hear you. As you walk and see God’s creation,
everything He made with love and care and great attention to detail,
read the list out loud. This isn’t just a mission for today, it is a mission for
all the time. The more you speak God’s promises, and the more you speak
of His love, the more you will begin to believe it. And remember, God’s
love changes everything.
God knows everything about me and He loves me.
God protects me.
God’s hand is on my life.
God is always with me, He never leaves me.
God made me.
I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
I know that God makes wonderful things.
God has a plan for my life.
God thinks about me.
God is leading me.
WEEK 10:
Write out your memory verse (Psalm 139:13–14a) below
artistic flair. Then take a few moments to recite it to your
parent or teacher. Remember to mark your Bible Verse Log
to help you keep track!
You can use good quality pens or write your memory verse
in pencil or marker using different fonts, styles, sizes,
doodles, and whatever you want to help you think about the
words.
WEEK 10:
Week Eleven: Fallen and Imperfect
Day: 1 2 3 4
Mom had a hard day today. She had a lot to do and we are getting ready for
company that is coming this week and cleaning the house and trying to get
school done. I’ve noticed that when Mom has a lot of things to do, she gets
stressed. Sometimes when she gets stressed, she seems to fill the whole house
with her stress. Today we cleaned, but Mom “angry cleaned.” She does that
sometimes. She cleans beside us and tells us all the things that have been piling
up. Things like us not putting our shoes away or leaving our clothes on the floor.
I felt terrible because I knew that I had been dropping the ball. I hadn’t been
doing my chores, hadn’t been cleaning my room, hadn’t been helping very much,
and I knew that I had a part to play in her stress. I don’t like it when Mom gets
mad. I like it when we have good days that are happy and silly and fun.
After we got everything done, Mom sat down with tears in her eyes and called
a family meeting. We do those a lot. She told us that she had made a mess of
things and put her stress onto us kids — she said sorry. Some of us kids had
tears in our eyes too and said we were sorry that we hadn’t been helping. We
hugged and prayed and then our day was so much better.
Sometimes I think that adults are perfect; they don’t seem to

struggle the same way kids do. But Mom gets mad too. She
has hard and bad days too — she isn’t perfect. No one is.
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Do you know that everyone has sinned? No one is perfect.
We all need Jesus, we all need to be saved. The Bible tells
us that the wages (or consequences) of sin is death. Kind
of like the consequence of running on ice would be that you
could fall and hurt yourself. Adam and Eve chose to disobey
God, and now there was a price that had to be paid. They
could not eat from the tree of life. But God is merciful,
compassionate, and loving, and He had a plan to rescue us
even from our own decisions. We’ll learn more about His
plan next week.
Do you think that God knows when you will do

something wrong?
Why doesn’t He stop you? Why doesn’t He
MAKE you do what is right?
Do you think He loves us SO much that He wants us to
have free will, to choose?
Can you think of a time that there was a consequence for something you did wrong?
Maybe it was a punishment or consequence your parents made up to help teach you,
or maybe it was a natural consequence like you left your bike outside and it got stolen.
Or you left your violin on the floor and it got stepped on. Consequences are hard and
punishments are not fun, but they help us to learn not to do those things again.
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God to forgive you and help you to honor Him today.
Our memory verse says that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
We don’t deserve Him, and we can’t be good enough for Him, no matter what
we do. That is really important to understand because it isn’t being a good
person that gets us into heaven, it is only through Jesus.
To help us remember that we fall short, that we don’t measure up to being
perfect, you are going to create stilts. For this mission you can use boxes, blocks,
cans, or anything else you come up with. You are going to glue or tie string
around them (one on each side of the can or block) that is long enough to reach
from your foot up to your hands so that you can hold strings on either side and
stand on them to make yourself taller. Try lifting the strings and pulling your feet
up to walk. How much taller did it make you? Draw your stilts in your mission log
and write at the top “Fall short” to help you remember the lesson today.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory

of God. (Romans 3:23)
Take a few minutes to pray and ask God to help

you understand and hear what He has for you today as we
study His words.
Open up your Bible to Romans 3 and let’s read verses

9–24. As you read, highlight or underline anything
that seems really special or interesting to you or
anything you have questions about. This passage can be a little bit confusing, so
if you are having trouble understanding, ask a parent or teacher to help, or ask
them if you can look it up in a few different translations to better understand.
is under sin (who sins)?

a. Jews
b. Everyone
o you think “the law” in verse 19 is talking about?

d
a. The rules of the Bible
b. The rules of Caesar
oes the knowledge of sin come from (how do we know we sin

d
or what sin is)?
a. A pastor or leader
b. The law (God’s commands in the Bible)
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are we justified (declared right) (v. 24)?
a. When we die
b. When we believe in Jesus
Take a few minutes
are we justified (v. 24)? to go over your
memory verse for
.
a. Because it is a gift the week: Romans 3:23
b. By obeying God’s commands
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Today you are going on a spy mission wherever your day might take you. You
will need your mission log and a pen to complete your task. Your mission today
is to track every time your family or friends do something that is right. Write
some names down and put little check marks every time they love someone
or are kind, share, are gentle, are patient, etc. Do it for yourself too! Bonus
points if you encourage someone and tell them you noticed their kindness or
something they did.
Just like our list and check marks only show the good things, God’s grace and
love and sacrifice take away all the bad marks that happen in our days. When
we ask God to forgive us, He says that He forgets our sin. When He looks at
His children who are walking in His ways, He sees only your good check marks.
WEEK 11:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
The River Seine at La Grande-Jatte

by Georges Seurat (1888)
We see only a
little taste of
God’s glory in
the world He
created; the
bright brilliance
of the sun, the
constant glow
of the moon,
the whisper
of the wind in
the trees and
the lapping of
water on the
shore. God’s
glory, His
goodness, and His holiness are too much for us. This painting shows a beautiful nature
landscape on the water. It uses a form of art called pointillism that came around
in the late 1800s, in the same time as Vincent Van Gogh. Georges Seurat was the
artist to introduce pointillism, a form of art that uses only dots in different colors
— no defined lines or long strokes — to make a softer picture. It’s not as crisp and
detailed; it’s more about the feeling it gives you.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. What kind of brush marks do you think the artist used?
2. Were they big or small?
3. How many different tones of blue can you see?
4. Can you still find areas of light and shadow?
WEEK 11:
Today we are going to sketch with only a pencil and a
piece of paper. We are not going to draw a whole picture
with lots of things, but rather one thing. Think about
everything that God has made all around you and think
of one thing that you want to draw. If you can, look up a picture of it or go outside
to sketch and try to copy what you see. You can use the pencil to shade in areas of
shadow by holding it at an angle and pressing firmly, and areas where the light is
shining by making your pencil shading very light.
WEEK 11:
Your mission today is to use your mission log and create the perfect day.
What would it look like? If your day could run the way you wanted it,
what time would you wake up? When would you play? Write out the
hours of the day on the left side of the paper and all the things you
would do at those times on the right. If you can, try to see if you can
make that day happen today or tomorrow. Write in your mission log how
well it works.
Did things come up that you didn’t expect? Did some things take longer
than you thought? No matter how hard we try to be good, no matter
how we plan to follow God’s commands, we still make mistakes. We are
not perfect and yet we are still loved by God. God’s love doesn’t depend
on us being perfect, just like your parents love you no matter what.
Write out your memory verse (Romans 3:23) below using

flair.
WEEK 11:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Kindness
What do you think it means to be kind? Being a kind person, someone who is defined
by this as part of their character, is much more than just doing something nice. Use
a dictionary (or the back of this book) to look up kindness and think about what it
means. Do you think you are a kind person, or do you need to grow in this area?
(Remember, no one is kind all the time because we cannot be perfect!)

synonym and antonym of kindness. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, kindness is:
Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit. That means that the more time we spend with God,
reading His Word (the Bible), and in relationship with Him, the more we will see
kindness as the fruit of our lives. Without trying on our own, it will begin to show up!
Not because of us, but because God is shining through you and because He changes
you just by His presence! Let’s read more about what God has to say about kindness.
 Ephesians 4:32  1 Corinthians 13:4–7
 Galatians 5:22  Proverbs 21:21
 Colossians 3:12  Ephesians 2:7
WEEK 11:
Write or say a prayer asking God to
help you to be someone who is known
by their kindness, that He will give you
opportunities to show kindness to others.
In the Garden of Eden everything was perfect. The animals all lived
together in peace, and there were no weeds or thorns or hard ground.
Plants grew without having to be watered because of the rivers that
flowed through it. It was paradise! When Adam and Eve sinned, they
had to leave the garden and God told them that things would be harder.
Your mission today is to go for a walk outside and observe the world
around you. God’s creation is still beautiful even though it is no longer
perfect, just like you are beautiful in His eyes even though you aren’t
perfect. As you walk, pray and ask God to show you something that
reminds you that we are fallen, that the world is broken because of sin
and that no one is righteous, not even
one — that no one can earn their
place in heaven by being the best or Can you recite
your verse to your
by being good. parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
Collect that item for your spy kit or the
trac k!
draw it in your mission log. book to help you keep
WEEK 11:
Week Twelve: Chosen
Day: 1 2 3 4
I got to play indoor soccer today! It was perfect because I live in Canada
where we have 6–7 months of winter. It is mucky and snowy and icy outside,
so it was fun to run around. We had to divide into teams and there was one
person who was left over. We decided to take turns sitting out so that everyone
could have time playing, but I felt bad for the person who had to sit out first.
Being the odd person out is hard. I have been that person. Sometimes it is my
friends who are playing, and I feel like I don’t fit. Sometimes it is a game that
is being played and I’m too young. Whatever the case, it’s a terrible feeling. I
caught the eye of the person who was sitting on the bench and gave them a
salute, yelling out, “I’ll trade with you first.”
I didn’t know the player, though I’d seen him around. His face lit up into a
huge smile and he gave me a thumbs up. It felt good to understand how he was
feeling and help him feel like he wasn’t alone.
God tells us that we were chosen, before the foundations of the earth! That
means before He ever created the world, He was thinking about all the people
He would make. He knew their names, what they would look like, and who would
choose to follow Him. He chose us and set us apart; He called us His. I guess
it doesn’t really matter what people think. I may not always be
chosen by people, but I will always be chosen by God. It’s
pretty incredible!
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Do you know that God chose you? The Bible tells us in Ephesians
1:4 that God chose us before the foundations of the earth. Can
you imagine that? Before God even made the world, He thought
of all the billions of people He would make, who they would be,
and He chose YOU. He loved you even before He knew you, even
when you were just a thought. Imagine the excitement of making
you in your mother’s womb, of forming you and seeing you grow
and develop. This was it! This person was going to take the stage
of life! Like a piece of clay, He shaped and molded you, thinking
about your path and everything that would happen to you and all
the people you would impact. Imagine Him telling all of heaven,
“This one is going to be mine! I choose you, I will adopt you into
my family!”
Did you know that you were chosen? Everyone

who is a Christian, who follows God, was chosen
by God. He chooses to reveal Himself to them so
that they can see the truth and be saved.
How does it make you feel to know that God chose to
adopt you?
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thanking God for choosing you.
Today, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to open up your
spy kit and find some of the small objects you have been collecting
when you go outside. Maybe you will find a rock, a leaf, a drawing of
something, a stick, etc. To someone else these things would look rather
ordinary, wouldn’t they? But to you they mean something special. That is
how God sees you. He sees you as a treasure, as something precious and
special and something He created with intention and love. Look through
your spy kit and reflect (think about) what everything means to you and
what it reminds you of.
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Even as he chose us in him before the foundation

of the world, that we should be holy and blameless
before him. In love he predestined us for adoption
to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according
to the purpose of his will. (Ephesians 1:4–5)

Our passage today is all about the blessing, the gift of

grace, that we have through Jesus. Let’s learn more by
opening up your Bible to Ephesians 1:3–15 and reading
the passage. Have a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any parts that
you have questions about or find interesting.
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foundation of the world? (destined) for?
a. The Gentiles a. Adoption
b. Everyone b. Spiritual blessings
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a. The foundation of the world a. In the fullness of time (at the right time)
b. In the heavenly places b. In the beginning
did he predestine us for adoption? Why did He choose us (v. 3)?

a. In love (because He loves us)
b. Because we are holy
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Your mission today is to think of everything you have — some things you have
been given or blessed with, and some things you have chosen yourself. Draw
a picture or journal in your mission log some of your most prized possessions,
like a special blanket, a toy that you love, a gift that you were given or
something you worked hard for. Write whether it was something that you
chose or something that was given to you. As you write or draw, think about
how you are chosen by God. He declares you to be special and worthy of His
love. God has also given us some things; like Christmas presents, He lavishes
(pours out) His grace, His forgiveness, and His love on us.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Today’s poem is a new style. We have seen some

different ways that rhyme and rhythm are organized with different types of poetry.
Today’s poem is a Haiku poem. Haiku poems are a form of Japanese poetry that
don’t have any rhyme. They are usually about nature and only have three lines that
follow a pattern of syllables. The first line is 5 syllables, the second is 7, and the third
is 5. Because the poems are so short, there are two different ones for you to read
today and then you are going to try writing your own!
LET’S TRY IT!
1st time: Read and clap out the syllables.
3rd time: Read and think about what each poem means or is saying. Can you make
ORDINARY
Ordinary rock
Ignored on the muddy ground
But I see treasure
ADOPTED
Little baby cries
A new family crowds close
No longer alone
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YOUR TURN!
Both of these poems point to our lesson this week, that we are chosen and adopted,
and that we are God’s treasure and deeply loved. See if you can write a poem on your
own! It can be about our topic or anything in nature. Remember to use 5 syllables for
the first and last lines and 7 in the middle! And don’t worry about rhyming!
Welcome back! Your mission today is to make up an imaginary character.

Imagine what their name is, what they will be like, and how old they are.
What do they like? Draw a picture of your imaginary character in your
mission log and write a little bit about them around their picture with
their name at the top. This is called a character sketch, and something
that many authors create when they are coming up with a story. They
plan out their character. This is kind of what God did with you! He
hadn’t even made the earth yet when He created your character sketch!
If you want, write or tell a story about your made-up character.
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Today’s art project is to illustrate that you are chosen in
a way that you can display and remember. It can be on
a piece of paper, a poster, something you hang in your
room or put in the front of your binder. You are going to
try doing a self-portrait (that means a picture of yourself). To do this you will need
a mirror and a pencil. Look carefully at your face in the mirror. Look at the way your
hair is, the shape of your face, and the shape of your eyes (notice how they are like
almonds?) and lips. Then try to sketch your face on the paper. When you are finished
you can color it or go over it in marker or even paint it if your parent or teacher says
it is okay. At the top of the paper write in big letters, “I AM CHOSEN.”
Put it up somewhere that you will see it to help you remember that you are adopted
into God’s family.
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Day: 1 2 3 4
Optimism
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Is the glass half full or half empty?” A good way
to understand optimism versus pessimism is to think of a cup of water that is half
full. An optimistic person might look at that and say, “Awesome, it’s half full!” They
think about the good. A pessimistic person may look at it and say, “Well it’s already
half gone, that’s terrible!” Philippians 4:8 tells us to think about whatever is true,
honorable, lovely, pure, etc. When we think negative thoughts all the time, it can make
us unhappy. Look up optimism or optimistic in a dictionary (or the back of this book)
and think about what it means. Do you think you are an optimistic person?
Using a thesaurus (or the back of this book), look up some

synonyms and antonyms of optimistic. Choose your
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, optimistic means:
We are supposed to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus because He is bigger than our
problems! Let’s read more about what God has to say about being optimistic.
 Philippians 4:8  Jeremiah 29:11
 Proverbs 17:22  Joshua 1:9
 Romans 8:28  Philippians 4:13
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you be more optimistic and to place your
hope in Him. Ask Him to help you see
when you are not trusting Him.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
Verse Log in the
you keep track!
Today your mission is to create a scavenger hunt. You can do it on your

own or with your mission partner, a sibling, or a friend. Create a list of
things you have to find outside and give it to anyone who is going with
you. Try to find and collect all the things you put on your scavenger hunt.
See who can find all the items the fastest. When you come back, choose
one thing that you collected to draw or sketch in your mission log. As you
draw, remember that no matter how ordinary you might feel, God views
you as a treasure.
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Week Thirteen: Saved
Day: 1 2 3 4
We have so much snow. It is hard to walk and drive because the snow is piled up
everywhere. Today we were building a snow fort in the huge snowbanks on the
side of our driveway (where Dad pushes all the snow so we can get out). All 5 of
us were out there digging and crawling through tunnels of snow. We could have
stayed out there for hours. Sure, it was so cold I thought my nose would fall off,
but we were consumed with our task. Until . . . the tunnel I was in caved in!
I felt a huge weight pushing on my shoulders, knocking the breath out of me, and
I could only see a bit of light out the other side. I knew that with light coming in
there was air, but I couldn’t really think clearly because I was so scared. I felt like
I couldn’t breathe. I panicked. I clawed at the snow, and then I heard my dad’s
voice. It was kind of muffled and far away sounding. “Stay calm,” he yelled. “I’ve
got you.” My heart was racing, but the weight started to lift off my back and then
I felt my dad’s arms around me lifting me out of the snow.
“We told you never to dig tunnels into the snowbanks!” he exclaimed as he grabbed
me and pulled me into one of the biggest hugs ever. He sounded angry, but I knew
he was just relieved. So was I! I couldn’t help myself . . . the tears started to flow.
My little sisters were crying, and my brothers were red-faced and sweaty from
digging in the snow.
I had been completely stuck, completely unable to save myself, and my

dad had saved me. Kind of like how God saved us from death, from
the consequences of our sin, and from us being unable to save
ourselves. I hope I am never stuck like that again!
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Do you remember how we talked about the fall of Adam and Eve,
that everyone has sinned and falls short of the glory of God?
But God had a plan. He knew that the consequence of sin was
death, but He also knew that we would never be without sin.
Because He loves us so much, He sent His one and only Son, the
only true perfect sacrifice, to take the punishment for all of our
sins, forever! Jesus’ death on the Cross was the only way that
we could be saved. His blood and His death covers our sin so that
God doesn’t see it anymore. When we believe in Jesus, when we
confess our sins, He says that as far as the east is from the west,
He will remove our sins from us (Psalm 103:12). That is the gift
of grace and mercy that the Bible so often talks about. We don’t
deserve it, but it is a free gift for anyone who believes in Him.
Do you ever feel bad about the things you do?

Do you believe in Jesus, that He is the Son of
God?
Do you want Him to be the Lord of your life, to live your
life for Him?
Then you too are redeemed and saved! Anytime you confess your sin to God, He
removes it from you, washes you clean, and doesn’t see it anymore. You don’t have to
feel guilty or bad; you can feel free because you know that God forgives you!
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thanking God for sending His Son to save you.
Your mission this week is to illustrate what it means to be saved from our
sin. For this mission you will need an index card or piece of paper, coffee
or tea, and an envelope (or paper and tape to make your own). Write
your name on the index card and think of it as yourself. Then pour coffee
or tea on it. What happens? Let the paper dry and see if you can clean
the card again. Do you think if you wash the card with water, the coffee
stain will disappear? Nothing can take the coffee out because the paper
has absorbed the color into all the little fibers. This is like us — we are
sinners through and through. We sin with our thoughts, with our actions,
and even with our hearts. But God sent His Son, Jesus, to cover our sin.
Take a white envelope (or make one with paper) and put the card inside.
This is like the blood of Jesus. It covers us and God declares us righteous.
This is grace — not because we earned it, but because God loves us. Keep
your card and envelope in your spy kit to help you remember God’s grace.
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to go over your
memory verse for
Copy this week’s 10.
the week: Romans 10:9–
memory verse.
. . . because, if you confess with your mouth that

Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God
raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with
the heart one believes and is justified, and with the
mouth one confesses and is saved. (Romans 10:9–10)
We are going to study a passage that shows us God’s grace.

Before we begin, say a short prayer asking God to give you
wisdom, and to help you understand what He is saying in
For our Scripture study today we are going to read

Psalm 103 to help us understand the grace of God.
Open up your Bible and read the passage. Have a pen,
pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any parts you
have questions about or find interesting.
id God show His acts to (v. 7)?

d is God slow to?
a. To the people of Israel a. Act
b. To Moses b. Anger
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oes He remove our
d does the love of God end?
transgressions (sins)?
a. As high as the heavens a. It is from everlasting to everlasting
b. As far as the east is from the west b. To our children’s children
does God show compassion on those who fear Him (vv. 13–14)?
a. Because He remembers that we are dust
b. Because He has to
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

God’s grace changes us. When we

become Christians and are saved from
our sin, the Bible tells us that we are a
new creation. We might look the same
on the outside, but inside we are changed
forever by God’s love, and every day we
encounter more of God, we change even more! Today your mission is to change the
inside of a banana without changing the outside. Do you think you can do it?
You need a banana and a toothpick and an unsuspecting friend or family member to
surprise. Take the toothpick and stick it straight through the peel into the banana,
about 1 inch below the stem. Swish it side to side inside the banana and then take
it out. Re-insert the toothpick about an inch down and repeat all the way down
the banana. Give it to someone and ask if the banana looks different. When they
open it, it will be sliced into little pieces and you will have successfully accomplished
your mission — you changed the inside of the banana without much change to the
outside. If you want, journal or draw your observations in your mission log.
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“Amazing Grace” by John Newton

THE HISTORY: The story of “Amazing Grace” was the personal story of John
Newton. John grew up with his mother raising him and teaching him about God.
When he was only 6 years old, his mother died, and when he was 11 he joined his
father at sea. In time, John joined the crew of a slave trader ship. One day their ship
ran into a severe storm and John thought he would die. He prayed and asked God to
save him. God answered his prayer — the sea calmed and John lived. He returned to
England and eventually became a minister. He wrote “Amazing Grace” based on his
experience through the storm and how he felt convicted of his sin. He was heard to
say, “I am a great sinner, and Christ is a great Savior.”
teacher if you need help. You can find additional verses with interpretation on
pages 377 and 378.
studies. Listen to the rhyme and rhythm.
means and put it into easier words. Read the hymn one more time. This time read the
translation beside it and for the last verse, you try!
“AMAZING GRACE”
by John Newton
Amazing grace—what an amazing
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
thing
That saved a wretch like me! That saved a sinner like me
I once was lost, but now am found; I was lost but God found me
Was blind, but now I see. I was blind, but now I see the truth
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’Twas grace that taught The grace of God taught me
my heart to fear, to fear Him
And God’s grace helped me
And grace my fears relieved;
not be afraid
How precious is the grace that
How precious did that grace appear
showed up
The hour I first believed. As soon as I believed in Jesus
verse six interpretation
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The earth will one day be gone
The sun forbear to shine; The sun will not be there forever
But God, who called me here below, But God who called me here on earth
Will be forever mine. Will be forever mine
YOUR TURN!
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
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Get a piece of paper. Today we are going to draw or paint
or color a picture of a ship on the sea in the middle of a
storm to help us illustrate God’s saving grace. If you can,
draw dark storm clouds in the sky and rain and waves
tossing all around. Look at a picture if you need some ideas.
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Romans 10
Today we have a super scientific mission for you that seems impossible. You
will need to ask a parent or teacher for help in this mission as you will need to
light a candle. Make sure you explain what you are doing or show them this
mission. You will need a small plastic bag (like a sandwich bag), with about a
cup of water in it, and a candle that is lit. What happens when plastic touches
a flame? It melts, right? Well, today you are going to hold plastic over a flame
and it won’t melt! The bag will turn black but the water will help distribute
the heat. Ready to try it out? Just so the flame is touching the bag, move the
bag slowly back and forth over the tip of the flame. Does it melt? Record your
mission results in your mission log.
God tells us in Revelation 21:6 that “It is done! I am the Alpha and the
Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring
of the water of life without payment.” Do you see how the water is salvation?
We don’t have to pay for it, it is a free gift! In the same way, on our own it
is impossible to get into heaven, just like it is impossible to hold plastic over
a flame and not have it melt. But with God’s living water, with the gift of
salvation, we get to have eternal life with Him!
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Thankful
One of the best ways to be happy, to be filled with God’s joy, to be optimistic and
cheerful and content, is to have a thankful heart. The Bible tells us to enter His gates
with thanksgiving. Let’s look up thankful in the dictionary or the back of the book and

synonym and antonym of thankful. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, being thankful is:
When we speak of the things we are thankful for, it helps to change our perspective.
Instead of focusing on the bad things, the hard things, and the sad things, we focus
on God’s goodness toward us.
more about what God has to say about thankfulness.
 Psalm 107:1  Psalm 95:2–3
 1 Timothy 4:4–5  1 Thessalonians 5:18
 Colossians 3:15  James 1:17
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Write or say a prayer thanking God for
everything He has given you. Think of as many
things as you can. Ask Him to help you be more
thankful, to notice His goodness toward you.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
the
ack!
Your mission today is to go outside or look out your window and go bird
watching. Use binoculars if you have them and observe the birds in the
trees. God says that He even looks after and feeds the birds of the air
(Matthew 6:25–34). Why? What have they done to deserve Him
taking care of them? God loves His creation and He takes care of it. He
is good and compassionate, not based on what any of us do to deserve it,
but based on who He is. Try to draw a bird that you see and identify it
by using a bird book or computer if you can.
Optional extension activity — build a birdhouse to feed the birds where
you can watch them.
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Week Fourteen: A New Creation
Day: 1 2 3 4
I saw it at the thrift store: an old wind-up robot toy that looked like it was
older than my dad (no offense, Dad). It was glorious! Real metal, not the
plastic like they have today. It was rusty and creaky, and the windup didn’t
work anymore. $2, a steal! I gently carried it up to the counter and paid for it.
My siblings looked at me like I was crazy — why would I want something old
and rusty they asked me. I just smiled and said, “You’ll see.”
I took it home and worked on it all afternoon. I polished it, I filed away the
rust, I cleaned the gears, I repainted it with some old model car paint I
found. When I was done, it looked completely different. My younger brother
Malakai wanted it so bad! Even my parents thought it was pretty cool. I
learned something about myself today: I love taking old things and making
them new. I love changing them and restoring them. It’s kind of like I’m not
giving up on them.
Hmm. It reminds me of how God restores us. He

takes us when we are dirty and broken with sin and
He makes us new. He doesn’t give up on us! Just like
the robot toy was unrecognizable from what I bought
at the thrift store, we completely change under His
hands. Cool.
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Change is all around us in nature: seasons, the weather, animal
cycles and patterns. But did you know that people are always
changing too? As we grow, we change. We see new perspectives,
we are influenced by the world around us and the choices that
we make, and we develop. While it can be a slow process, there
is one change that is instant: the day you decide to follow Jesus.
The Bible tells us that when we put our trust in God and have
a relationship with Him, we become a new creation. The old
has gone and the new has come. Romans 11 explains that we are
dead to sin and alive in Christ. Sin no longer has power over us.
Our life before we were saved is considered our old self, but
God calls us new. He forgets all of our sin, all our mistakes, and
He gives us a fresh start with the Holy Spirit to help us. Pretty
cool, huh?
What are some of the changes you have noticed

in nature?
What are some of the changes you have noticed
in your family?
Are there any changes you have noticed in your life as
you spend time with God?
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version: 2 Cori r own Bible
nthians 5:17.
Say or write a prayer asking God to help you when you are
tempted to do something wrong — to continue to change you
into a new creation.
One of the main changes that we see every day in the world around us
is the weather. No matter where you are in the world, no matter what
season it is, the wind brings change to our environments. Your mission
today, should you choose to accept it, is to track these changes by making
your own weather station. Things you can track are the temperature each
day this week (with a thermometer or even just looking up the temperature
on the computer), how much rain or snow falls (by putting a container
outside), or even making your own wind vane (you can use a ribbon or a
piece of fabric on a stick) to see which direction the wind is blowing. Is
there anything else you can track? What about if it is sunny or cloudy? Use
your mission log to track changes in the weather each morning and night
this week. You can draw pictures or take notes (or both!).
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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new

creation. The old has passed away; behold, the
new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

study His words.
Today we are going to read the context of our memory

verse. Open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5:11–21. As
you read, highlight or underline anything that seems
really special or interesting to you or anything you
have questions about.
should know what we are?

a. God and others
b. God and our conscience (our minds)
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controls Paul and Timothy (v. 14)?
a. The Love of Christ
b. Their minds
does Paul and Timothy’s message come from (v. 20)?

a. From others
b. From God
does the old pass away?

a. When we die
b. When the new has come
did God send His Son (to make Him to be sin who knew no sin)?
a. So that we might become the righteousness of God
b. Because He had to
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Write or narrate to your teacher one thing you can take from this Scripture. It
can be something you want to learn more about, something that interested you
or seemed important to you, or something you think God wants you to do after
studying it.
Take a few minutes

to go over your
memory verse for
s 5:17.
the week: 2 Corinthian
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We can change what we look like on the outside, but it doesn’t change who we
are in the inside. The Bible gives us a special tool that we can use to help change
us. Today you are going to decipher a secret message to discover how you can
change your heart.
KEY CODE:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Part of the key to change is in our thoughts. It is important to be aware of

what we are thinking about and keep our mind focused on things that honor
God. “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if
there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Philippians 4:8).
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Young Girl Holding a Butterfly

by Walter Shirlaw (1909)
This painting is by Walter Shirlaw,

a Scottish-American artist who
started off as a bank-note engraver.
His painting tells a story. The
artist shows us the main character,
a young girl leaning against a
building, but there is activity that is
happening around her. Think about
the time of day this painting is set
in, where you think the girl is, and
what season it is. How old do you
think she is? How does this painting
make you feel?
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. What is she looking at?
2. Point to the shadows and light.
Where do you think the light is
coming from?
3. What is happening down near
her feet?
4. What other details do you notice
about the painting?
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Did you know that when a caterpillar is in its chrysalis, it
completely reforms? It actually turns to liquid inside the
hard protective shell and is rebuilt into a butterfly! It is a
completely new creation when it emerges. Your art project
today is to show the life cycle of a butterfly from egg to larva to pupa to butterfly.
Title your piece, “A New Creation.” Get your teacher’s permission if you need to
search online.
Today’s mission is to continue working

on your weather station. What changes Remember to
work
have you noticed in the last few days? on your memo
ry
verse!
Is it colder or warmer? What season
2 Corinthians
is it right now? Take some time to 5:17.
document your observations in your mission log.
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Peaceful
God doesn’t promise us a perfect life or even an easy one. In fact, in John 16:33 He
tells us that in this world we will have troubles. But He promises to give us peace
when our minds are fixed on Him (Isaiah 26:3). To be someone who has a peaceful
character means that you are known by the peace that you have and also the peace
that you bring. Use a dictionary (or the back of this book) to look up peaceful and
think about what it means. Do you think you are a peaceful person?

synonym and antonym of peaceful. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, to be peaceful means:
God not only promises His peace to us, but He commands us to live in peace with one
another! Let’s read more about what the Bible says about it.
 John 14:27  Philippians 4:7
 Matthew 5:9  Romans 12:18
 Colossians 3:15  Hebrews 12:14
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Write or say a prayer asking God to give
you His peace today and help you be
someone who lives in peace with all of
His children.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
the
ack!
Your mission today, should you choose to accept it, is to go outside or

use your binoculars to study creation. Look for signs of change in the
seasons, animals, insects, trees, etc. If you can go outside, ask God to
show you something to help you remember that you are a new creation
and collect it for your spy kit. As you walk, think about God’s goodness,
His love, and how He cares for everything. Spend time talking to Him
and renewing your mind! Don’t forget to check on your weather station
and update your mission log!
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Week Fifteen: Imitators of Christ
Day: 1 2 3 4
Today Janiah (my 5-year-old sister, in case you were wondering) followed me
everywhere. First, I went to the bathroom to do my hair, and she was right
behind me. I put my hair in a side ponytail. She asked Mom to do the exact
same thing with hers.
Then I did some school work, and she sat beside me pretending to do hers too
(she can’t really do school on her own yet). When I ate my lunch, she ate hers
too. She acted like me, she did what I did, and I could tell she was trying to act
mature. It was cute, and maybe a bit annoying sometimes too. When Mom was
drinking her afternoon coffee, I whispered in her ear, “Janiah is copying me.”
She started paying attention too. I saw her lips curve into a hidden smile when
Janiah did a cartwheel after I did.
I guess it really matters who we admire and who we want to be like.

Sometimes I have thought people are cool and acted like them, so they’ll like me,
even if they were kind of mean. But who we try to be is who we become. It isn’t
about being liked now, it’s about liking myself later. If I have to choose someone
I want to be like . . . it’s Jesus.
Janiah just doesn’t know any better. Maybe when I become more
like Jesus, she will want to copy Jesus too.
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Imitate means to act like. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 1:5 to
be imitators of God. That means that we can read about Jesus
in the gospels and try to follow His example. The way He lived is
like a guide for how we should live as Christians, as His followers.
Remember, on our own strength we make mistakes, but the more
time we spend with God, praying and reading our Bibles, the
more we will become like Him without even trying. The presence
of God changes us. Reading the Bible is one of the ways we can
renew our minds like our verse last week!
Sometimes we try to act like other people that we think are cool
or older than us. We see the way they act, or maybe that lots
of people like them, and we start to become like them too. That
is why it is SO important to choose your friends wisely. If your
friend is someone who loves God and is trying to live like Jesus
did, they can even help inspire you to do what is right. But if the
people we spend the most time with are always trying to get us
to do what is wrong, it can cause us to become more like them.
Have you ever tried to be like someone you

thought was cool or older than you?
Do you think your friends are good or bad examples?
Do you think that you are a good example to people who
are younger than you?
How do you think the Bible can be your guide?
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to help you become more like Him.
To complete your mission today, you will need to find a mission partner.
It can be a sibling, a parent, or a friend. You are going to take turns
imitating (or copying) each other. First, do something in the middle of
the room (a spin, a hand stand, a cartwheel, a clapping rhythm, a silly
dance, etc.) and then see if they can copy it exactly. Now switch places!
See if you can copy them! This is a fun game to help us understand what
it means to imitate. If you want, draw a picture or write about it in your
mission log.
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to go over your
memory verses. the week: 1 John 2:5–6.
. . . but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the

love of God is perfected. By this we may know
that we are in him: whoever says he abides in him
ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.
(1 John 2:5–6)

Have you ever noticed how Bible chapters are

sometimes separated by titles? Those titles are kind of
like topics. For our Scripture study today we are going
to focus on the topic that we found our memory verse
in. Let’s learn more by opening your Bible to 1 John 2:1–6 and read the passage.
Have a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any parts that you have
questions about or find interesting. Circle the correct answer based on the text.
is our advocate (defender)? happens if we sin?

a. The Father a. Jesus will defend us
b. Jesus Christ b. We fail
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d
(a Christian) walk? Jesus (v. 3)?
a. In the light a. When we speak the truth
b. The same way Jesus walked b. When we keep His commands
is the author writing this letter (v. 1)?

a. So that we will not sin
b. To ask a question
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Can you copy someone you have never met? Can you act like them if you
haven’t spent time with them? What do you have to do in order to copy or
become like someone? You have to spend time with them, right? You have to
study and observe them. Your mission today, should you choose to accept it,
is to try to mimic (or copy) expressions. You can ask a family member to look
scared or sad or laugh and then look in the mirror and try to copy their facial
expression. You could also do it by looking up some different facial expressions
on the computer (with permission) and seeing if you can recreate that same
look on your own face. Was it easy or hard? Were there any expressions you
couldn’t copy? If you want, write or draw about it in your mission log.
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Our poem today is called an acrostic poem. If you

look carefully at the first letter in each line, it makes a word if you read it vertically.
Often the subject of the poem is the same as the word it forms. Acrostic poems
often don’t rhyme, but I like adding rhymes wherever I can! Can you see the word
on the left-hand side? Let’s practice our poetry study skills while we read the poem.
LET’S TRY IT!
3rd time: Read and think about what each stanza means or is saying. How does it
make you feel?
HELP ME BE AN IMITATOR OF YOU

I walk in Your steps and follow Your ways
M ake me more like You
I want to understand You more
T o do the things You do
A ll Your commands I want to obey
T each me Your ways anew
O ld sin no longer masters me
R ighteous because of You
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We often change our outward appearance to fit in. Maybe we think about the
clothes we wear, or we do our hair, or we wear a uniform to go to work. Our
outward appearance is easier to change than our inward character or heart.
Our character is developed by where and how we spend our time. Your mission
today, should you choose to accept it, is to change your outer appearance by
creating a disguise. A spy needs to blend into their surroundings and today you
are going to practice. It might be camouflaging into a pile of laundry or putting
on a hat and sunglasses so no one recognizes you. Come up with your own
disguise and try to quietly blend in. If you want, draw a picture of your disguise
or write about what it was like in your mission log.
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Today our art project is going to be copying a drawing.
Look carefully at the picture of the hills below. This kind
of drawing is called a doodle. Doodles are not usually too
detailed, just simple and fun to draw. Try and copy the
picture on the space provided. Note the different types of texturing that are created
with the various kinds of lines, dots, and circles. When you are all finished, the picture
should be very close to the original. This is a great way to learn how to draw!
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Day: 1 2 3 4
Respect
Having respect for other people is kind of the same as being humble. In order to be
a respectful person, you have to be a humble person. If you view yourself as better
than someone, you usually treat them that way — like they don’t know what they
are talking about, or they don’t know as much as you, or they don’t deserve to play
with you. The Bible gives many examples for us to follow of how to respect others.
In Matthew 7:12 we learn to do to others what we want them to do to us. In other
words, be kind to people if you want people to be kind to you.
Think about what it means to be respectful or to have respect for someone. Then look
it up in a dictionary or the back of this book. Do you think you are someone who is
respectful?

synonym and antonym of respect. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, respect is:
Jesus was the best example we have of how to be respectful because Jesus was God!
But He never made people feel like they were less than Him, or that their thoughts or
feelings didn’t matter. Let’s read more about what God has to say about respect and
why it is important.
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 Romans 12:10
 Exodus 20:12
Can you recite
 Philippians 2:3 your verse to your
 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13 parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
the
 Romans 13:1–7 Verse Log in the back of
trac k!
book to help you keep
 Colossians 3:20
Write or say a prayer asking God to help you be

someone who acts respectfully to your elders, to
your friends, to your siblings, and to your parents.
Patterns are in nature all around us.

The trees follow the seasons, dropping
their leaves each fall in preparation for
the colder months to come. Animals
instinctively follow the seasons as
well: birds fly south for the winter and
insects burrow into the ground to hibernate. All around us are patterns, kind
of like the rhythm and rhyme of a poem. Everything moves to do what it was
created to do, following the instincts it was given about the signs of danger or
winter. Your mission today is to go on a nature walk with your mission log. While
you walk, ask God to show you examples of His creation following the instincts
He gave them. Draw a picture in your mission log or write about it to help you
remember to follow or imitate Jesus.
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Week Sixteen: Called
Day: 1 2 3 4
Some things in Christianity are confusing. Like “being called” isn’t someone
calling your name to come over. It means that you have a purpose, a job, a unique
assignment, or a mission even, that God has given you. We have been reading
missionary stories and every single one of them has a moment, a time, or an
experience where they felt “called.” I’ve been thinking about it a lot today. Does
God really have a job for me?
It is kind of exciting to think of God having more for my life. Like, what if He had
a special assignment, a purpose that He thought of before I was even born, or
other special things that will happen in my life when I follow Him? What if I was
created for a reason? I want to find out what that reason is!
Mom and I talked about it a lot today and she told me that sometimes it takes
a long time to know what you are called to do. But you can follow clues to help
you discover it. Things like what you are good at or what gifts God has given you,
what you are interested in, what kinds of things frustrate or bother you, what you
feel God is saying to you, what makes you cry, etc. These things can be clues to
discovering what God has for us.
Mom says she is still discovering her calling all the time — that if we follow the
Holy Spirit and listen for His voice and include Him in our decisions and lives that
He leads us. I don’t always include God in my decisions. I am
going to start asking more questions and including Him more
and praying that He’ll show me my purpose: today, this
week, and for my life.
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Did you know that you have a calling, a purpose? When God
made you, He knew everything you would do for Him. Sometimes
we have to wait a while to find what those things are, sometimes
we need to grow more or learn an important lesson first . . . but
God has plans for your life. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God has
plans for you, plans to give you a hope and a future. But we don’t
have to wait to know exactly what that is, either, because God
has a commission for all of His people: to go out into the world
and make His name famous, to show people His great love for
them. God’s heart is for people to hear about His plan, about
Jesus, and about His free gift of salvation. Second Peter 3:9 says
that He wants everyone to reach repentance.
Jesus spent His days preaching and teaching and healing people,
even when He was a young boy! You are never too young to share
the love of God with someone. Sometimes that is through words,
but lots of times it is through our actions: by being kind, by loving
someone, or by helping someone else. God can use you every
single day of your life if you are willing to be used! He can use you
in your family and with your friends to be an encouragement and
a light in people’s lives.
What are some ways you think God has used you?
Do you think God wants to use you?
Do you want to be used by God?
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Write or say a short prayer asking God to use you, to show you
opportunities that are from Him and what He wants you to do.
Your calling as a Christian is kind of like having a mission or special

assignment. Today you are going to come up with your own mission. It
can be for yourself, a friend, or a family member. Think about something
fun that you can get someone to do, or even better, something you can
do together. Write it down on an index card or a piece of paper and give
it to them. Creating missions takes time, planning, and thought. God’s
mission and calling on your life isn’t just something He “threw together.”
Just like it is exciting to watch someone do the mission that you created,
that is how God feels about watching you fulfill His plans. You bring Him
great joy just by being who He created you to be!
Glue or tape the mission you wrote into your mission log and write “I
have a mission” at the top of the page to help you remember that you
have an exciting, adventure-filled destiny ahead of you!
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Name:
to go over your
Copy the memory memory verse for
verse for this week. the week: Acts 13:47.
For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, “I have

made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring
salvation to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 13:47)

Telling people about God, speaking the truth, is not

always popular. It can be really hard! Today we are
going to read a bit of the story around our memory
verse. Paul and Barnabas are talking to the people; they
are sharing the gospel message. Open your Bible to Acts 13:42–52 and read
the passage. Have a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any parts you
was jealous of Paul and Barnabas?

a. The Gentiles
b. The Jews
did they do about it?

a. Contradict them (say the opposite, disagree, challenge)
b. Try to arrest them
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was the word of the Lord spreading?
a. Iconium
b. Throughout the whole region
were the disciples filled with joy and the Holy Spirit?
a. When the people began rejoicing and glorifying God
b. When the Jews persecuted them and drove them out
did Paul and Barnabas shake the dust off their feet (read Matthew 10:14)?
a. As a sign that they were not received or listened to
b. Because their shoes were dusty from all the running
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Write or narrate to your teacher how you think you can be a light, an encouragement,
to people — how you can show them God’s love. You can also write or talk about any
questions you have, or if you feel like God wants you to do something after studying it.
Your mission today, should you choose to accept it, is to ask God how He wants
to use you today and look for opportunities. It could be someone who is sad
that needs a hug or a kind word. It could be writing a card for someone or
helping with cleaning when you aren’t asked. Maybe He wants you to pray for
someone or help your sibling with something. Don’t tell anyone what you are
doing and write down some of the things you do in your mission log. Imagine
that you are God’s hands and feet — you carry out His plans and purposes.
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“Have Thine Own Way Lord” by Adelaide Pollard

THE HISTORY: Our hymn today was written by a woman named Adelaide
Pollard, born in Bloomfield, Iowa, in 1862. She felt God’s calling on her life to be a
missionary to Africa. She prepared for a teaching career but it was very expensive to
go and she had trouble coming up with the money. One night she went to a prayer
meeting where an elderly woman prayed, “It doesn’t really matter what you do with
our lives, Lord. Just have your own way.” The words spoke to Adelaide and she felt
inspired and encouraged that if God wanted it to happen it would happen His way
and in His time. That night she wrote the hymn, “Have Thine Own Way Lord.” God is
bigger than things that seem impossible.
teacher if you need help. You can find additional verses with interpretation on pages
379 and 380.
studies. Think about each line and what it means. Listen to the rhyme and rhythm. It
sometimes helps to understand the language that was used around the time it was
written. Thine/thy means your.
Now that we have heard it and read it, we are going to try to think about what
it means and put it into easier words. This is called translating — making it into
something we can understand. If it helps, imagine you are doing this for someone
much younger than you. Make it simple! Read the hymn one more time, and this time
read the translation beside it, and for the last verse, you try!
“HAVE THINE OWN WAY LORD”

by Adelaide Pollard
Have Thine own way Have your own way
Thou art the Potter, You are the Potter
I am the clay. I am the clay
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Mold me and make me Shape me and make me
After Thy will, After your will
While I am waiting While I am waiting
Yielded and still. Surrendered and at peace
YOUR TURN!
Have Thine own way, Lord
Have Thine own way;
Hold o’er my being
Absolute sway.
Fill with Thy Spirit
Till all shall see
Christ only, always,
Living in me.
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Art is a wonderful way to express or show something
without having to use words. Through sketching, drawing,
or painting we can show a feeling or a thought. But art is
something that you have to practice and work at — it isn’t
something that everyone is good at from the very first time they try. Today’s project
is going to be one that anyone can do. Your job is to show light in the darkness. Talk
to your parent or teacher and think about how you can do that. One idea would be
to get a piece of paper and paint a square a dark color and then show the sun in the
middle or just a yellow or white light that fades out eventually. It could be far away
or close up. You could also do it with pencil, crayons, or markers. You can make it
whatever you want it to be!
Share your artwork with family
Remember to
or friends or put it in your room to
work on your
help you remember that you carry memory verse!
God’s love wherever you go. Acts 13:47.
Today you are going to do an experiment with light. To complete this mission,
you will need a dark room (with curtains or no windows, or do it when it is
dark outside) and a flashlight. What happens if you turn the flashlight on
when you are under a blanket? Did it effect the room? What happens when
you shine the light up in the air in the middle of the room? Look around the
room and see what areas the light touches. The brighter the light, the more
places it reaches. If you have a brighter flashlight, compare the two.
This is like the light of God’s love and joy that is inside of you. If you hide it
and don’t share it with anyone, then no one will see it. But if you shine it on
just one person, through your words or kind actions, it touches other people as
well. The more of God’s love and joy you have for yourself (by spending time
with Him), the brighter your light and the more you will spill over and touch
lives. Write or draw about your experiment in your mission log.
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Joy
When we think of joy, we often think of happy — but did you know that those two
words are different? Happiness is based off our outside circumstances. Maybe we
are happy because we got something we wanted or because we are doing something
fun. But joy is something that comes from deep inside of us. You can be going
through the hardest, most difficult thing in your life, and still experience God’s joy.
The Bible tells us in Nehemiah 8:10 that the joy of the Lord is our strength. Look up
joy in your dictionary AND the back of this book to see the difference between what
the world thinks joy means and what joy means to a Christian. Think about what it
means to you.

synonym and antonym of joy. Choose your favorite words
and write them in the blanks below.
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, joy is:
This week we have been learning that we are called to be a light in the darkness, to
share God’s love and joy with people. It is one of the ways that we stand out and are
different. Our joy comes from the hope we have that God has a plan, that God is
with us and that our problems here aren’t so big when we think about all of eternity
in heaven. Let’s read more of what the Bible has to say about joy.
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more about what God has to say about joy.
 James 1:2  Philippians 4:4
 Galatians 5:22  Proverbs 17:22
 Romans 14:17  Psalm 16:11
Write or say a prayer

asking God to give you
His joy.
Just like you have a purpose and a calling, so does everything God has made!
He made the sun to shine and the seasons to change. Your mission today, if you
choose to accept it, is to get outside and go for a walk. As you spend time in
nature, think about the purpose or role of different things that you see. Why
do we need trees? How is that bird doing what it was made to do? Collect
something that reminds you that you
were created for a reason, that you Can you recite
are important, and put it in your spy your verse to your
kit. If you want, draw/paint/write parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
about what God shows you while you the
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Week Seventeen: My Identity in Christ
Day: 1 2 3 4
I am a 10-year-old girl. I am a sister, a daughter, a cousin, a niece, and a

granddaughter. I am good at the violin and singing and harmonizing. I love cats
and horses and animals of any kind. These are facts about me, but they aren’t
really me. Sometimes I wonder who I am.
Sometimes I worry about being smart enough or good enough or pretty

enough. When my friends don’t want to play with me, I wonder if they like
another person more than me. I get embarrassed and worried that people don’t
understand me or that I’ll make a mistake.
Today in Bible time we talked about what God says about us and that it doesn’t
matter what people think or say about us because we are who God says we
are — loved, accepted, able to do all things through Him, and wonderfully made.
Mom said we need to test our thoughts with God’s Word and decide if they are
true or not. I guess those thoughts and worries aren’t really important. It’s
hard to find who I am in God if I care too much about what my friends and
other people think. Maybe if I have a really close relationship with God, and He
is my closest friend, I’ll care more about His opinion than anyone else’s.
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Your identity is who you believe you are. It is easy to think about
who we are by what we do, but that always limits us. God says
we aren’t limited by what we do or what we think we can do
because we can do all things through Him (Philippians 4:13).
We have a God-given identity that cannot be taken away. An
example would be if you were really, really good at soccer. You
might start to think about yourself as a soccer player. Maybe
you grow up and it becomes your job and you travel the world as
a soccer player! It is exciting until one day you break your knee
and you can never play soccer again. If we base who we are on
things like that, it can be very hard to find ourselves when our
circumstances change. But God tells you that you are so much
more than that!
What are some words that you think describe

who you are?
What are some of the things you are good at?
Have you ever believed something negative about
yourself? Have you ever thought, “I am not smart,
or I am not good enough, or people don’t like me”?
Do you think those things are what God thinks of you? How do you think He sees
you?
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Say or write a prayer asking
God to show you who you are in Christ. Ask Him to help
you see when you are believing a lie about yourself and
to instead show you what He says.
Today you are going to do a little science experiment. For this mission you will
need corn starch, water, and a spoon or something to stir with. Put 1 cup of
corn starch into a bowl and slowly add 3/4 cup of cold water. Stir continuously
until you get a gloopy texture. You want it to be quite thick, but you may need
to add a bit more water. Test out your quicksand by putting a toy or spoon on
the surface and watch it slowly sink down. Try slapping the surface and see if
your hand sinks.
This experiment is kind of like what happens when we base who we are on
what people think or what we do. It isn’t firm and it isn’t something that will
be there forever. Instead, we have to view ourselves through God’s eyes.
*IMPORTANT: Don’t dump the quick sand down the sink; it will separate and
can clog your sink. Instead pour it into a zippered bag and put it in the garbage.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Take a few minutes
to go over your
memory verse for
10.
the week: Ephesians 2:

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ

Jesus for good works, which God prepared
beforehand, that we should walk in them.
(Ephesians 2:10)

study His words.
For our Scripture study today, we are going to go

to Colossians 3:1–17. This passage is about our new
self, our new identity as children of God. As you read,
highlight or underline anything that seems really
special or interesting to you or anything you have questions about.
is our life hidden in? should we put on?

a. With Christ in God a. The things of earth
b. In earthly things b. Our new self
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d s omeone has a complaint against
rule? us what should we do?
a. In heaven a. Forgive each other
b. In our hearts b. Understand what they are saying
does Paul list all the different people in verse 11?

a. Because they are God’s chosen ones
b. To show that the only identity that matters is our identity in Christ
is our new self being renewed?

a. In knowledge after the image of its Creator
b. By forgiving one another
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

For today’s mission you will need to

find a mission partner to work with.
Choose an animal for the other
person to be but don’t tell them.
Write it down on a piece of paper and
either give it to them face down or
tape it to their back. Take turns asking yes or no questions of the other person,
like, “Do I walk on all fours?” See who can guess their identity first. When you
are done, write about it in your mission log.
Was it hard to guess who you were? Think about who you are — all the little
pieces that make up your personality, the things you like and don’t like. God not
only knows every detail about you, but He calls you His workmanship.
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Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer (c. 1655)
This is an oil painting of a girl wearing a headscarf and a pearl earring. It was
painted by a Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer, around 1655. Often when we look at
paintings of people, we can see glimpses into who they are. We can tell that this girl is
young — she has no lines on her face, no wrinkles. She doesn’t look angry or scared.
What else can you tell about this girl from the painting? Who do you think she is?
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. Use your magnifying glass to look closely at the painting. What do you notice?
2. Where is the light coming from?
3. How old do you think she is?
4. Can you make up a story about who this girl is? Why is she there? Who is she
looking at?
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Today you are going to create a character sketch of
yourself — who you are in God. At the top of your project
write your name. All around the page write statements
about who you are in God, your identity, and who He says
you are. In the middle you can draw a picture of yourself or glue a picture or even
doodle something for each statement you make. For example, you could write, “I have
been given peace,” and draw a picture of a dove. You can use the space below or a
large sheet of paper or poster board. If you need help thinking of who you are in God,
there is a list at the back of the book that you can use!
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We have thoughts all the time about ourselves, and one of the most
important lessons we can learn is how to “Take our thoughts captive”
(2 Corinthians 10:5). Some thoughts that we have are lies, some are
our own feelings, and some are true. We can test our thoughts with
the Bible. Today we are going to play truth or lie. Circle if you think the
thought is what God says about you or if it is a lie.
Truth or Lie “I can’t do this math question; I am not smart enough.”
Truth or Lie “Nobody wants to be with me.”
Truth or Lie “I am the best person in the world!”
Truth or Lie “I am loved.”
Truth or Lie “I make mistakes all the time.”

Now it’s your turn! Take your mission log with you today and write down
thoughts that you have and whether they are the truth or a lie. If you
need to, look at the list at the back of the book of who God says you are
to remind you of what is true. When we speak God’s truth over our lives
it changes us because God’s words are powerful!
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Cooperative
How do you think you can cooperate with other people? With your family and
friends? Can you think of some examples where you cooperated? Look up the word in
a dictionary or the back of this book and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of cooperate. Choose your
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, to cooperate means:
Jesus spoke many times about us loving one another and living in peace with one
another. That is kind of like cooperating. He even compares the church to a body,
where we all have different jobs, but we all work together for one purpose, just
like cooperating! Let’s read more about what the Bible has to say about working
together.
 Ecclesiastes 4:9–12  Proverbs 27:17
 Hebrews 10:24–25  Matthew 18:20
 1 Corinthians 1:10  1 Corinthians 12:12–27
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Write or say a prayer asking God
to help you cooperate with other
people more.
Did you know that the Bible tells us that the Word of God is like a
sword? It can help us fight the lies that we believe, and help us begin
to have faith and truly believe, deep inside our hearts, God’s truths. For
today’s mission, you are going to need to cooperate with a partner (a
friend, sibling, or parent/teacher). You are going to take turns saying
a thought that you might have (like we were thinking of yesterday in
our mission) and this time, the other person has to speak God’s truth
instead. You can take out the page at the back of the book to help you. If
you want to make it even harder, you can try to look up the Bible verses
and read them out loud. The more familiar you become with
God’s truths, the more you will
recognize the lies when they pop up Can you recite
in your thoughts. your verse to your
parent or teacher?
If you want, write about it or draw Mark your Bible
the
a picture in your mission log. Verse Log in the back of
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Week Eighteen: Review
Day: 1 2 3 4
What you need:
 A clear space to work in
 A die
BEGINNER VERSION: For the beginner version, place your Bible memory verse
cards face up so you can see them in a large circle. Leave one spot open for you to
stand. Roll the die in the middle of the circle and move that many spaces (cards).
When you land on a card, read the verse and try to say the reference or where
it is from. If you get it right, collect the card. Keep playing until all the cards are
collected.
ADVANCED VERSION: For the advanced version, lay out your reference cards in
a circle and stand on one. Roll the die in the middle of the circle and move that many
spaces (or cards) around the circle. When you land on a card, try to say the memory
verse that goes with the reference. If you get it right, collect the card. Try to
collect all the cards.
MULTIPLAYER VERSION: If you are doing this program along with a
friend or sibling, you can do the multiplayer version. For this, you would
lay out your cards the same as the beginner or advanced version
above, with only one set of cards for both of you to share. Move in
opposite directions around the circle until all the cards are gone.
The person who has the most cards wins.
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memory verses and will help us review them to see how well we can remember. You
can look back to day 1 of each week to help you review and use your memory verse
flashcards if you need them. Check your answers in the answer key.
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3 4
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4. Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which He
. (1 John 2:5–7)
7. I make mistakes; I am not perfect. I am a .
9. I praise you for I am fearfully and made. (Psalm 139:13–14)
11. I have made you a to the Gentiles. (Acts 13:47)
12. Before He even made the world, God decided I would be a part of His family.
I am .
13. For all have sinned and fall of the glory of God. (Romans
3:23)
14. If anyone is in Christ, he is a new . (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Down
1. God sent His Son to pay the price for my sins. I am .

2. Who I am in God is more important than who I am to others. This is my
in Christ.
3. This word means to copy or become like. I am an of Christ.
5. God has a plan for my life. I am .
6. I am dead to my old life and alive in Christ. I am a new .
8. For we are His , created in Christ Jesus for good works.
(Ephesians 2:10)
10. In my mother’s womb He made me. I am .
11. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is ...
(Romans 10:9–10)
12. Even as He us in him before the foundation of the world . . .
(Ephesians 1:4–5)
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Day: 1 2 3 4

on the second quarter to help you remember a
lessons we have covered about Who Am I to God and circle the one that you want
to do your project on.
Week 10: Created and Loved Week 14: A New Creation
Week 11: Fallen and Imperfect Week 15: Imitators of Christ
Week 12: Chosen Week 16: Called
Week 13: Saved Week 17: My Identity in Christ
find a way to show what you learned about the topic you chose above. You can look
back in the book if you need to review the lesson.

okay).
verses to present to your family or friends and show them what you learned.
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Review
today.
 Self-discipline  Kindness  Optimism  Gratitude
 Peaceful  Respectful  Joyful  Cooperative
through the list of ideas below and choose one that interests you, or make up your own!
SELF-DISCIPLINE:
1. Create a plan of what you want to do today and then do it. Try to do every single
thing on your list.
2. Wait for an opportunity for your parent or teacher to ask you to do something: a
lesson, a chore, a job. When you are asked, think about how you could do that task
to the very best of your ability. Don’t just do the least you can; do the best you
can. Take your time.
KINDNESS:
1. Write a letter or draw a picture and give it to someone who you think needs it.
2. Surprise someone today by doing something nice for them without telling them it
was you or letting them see you.
OPTIMISM:
1. Your challenge today is to find a positive thing for every negative one. If you
watch something on TV or something goes wrong or not the way you hoped, think
of one positive way to look at it instead of focusing on the negative.
2. Make a positivity poster! Choose one of the following verses (or use them all) to
encourage you to be optimistic.
 Joshua 1:9  Romans 8:28  Philippians 4:13
 Ephesians 4:29  Psalm 118:24  1 Corinthians 13:7
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THANKFUL:
1. Create a gratitude journal. Write as many things as you can think of that you are
grateful for. Throughout the day add more to your list as you discover them.
2. Look for things that you are grateful for in the people around you. Tell someone
something you love about them.
PEACEFUL:
1. When you feel fearful or worried about something today, ask God for the peace of
God to fill you and take time to read your Bible rather than worrying.
2. Think of a way you can bring peace to your home or class. Maybe it is by cleaning
when your parents are stressed out or by helping your younger siblings when they
are having a fight.
RESPECT:
1. Think of someone you know who is elderly: a grandparent or neighbor. What is
something kind you can do to help them? It might be calling them on the phone,
visiting them, writing them a card, helping them in their yard, or even holding the
door open for them. Think of a way you can show respect and care for someone.
2. One of the ways you can be respectful of someone is to value what they are
saying by listening while they are talking. Practice listening today. When you want
to talk, try to stop yourself and listen instead.
JOY:
1. We can have joy not just in our circumstances but in our hope of the outcome, in
the promise that God has for us, or even what God is doing through us. Can you
think of something hard that you have been going through? Pray and ask God to
show you joy even in the hard times, that His joy would be your strength.
2. Make a word art picture all about joy. Write the word joy in the middle. Look up
some of the verses below and write some words.
 Hebrews 12:1-2  James 1:2  Galatians 5:22
 Proverbs 17:22  1 Peter 1:8  Psalm 16:11
COOPERATIVE:
1. Work with a parent/teacher or sibling to create something. It can be with play
dough, a fort, or anything else you want. Make sure you listen to their ideas and
see if you can work together to make something unique.
2. Play a game with a friend or sibling. It can be a board game, an imaginary game,
or an outdoor game. Think about how you can cooperate more.
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Walking the Walk

Week Nineteen: How to Pray
Day: 1 2 3 4
Mom told me a story today that I want to write down and remember.
There once were 3 friends.

The first one was always ready to hang out and would call and text his friends
to see how they were doing.
The second one would only talk to his friends when he needed something or
wanted something from them. If he was having fun or was busy, he didn’t ever
check in with his friends.
The third one didn’t really talk to them or hang out with them. He used to when
he was little, and they used to ride bikes and stuff, but now that he was older, he
thought he would show them he cared by not bugging them with his problems.
Who is the good friend? Who has a relationship with the others?
Mom said I can choose what kind of friend to be to Jesus. I can be the first
person, and care about what He thinks/says/wants, I can be the second who
forgets about Him unless I need something, or I can be like the third friend
who just doesn’t ever talk to Him because I don’t want to bug him.
I want to be the first friend, to have a real relationship with Him

that goes both ways. I don’t want to be selfish or needy or
have false humility by thinking I can do it on my own. I’m
not entirely sure how to get there, but I really want to try!
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How do you pray? Do you ask for lots of things? Do you close your
eyes? Do you use certain words? Prayer is just talking to God. It
doesn’t have to be fancy and it doesn’t have to be done a certain
way. Every time we talk to God, even in our minds and hearts, He
hears us. In Matthew 6:5–14, Jesus gives us a model that we
can follow that can help us pray with a right heart: to want His
will more than our own. Hebrews 4:16 in the KJV tells us to come
boldly to God’s throne. We don’t have to come like a beggar, because
we are adopted into God’s family. He calls us daughters and sons!
We can walk in as princes and princesses talking to our dad!
Let’s break the Lord’s Prayer

up to help us see how Jesus talked to His Father:
Step 1: Praise Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done,

Step 2: Surrender
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts,
Step 3: Repent
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Step 4: Ask And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Do you ever give God a wish list when you pray?

Sometimes we can forget the other parts of prayer and ask God for all the things we
think we need. But the problem is that we don’t
always know what we need.
Why do you think it is important to repent?
Do we still sin even though God paid the price for our sin?
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Write or say a short or look up this
Bible translati
week’s verse in
your own
prayer praising God on: Philippians
4:6.
for who He is: holy,
good, compassionate, faithful, and so much more!
We learned today that we can come boldly before God’s throne. What do you
think His throne room is like? How big do you think it is? If you were standing
before His throne, how big would you be compared to God? Your mission this
week is to create a diorama (a 3D model) of what you imagine the throne room
of God looks like. Today’s mission is to sketch it out on paper and decide how
you will create it. You can use anything you want to make it! Here are some
ideas:
 Blocks  Cardboard  Sticks
 Paper  Play dough  Rocks glued together
 Toothpicks and marshmallows (edible!)
Talk with your parent or teacher and discuss what you should use to make your
diorama. You can always look at diorama ideas on the Internet with them if
you don’t know where to start! Write your plans in your mission log and, if you
want, talk with your mission partner to see what their plans are. (Maybe you
can do it together!).
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Name:
to go over your
memory verse for
6.
the week: Philippians 4:
Copy this week’s

memory verse.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything

by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6)
We are going to study the context of the Lord’s Prayer. Before

we begin, say a short prayer asking God to open the eyes of
your heart, to open your mind, and to help you understand
what He is saying in today’s Scripture passage.
et’s learn more by opening your Bible to

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Matthew 6:5–14 and reading the passage. Have a
pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any parts
that you have questions about or find interesting.
loves to stand and pray where people will see them?

a. The hypocrites
b. The Gentiles
have they received?

a. God’s reward
b. The reward of people thinking they are spiritual
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should you pray?
a. In a big group of people
b. Pray in secret (in your room, shut the door)
does God know what we need?

a. Before we even ask Him
b. When He hears us
do you think Jesus says, “Your will be done”?

a. Because He loves His Father and wants to please Him more than He wants
things for Himself
b. Because He doesn’t know what He wants
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

We are going to continue our diorama

that we began yesterday. Today you
are going to begin working on the
structure. Usually a diorama is built
inside something so that you can carry it
around and show it to people or put it on
a shelf. See if you can find a box to build it in and ask a parent or teacher if you
can use it. You will have it open and laying on its side to give your diorama walls,
a floor, and a ceiling. Today, your mission is to prepare your background. What do
you think the walls are like in God’s throne room? If you can, paint the walls and
floor and ceiling so that you are ready to begin building. You can also decorate the
outside of the box if you want and even create a banner or sign for it that says
“Come Boldly Before the Throne.”
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
We are going to practice poetry skills by using the

model below to read and study the poem. Look closely at the title. What do you think
this poem is about? How many stanzas do you see? How many lines are in each
stanza?
LET’S TRY IT!
3rd time: Think about what each stanza means or is saying and read it again, this
time to God as a prayer of your own.
A CONVERSATION
I close my eyes and turn to You
Let all distractions fade
I think about how good You are
The price of love you paid
I thank You for Your faithfulness
You are with me even still
I let go of the things I want
Surrendered to Your will
Show me where my steps should go
Reveal to me Your way
Help me not to stumble or fall
Forgive me on this day
You know my heart and what I need
Before I even speak
I trust You Lord to care for me
You’re strong when I am weak
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A CONVERSATION
Today’s mission is to begin building what you might see in God’s throne
room. There could be angels, a throne or more than one throne, plants,
or anything you would like. You can even create a model to represent
God on the throne or you. Remember to think of the scale or size — how
big would God be compared to you? If you want to read about God’s
throne room, look up Revelation 4 in your Bible.
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In the space below, draw a picture to illustrate the poem.
It could be a picture of Jesus on the Cross (the price He
paid), it could be a path, it could be a picture of you or
hands folded together in prayer, or even a phone to help
you think of a conversation. Use one of those ideas or any of your own to create your
drawing. Ask a parent or teacher if you should color or paint your drawing.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Adaptable
Being adaptable is an important character trait because there will be many times
that things will not go as you planned. When unexpected things come up, or
something you want doesn’t happen, you have to make a choice. Will you have a bad
attitude because you wanted something else or will you be able to change, grow, and
be flexible and willing to adjust your plans? The verses we are going to read today
won’t have the word adaptable in them, but they all talk about being teachable and
willing, which are important steps to being someone who is adaptable.
Look up adaptable in a dictionary or the back of this book and think about what it
means.

synonym and antonym of adaptable. Choose your
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, adaptable is:
Someone who is adaptable is actually easy to see. They are easygoing and really easy
to work with because they aren’t always fixed on things being one way (their way).
We are going to read some verses today that show us some of the traits or signs of
someone who is adaptable.
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 Proverbs 1:5  Proverbs 19:20
 Psalm 51:12  Romans 12:1–2
 Luke 9:23  Ecclesiastes 3:1

you care more about His will than your
own, so that when things don’t go as
planned, you can begin to trust His plan.
Today’s mission is to finish your diorama and share or present it to

someone. If you want, write about it in your mission log. You can
talk about it with your parents, teacher, class, or family, or even take
a picture and send it to a grandparent or relative. Put the diorama
somewhere you can see it, or take a picture and glue it into your mission
log to help you remember to come
boldly before the throne of God —
Can you recite
that we can come to Him anytime your verse to your
we want with anything we need parent or teacher?
and have a conversation with our Mark your Bible
ep track!
Verse Log to help you ke
Heavenly Father.
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Week Twenty: How to Use Your Bible
Day: 1 2 3 4
Today we watched a movie about Jesus’ life. When Jesus was in the desert,
He was tempted by Satan 3 times and each time He spoke from the Bible, the
Scriptures (which was the Old Testament). That got me really curious. Why did
He speak from the Bible? Why didn’t He just command the devil to go? Maybe
He was giving us an example?
Last year I learned about the Armor of God, and one of them is the Sword
of the Spirit, which is God’s Word. If the Bible is like a sword, then speaking
God’s Words was how Jesus fought the devil! Hmm, I’ve never thought of that
before.
If I am scared and I speak Bible verses about not being afraid, will I stop
being afraid?
If I am overwhelmed and speak Bible verses such as “I can do all things

through Christ,” will I find strength?
I wonder if the Bible is more than just reading to know Jesus more, maybe that
is why we are supposed to memorize and meditate (that means think) about
God’s Word. It’s like we are practicing our skills so that we
are ready when we are in battle. I’m going to look up some
verses on anger and fear and start to memorize them!
Maybe I’ll add those to my spy kit!
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God’s word is powerful. Hebrews 4:12–13 tells us that the Word
of God is living and active. No other book is like that! Something
that is alive and active is something that is working. When we
read the Bible, it is working in us, changing us, convicting us,
inspiring us, filling us, strengthening us, encouraging us, and more!
Have you ever read a Bible verse and it didn’t mean anything to
you? Days, weeks, maybe even months or years later you can
read that same verse and it seems to speak to you. It jumps off
the page, it means something to you! You might read that same
verse when you are older, and it may mean something different
to you or speak to you in a different way. That is the exciting
thing about the Bible. It doesn’t matter how many times you
read it, it is alive and God can use any part of it to speak to you
today in a way that is relevant to YOUR life. God is just cool like
that! That is why the Bible tells us to meditate on God’s Word
day and night (Joshua 1:8).
Find your wee

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back of the bo
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look up this w
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translation: 2 your own Bible
Timothy 3:16–
17.
Have you ever read a Bible verse that seemed to

be talking about you and your life?
Have you ever read a Bible passage that convicted
you or reminded you of a sin in your life?
What things do you think the Bible is good for?
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Write or say a short prayer asking God to give you a fresh
hunger for His Word — a hunger to spend more time with Him
and learn more about Him.
This week we are learning more about our Bible, which is God-breathed,
powerful, alive, and active — our sword! God uses the Bible to communicate
with us, but it is a little bit like a secret code message. We have to spend time
reading and understanding and thinking about the words sometimes before we
understand clearly. Your mission today is to interpret the secret message below:
KEY CODE:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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Name:
to go over your
memory verse for
16–17.
the week: 2 Timothy 3:
All Scripture is breathed out by God and

profitable for teaching, for reproof, for
correction, and for training in righteousness,
that the man of God may be complete, equipped
for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16–17)

week. Before we begin, say a short prayer asking God to open
the eyes of your heart, to open your mind, and to help you
understand what He is saying in today’s Scripture passage.
This time we are going to do a little bit of flipping

around to understand the context of our Bible verse.
We are going to open up our Bible to 2 Timothy
chapter 3, but there may be some questions asked that
require you to look back a little bit in some earlier chapters. There are hints in
parenthesis to help you find the ones that might be a bit trickier. As you become
more comfortable with your Bible and where to look, this will get easier. Have a
pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any parts you have questions about or
find interesting.
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wrote 2 Timothy (1:1–2)? will come in the last days (3:1)?
a. Timothy a. Times of difficulty
b. Paul b. The joy of the Lord
was Paul persecuted? aul was persecuted in those

P
a. Antioch places, what happened?
b. Jannes a. He was discouraged
b. God rescued him
is Scripture good for teaching, reproof, correction, and training?

a. To complete and equip us
b. Because we are saved
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Write or narrate to your teacher one thing you can take from this Scripture. It
can be a question about something you want to learn more about, something that
interested you, or something you think God wants you to do after studying it.
We have learned that the Bible is

powerful, useful, alive and active, and
that it changes us and speaks to us
and encourages us. But the Bible does
something else, too. Psalm 119:105 tells
us that the word is a lamp to my feet,
a light on my path. Your mission today, should you choose to accept it, is to make
an obstacle course in a bedroom that is dark. Turn off all the lights and try to
go through the obstacle course when you can’t see. Record the results in your
mission log. Was it easy or difficult? Then go through the obstacle course again,
this time with a flashlight from your spy kit or ask a parent or teacher. What
does a light do on a dark path? It shows us which way we should go, helps us see
obstacles that might be in our way, and makes sure we don’t get lost, right? That
is like the Word of God.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
“Wonderful Words of Life” by Philip Paul Bliss

THE HISTORY: Philip was a songwriter, composer, and music teacher who
believed that music could be a tool to share the gospel message. He wrote both the
words and music to “Wonderful Words of Life” in 1874 when he was about 36 years
old. Two years later he was traveling by train to lead the music for an evangelical
meeting and a bridge collapsed with the train on it. Philip survived the fall into the
ravine but tried to rescue his wife and the train burst into flames. They both died
there. He wrote many songs, but this hymn is one that is still sung to this day. The
wonderful words of life refer to the Bible — the words of God that give life to our
spirit.
teacher if you need help.
This song is written as a prayer to God, asking Him to come and be with us always,
every hour of our day.
means and put it into easier words. This is called translating, making it into something
we can understand. If it helps, imagine you are doing this for someone much younger
than you. Make it simple! Read the hymn one more time, and this time read the
translation beside it. For the last verse, you try!
“WONDERFUL WORDS OF LIFE”

by Philip Paul Bliss
Sing them over again to me, Sing them once more
wonderful words of life, wonderful words of life
Let me more of their beauty see, Let me see more of their beauty
wonderful words of life; wonderful words of life
Words of life and beauty Words of life and beauty teach me
teach me faith and duty. faith and to do what I should
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Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Words are beautiful and life to me
wonderful words of life,
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Words are beautiful and life to me
wonderful words of life.
Christ, the blessed One, gives to all Christ, the blessed One, gives everyone
wonderful words of life; these wonderful words of life
Sinner, list to the loving call, It calls the sinner to come
wonderful words of life; these wonderful words of life
All so freely given, They are given freely
wooing us to Heaven. and are drawing us to Heaven
YOUR TURN!
Sweetly echo the Gospel call, wonderful words of life;
Offer pardon and peace to all, wonderful words of life;
Jesus, only Savior, sanctify us forever.
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Today we are going to do some word art on a separate
sheet of paper with the wonderful words of life . . . the
Bible! You can use your memory verses, your flashcards, or
you can try playing the Word Search game. We are going
to find different words or a phrase that you find interesting and write it in a pattern.
You could draw the outline of a book and fill it with these words. They could be all
different directions and sizes. You could draw them on colored construction paper
and glue them on to make a rainbow. You could make them into the shape of a leaf —
however you want! Be creative and have fun and see if you can put together some of
these wonderful words to remind you of the power in the Word of God.
How to play the Word Search Game: This is kind of a fun way to find words in the
Bible. All you need to do is open up your Bible randomly to any page and skim (look
through) some of the words. See if
anything jumps out at you, interests
Remember to
you, or feels like it relates to your life, work on your
and use that word/phrase in your word memory verse!
art. Then close the Bible and try again! 2 Timothy 3:16–
17.
updatee
Welcome back, secret agent! Have you ever heard of the armor of God? One
of the pieces of armor is the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
God’s Word is like a sword! Your mission today is to make a sword. The easiest
way to do this is to use cardboard for your sword shape and wrap tinfoil around
the sword part and maybe a cloth or twine around the handle. But you can do it
however you want! You can make the sword with dough, clay, or with paper. Talk
with your parent or teacher how you should make your sword, and when you
are done, draw a picture about it in your mission log. Write above the picture,
“The Sword of the Spirit,” and label interesting features about your sword.
Share your picture or sword with your mission partner if you want.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Trustworthy
Why do you think it might be important to be someone who is trustworthy? What
do you think the opposite of trustworthy is? Do you want to be someone that people
trust? The Bible talks a lot about being a person of integrity. That means being the
same when you are with people as when you are by yourself, doing what is right
even when no one is looking. Someone who is trustworthy has integrity. Look up
trustworthy in a dictionary or the back of this book and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of trustworthy. Choose your
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, to be trustworthy means:
Truth and integrity are major themes in the Bible. God is the ultimate example of
trustworthy. He is someone that we can always depend on. Let’s read more about
what the Bible has to say about this.
Choose three (or more) passages below and find and read them in your Bible to learn
more about what God has to say about being trustworthy.
 Revelation 21:5  Psalm 111:7
 Numbers 23:19  Proverbs 10:9
 Proverbs 11:13  Luke 16:10
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Write or say a prayer asking God to help your character
grow into someone that pleases Him — to become more like
Him. Ask Him to help you trust Him more and more because
He is trustworthy and faithful, and we can depend on Him.
Matthew 7 tells us a story about a wise man and a foolish man who
build a house. In verse 24, Jesus says, “Everyone then who hears these
words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house
on the rock.” There are many verses about not just listening to the Word
but doing what it says. Your mission today is to go for a walk outside
if you can and think about some of the things you have read from the
Bible this week. What have you learned? How can you begin to apply
those things in your life? What can you DO about what you have read?
As you walk, look for a small, flat rock if you can find one (if not, you
can grab a stick or something hard). Collect
it and put it into your spy kit to
help you remember to do what the Can you recite
Bible says, to build your life on the your verse to your
foundation of God’s Word. If you parent or teacher?
ark your Bible
want, write or draw about it in your M rse Log to help you keep track!
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mission log.
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Week Twenty-one: Worship
Day: 1 2 3 4
This week I was really tired at church and just kind of sang the songs. Mom is
always reminding me to think about the words, to mean what I sing, but some
days I am just too tired. I sang quietly without thinking about the songs too
much and just thought about God.
After a while I started looking around. Everyone was worshiping differently.

Some people were raising their hands; some were sitting quietly with their eyes
closed; some were clapping and swaying; one woman was crying; some people
seemed to be like me . . . just singing the songs.
My mom and dad are worship leaders, so we talk about and practice worshiping
God a lot. I know that it is about your heart and having a thankful heart to
God. I know that you can worship no matter where you are and that you can
have a heart of worship in anything you do, not just singing. Sometimes I feel
lots of things when I worship; I feel really connected to God and it just seems
easy. But other times I feel like I did this week, like I’m far away.
I am glad it isn’t about how much you move or if you raise your hands. People
see those things and maybe decide if someone looks like they are worshiping or
not — but God sees deeper. He knows I am tired. He knows my
heart; He knows I am trying and want to worship Him for
real, not just go through the motions. God, help me to have
a heart of worship all the time, not just on Sunday.
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Worship is about our heart. We can sing songs all day, but if
our words are empty, if we aren’t really meaning them, then
it is just a song. There are lots and lots of verses about singing
to God, but there are also lots of verses about praising God
with a thankful heart. You can have that heart of worship while
you clean your room or do your school work, or even have a
conversation. That is why thankfulness is such an important
character trait, because when we become people who are
thankful to our God in everything that we do, then we become
a people of praise.
Have you ever sung a song at church that you

know so well that you aren’t really thinking about
the words or singing them to God?
Why do you think there are so many verses telling us to
sing, praise God, and be thankful for what He has given
us?
Can you think of some other ways that you can worship God (dance, art, etc.)?
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flashcard at th
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version: Psalm
100:4.
praising/thanking God for who He is to you.

Try to pray for one minute with nothing else but praise:
You are good, You are faithful, You are the great Creator, etc.
Our memory verse this week says to enter His gates with thanksgiving
in our hearts, enter His courts with praise. Worship/praise/a thankful
heart should be how we come to God first. To help us think of this,
we are going to do an activity. Your mission today, should you choose
to accept it, is to enter every room you go into by stating something
positive. It could be saying something nice to a person, it could be
thanking God for something, it could be just saying something you love
about the room or something you are excited about doing in it. Do it
for as long as you can, all day long, then write or draw about it in your
mission log. Was it easy to remember or did you forget? There are lots
of rooms in a house! How did it make you feel through the day? Draw
a picture of a door if you want and write over it, “Enter His gates with
thanksgiving!” to help you remember your memory verse.
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Name:
to go over your
memory verse for
the week: Psalm 100:4.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts

with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!
(Psalm 100:4)

we study His words.
Psalm 100 is a short psalm, only 5 verses! It is a song

of thanks to God. Notice how your Bible may divide it
into stanzas kind of like a poem! As you read, highlight
or underline anything that seems really special or
interesting to you or anything you have questions about.
should make a joyful noise to the Lord?

a. All the earth
b. You
should we come into His presence with?

a. Gladness
b. Singing
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should we enter with thanksgiving?
a. His gates
b. Our day
does God’s love and faithfulness end?

a. Never
b. During the end times
are we His?
a. Because He is God
b. Because He made us
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Your mission today is to think about worshiping God. If you want, go

somewhere quiet and see if you can turn on a worship song to listen to.
You can sing along, you can think about the words, you can kneel down or
jump and dance or even just sit quietly and think about who God is and
praise Him for that in your heart. If you want, draw a picture or write
about it in your mission log.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Worship by Carrie Kingsbury (2017)
What do you
think the child is doing
in the painting? This
is a different style of
painting and much
more modern than
some of our previous
studies. This painting
utilizes mixed media,
meaning there are
different types of
paint that are used,
a combination of
acrylic, oil, and resin.
The artist, Carrie
Kingsbury, takes
photos at various
worship services and
conferences and paints
her subjects from the
photographs. Paintings often give us clues as to when they were painted by the style,
the technique used, and the clothing that the people are wearing. In this painting
we see a child wearing jeans and a T-shirt, kneeling down and raising her hands in
worship, which means it has been painted more recently. If you have a magnifying
glass, let’s look closer!
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. How does this painting make you feel?
2. What do you think the yellow represents?
3. Why do you think the artist used splatters of paint?
4. Point to the areas of light and shadow. Where is the light coming from?
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Did you know that art itself can be an expression of
worship? Remember — anything that we do for God
with a heart of praise and thankfulness is a way we can
worship Him. Today you are going to try your hand at
worship art. Art in worship isn’t always specific. A lot of times it is colors or patterns
(called abstract art). It is more about conveying a feeling. You can draw a picture
below, or you could paint a particular picture on a separate sheet of paper. Turn on
some worship music and paint or draw anything that flows from your heart when
you think about God’s goodness. Make sure to ask your parents or teacher if you can
use paint first or try some different techniques.
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Have you ever closed your eyes while you worship God, or seen someone
else do it? Why do you think they do that? Today’s mission is going to
help us find out. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to a
dark room where you can’t see anything, or find something to tie around
your eyes like a blindfold. Go somewhere and sit quietly, trying to focus
your other senses. What do you feel? What do you smell? What noises
do you hear? Sometimes when we close our eyes it helps us focus. Write
about your mission or draw a picture in your mission log.
Write out your memory verse (Psalm 100:4) below using

flair.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Understanding
What do you think it means to be an understanding person? The Bible tells us to be
kind to one another, tenderhearted, and to bear with one another. Do you know what
it means to bear with someone? Kind of like put up with. When someone is annoying
us or making us frustrated, we can choose to instead think about how they are feeling
and understand where they are coming from. It helps us be more patient with people,
and to be more gentle. Look up understanding in a dictionary or the back of this book
and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of understanding. Choose your
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, understanding is:
Don’t you think God, who is bigger than anything we can possibly imagine, could
decide that we are just silly and small? Instead, He sent His son (His only Son),
Jesus, to be fully human. He put Himself in our shoes, to understand how we think in
our little minds. He is the most understanding person there is! Jesus understands all
of your thoughts and why you feel the way you do. He is the perfect example of what
it means to be understanding. Let’s read more about what the Bible has to say.
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 Ephesians 4:1–2  Ephesians 4:32
 Colossians 3:12  2 Corinthians 13:11
 Romans 15:5  Mark 6:34

you become more understanding, to see
His heart for people around you.
Today you are going to try to be a mime. For as long as you can, try to not
speak. Tell people around you what you are doing before you start so that
they know and don’t feel like you are ignoring them. You are going to try to
communicate without words, through your body language and expressions.
Write about it in your mission log. How was it? Was it challenging? Did
people understand you? While we often use our words to praise God, through
song or prayer, the most important
part is our heart. FIRST, we have to
Can you recite
have our heart in the right place and your verse to your
then our words have meaning. God parent or teacher?
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motivations from Him.
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Week Twenty-two: Works vs. Faith
Day: 1 2 3 4
Today Mom took my little sister Janiah to her swimming lesson. She can be a
little bit shy and she wouldn’t go in without my mom. So, my mom dashed to the
changing room and came out ready to go in the water. (Have I mentioned my
mom hates swimming?) I sat eating popcorn, watching on the pool deck where
I was warm and cozy.
Together they went into the water and listened as the instructor told the
parents that were there to help their kids float on their backs. Oh boy, I knew it
wouldn’t go over well. Janiah did not like getting water in her ears. Mom knelt
down and laid her hands behind Janiah. They were only a few feet from me so
I could hear Mom saying, “Janiah, I won’t let you fall. I will hold your head. Do
you trust me?” Janiah would nod, and then start to lean back before she’d lurch
forward and sit back up.
Again and again, Mom would try and show her that she was holding her head,
that she wouldn’t fall. Each time, Janiah nodded that she trusted Mom and yet
each time she stopped herself from leaning back. She wanted to trust mom, but
deep down she didn’t.
That must be kind of how God is with us — always trying to prove He is faithful
just so we’ll trust Him a little bit more. Because if we really trusted Him, our
actions would prove our faith.
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The Bible talks a lot about faith. Faith just means believing
what we can’t see, believing for something we hope for. But it
is the type of believing that goes deeper than just knowing it in
our heads. It’s easy to know something in your head; it’s much
harder to know something in your heart. In James we read
that faith without works is dead. That is because if we truly
believe something, it affects what we do. Even though we can’t
see it, our faith inspires us to take action!
What do you think faith is?

Are there things you do in faith?
Why do we need faith to be Christians?
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asking God to increase your faith.
Your mission today is to think of as many things as you can that you
trust will do something or will happen. An example is the light switch:
when you walk up to it and flick it, you are 100% certain that it is going
to either turn the light on or off. If it didn’t do what you thought it
would, you would be surprised wouldn’t you? Our faith is learned; the
more we experience that something is trustworthy, the more we trust it.
Can you think of other things? Write them in your mission log or draw a
picture of them.
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Name:
to go over your
Bible verse. the week: James 2:26.
For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so

also faith apart from works is dead. (James 2:26)

Today we are going to read the context of our memory

verse to help us understand what faith is. Open
your Bible to James 2:14–26. Have a pen, pencil, or
highlighter nearby to mark any parts that you have
questions about or find interesting.
wrote the Book of James?

a. James
b. Paul
is James saying in verse 18?

a. That you prove your faith by what you do
b. That you can have faith without doing anything
was Abraham justified?

a. In heaven
b. When he offered Isaac
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was faith completed?
a. By his works
b. When he died
is faith without works dead?

a. Because we need to be good people
b. Because if you really believed, you would act like it
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

For today’s mission you will need your mission partner, a friend, a sibling,
or a parent/teacher. You are going to take turns blindfolding each other
while the other person leads around the room or house. Do it a few
times if you can, taking turns back and forth. Write your observations in
your mission log. Was it difficult? Was it harder to follow the person the
first time or the second time? How did it feel to take a step not knowing
what was in front of you? People make mistakes; they aren’t perfect. But
God NEVER lets us down, He is faithful forever and always. The more
we step in faith, doing what we feel He wants us to do, even when we
don’t know what will happen, the more our faith in Him grows.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Today we are going to read an entirely different style
of poetry called free verse. Free verse poems follow
no rules. The stanzas can be whatever the author wants — there doesn’t have to be
rhymes, there doesn’t have to be a certain number of syllables. Let’s practice studying
this new type of poetry using the model below.
LET’S TRY IT!
1st time: Read and listen for rhythm, rhyme, or the lack if it.
EXPECTATION
The chair is sturdy
Every day I sit my confidence grows
Strong
Steady
Constant
I walk over to it and sit down
I know the chair well and drop on it like a sack of potatoes
Trusting
Expecting
Demanding
“Hold me up” I command without words
As I sit, thinking of the chair no longer
Distracted
Confident
Bold
The chair will do its job
It does it every day, never failing
I sit
In expectation
Faith
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EXPECTATION
Our faith grows when we experience God’s faithfulness. Every time

you practice acting on what you feel God is leading you to do or say, it
is like growing your faith muscles. Your mission today, should you choose
to accept it, is to think about some things you have felt God wants you
to do. It might be something you are convicted about when you read
a Bible verse or something you feel like you should do when you take
time to pray and ask Him. Try to do one thing today that has been on
your heart, and write about it in your mission log or draw a picture of a
strong arm with big muscles and write “Exercise Your Faith Muscle” to
help you remember today’s lesson.
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For today’s art project you are going to create a picture to
go along with our poem this week. It can be a picture of
a chair, a table, or even yourself. You can use any medium
to create it: pastels, a pencil, crayons, etc. Ask a parent or
teacher what you should use for today. Think about where the light is coming from
in your picture and leave some lighter spots to show the light and darker shading to
show the shadows like we have been learning about in our picture studies.
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Day: 1 2 3 4
Work Ethic
What do you think it means to have good work ethic? Do you ever feel lazy? Or
do you just do the least you possibly can when you are doing something? Maybe
it is your school, or your chores, or even just something you don’t feel like doing.
Colossians 3:23 tells us, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for
men.” When we think about doing our chores or school for God, for the King of kings,
we don’t want to just do part of the job, do we? We want to do the very best we can!
Not only does this help us have a better work ethic, but it can be a way we worship
God. We don’t just do our chores for our parents, we do it for God, the very best we
can, thanking Him that we can have important work to do!
Today we are going to learn more about work ethic. Look up work ethic in your
dictionary or the back of this book and think about what it means to you.

synonym and antonym of work ethic. Choose your
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, having a good work ethic means:
God made us to work. From the very beginning He gave Adam a job. Do you
remember what his job was? It wasn’t a punishment to name all the animals. It gave
Adam purpose to take care of the garden. Work brings us reward; sometimes that is
an external reward like money, but lots of times it is an internal reward like feeling
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proud of what we did or feeling like we accomplished something or made a difference.
Let’s read more about what the Bible has to say about working.
 Colossians 3:23  Proverbs 16:3
 Proverbs 13:4  Psalm 128:2
 2 Thessalonians 3:6–9  1 Corinthians 15:58
Write or say a prayer asking God to help you view your work
differently. Thank Him for giving you jobs to do and ask Him
to help you improve your work ethic and do everything with
integrity, the very best you can, as unto Him.
Today your mission is going to take you outside for a walk. Don’t forget your
mission log! As you walk, think about the animals that God has made that you
might see. God created His creatures with instinct. A young bird has instinct
that if it falls it can flap its wings and fly. It doesn’t think about it, is not
afraid, and leaps out of its nest boldly.
What can we learn from the world
Can you recite
around us about faith? Find something your verse to your
to sketch that makes you think about parent or teacher?
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Week Twenty-three: Gifts of the Spirit
Day: 1 2 3 4
I am learning something about gifts. I mean sure, I want stuff. I want a

remote-control drone with a camera on it, but that’s too expensive. I want a
digital camera. One day I would love to have my own computer. But when it
comes to birthdays or Christmas or any sort of holiday or occasion where gifts
are given, some gifts mean more than others and it usually has nothing to do
with the price tag.
This past year at Christmas time I got the funniest gift I have ever been
given and you would never guess what it was either . . . a cantaloupe. Crazy?
Probably. But it was one of the most special and memorable gifts I have ever
gotten because it meant something. I had made a joke with my mom about
wanting a cantaloupe months before and she had joked that she was going
to buy me one for Christmas. For months we didn’t talk about it and all of a
sudden, there it was, wrapped up like a small soccer ball under the Christmas
tree. I laughed so hard, and I ate the whole thing too!
A good gift is one that you might not even think about. It is something that
makes you feel known, heard, seen, and understood. God gives
gifts like that — the best gifts. Because no one knows
us the way He does. I love that about Him!
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God gives us so many gifts — salvation is a gift and faith is a
gift. The Bible tells us in James 1:17 that every good and perfect
gift is from Him. Today we are learning about some particular
gifts called the gifts of the Spirit. First Corinthians 12:7 tells us
that each of us is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the
common good. First Corinthians records the gifts the Holy Spirit
gave the early Christians:
 The gift of wisdom  Prophecy
 Words of knowledge  Discernment
 Faith  Various kinds of tongues
 Healing  Interpretation of tongues
 Miracles
Gifts are empowered and used by the Holy Spirit. Verse 11 tells
us He apportions (gives) to each one individually as He wills.
Do you like getting gifts?

What are some of your favorite gifts you have
received?
Did you know that God gives gifts as well?
Have you ever seen or heard about these gifts? There are lots of examples of these
things happening in the Bible!
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to help you use the gifts He has given you for Him.
Do you think your parents like to give you gifts? Do you like to give gifts?
It is a special feeling to be the person who is giving, to see someone’s
happiness as they open something you prepared or got for them, isn’t
it? In the same way, God (our Heavenly Father) gives us presents. Your
mission today is to put your memory verse into action — use it to serve
one another. Do something for someone that you will see today. Maybe
you will use your strong muscles to help lift something, or maybe you will
use your energy to help your mom tidy up. What are you good at and
how can you use the things that God has given you to serve someone
else for Him? Write about it in your mission log.
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to go over your
memory verse for
the week: 1 Peter 4:10.
Copy the memory
verse for this week.
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one

another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
(1 Peter 4:10)
We are going to study a chapter this week. Before we begin,

say a short prayer asking God to open the eyes of your heart,
to open your mind, and to help you understand what He is
saying in today’s Scripture passage.
We are going to read the entire chapter of 1

Corinthians 12. The first part is about the Spiritual
Gifts, the second part is about unity and how we all
need each other and all the gifts that God has given us
to be one body. Have a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any parts you
wrote 1 Corinthians (look in 1 Corinthians 1:1)?

a. Timothy
b. Paul
is everyone given?
a. The manifestation of the Spirit
b. A home
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were we baptized?
a. Into our new selves
b. Into one body
one member is honored, what should the rest of the body of Christ do?
a. All rejoice together
b. Do their own thing
can’t we all have the same gifts?

a. Because every role is important, and God uses even the small things
b. Because we aren’t all good enough
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Today we read about the body of

Christ, that there are many members
and each one has its own important
function or purpose. Paul describes
it like a human body to help us
understand. Today your mission is to act out verse 17 (find it in your Bible and
read it to see if you can guess what your mission is).
Find a mission partner or a friend/family member to work with and tie your
feet together or your hands for as long as you can. Try to do your normal life
stuff with only one foot or only one hand and see if it is challenging. In the
same way, we shouldn’t try to be like someone else and want to have what they
have because God gave us a specific gift for a specific purpose and we should
be walking in that. Write or draw about your mission today in your mission log.
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Name:
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The First Thanksgiving by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1915)
This
painting was
painted a long
time ago by an
artist named
Jean Leon
Gerome Ferris.
One of the
most wonderful
things about
painting is that
we can paint
anything we
want, a story
that is real or not real. This painting is supposed to be showing the first Thanksgiving,
where the pilgrims were sharing their food with the natives of the land who had
helped them by sharing medicine and food and teaching them how to live off the land.
Historians tell us that it isn’t historically accurate — the chiefs would not have been
sitting on the ground like that and the clothing is not correct, but it is still a beautiful
painting that helps us get a picture into a different time. Back in those times, there
was no shopping place to buy a present. You had to give a gift of something you made
or worked for like food, a carving, or sharing the meat you hunted. This is a picture
of two different peoples sharing the gifts they had: their food, their knowledge, and
their friendship.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. Look closely at the details of the painting. What are some things you notice?
2. Notice how the people are more detailed, and the rest of the scene fades out to
more of a blur in the distance. This helps us focus our eyes on the story that the
artist wants us to see, and the message they want to be heard.
3. Where do you think the light is coming from?
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Today’s art project is going to be a bit different. You are
going to make a raised salt painting (look up ideas with a
parent or teacher if you aren’t sure what it is). For this
project you will need table salt, glue that can be squeezed
out, yardstick paper, and food coloring/water. You will use the glue to draw a pattern
or picture. If you want, make a picture of a present to remind you of the gifts that
God gives us. Put the paper over the top of a dish and sprinkle the glue with salt until
it is all covered. Then paint the salt with food coloring and the salt will absorb the
color!
Let it dry for a few days and then your salt painting will be ready to give away or to
hang up on the wall!
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Today we are going to catalog your spy kit. To catalog means to write
down each item that is in it. Write all the different items on an index
card and tape it inside in your mission log so that you can see them
all. As you write them down, think about the different tools that you
have and what each item does. Maybe you have a magnifying glass,
binoculars, a flashlight, your mission log, string, scissors, or other things!
What makes those things useful? If you want, rate each item with stars
as to which one is the most important or that you use the most. Put that
one first and give it five stars!
God gives us gifts for a purpose. Each of us has a unique function, an
important function, in the body of Christ. Ask God to show you what
gifts He has given you and how you can use those to serve Him more
this week.
Write out your memory verse (1 Peter 4:10) below using

flair.
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Encouraging
What do you think it means to be an encourager? Do you think that it is important?
Why? Today we are going to research what it means to be encouraging and see what
the Bible has to say about it. Look up encourage in a dictionary or the back of this
book and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of encourage. Choose your
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, to encourage means to:
The Bible has lots to say about the way that we should live our lives, the words we
should speak to one another, and the way we should treat each other. Sometimes
it uses the word encourage, but many times it shows us what it means to be an
encourager by what it says.
more about what God has to say about being encouraging.
 1 Thessalonians 5:11  Hebrews 3:13
 Ephesians 4:29  Hebrews 10:25
 Romans 15:5  Romans 15:2
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Write or say a prayer asking God to help you
be someone who encourages the people around
you — to be a person who is filled with hope.
Thank Him for making you to be more like Him.
Today we are going to go outside on a nature hunt to try to find some

wildlife: bugs, animals, or birds. Write the name of each creature you
find, or draw a picture and think about the unique gifts (characteristics,
instincts, or abilities) God has given them to help them fulfill their
purpose. Maybe they can use camouflage to help them survive or they
have brilliant colors so that other animals won’t eat them.
If you cannot go outside or find anything because of weather or location,
look up one of the following animals on the Internet (with permission)
and do the same activity.
 Arctic fox
 Water strider Can you recite
your verse to your
 Spiders parent or teacher?
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 Poison dart frog
 Thorny devil
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Week Twenty-four: Fruit of the Spirit
Day: 1 2 3 4
I am afraid of a lot of things: I worry about fires or someone trying to hurt

me or my family or a car crash happening. Sometimes I worry when I get
sick or hurt that something is really wrong. My parents tell me that fear
doesn’t come from God, but sometimes I feel stuck thinking and worrying
about things that might happen.
Today in Bible we read about the fruit of the Spirit. Dad explained that we
don’t have to try to have fruit, it comes from having a relationship with God.
The more time we spend with Him — the more of our lives that we surrender
to Him — the more the Holy Spirit is leading our lives, and the more fruit
naturally grows in us.
Peace is not being anxious or afraid. It means I don’t have to try harder not
to be afraid, I just need to spend more time reading my Bible and spending
time with God and including Him in my day. Kind of like He is the roots of my
tree; I need to go to Him for food every day so that I can produce fruit.
Hmm, now I want a fresh tasty apple!
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Do you ever wake up and decide that today you are going to do
what is right? Today you won’t get mad at your little brother
or sister. Or today you won’t watch as much TV. On our own
strength, we are still human people with human problems and
human weaknesses. Our flesh is kind of like our humanity, it is our
human nature that wants to eat what tastes good, to do what
feels good, to live for what makes us happy. But God says that we
have a new nature — we can live in the Spirit.
If we live in the Spirit, there will be fruit that is seen in our lives,
not from trying really hard, but because the time that we spend
with God changes us. We can never try hard enough to be good
enough, but we can choose to focus more on our relationship
with God and we will become more and more like Him. Galatians
chapter 5 gives us a list of the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-
control. These are the things we know we will see in our lives
when we have a relationship with God.
Is there something you have been trying really

hard to do right?
What are some of the fruit of the Spirit that you
see in your life?
What are some that you think you need more of?
Highlight the fruit of the Spirit listed in the section above.
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asking God to help you produce more fruit in your life.
Your mission today is to look at the list of the fruit of the Spirit in your
Bible or in this lesson (the words you highlighted). Spend some time
praying and ask the Holy Spirit to show you a way you can grow more
fruit. Practice by showing one of the fruits to someone in your life today.
Maybe He will ask you to be loving to someone, or to be gentle to a
sibling or friend. Write down what you feel He is asking you to do in your
mission notebook and try acting it out today.
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to go over your
memory verse for
–23.
the week: Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,

patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,
self-control; against such things there is no law.
(Galatians 5:22–23)

Before we read the fruit of the Spirit, we read about

what it means to live our lives in the Spirit. Open up
your Bible to Galatians 5:16–26 and read the passage.
Have a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any
parts you have questions about or find interesting.
wrote this book of the Bible (look in Galatians 1:1–2)?

a. Paul and all the brothers who were with him
b. The church of Galatia
are the desires of the flesh against?

a. The things you want to do
b. The Spirit
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should we be led?
a. By the Spirit
b. By our desires
were the desires of the flesh crucified?

a. When we became a Christian, if we belong to Christ
b. When we deny the flesh
o you think we should keep in step with the Spirit?

d
a. That we walk with the Holy Spirit and follow His lead
b. So that we produce fruit
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Today your mission is to investigate fruit. It can be the fruit inside your home, by
researching in a book or online (with a parent’s permission) or by asking someone
about it. What does a tree need to produce fruit? Why would a tree not produce
fruit? How do you think the fruit of the Spirit is a metaphor (or comparison) of
the fruit of a tree? Write your discoveries in your mission notebook.
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“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” by Henry Alford (1844)

THE HISTORY: When Henry Alford was 16, he wrote a promise in the front of
his Bible to belong to God and to do His work. He grew up to be a theologian, poet,
and musician and was eventually appointed dean of Canterbury Cathedral. He wrote
this hymn in 1844 to help celebrate the times of harvest. The second stanza talks
about the fruit that we yield (produce) being our praise to God.
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studies. Think about each line and what it means. Listen to the rhyme and rhythm. If
you want, highlight the rhyming words. Think of the overall message of the song.
than you. Make it simple! Read the hymn one more time, and this time read the
“COME, YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME”

by Henry Alford
Come, ye thankful people, come Come everyone who is thankful
Sing a song thanking God for the

Raise the song of harvest home harvest (the crops in our fields
that we brought in)
All is safely gathered in Everything is safely brought in
Ere the winter storms begin Before the winter storms ruin them
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God our Maker doth provide God our Maker provides for us
For our wants to be supplied He gives us our wants and needs
Come to God’s own temple, come Come to God’s house (the church)

Raise the song of harvest home
harvest
YOUR TURN!
Even so, Lord, quickly come
Bring thy final harvest home
Gather thou thy people in
Free from sorrow, free from sin
There, forever purified
In thy presence to abide
Come, with all Thine angels, come
Raise the glorious harvest home
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Today you are going to do an art project where you can
choose your canvas, a piece of paper, or do it on a larger
piece of construction paper, Bristol board, or water
color paper. You can use any medium you wish: pencil,
marker, acrylic, watercolor, or you can even make a collage with bits of paper. Your
assignment is to make a picture of a tree with fruit on it. If you can, write the name
of each fruit of the Spirit on the fruit and title your artwork: The Fruit of the Spirit.
This will help you remember your memory verse. If you want, share your artwork
with your family or friends or put it up on a wall to help you remember. Take your
time and make it as nice and detailed as you can. If you need to, look up pictures or
paintings or drawings of trees to give you some ideas.
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Galatians
Our Bible passage this week talked about how the desires of the flesh and
the desires of the Spirit are opposed to one another. This means that they
are opposite. We cannot live gratifying (pleasing) only our flesh and also be
in step with the Spirit. To illustrate this, I have a secret mission to help you
remember. You will need a bowl, water, pepper, and dish soap. Fill the bowl
with water and wait until it is still. Shake some pepper on top then add a
drop of dish soap in the middle. What happens to the pepper? The pepper
scatters! It can’t remain on the surface like it was. Write your observations
in your mission notebook and draw a picture to illustrate it if you want.
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Loving
This week we learned that love is not just a character trait, it is a fruit of the Spirit.
God is the author of love, so this character trait is something that stems from
relationship with Him. What do you think it looks like to be a loving person? Look up
loving in the dictionary or the back of this book and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of loving. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, loving means:
The Bible talks a lot about love: the love of God and how we should love one another.
It even teaches us what love looks like. This week we are going to read 1 Corinthians
13:4–8, as well as choosing two verses below. This passage teaches us what love looks
like and can help us learn how to be more loving.
Read 1 Corinthians 13:4–8 then choose two or more passages below and read them
in your Bible.
 1 John 4:8  John 3:16
 Proverbs 10:12  John 15:13
 Colossians 3:14  1 John 4:18
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Write or say a prayer asking
God to help you be more loving
to the people you see.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
ep track!
This week we have learned about fruit, the fruit of our lives. Did you
know that all fruit has seeds to help it reproduce? In the same way,
the more we grow, develop, and act on the fruit of the Spirit, the more
it will multiply in our lives. Your mission today, should you choose to
accept it, is to cut open a piece of fruit to find the seeds. Only do this
with permission and with someone to make sure it's safe. Collect some
seeds and put them in your spy kit and look up that fruit and how it
reproduces. If you want, draw a picture of the fruit and seeds and write
about what you discovered in your research.
WEEK 24:
Week Twenty-five: The Ten Commandments
Day: 1 2 3 4
My dad is a police officer. Today we went to the detachment where he works and
looked at the cells and saw the car and talked about his gun and Taser and baton
on his belt. He talked about how he helps people and keeps the peace and makes
sure that people don’t hurt themselves or others. He does this by talking with
people and listening to them.
Rules — the Bible has those, too. The Old Testament rules in the Bible were
very strict, and when you sinned you had to sacrifice a lamb to pay for your sin
(because the consequence of sin is death, like the consequence for stealing might
be 3 years in jail). But then Jesus came in the New Testament and paid for all our
sins. There is no more consequence, so why do we need to obey the rules? I know
they should still matter, but I had to ask my mom why.
She asked me why I obey the family rules. I said because there are consequences!
Then she told me that they always forgave us, so what did it matter. I started
to understand. There are still consequences. Like if we steal or lie, our sin has
consequences. Our consequence when we follow Jesus is no longer death; He paid
the price for us. But because we love Him, because we have a relationship with
Him, we live lives that please Him. We stop wanting to do those other things and
want to follow Him.
Just like police enforce the rules to protect people, God gave us
rules to protect us from the consequences of sin in our lives.
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Our lives have rules: from the way we drive cars, to the way we
talk to one another, to things that are illegal, to the way we should
live our lives. When a rule goes to government and is passed,
it becomes a law. Can you think of some laws that you know
(think of driving, or stealing)? The Israelites had no government
when Moses was leading them, so God gave them 10 rules,
commandments, or laws to live by. Some of the laws are personal.
They don’t affect other people but they do affect our spirit and
who we are. Understanding the Ten Commandments is important
because it helps us know how we should live as Christians
and what our lives should look like. Let’s make them into a list.
Highlight each one as you read it to help you remember.
1. You shall have no other gods before me.
2. You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness
of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth
beneath, or that is in the water under the earth (these are
idols) and you shall not bow down to them or serve them.
3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy (rest on the
Sabbath).
5. Honor your father and mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor (lie).
10. You shall not covet (be jealous of what other people have).
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Think about the Ten Commandments.
Do you think rules are important?
Why?
Write or say a short prayer asking God to help you remember

His commandments and to live your life for Him and Him alone.
Does your family have rules — rules for your house or the way you
treat each other or how you should live or clean? Sometimes rules aren’t
written down and displayed, but they are ones we know in our hearts. If
your parents had ten rules, what do you think they would be? Open up
your mission log and write 10 rules for your home/family and show them
to your parents. Do they agree? Do they have different rules?
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Name:
to go over your
memory verse for
.
Copy the memory the week: Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and your mother, that your

days may be long in the land that the Lord your
God is giving you. (Exodus 20:12)

Today we are going to read the passage in Exodus

where the Ten Commandments are given. If you
want to memorize the Ten Commandments, there
are additional flashcards at the back of the book. Let’s study Exodus 20:1–21
together. Have a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any parts that you
gave the Ten Commandments?

a. Moses
b. God
did the people see on the mountain (verse 18)?

a. The Lord
b. Thunder and lightning and the sound of the trumpet and the
mountain smoking
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did Moses go?
a. To the people
b. Up the mountain, into the darkness
is the Sabbath day?

a. The seventh day
b. The sixth day
shouldn’t we worship other gods or idols?

a. Because God is jealous
b. Because He will not hold us guiltless
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Today you are going to use your mission log to make up your own rules.
If you could have ten rules for your bedroom, what would they be? Are
there things you don’t want touched or a certain way you want people
to act? Write your list in your mission log and compare them to the rules
of your house. How are they similar? How are they different?
WEEK 25:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
In John 14:15, Jesus tells His disciples, “If you love
me, you will keep my commandments.” If we really
love our parents, we listen to them because we want to please and honor them. In
the same way, we can show our love to God by listening to His words. This poem is a
proclamation, a declaration that I will love the Lord by obeying what He says. Let’s
look closer and study each stanza.
LET’S TRY IT!
I LOVE YOU, LORD

I love You, Lord
I obey Your commands
To put You first
And make no idol with my hands
I love You, Lord
I follow Your path
To keep Your name holy
And rest on the Sabbath
I love You, Lord
So I choose to hear
To honor my parents
And hold all life dear
I love You, Lord
So I will obey
I will not steal
Or lie today
I love You, Lord
And all You say
I will live my life for You
And walk in Your ways
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I LOVE YOU, LORD
We have been thinking a lot about rules. Today I want you to think of
ten rules or laws that you know. Things like rules of the road or things
that are illegal. If you need help, ask a parent or teacher, or even see if
you can do a field trip to the police station and ask them to help! Write
your list in your mission log and compare it with the other lists that you
have.
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Today for art you are going to create a Ten
Commandments poster! You can do it on regular paper
or poster board or whatever you have around you house.
You can do it with paint or crayons or markers or pen and
decorate it by gluing things on or drawing around each one. You can make it look old
by using brown Kraft paper and rolling it up into a scroll. You can make it look like
the stone tablets that Moses brought down the mountain by cutting them in large,
elongated semicircles (two of them) and coloring them gray to look like stone and
writing on each one. Ask a parent or teacher which one you can do or what supplies
you have, and/or choose the project that interests you the most. Put it up in your
bedroom or somewhere in your house to help you remember them.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Obedient
This week we have been learning all about obedience and the things that God wants
us to do, so this is the perfect character trait to study today. We already have
identified some of the things that we need to obey both spiritually as well as in the
natural (our everyday lives). This helps us to have a good understanding of what it
means. Look up obedient in a dictionary or the back of this book and think about what
it means.

synonym and antonym of obedient. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, obedience is:
Did you notice how honoring (or obeying) your mother and father is the only
commandment with a promise attached? Obedience is an important principle in the
Bible. Let’s read more about what God has to say about it.
 Luke 6:46  Romans 6:16
 James 1:22  Isaiah 1:19
 Joshua 1:8  John 14:21
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you see opportunities to obey Him, to
remind you of how you should live.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
ep track!
Today your mission is to look at all the different lists of rules that you
made and compare them to the Ten Commandments in your poster or art
project. Highlight every rule that you, your parents, or your city/country
has that you think is the same or lines up with the Ten Commandments.
Which ones are more important, and are there any that are less
important? Write about your observations in your mission log.
WEEK 25:
Week Twenty-six: The Armor of God
Day: 1 2 3 4
I was watching my dad put on all of his police gear today — he has a LOT of
police gear. First, he put on his police belt. He has suspenders to help hold it up
because it is so heavy and it hurts his back. His belt was full of different tools
like flashlights and a baton and his ammunition and his gun and radio, etc.
Next he put on his vest. He let me hold it first and I could hardly hold it up! I
asked him why it was so heavy, and he unzipped it and showed me that it had
Kevlar inside, a strong material that can stop bullets and protect him from
knives and other sharp objects.
Then he put on his hat, which had a reflector on it so that people could see him
at night and also to help people know who he was. He had big heavy boots that
had steel toes so that his feet were protected. He was ready for work, as ready
as he could be. I watched my dad drive off in his police car. He turned on his
flashing lights for a minute before driving down the road.
Dad said he wouldn’t be allowed to go to work if he didn’t have

all of his gear with him. When he goes to work, he has
to be ready. Kind of like how I have to get ready
for violin!
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This week we are learning about the armor of God. In Ephesians
chapter 6 we learn about the armor that we have been
commanded to put on. The Bible tells us that this armor helps us
to stand against the schemes of the enemy. God has given us His
armor to protect us, but we are responsible for putting it on. We
read that there are six different pieces of armor:
1. The belt of truth
2. The breastplate of righteousness
3. The shoes of readiness given by the gospel of peace
4. The shield of faith
5. The helmet of salvation
6. The sword of the Spirit
Did you know that God has spiritual armor for

you?
How do you think you can “put on” spiritual armor
that you cannot see?
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week’s verse in
on: Ephesians
6:10–11.

asking God to help you understand His armor more.
This week you will be making armor to help you remember the spiritual
armor that you have been given. You will need cardboard and duct
tape for this mission: old cereal boxes and even toilet paper tubes work
well. Today’s mission is to make the belt of truth and the breastplate of
righteousness. If your parent or teacher says you can, paint these or
color them however you’d like and fasten them so that they go around
your waist and your chest. You may want to look up Roman armor to
understand what it might look like and sketch it in your mission log first,
so you know what you are doing. Label your sketch with what the armor
is in the Bible.
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Name:
to go over your
memory verse for
0–11.
Copy the memory the week: Ephesians 6:1
verse for the week.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength

of his might. Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand against the
schemes of the devil. (Ephesians 6:10–11)

Ephesians 6:10–20 is all about the battle. Did you

know that we are in a battle here on earth? There is
a whole world of angels and demons and heaven and
hell that we cannot see, but it is there! Even Jesus
was tempted in the desert by the devil when He was fasting. It is important to
know that there is a spiritual world and to be aware of it, but also to know how
to fight in a battle that we cannot see. Read today’s passage in your Bible and
highlight or underline anything that jumps out at you, is interesting, or you have
questions about.
do we wrestle against? should we take up?

a. Flesh and blood a. Prayer
b. Spiritual forces in the heavenly b. The full armor of God
places
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should we put the readiness given by the gospel of peace?
a. On our feet
b. As a belt on our waist
should we pray in the Spirit?

a. Every day
b. At all times
do we need the shield of faith?

a. To extinguish the flaming darts of the evil one
b. To protect us — it is the Word of God
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Today’s mission is to continue making your armor. Before you make

today’s items, draw a quick sketch in your mission log to help you plan
them out and label what parts of the Armor of God they are. Today’s
mission is to make the shoes of the gospel of peace, and the shield of
faith. For your shoes, you may just want to make a cover that goes over
top of your feet or your shoes. Don’t forget to look up Roman armor if
you need help thinking of what it might look like!
WEEK 26:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
“Onward Christian Soldiers” by Sabine Baring-Gould (1864)

THE HISTORY: This hymn was originally written for a group of school-aged
children just like you. They were walking to a neighboring village and Baring-Gould
wanted the children to sing when they were marching, but couldn’t think of what
would work. So he stayed up late one night and wrote “Onward, Christian Soldiers”
very quickly. Baring-Gould wrote many books and publications, but this song is the
most well-remembered.
383 and 384.
When we think about the armor of God, it makes us think of a battle or a war. This
song is all about that — that Jesus leads us in battle. As you think about the lines,
think of you putting on the armor of God and being a part of His army.
than you. Make it simple! Read the hymn one more time, this time reading the
“ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS”

by Sabine Baring-Gould
Onward, Christian soldiers, Let’s go, Christian soldiers
marching as to war, Marching as if we are going to war
with the cross of Jesus With the cross of Jesus
going on before! Going before us, preparing the way

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Christ the royal Master, Jesus, the royal Master (the leader)
leads against the foe; He leads us against our enemy
forward in to battle, Here we go into battle
See His banners go

see his banners go.
(to proclaim Him)
YOUR TURN!
Onward, then, ye people!
join our happy throng;
blend with ours your voices
in the triumph song:
‘Glory, laud and honor
unto Christ the King!’
This through countless ages
we with angels sing
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Today we are going to draw a picture of the armor of
God. You can use your mission log sketches for inspiration.
You are going to draw a soldier wearing his armor. You can
draw, paint, sketch, or do any other form of art that we
have learned about. When you are done, label the parts of the armor using Ephesians
6 to help guide you.
Welcome back, secret agent! Today we are going to continue making your
armor. Before you make today’s items, draw a quick sketch in your mission
log to help you plan them out and label what parts of the Armor of God
they are. Today’s mission is to make
the helmet of salvation and the Remember to
sword of the Spirit (which is the work on your
Word of God). Don’t forget to look memory verse!
Ephesians 6:10
up Roman armor if you need help –11.
thinking of what it might look like!
WEEK 26:
Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Loyal
To be a person that is loyal shows that you love someone, that you are there for them.
The Bible often uses the word faithful and talks about the faithfulness of God as well
as calling us to be faithful. Look up loyal in a dictionary or the back of this book and

synonym and antonym of loyal. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, to be loyal means:
Most of the verses that help us understand loyalty use the word faithful instead.
When you are reading, think of the word loyal instead of faithful to help us see what
the Bible has to say.
more about what God has to say about loyalty.
 Luke 16:10  1 John 1:9
 1 Corinthians 10:13  1 Corinthians 13:4–7
 Lamentations 3:22–23  2 Timothy 2:11–13
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you be someone who is loyal, both to Him
and to your family and friends; someone
who can be depended on.
Your mission today is to learn about some animals and the natural armor
that God has given them. You can do this outside by taking your mission
log and sketching some of the animals that you see. You can do it at
a zoo or aquarium or you can do it just at home using a computer to
research. Find an animal or two and draw a picture of them, and label
the parts of armor that they have. Here are some ideas if you aren’t
sure where to start:
 Armadillo
 Crocodile
 Swordfish Can you recite
your verse to your
 Rhinoceros parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
ep track!
 Hedgehog Verse Log to help you ke
 Porcupine
 Turtle
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Week Twenty-seven: Review
Day: 1 2 3 4
What you need:
 A flyswatter, a stick, a rolled up newspaper, or other object you can use to
swat your flashcards
 Space to lay your flashcards out on the floor
BEGINNER VERSION: For the beginner version, lay out all of your memory
verse reference flashcards on the ground (an example would be Galatians 5:22–23
showing on the card). Have a parent, teacher, sibling, or friend read out the verse and
see if you can swat the correct reference that goes along with it. Collect the cards as
you find them and try to collect them all.
ADVANCED VERSION: For the advanced version, lay out all of your memory verse
reference flashcards on the ground face up (same as in the beginner version). Give
the swatter to a parent, teacher, sibling, or friend and tell them to swat a reference
and you try to say that verse from memory. Collect the cards as you say them and
try to collect them all.
MULTIPLAYER VERSION: If you are doing this program along with a
friend or sibling, you can do the multiplayer version. For this you
would lay out your cards the same as the beginner or advanced
version above, with only one set of cards for both of you to
share. The first person to say the verse or find the correct
reference would collect that card. The person with the most
cards wins the game!
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
This crossword puzzle takes some of the things we learned about what it means
to be a Christian and our memory verses, and will help us review them to see how
well we can remember. You can look back to day 1 of each week if you forget a word
and use your memory verse flashcards if you need them. Check your answers in the
answer key.
3 4 5
7 8
10
11
12 13 14
15
16
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Across
2. Faith apart from is dead. (James 2:26)

7. If we live in the Spirit, there will be that is seen in our lives.
8. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy peace, .
(Galatians 5:22-23)
10. Enter his gates with . (Psalm 100:4)
11. Faith inspires us to take .
12. All Scripture is out by God. (2 Timothy 3:16–17)
15. your father and your mother. (Exodus 20:12)
16. Understanding the Ten Commandments is important because it helps us know
how we should .
Down
1. The first thing we should do when we pray is .

3. God has given us the manifestation of the for the common
good.
4. Each of us has received a . (1 Peter 4:10)
5. Do not be anxious about . (Philippians 4:6)
6. on God’s word day and night.
9. Put on the whole of God. (Ephesians 6:10–11)
13. Worship is about our not the words.
14. The armor of God helps us to stand against the schemes of the .
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4

on the third quarter to help you remember a week that you liked best or the one you
remember the most. Take a look through the lessons we have covered about Walking
the Walk and circle the one that you want to do your project on.
Week 19: How to Pray Week 23: Gifts of the Spirit
Week 20: How to Use Your Bible Week 24: Fruit of the Spirit
Week 21: Worship Week 25: The Ten Commandments
Week 22: Works vs. Faith Week 26: The Armor of God
find a way to show what you learned about the week you chose above.

okay).
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Review
today.
 Adaptable  Trustworthy  Understanding  Work Ethic
 Encouraging  Loving  Obedient  Loyal
through the list of ideas below and choose one that interests you or make up your own!
ADAPTABLE:
1. When you really want to do something today, but someone wants to do something
else, choose to be the one who is flexible.
2. Do you remember what it means to be adaptable? Draw a picture of you doing
something that would show you are adaptable or write a short story or comic to
illustrate what it means.
TRUSTWORTHY:
1. Think of a way that you can be there for someone in your family or one of your
friends. Maybe it means not talking about your friend or helping your parents.
2. Read Psalm 55:16–19 and verse 22 and write in your mission log why God is
trustworthy.
UNDERSTANDING:
1. Look for an opportunity today to listen to someone who is having a hard time.
When they share something they are struggling with or are feeling sad, try to
practice being understanding. How can you relate to them?
2. Caleb is feeling overwhelmed that his mom asked him to clean the kitchen for a
chore. He is tired and was just about to do something really fun he had planned.
Narrate or write or illustrate how you can relate to Caleb and how you could
practice being understanding if you were his friend.
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WORK ETHIC:
1. Look for an opportunity to practice working hard. Maybe you are asked to do
some chores or do your homework or complete an assignment or clean your
room. When you are asked to do something, don’t just do the least, do the very
best you can. Think about afterward how that makes you feel. Is the praise
from people more rewarding or is the feeling of accomplishment you get more
rewarding? If you want, write about it in your mission log.
2. Draw a comic, write a story, or draw a picture showing what it means to have a
good work ethic.
ENCOURAGING:
1. How can you be encouraging to someone today? How can you inspire them or
help them when they are feeling sad or down or unmotivated?
2. Write a letter to encourage someone with something you see in them, or
something you like about them. Think of someone that maybe needs a letter like
that the most today and give it to them or mail/email it.
LOVING:
1. First Corinthians 13:4–7 is all about what love is. Read the passage again in
your Bible and think of a way that you can act out love to someone in your
family or one of your friends today.
2. Draw a loving picture for someone to remind them that you care for them.
OBEDIENT:
1. Look for an opportunity today to obey the first time you are asked to do
something.
2. Memorize the Ten Commandment flashcards in the back of this book.
LOYAL:
1. Do you think loyalty means doing anything that someone asks? Sometimes being
loyal means being able to say no to someone because what they are doing is not
right, for them or for you! Think of an example of a time when being loyal would
not be a good idea and write it down in your mission log.
2. How can you put someone else’s needs before your own today?
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Quarter 4
The Great
Relationship
Week Twenty-eight: Hearing God's Voice
Day: 1 2 3 4
Today I went on a walk with my younger brother, Malakai. He picked up a huge

stick that he found and was using it to walk (though I think it was actually
making it harder for him to walk, but he felt cool). As we walked, we talked about
dirt biking with dad the next day and Malakai talked about the fort he wanted
to build. We sat down on a log to eat a snack we had packed. We have a small
forested area that was at the back of our property and Mom lets us walk there
as long as we can still hear her whistle.
As we sat on the log, we got really quiet. We just enjoyed chewing our food and
listening to the sounds of the forest. Just then I heard a bird that I hadn’t
heard before. It was a whistle that was completely unfamiliar to me, a brand-
new songbird. I tried to find it, but it seemed hidden. On our walk home I heard
it continue all the way back to the house. It had been singing the whole time, but
I hadn’t heard it until I was quiet and spent some time listening. Maybe that
is the same as hearing God’s voice. When we get so busy or don’t take the time
to listen to what He is saying, we don’t hear Him. But it doesn’t mean He isn’t
talking to us just like that bird was still chirping.
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Throughout the Bible, we have examples of God speaking to His
people: sometimes out loud like He did to Moses in the burning
bush, sometimes in dreams or visions, other times through
Scripture or a prophet. In John 14:26, He told His disciples that
He would send them the Helper (the Holy Spirit) who would
teach them all things and bring to remembrance everything He
had said. The Holy Spirit can talk to us, guide us, convict us,
and teach us. A relationship with God is never boring or dull, it
can be full of life and adventure and excitement! God has great
adventures planned for you and wants to use you for His glory if
you will listen, if you are willing.
Often God speaks through Scripture — a verse will jump out at
you or mean something to you. When God speaks to you through
the Bible, it is important to write those words or verses down so
that you can remember. Just like a sheep who has to learn what
the shepherd’s voice sounds like so that it can follow it when it is
lost, we have to learn to listen to God. Everything that God says
can be confirmed through Scripture, so it is important that you
test what you feel God is saying and make sure that it lines up
with who God is in the Bible.
How does God guide us and teach us?

Have you ever felt Him guiding you?
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version: John
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Say or write a prayer asking

God to help you hear His voice.
Today’s mission is to make your own telephone. For this project you will
need two empty tin cans, though a paper or styrofoam cup can work as
well, and some string. Make a hole in the bottom of your cans or cups
and place a long string that is tied and knotted in the hole. With a sibling
or friend, each take one end of your telephone and go as far apart as you
can (around a corner if you are able so you can’t see each other). Take
turns talking and listening and see if you can understand what they are
saying. Save your telephone in your spy kit so you can use it on future
spy missions and if you want, draw a sketch of your homemade phone in
your mission log.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Take a few minutes
to go over your
memory verse for
the week: John 10:27.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and

they follow me. (John 10:27)

understand and hear what He has for you today as we study
His Words.
Jesus stirred up a lot of arguments when He came. He

didn’t come as people expected Him to, and He didn’t
fit into their boxes of what they thought He would be.
In fact, He continuously spoke against cold religion
and expressed a desire for a relationship — not one where we put God in a box
and have all our answers, but one where we follow the Holy Spirit wherever
He might lead us. In the passage where we find our memory verse, Jesus is
talking to the Jews and telling them that He is one with the Father (God), and
they are very upset. Let’s open up our Bibles to John 10:22–42 and read the
passage together. As you read, highlight or underline anything that seems really
special or interesting to you or anything you have questions about.
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picked up stones to stone Jesus?
a. The Gentiles
b. The Jews
did the Jews want to know?

a. If He was sent by God
b. If He was the Christ, the One that was promised
was Jesus walking?

a. In the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon
b. In the city of Jerusalem
did this passage happen?

a. The Feast of Dedication
b. In the summer
did the Jews not believe Jesus?

a. Because they didn’t know enough
b. Because they were not among Jesus’ sheep, they couldn’t hear His voice
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

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Today we are going to play a game called telephone. For this to work, you will
ideally need a group of people, the bigger the better. This is a fun game to
play with the whole family or with a group of friends or even your brothers
and sisters. There are a few rules to this game:
1. You have to whisper.
2. You can only say the word or phrase one time.
Here are some ideas of words or phrases you can use. If you want something
more challenging you can make up your own:
Phrases:
 A dog named Moose ran loose through the spruce forest chasing a
goose.
 A grande macchiato with extra whip sounds delicious.
 Pickles and ice cream are a wonderful snack.
 My favorite food is cabbage.
Words:
 Courageous
 Proposition
 Typical
 Regulator
What happened when you got to the end of the line? Was the message
misinterpreted? It is hard to listen, especially if you don’t fully understand
what you are hearing. It is important to listen carefully to what we feel God
is speaking to us. Write about how the game went in your mission log. What
words did you start with and what did they come out as at the end?
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
The Boyhood of Raleigh by Sir John Everett Millais (1870)
What do you see in

this painting? This painting
shows a seafarer telling
a story to two boys who
were brothers: Sir Walter
Raleigh (who grew up to
be a poet, courtier, soldier,
and famous explorer) and
his brother. Sir Walter
Raleigh was one of the most
notable people we remember
in the Elizabethan era.
The artist, John Everette
Millais, read about Sir
Walter and traveled to
Budleigh Salterton to paint it. He had his sons, Everette and George, as models and
a professional model for the sailor. Imagine sitting still while your father painted
a scene. How long do you think it might have taken? This picture shows the boys
listening to the sailor tell his stories. Do they look interested? Do they look like they
are listening? How can we tell from their body language that they are listening?
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. Do you see the toy ship on the left side? Do you think that belongs to one of the
boys?
2. Notice the lighting in the painting. Where is the light coming from?
3. Point out three small details you notice in the painting.
4. What do you think the weather was like? Look at the horizon and the clouds. Does
it look like it is windy? What clues do we have that it might be windy? Look at the
boy’s hair and the wind-capped waves. The sky isn’t dark but it is overcast and not
clear.
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Do you remember our memory verse this week? Today
you are going to create a drawing of a sheep to remind us
that we are the sheep of God’s pasture. First of all, choose
where you will create your art work: in an art journal or
your mission log or a canvas. Next, decide what medium or style you want to use: you
can use cotton balls for the sheep’s wool, you can sketch, draw, use acrylics, bits of
paper, or even watercolor to make your painting. If you want, look up some paintings
or drawings of sheep to help give you some ideas. Write at the top of your page: “My
Sheep Hear My Voice,” and if you want, share it with your family or friends or just
save it to remind you to listen to what God is speaking to you.
Remember to
work on your
memory verse!
John 10:27.
Today we are going to practice hearing God’s voice! For this mission you
will need your mission log, your Bible, and a pencil or pen. Go somewhere
quiet and choose one of the following psalms to read. If you want, read the
chapter a few times and see if anything jumps out at you or feels like it is
really important for you. Write what you feel God is saying to you through
what you read in your mission log so that you can remember it. If you
don’t find anything, don’t worry! Remember, it takes practice to hear God’s
voice. Just take the time to listen for Him every day — when you read
your Bible, when you pray, when you aren’t sure what to do, when you are
scared, or any time! God is always there for you and He wants to have a
real relationship with you every day of your life!
 Psalm 23  Psalm 25
 Psalm 139  Psalm 145
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Generous
Being generous can be hard, especially when we have worked hard for something or
earned something. Have you ever felt like someone didn’t deserve your generosity?
Jesus is the ultimate example of generosity because He died for us when we didn’t
deserve it! Look up generous in a dictionary or the back of this book and think about
what it means.

synonym and antonym of generous. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, generous means:
You may see some of the synonyms of generous in the verses below, but each of them
help illustrate what it means to be generous and even that we have been called to it.
 Acts 20:35  Luke 6:38
 Proverbs 11:24–25  Proverbs 19:17
 2 Corinthians 9:6  Psalm 112:5
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Write or say a prayer asking God to
help you be generous and giving with
everything He has given you.
Welcome back, secret agent! Today your mission is to find the ways
that animals hear. If the weather permits, you can do this outside with
your mission log. Walk outside and take time to pray and spend time
with God. While you pray, look for animals, insects, or creatures that
you might see. How do you think they hear? If you aren’t sure, go back
and research it on the computer (with permission) and write it in your
mission log. If you can’t go outside, instead look up one of the animals
below. Draw it in your mission log and write how they hear and/or
communicate with each other (hint: some of them hear different ways
than just their ears):
 Elephant
 Bat Can you recite
your verse to your
 Moth parent or teacher?
 Dolphin Mark your Bible
ep track!
 Termites
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Week Twenty-nine: Seeking Him
Day: 1 2 3 4
Today we had our friends over: Joel, James, Elijah, and Elizabeth. Their mom is
best friends with our mom and so we see them a lot. Usually we all divide into
groups to play, but this time we decided to do a group game of hide and seek
outside. It was so nice and warm!
Everybody dashed to their places, James was it. We hid high and low, we hid
under and behind, we hid everywhere we could find and tried to stay quiet.
The hardest part was to not be seen by the younger kids, or else they gave you
away when they were found (they are usually found first). We had so much
fun playing! Caleb won, as he usually does. We got bored after that and us girls
decided to walk to the horses in the back field.
It made me think of a verse I had read once, something about seeking after
God and you would find Him — like a giant game of hide and seek. When I
really love someone, I look for them; I want to talk to them and spend time
with them. I guess God wants me to look for Him too — to spend time with
Him and include Him in my life. Maybe He reminds
us to do it in the Bible because we can’t see
Him, and He knew it would be hard for us
to remember. I hope I never forget to
seek Him!
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Did you know that God wants to be found? Like a giant game of
hide and seek, He invites us to seek Him, to search for Him. He
promises that if we seek Him with our whole hearts that we will
find Him. Though He is always with us, always near, there are
parts of Himself that He keeps secret. Think of Him just around
the corner of your heart saying, “Come and get me!” God is fun
like that!
Part of having a relationship is caring enough about someone that
we seek them out. If we have a best friend, when we see them,
we want to be with them. Even when we don’t see them, we think
about them or maybe call them on the phone. Part of how we
feel loved and valued is because we know that that person cares
enough about us to want to be with us. Remember that when we
have a relationship with God, He desires that we love Him and
want to be with Him — not that our parents tell us we should
spend time with God, or when we go to church and our Sunday
school teacher tells us, but because we want to.
Do you ever spend time with God because you

want to?
What do you think it means to seek God?
What are some ways you can seek Him more?
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or look up this
week’s verse in
on: Luke 11:9–
10.

asking God to give you a desire
to be with Him more, to seek Him
because you want to know Him more.
Your mission today is to play hide and seek with some friends, your
siblings, or your family. As you take turns finding one another, think
about how God is waiting for you to come and learn more about Him.
He has all sorts of things He wants to show you about who He is and
what He wants for your life. But He might be waiting for you to take
a step of faith and walk a little bit closer to Him. When you are done,
draw a picture or write in your mission log about what it means to seek
God.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4 Take a few
minutes to go
over your memory
11:9–10.
Copy the memory verse for the week: Luke
And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you;

seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be
opened to you. For everyone who asks receives,
and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who
knocks it will be opened. (Luke 11:9–10)

For our Scripture study today we are going to read

from Luke 11:5–13. This is the passage right after
Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray the Lord’s
Prayer. He shares a story with them to help them
understand that if we knock on the door and ask something of God, He will
open the door and answer. He is looking for us to knock relentlessly, to seek with
“impudence” or “importunity” which means persistence, to the point of being
annoying. Let’s open up our Bible’s and read together. Don’t forget to underline
or highlight anything that jumps out at you or you have questions about.
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oes the man ask for
d does the man answer?
three loaves of bread? a. “Come in, I will lend you the bread.”
a. His friend b. “Go away, my door is shut, and my kids
b. His neighbor are with me in bed!”
o we go to ask for the

d ill we find what we are looking
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Holy Spirit (verse 13)? for?
a. To our friend a. When we seek it
b. To the Heavenly Father b. When we don’t do anything and don’t
want anything
does the friend answer the door and give the man what he asks for?
a. Because the man is persistent, it is late, and the friend is annoyed
b. Because he can’t wait to help his friend
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Your mission today, should you choose to

accept it, is to create a scavenger hunt or
a treasure hunt for someone else (or get
together with a friend, sibling, or mission
partner and do one for each other!). You
can draw a map or hide clues that the
other person has to find. Was it work to find the treasure at the end, or did you just
sit and wait for it to come? God wants us to act on what we want, to pray for it, to
ask for it, to show Him our hearts. Write about something you are praying about in
your mission log and draw a picture of a door to remind you to keep knocking.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Have you ever felt like God was far away? We know
that He is always with us, that He never leaves us
or forsakes us. But sometimes things seem a little bit quiet. Maybe we have been
forgetting to pray or seek Him. Maybe we have been really busy or maybe we are
praying but it feels like our prayers just hit the roof of our bedroom and aren’t heard
by Him. Sometimes in these quiet seasons God is just waiting for us to remember
Him, to seek Him, to look for Him. Other times He is inviting us to press in a little
more, to persist in our prayers. Today’s poem is about these quiet seasons. Get a
highlighter or your pencil and let’s look a little closer.
LET’S TRY IT!
IN THE QUIET SEASONS

You never leave me nor forsake me
Though sometimes You seem distant
In seasons when Your voice grows dim
You provoke in me persistence
You invite me to Your throne room
“Come boldly” You declare my rights
To knock and keep on seeking
Even many days and nights
So I will not forget You
Though you conceal Yourself from me
For I am not content with this
I want more than I can see
Father, draw me closer
Inspire a hunger, a desire
To seek You with my whole heart
Filled with Your passion and Your fire
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IN THE QUIET SEASON
Do you know that knocking on the door is mentioned a few times in the
Bible? In Revelation 3:20, God says, “Behold, I stand at the door and
knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him
and eat with him, and he with me.” When we open the door of our heart
to God and invite Him to be the Lord of our life, we have relationship
with Him. We have unlimited access to Him. Now He invites us to knock
on the doors of heaven and enter in with our requests. Your mission
today, if you should choose to accept it, is to create a secret knock
pattern for your door. You could create a few, one that will tell you when
it is your siblings, one for a mission partner or friend, even one for your
parents if they are interested. Write about the knocking pattern in your
mission log to help you remember that God promises that if we knock,
the door will be opened to us.
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Do you remember the story of Zacchaeus? Zacchaeus
was a short man, and when Jesus came to his town he
couldn’t see Him. He could have just decided, “Oh well, it
is impossible, I tried,” but he wasn’t content with that. He
wanted to see Jesus, so he climbed up a sycamore tree and when Jesus got there
He looked up, straight at Zacchaeus and called him down to stay at his house. This
is a wonderful example of what it means to seek God. Even when everything seems
impossible or it seems hard, we find a way because we are so determined — because
we want Him more than anything else. God is attracted to our need for Him. If you
want to learn more, you can read the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1–10.
Your art project today is to draw, sketch, or paint a picture of Zacchaeus in the
tree. At the top of your paper, title your piece, “Determined Pursuit.” Pursuit means
to chase after. As you draw or paint, imagine that you are Zacchaeus and you are
determined to chase after Jesus to pursue a relationship with Him. You can also pray
while you draw or paint and ask God to inspire this kind of persistence in your heart.
He can help give you a hunger for more of Him!
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Helpful
The Bible talks to us a lot about helping others. We are commanded to help those who
are poor or needy. Galatians 6:2 tells us, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill
the law of Christ.” We are called to help one another, to care for one another. Today
we are going to learn more about what it means to be a helpful person. Look up
helpful in a dictionary or the back of this book and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of helpful. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, helpful means:
Remember, our character is developed through practice, through the influences in

our lives (like who we spend our time with), and through the time we spend with God
who changes our hearts just with His presence. Let’s read more about some examples
of helpful in the Bible.
 Deuteronomy 15:11  Exodus 17:12
 Hebrews 6:10  Hebrews 13:16
 Luke 6:38  Philippians 2:4
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Write or say a prayer asking God to help develop
your character to be more and more like Him.
Ask Him to give you opportunities to practice
being helpful so that you can grow in this area.
Did you know that many animals collect things that are bright and shiny? Why
do you think they do that? It isn’t because they are going to eat them, it is
because they are attracted to them. Do you like finding shiny things — coins,
trinkets, pieces of metal? Things that are lost or discarded can be like a treasure!
Your mission today, should you choose to accept it, is to go on a treasure hunt.
If you can, go outside and look for coins, trinkets, any little shiny thing, or even
things in nature that you find fascinating or pretty. Collect it and put it in your
spy kit. If you can’t go outside, try going on a coin hunt through your house.
Ask your parents if you can keep coins you find inside the couch or through the
house and collect what you can. Look at the dates on the coins to see if any of
them are really old. The older a coin or artifact is, the more valuable it is.
Other missions: collect cans or bottles that you can
trade in at a bottle depot for money!
Can you recite
If you want, write or draw what you your verse to your
found in your mission log and remember parent or teacher?
how God says, “Seek and you will find.” Mark your Bible
ep track!
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Week Thirty: Draw Near to God
Day: 1 2 3 4
My little brother can sometimes be . . . well, annoying. Especially when I have

a friend over, or I want to do something that he doesn’t. He sometimes gets
silly when it isn’t the time to, or he doesn’t understand, or tries to take over. So,
when my friends Joel and James come over, sometimes we just want to hang
out by ourselves.
But, of course, Malakai goes to Mom and then Mom calls for me. “Include your
brother,” she says. I nod my head, sigh, and go back and try to include him. But
it is hard, and he knows it.
Today I had my friends over, and we were playing a game and he was just being
annoying and trying to get us to stop so we would go outside. When it wasn’t
my turn, I watched him, and I realized he was really lonely. We had been
playing for hours and he didn’t have anyone else to play with. In that moment,
I didn’t see my annoying brother — I saw someone who felt left out and like no
one wanted him around.
I told my friends, “Let’s go outside and do something else and play this later.
Want to come Malakai?” I watched his face light up and instead of feeling good,
I felt really terrible. How many times had I wished he would just
leave us alone? How many times had I mistaken his actions
as mean when he really just wanted to be included and felt
hurt that I didn’t want him around?
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Have you ever had someone be with you because they felt like they
had to, not because they wanted to? How does it feel to be chosen
out of obligation? Not very good, right? In the same way, God
doesn’t want you to come to Him or serve Him out of obligation.
That is part of the reason that He gave us free choice. He knew
that some people would choose not to follow Him, but He wanted us
to have the choice. God doesn’t force anyone to be His, to love Him,
or to spend time with Him. But He stands at the door and knocks.
He gives you opportunities and is always there waiting for you.
Jesus tells us that He is the light of the world and that whoever
follows Him will not walk in darkness. What do you think that
means? If we think of the world as a place of darkness, and Jesus
is the light, that means that He is our hope. We are naturally
attracted to Him. It is in your nature, the very way that you were
fashioned and made, to be drawn to your Creator. In James 4:8,
He promises that if we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us
as well.
Have you ever wondered why God gave Adam and

Eve the choice to eat from the tree?
Why didn’t He just not put that tree in the
garden?
Do you think He knew what would happen?
Why do you think God wants you to choose Him?
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hn 8:12.
short prayer asking
God to help you remember Him,
to draw near to Him, even in the middle of your busy days.
Your mission today is to go to a dark room with a flashlight and turn off all
the lights. If you want, do this with a friend. Sit in the darkness for a few
minutes to give your eyes time to adjust to the darkness. Your pupils will dilate
so that they can take in any little bits of light from under the door or coming in
through the curtains, and soon you will be able to see a little bit (unless there is
no light at all). Once your eyes have adjusted, turn the flashlight on and point
it on the wall. Your eyes are naturally drawn to the light. Your pupils contract
so that less light comes in so that they aren’t damaged. God made our eyes to
be drawn to the light. In the same way, we are drawn to the light of God in
the middle of our darkness. Draw a picture of an eye in your mission log and,
if you want, label the parts of the eye. Write about what happened when your
eyes saw the light and think about how we are drawn to Jesus because He is
the Light of the World.
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Name:
to go over your
Copy the memory memory verse for
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light

of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in
darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)

Much of Jesus’ ministry was spent in synagogues and

tabernacles, like what we call churches today. The
people were sure they had all the answers. They lived
by the law that had been passed down to them from
Moses, and Jesus was someone that they did not know who was telling them
things that they couldn’t fathom. To help us understand our memory verse and
why Jesus told them what He did in John 8:12, let’s open our Bibles to John
8:12–30 and read the passage. Have a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to
mark any parts you have questions about or find interesting.
id Jesus say that He was

d was their response?
the Light of the World to? a. That He was a prophet
a. The Pharisees b. That He couldn’t bear
b. The Sadducees witness about Himself;
other people had to say
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id Jesus come from that He
d ould the people Jesus was
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speaks about in verse 23? talking to recognize Him (v. 28)?
a. From Egypt a. When they lifted up the Son of Man
b. From the Father (in heaven) b. When they died
ere the Pharisees so upset that Jesus was saying He was

w
the Light of the World?
a. Because they thought there was no light of the world
b. Because they did not understand who He was
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Two of the physical sources of light that we have on the earth are the sun and the
moon. Those are the great lights that God made to rule the day and the night. The
sun is what our entire solar system is focused on — it is the focal point, the center,
that everything revolves around. It gives us light and warmth and draws us out of
the darkness of our houses to experience the newness of a new day. It provides us
with energy and vitamins that we need to live. This is a wonderful picture of what
Jesus is like. He draws us out of the darkness, He lights our path, and He brings
warmth and life and energy to our spirits. Your mission today is to look up 3–5
cool facts about the sun. Draw a picture of the sun in your mission log and write
the facts you learn beside it. As you do, think about how God draws us near to
Him, that He is our center, our strength, our light, and our source.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
“Nearer, My God, to Thee” by Sarah F. Adams (1841)

THE HISTORY: This hymn was written by a talented woman name Sara
Adams. Sarah was an actress, an author who wrote various poems and hymns, and a
social activist. She knew several famous authors including William Wordsworth, Percy
Bysshe Shelley, Robert Browning, and Charles Dickens. Her sister provided the music
for many of her hymns. When her sister became ill in 1846, Sarah nursed her, but
she got sick as well and died two years later. This hymn is one of the most popular
hymns we have today, reminding us to draw near to God.
385 and 386.
Have you ever read the story of Jacob’s ladder in the place he called Bethel? If you
haven’t, it may help you understand the hymn if you read the story found in Genesis
28:10–20.
we can understand. If it helps, imagine you are doing this for someone much
younger than you. Make it simple! Read the hymn one more time. This time read the
“NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE”

by Sarah F. Adams
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Draw me nearer to You
nearer to Thee!
E’en though it be a cross Even though I draw near to You
that raiseth me, by sharing in Your cross
Still all my song shall be, Still, I will sing draw me
nearer, my God, to Thee. nearer to You
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Draw me nearer to You, God
nearer to Thee!
Though like the wanderer, Though I am wandering in the night
the sun gone down, the sun is gone
It is a dark night
Darkness be over me, my rest a stone;
I have just a stone for my pillow
Yet in my dreams I’d be nearer, Yet, in my dreams I want to be
my God, to Thee. nearer to You God
verse three interpretation
There let the way appear,
There let me see the steps to Heaven
steps unto Heav’n;
All that Thou sendest me, Everything you send me
in mercy giv’n; that you give me in mercy
Angels to beckon me nearer,
Angels to call me nearer to You, God
my God, to Thee.
YOUR TURN!
There in my Father’s home, safe and at rest,
There in my Savior’s love, perfectly blest;
Age after age to be nearer, my God, to Thee.
Remember to work
on your memory
verse!
John 8:12.
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Today you are going to create a piece of art to help you
remember that God is the Light of the World, and to draw
close to Him. You can either create the sun or a fire, and
you can choose one of the following projects:
OPTION 1: Use bits of toilet
paper and scrunch them into
balls that kind of look like flames.
Paint or color them orange and
yellow and glue them either into
a circle or on some empty toilet
paper rolls or some other rolled
up paper that looks like logs.
OPTION 2: Use acrylics, oil
paints, or watercolor paint to
paint either the sun and the
earth or a flame of fire. At
the top of your artwork write
“Draw near to the light of the
world.”
OPTION 3: Draw, using
pastels, pencils, crayons, or even
markers. You can do the same
thing as option 2; you are just
using a different medium to
make your artwork.
Have you ever noticed that bugs are drawn to light? “Like a moth to the flame” is
a common saying you might have heard. Your mission today is to choose an insect
to research that is attracted to light. Draw a picture of it in your mission log and
write a few interesting facts about it. Why is it drawn to the light?
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Day: 1 2 3 4
Integrity
What we do when no one is watching us shows the true test of our character. Have
you ever noticed it is easier to do what is right when someone is watching you? We
don’t want to look bad, right? But God sees what we do when no one is looking. Will
we stand firm? Will we do what is right? Look up integrity in a dictionary or the back
of this book and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of integrity. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, integrity means:
Do you think God cares about who we are when no one is looking? Why? God cares
far less about our actions and far more about our heart and motivations. Are we
doing something because it is right or because we want someone to clap for us?
Nothing is hidden from God. Let’s read some passages in the Bible to help us see this.
more about what God has to say about integrity.
 Proverbs 10:9  Proverbs 20:7
 Titus 2:7  Ephesians 6:6
 Psalm 44:21  James 4:17
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you stand firm in who you are and what
you know is right. Ask Him to help you
grow in integrity.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
ep track!
Do you know that we are walking in a world that is filled with darkness?
Matthew 5:14–16 tells us that we are the light of the world. Because we
have the Holy Spirit, we carry the light of God in us. It attracts people to
us and sometimes causes them to push us away — not because they hate us,
but because they don’t like the light. Light exposes darkness that sometimes
wants to remain hidden. There are lots of animals that do not like the light
either. They have unique qualities that suit them for hunting and being active
at night while the rest of the world is sleeping. These animals are nocturnal.
Your challenge today, should you choose to accept it, is to look up a nocturnal
animal and draw a picture of it in your mission log. If you want, write some
of the ways that it is suited to hunt or search for food at night.
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Week Thirty-one: Pray Without Ceasing
Day: 1 2 3 4
I love my cats. I used to have a cat named Simon. He was orange and Mom
and Dad got him when I was a baby. He slept in my room and I loved him. The
day he died I cried so hard! Then we got a brother and sister cat. We named
them Polly and Titus. They are hairy and fluffy, and they have to stay outside.
Dad doesn’t like cats as much. He doesn’t like litter boxes and he doesn’t like
that they sometimes get fleas, so I was shocked when he came home from work
saying someone had free kittens. Would he really let me get another one? Sure
enough, we brought home Stella. Well, we thought it was Stella until we took
her to the vet and found out it was actually a boy (oops). We changed the name
to Hugo, but it took us a few months to stop messing up the names. Hugo goes
outside and gets to come inside to sleep near my bed.
I talk to my cats all the time. I go outside and feed them. They come when
I call, sit and purr in my arms while I stroke them, and even follow me when
I go for a walk! I know they don’t understand me, but I love talking to them.
Sometimes I talk about how I am feeling or talk to them when I am sad. They
just purr and stay in my arms, their warm bodies comforting me.
Mom said God wants us to talk to Him all the time, too. He wants
to be a part of our lives all the time — the good times and the
bad and the hard times. I guess that would be easy to do
because God is always with us! I’m going to go for a walk
and talk with Him.
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The Bible has lots to say about prayer. We are commanded to pray instead
of worry, to pray without ceasing. That means to never stop praying. We
don’t ever have to say “Amen” and end a prayer, we can just keep the
conversation open. God wants to be invited into every part of your life, not
just your church life. He is with you when you do school, when you play
with your friends, when you do your chores. He is with you when you are
angry or sad or happy or silly. You can talk to Him anytime you want, and
He can help you, rejoice with you, fill you with hope and joy and strength
— exactly what you need when you need it. He is SUCH a good God and
He loves you SO much more than you could ever know or understand.
To pray without ceasing means talking to God every time you think about
it. It takes practice. Naturally, we aren’t used to praying all the time.
You can ask God to help remind you, and be intentional about praying
every moment you get. You don’t have to be fancy, or get on your knees,
or always close your eyes and fold your hands. You can talk to Him all
the time. You can even pray in your mind and ask Him what He thinks
or what you should say when someone is talking to you. That would be
inviting Him into your relationships! He will be as involved in your life as
you will let Him be.
Have you ever tried praying all day long?

Do you think it would be easy or hard?
What do you think it looks like to pray without
ceasing?
Why do you think we are told to be constant in prayer?
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to pray all the time, to have an open-ended
conversation with Him and to help you remember to
include Him in every part of your life.
What is the longest you have ever talked before? Without timing every
time you talk, that is impossible to know. But you probably have a guess
in your head of how long you have talked without taking a break. Your
challenge today, should you choose to accept it, is to talk for as long as
you can. You can pray or talk to God, you can choose a subject to talk
about that you are interested in or know a lot about, or you can just talk
about what you are thinking or feeling. Use a stopwatch and see when
you run out of things to talk about. Write how long you talked in your
mission log. Try to remember to talk to God as much as you possibly can
today. Tell Him what you are feeling or thinking or what you need help
with. Invite Him into your conversations, your games, and your work,
and see what starts to happen in your days.
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313 Pray Without Ceasing
Name:
to go over your
memory verse for
.
the week: Romans 12:12

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant

in prayer. (Romans 12:12)

we study His Words.
Our memory verse this week is from a passage of

Scripture that is teaching what the marks, or signs,
of a true Christian are. Open your Bible to Romans
12:9–21 and let’s see how being constant in prayer is
one of the attributes of a follower of Jesus. As you read, highlight or underline
anything that seems really special or interesting to you or anything you have
questions about.
is Paul talking to in this oes “fervent in spirit”

d
passage (look in the mean? (Look up fervent
beginning of chapter 1)? in a dictionary if you
a. The Christians in Rome don’t know.)
b. The church of Romania a. To be fierce
b. To be passionate about God
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does it talk about taking revenge when you have been wronged?
a. Verse 19
b. Verse 16
we face or experience evil, what should we do?

a. Overcome it with good
b. Repay it with evil
should we be kind to our enemies?

a. Because we should overcome evil with good
b. So we can make them look bad
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Do you know how long it takes to form

a habit? Have you ever noticed that it is
hard to do something when you aren’t
used to it? It takes self-discipline and
even with the best intentions, we can
forget! Your mission today is to look up how long it takes to form a habit and
write it in your mission log. Try to remember to pray as much as you can today,
to have an open-ended conversation with God all day long about anything and
everything. Praying in your mind is a great way to do that. You can pray even
when other people are around and ask God what He thinks about things. The
more you pray and seek Him, the more you will notice Him at work in your life!
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Old Man Praying by Vincent van Gogh (1882)

So far in
this book we have studied
paintings, but there are so many
other forms of art than just paint.
Today we are going to be studying
a sketch by Vincent van Gogh, the
same artist who painted The Starry
Night that we studied earlier this
year. This sketch is titled Old Man
Praying. Notice how there are still
areas of shadow and light even with
just the pencil. The areas where the
pencil lines are thicker and darker
are areas of shadow, while the areas
where they are thinner we can see
more light. The man is kneeling in
prayer and wearing a suit. There are
different styles of pencil lines that
we can see. Cross hatch is when
the pencil makes almost a waffle
with lines going up and then lines going sideways making what looks like lines going
across each other. There is also hatching, where lines are drawn in the same direction,
parallel to one another. Van Gogh used a pencil, brush, black chalk, and Indian ink
on paper to create this drawing. Some of the shading looks like the chalk has been
brushed to create a constant shade in various areas.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. Can you point to areas where you see cross hatching?
2. Can you point to areas where you see hatching as shading?
3. Point out some areas where you think the light is shining.
4. How does van Gogh show the wrinkles in the jacket where the man’s elbows are
folded in?
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Today we are going to re-create this sketch by van Gogh
of Old Man Praying. You don’t have to be an expert to do
this. An easy way to start is to use tracing paper or light
paper and put it over top of the sketch to draw the outline
of the man. Then try to shade in using the same techniques that van Gogh used.
Beginner adaptation: If you would rather, draw a picture that represents speaking
to God. It can be a picture of a microphone or a megaphone or a telephone. It can
be a computer to think of chatting with Jesus just like people do with the computer
or their phones. Title your project and don’t forget to sign your name in the bottom
right hand corner!
Share your artwork if you want with a family member or your mission partner or a
friend.
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Your mission today, should you choose to accept it, is to play a game. You
will need one other person to do this game, so choose a friend or a sibling
or your parent or teacher. Each of you take turns thinking of a problem
that the other person might have. Maybe it is that they lost something, or
they are angry, or someone hurt them, or someone stole something, etc.
Take turns saying the problem and the other person saying how they would
deal with that problem.
It is so easy to forget that God is always there, and to try to deal with
things on our own. Philippians 4:6 commands us not to be anxious about
anything, but to pray about it instead. Was God the first thought that
came to your mind when you did this activity? It takes practice to think of
God first. We have to train our mind to pray first, and THEN act on what
God’s Word is saying. Write your observations in your mission log.
Write out your memory verse (Romans 12:12) below using

flair.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Confident
Philippians 4:13 is one of my favorite verses because it reminds me that I can walk
with confidence into anything that I know honors God: “I can do all things through
Him who strengthens me.” We can be confident not in our own strength, but in God’s
strength. Not in our goodness, but in His goodness! Look up confident in a dictionary
or the back of this book and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of confident. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, confident means:
Back in unit 2 we learned about our identity in Christ. We can rest in His promises, in
who He is, and trust that He is doing a good work in us. Let’s read more about what
the Bible has to show us about confidence.
 Philippians 1:6  2 Timothy 1:12
 Romans 8:37–39  John 5:14
 Ephesians 3:12  Jeremiah 17:7
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you to put your confidence in Him.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
ep track!
Your mission today is to go on a nature walk if you can, around your

house or in a park or in your backyard. As you walk, have a conversation
with God and thank Him for everything you are learning and who He
is. Ask Him to show you something to remind you to talk with Him.
Maybe you will be reminded by the chatter of a squirrel or the whistling
of a bird in the trees or the constancy of a cricket in the grass. Draw
a picture of it in your mission log and write why it reminds you to pray
without ceasing. If it is an object that you find, collect it and put it in
your spy kit.
WEEK 31:
Week Thirty-two: Rooted to the Vine
Day: 1 2 3 4
The weather is warming up. It feels like summer! We’ve been hiking and riding
our bikes and going for walks and building things outside. I love how all the
different seasons mean the world is constantly changing scenery.
I am trying to be healthier. I have been going for runs around our field and doing
sit-ups and pushups. I am also being more careful about what I eat. I noticed
that when I eat sugary snacks and junk food, I don’t feel very good. I even get
sick more often. But when I stop eating sugar and eat lots of fruit and veggies, I
feel stronger. I sleep better. I have more energy, and I don’t get sick as often.
Kind of like a plant, when I choose foods that are good and healthy and pure,
then I become stronger and healthier and have lots of energy. But when I
choose things that are unhealthy, I get sick and grumpy and unhappy.
That makes me think of the passage in the Bible

about Jesus being the vine and we are the
branches. When we go to Him as our
source (spend time in the Word and listen
to His voice) we are strong and produce good
fruit in our lives (the fruit of the Spirit). But when we don’t go to Him,
we start to get sick because the world’s food (sort of like a TV show that
Mom says wouldn’t please God) might taste good, but it doesn’t give us life.
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The food we eat is important to our health. Our spirits need to
be nourished, too. Our source (where we get our strength and
our spiritual food from) needs to be God, not garbage. When we
fill our minds and our hearts with bad shows or bad words or
people who are not good examples or influences on us, it begins
to come in to us like a weed. It can affect us like a sickness and
if we don’t take care of it, it can begin to take root in our hearts.
Jesus tells us that He is the vine and we are the branches. If we
are rooted in Him, that means that He is our source, and we will
be healthy in our spirits. We will produce fruit and have good
character because we are growing out of our relationship with
Him.
Can you think of some examples of good food

for our spirits?
What kinds of things might be like a weed that
can pull us down from what God has for us?
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asking God to help you pay attention
to where your source is, to get your strength,
your nourishment, and your encouragement from Him
and nowhere else.
Your mission today is to go outside and see if you can find two different
plants, OR ask your parents if you can get a potted plant or use one
from around your house. You are going to be observing a plant that is
rooted in soil versus some cut-off stems to compare how a plant that
has been cut off grows. Put the cut stems into a jar or glass with no
water and place it next to the plant. Draw a picture of your plant and
the stem in your mission log and hypothesize (guess or predict) what you
think will happen. What will happen to the one that is not rooted in soil?
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323 Rooted to the Vine
Name:
to go over your
memory verse for
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever

abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much
fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
(John 15:5)

Today we are going to read from a sermon that Jesus

gave to His disciples after the last supper and before
He was betrayed (the same night). These are some of
the last words that He spoke to His disciples before He
was arrested. As you read, have a pen, pencil, or highlighter nearby to mark any
parts that you have questions about or find interesting.
Passage: John 15:1–17
is talking in this passage (look back in chapter 13

if you aren’t sure)?
a. Jesus
b. Paul
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happens if a branch does not bear fruit?
a. It is pruned
b. The Father takes it away
should we abide?
a. In Jesus
b. In the Word
we don’t abide in Jesus, what happens?

a. We are cleaned
b. We are thrown away and wither
did Jesus appoint us?

a. So that we would bear fruit
b. So that we would be His
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Welcome back, secret agent!

Your mission today is to continue
observing your plants (the one
rooted in the soil and the one
that is cut off with no water). Do
you see any changes? What is happening to the one that has been cut off?
Write your observations or draw them in your mission log. Make sure you
write Day 2 at the top.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
This is another example of a rhythm and rhyme

structure similar to limerick (AABBA). However, it is not funny nor do the five lines
stand alone. That means this isn’t really a limerick poem, it just shares some of the
attributes of one. As you read, remember that the vine is Jesus, the branches are
us, and the one who cares for the vine is God the Father. The name for this is a
vinedresser.
LET’S TRY IT!
THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES

The vines in the field are wild
Clusters of grapes on stems piled
Each branch gently pruned
Tended till it bloomed
The vinedresser, His vineyard compiled
The vine reaches up to the sky
Its roots all its food they supply
The vine gives support
For each branch that sprouts forth
The source that the branch does rely
The vine directs how it grows
The branch can accept or oppose
If it stands apart
It withers at heart
The lack of its fruit clearly shows
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THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES
Have you looked at your plant and your cut-off part yet today? How is
it doing apart from the plant, with no roots to get moisture from the soil
or the nourishment, life, and support that it needs? Write Day 3 on the
top of your mission log and draw a picture of your branch today. If you
want, write some of your observations down.
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What do we need to live? We need the sun to keep our
planet warm and to grow plants that help us survive. We
need food. We need water. These things are our natural
sources, the things that we rely on for life. Our spirit
can have a source as well, a place that we go to drink. In John 4:14 Jesus said that
whoever drinks from the water that He gave them would never be thirsty again
— that it would become in us a spring of water welling up to eternal life. The Holy
Spirit can be water for our soul. When Jesus was tempted in the desert, He told
the devil that “Man shall not live on bread alone but by every word that comes from
the mouth of God.” The word of God is food for our soul. And we already know that
Jesus is the light of the world.
Your art project today is to draw one (or all) of these things: a well or a river of
water, bread or some sort of food, grapes on a vine branch, or the sun and the earth.
As you draw, think about how when Jesus is our source, our lives will produce fruit.
If you want, color or paint your picture and title it.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Fair
Another word for fair that you might see in a thesaurus is just. This is one of the
attributes of God. He is just, and it means that He is fair, that He is impartial and
honest in His judgments. Romans 2:11 tells us that God shows no partiality. That
means that He doesn’t have favorites. To be a person who is fair is to be someone
that makes decisions based on what is right, not based on what you want. A fair
person is unselfish. Use a dictionary (or the back of this book) to look up fair and think
about what it means.

synonym and antonym of fair. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, fair means:
We know that God is just, that He is fair. But did you know that God commands you
to be just and fair in the way you deal with other people and the decisions that you
make? Let’s read what the Bible has to say about fairness.
 James 2:1–5  Matthew 20:16
 James 3:17  Micah 6:8
 Isaiah 1:17  Zechariah 7:9
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you be just, fair, and impartial — to think
about what He wants rather than what
you want and to do what is right.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
ep track!
This is our last day to observe our branch. How is it doing? Today your
mission is to consider what happened to the branch/leaf/stem. Why
didn’t it live? What was it missing? Draw the withered stem in your
mission log and label it: My life without Jesus. Then draw the living plant
and label it: My life in Jesus. If you want, write about your observations
and what you learned this week.
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Week Thirty-three: Meditate on the Word
Day: 1 2 3 4
My little sisters have bad dreams. Sometimes Janiah, who is 5 years old, hasn’t
even fallen asleep and she is crying that she had a bad dream. It isn’t really a
dream if you aren’t asleep, I tell her; those are just bad thoughts. Mom goes in
and prays with her and they have a part of a verse they say together. Mom says:
“Whatever is . . .” and Janiah says “pure.” Then mom says: “Whatever is . . .” and
Janiah finishes “lovely,” and then together they say, “think about such things.”
Then Janiah and Mom think of all the good and lovely things they can that would
be better to think about and Janiah tries to go back to bed. Sometimes I get
afraid too. I think about things that are scary or bad things that might happen or
how hard something is . . . but thinking about God’s Words doesn’t make me afraid
or overwhelmed. Thinking about a Bible verse or who God is always makes me
feel encouraged or convicted, or it’s like a puzzle that I want to try to figure out.
I guess that is what the Bible means when it talks about meditating on the Word.
It means to think deeply about things that are true and good and lovely, to fill
our mind with thoughts about God instead of thoughts about hard or bad things.
Maybe that’s why Mom says a verse to Janiah to help her fill her thoughts with
God instead of thinking about what scares her.
My Bible memory this week is Joshua 1:8 and it says to

meditate on God’s Word day and night. That’s a lot of
thinking! I am going to go try to say my Bible verse again.
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Do you remember in week 20 where we learned that God’s Word
is powerful? Or when we learned about the armor of God and
that the sword of the Spirit is the Word of God? How about last
week when we read in our mission how Jesus said we don’t live
by bread alone but by every word that comes from God’s mouth?
The Word of God is like our spiritual food. It teaches us, corrects
us, trains us, and equips us. But it isn’t just reading a story that
does all of that. It is when we meditate on the Word, when we
chew on it and process it and think about it and even memorize
it, that it begins to take root in our lives. There are lots of verses
about meditating on the Word of God. Just like hearing God’s
voice, it takes practice. We are used to fast food Christianity —
we just want it to be fast and to taste good. But God wants us to
take the time to really understand what we read.
When you think of meditation what do you think of? All it really
means is to think deeply or focus your mind on something for
a period of time. When we think deeply and focus our mind on
God’s Words, we don’t chant or sit a certain way and we don’t
empty our minds and think about nothing. That is not biblical
meditation. Instead, we fill our thoughts with only God: a Bible
verse or His goodness or thanking Him for what He has done. We
can think deeply about a verse while we do our school work or
even while we are doing our chores or playing. But it is the easiest
to do when we aren’t busy, when we rest and are quiet like just
before we fall asleep or when we first wake up. The more we
think about the Word of God, the more it sticks with us. It can be
hard to do unless you have memorized what you are reading. That
is one of the reasons memorizing Scripture is so important and
useful!
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Why do you think it is hard to meditate on the
Word of God if you haven’t memorized it?
Why do you think it is easier to meditate on His
Word when you are quiet and focused?
Can you think of some places or times you can practice
meditating on God’s Word?
Write or say a short prayer asking God to remind you to

meditate on His Word, to bring back the verses that you have
memorized to your mind so that you think of them.
Today you are going to do an experiment to see how you remember the best: by
seeing, by hearing, or by doing. For this mission you will need a mission partner,
friend or sibling. Have your partner read a simple sentence in a book out loud 5
times while you listen. Do something else for a few minutes and see if you can
remember what they said. Next, YOU read a new phrase or message 5 times.
Do something else for a few minutes, do you remember what you read? Last,
have your friend choose a new phrase and read it out loud 5 times, this time
have them pause and you repeat it after them out loud while doing something
or acting it out. Do something else for a few minutes, do you remember it? It
can be helpful to know the best way for us to memorize and use that to help us
remember things!
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333 Meditate on the Word
Name:
Copy the memory to go over your
memory verse for
verse for the week.
the week: Joshua 1:8.
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth,
but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you
may be careful to do according to all that is written
in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and
then you will have good success. (Joshua 1:8)

Our passage today is where God commissions Joshua.

That means He sends him out. Moses has died and God
is telling Joshua that he will now be the leader. He is
encouraging him and directing him. Open your Bible to
Joshua 1:1–9 and let’s read together. Don’t forget to have a pen or highlighter
nearby and mark any passages that jump out at you or you have questions about.
You can also underline any words you don’t understand and look them up to help
you better understand the text. Circle the correct answer based on the text.
was Joshua before he led the people of Israel?

a. Moses’ assistant
b. A warrior in the Israelite army
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was Joshua’s call and command?
a. To lead the people into the land God had promised
b. To fight all their enemies
was the promised land?

a. The land that bordered the Jordan
b. From the Jordan River to the Sea, from the place of the Hittites to the river
Euphrates
did God promise the land to the Israelites?

a. When He promised it to their fathers
b. When He spoke to Joshua
should Joshua meditate on God’s Words day and night?

a. So that he would be careful to do what it says
b. So that he would be distracted from the world
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Food is a wonderful way to illustrate the

Word of God and what it does in our lives.
One example is stew, a food that we let
cook for a really long time to let all the
flavors soak in to each other, or when we
marinate meat so that the flavor soaks in
and the meat is softened and not so tough, or when you make bread and you add the
yeast, which is alive, to activate the dough and help it rise and be fluffy. Your mission
today is to use one of those examples and either draw a picture or write a paragraph
in your mission log to explain how it is like meditating on the Word of God.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
“Standing on the Promises” by Russell Kelso Carter (1886)

THE HISTORY: Russell Kelso Carter was a disciplined man. He graduated
from Pennsylvania Military Academy and later became a professor there. He was a
published author, a minister, and a physician. The hymn has a military air to it, almost
like a march into battle and he wrote it during the time that he was teaching in the
military school. Have you noticed that most of the hymns we have studied have come
out of personal life experience or revelation (something they understood through
someone or something)? Mr. Carter was a driven, passionate, and accomplished man.
And yet he felt compelled to write that it was not his works, but the Promises of God.
God was his foundation for the life he had, not his works or accomplishments.
387 and 388.
The promises of God are all throughout the Bible. Verse 2 says that no matter what
happens, by the living Word of God we can weather the storm. How can we stand on
the Word if we do not know it? Meditating on the Word of God gives us something to
stand on. It is the sword of the Spirit mentioned in verse 3. It is the foundation we
stand on, the strength we turn to, and the sword we can use to discern and interpret
our life. It is the lamp to our feet, the light unto our path. God’s word is alive, active,
powerful, and life changing!
we can understand. If it helps, imagine you are doing this for someone much
younger than you. Make it simple! Read the hymn one more time. This time read the
Remember to
work
on your memo
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verse!
Joshua 1:8.
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“STANDING ON THE PROMISES”
by Russell Kelso Carter
Standing on the promises
Standing on the promises of Jesus
of Christ my king,
through eternal ages through all of eternity
let his praises ring; let His praises ring out
glory in the highest, glory in the highest
I will shout and sing, I will shout and sing
I am standing
standing on the promises of God.
on the promises of God
Standing, standing, I am standing
standing on the promises

I am standing on what God says
of God my Savior;
I’m standing on the promises of God. Standing on what God says
YOUR TURN!
Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
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Your art project today is to read a passage of Scripture
and make a picture of the first thing that comes to your
mind when you read it. As you draw or paint or even sculpt
with clay or dough, think about the passage that you read
and what it means. How
does it apply to your life?
What can you do after
reading it? You can choose
your own Scripture, use
one of your memory
verses, or choose from one
of the passages below:
 Psalm 147:1–20
 Ecclesiastes 3:9–14
 Matthew 5:16
 John 8:31–38
 Galatians 6:1–10
Welcome back, secret agent! We have learned so much this year about the Word
of God and the transformative power it has in our lives. Today we are going to
consider the pickle. What do pickles start out as? How does the juice it soaks in
change it? Your mission is to write a short funny story, poem, or song about a
pickle’s journey. You can tie in how when we pickle in the Word of God it changes
us, or you can just focus on the actual pickle and what happens and think about
how it relates. Here is an example of a funny limerick with a pickle:
The cucumber is unimpressed
That in vinegar it must be dressed
It deigned to consent
To the jar it was sent
And now in my sandwich it rests
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Attentive
Proverbs 4:20–27 tells us to be attentive to God’s Words, to keep them within our
hearts, for they are life. Being someone who is attentive is someone who is focused
and actively listening to who is talking. Have you ever tried to talk to someone who
was playing on their phone or reading their book while you were speaking? How does
it feel? Even if they are kind of listening, do you feel like they value you or what they
are doing more? Let’s look up attentive in a dictionary or the back of this book and
think about what that looks like.

synonym and antonym of attentive. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, to be attentive means:
You probably found in your thesaurus that another word for attentive is to listen, but
to actively listen — to give something your whole attention. We are going to read
some passages to find out what the Bible has
to say. Every time you see the word listen,
replace it with the word attentive in your Can you recite
verse to your
mind and think about the kind of listening that your nt or teacher?
pare
requires all your focus and attention. Mark your Bible
ep track!
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more about what God has to say about being attentive (best verse in the list is Isaiah).
 Proverbs 4:20–27  Proverbs 1:8–9
 Luke 10:39  Mark 9:7
 Isaiah 55:1–3  Proverbs 15:31–32

you be attentive, not just to other people
but to His Words. Thank Him for who He
is and what He is doing in your life.
Your mission today is to set up a stakeout! Like a spy who needs to observe
closely, you will be trying to blend in with your surroundings with the clothes
you wear and by making as little noise as possible. Make sure you talk to your
parent or teacher first, so they know what you are doing! Pack up your spy kit
with your mission log and go outside. Find somewhere where you can blend in: a
bush, a tree, or some tall grass. Sit as quietly as you can and observe the world
around you. Listen and be attentive — attentive to what God has been teaching
you, attentive to the Bible verses you have learned, attentive to the beautiful
landscape and the sounds of nature. What do you see? What do you hear? Write
about it or draw it in your mission log. How long could you stay silent?
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Week Thirty-four: Take Every Thought Captive
Day: 1 2 3 4
This week we got together with another family and played capture the flag.
I had never played it before, and it was so much fun! Each family was given a
flag. Each team hid their flag and the point of the game was to find the other
team’s flag and carry it to your own boundary. If you did, you won! BUT if you
were captured in the other team’s boundaries, you were brought to “jail.” We
made a jail out of sticks leaning against a tree and my dad was the jailer who
protected it.
My job was to find people who were sneaking into our boundary and bring them
to the jail. Over and over again I would capture someone and bring them in.
Sometimes they would escape, and I would have to do it again. The other team
won because I was busy bringing someone to “jail” and didn’t see the person
who was sneaking away with our flag. But it was SO much fun!
It made me think about how God says to take every thought captive. Taking
someone captive isn’t something funny; when my dad is arresting someone, he
isn’t laughing. It is serious and it is fast. If someone is doing something they
shouldn’t or hurting someone else, they are quickly put into handcuffs and
brought to his car. If we are supposed to take our thoughts, every thought,
captive, then that means we grab it and don’t let go until we decide
if it is a thought that is true. We make our thoughts obey
God! I never thought of it that way before!
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Fear, worry, selfish thoughts, anger, bitterness, jealousy — these
are the kinds of thoughts that we are called to take captive. The
Bible teaches us to test our thoughts. Not all thoughts are good or
right or true. We can have thoughts from what we watch or read
or who we spend time with that don’t come from God. The enemy
tries to confuse us or discourage us or stir us up and distract us
from what God is saying. Sometimes we have the thoughts of our
flesh, our human nature, causing us to worry. But God tells us not
to be anxious about anything! Other times we have thoughts that
please God or promptings in our spirit from the Holy Spirit within
us. With all these thoughts swirling around our heads, how can we
know which thoughts we should ignore and which ones are good?
The Bible tells us how in Philippians 4:8, “Whatever is true,
whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any
excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these
things.” We are commanded to test each thought. Is what we are
thinking true? Is it right? Is it good and pure and honoring God?
Have you ever had your thoughts seem to be

stuck in a feeling like anger or fear?
What do you do to help you stop and think about
something else instead?
Is it hard?
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asking God to help you take your
thoughts captive, to remind you to test them
and reject them if they aren’t worthy of your time.
Our memory verse is so much fun because taking something captive is

kind of like taking it as a prisoner. Imagine you are a security officer
and there is someone who is not supposed to be at an event. They snuck
in through a back door! Your job is to go in and arrest them and remove
them. They don’t have the right to be there! That is what it is like taking
our thoughts captive. We have to start paying closer attention to what
our mind is thinking and train ourselves to test our thoughts. Your
mission today, should you choose to accept it, is to come up with a game
of capture. Use your imagination. You can play alone or with friends or
you can use props and costumes and set up a fort as your prison. If you
want, write about your strategy or game in your mission log.
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Name:
to go over your
memory verse for
s 10:5.
the week: 2 Corinthian

We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion

raised against the knowledge of God, and take every
thought captive to obey Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5)

we study His Words.
For our Scripture study today we are going to look to

Colossians 3 to give us another example of God telling
us to discipline our thoughts. This passage is about
putting on the new self. When we are in God, we are a
new creation, and we are no longer a slave to our flesh, to sin. Instead, we have
victory, but we have to walk in it, and we have to use the sword of the Spirit
(the Word of God) to discern what is good and what is true. Open your Bible
to Colossians 3:1–17. Have a pen or highlighter nearby and mark any verses or
words that you don’t understand or that jump out at you.
is this passage for re we commanded

a
(v. 12)? to set our minds on?
a. Only the church in Colossae a. Things that are above
b. God’s chosen ones b. Things that are on earth
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is our life hidden? will we appear with Christ in glory?
a. In our thoughts a. When Christ appears
b. In God b. When we die
should we put away the earthly things in us?

a. Because we have put on the new self
b. Because Paul said to
is our new self being renewed?

a. In the image of its Creator
b. In our works
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Narrate to your teacher one thing you can take from this Scripture. It can be
something you want to learn more about, something that interested you or seemed
Considering our thoughts is hard. It is a discipline that we have to practice

because we are used to thinking about whatever comes into our minds. Your
mission today is to build a wall. You can do it with dough or clay, with blankets
and a fort around your bed, or outside with sticks or even snow! This wall
represents testing — that we won’t let thoughts in unless we have tested them,
like not just anyone can come in when you build a wall. Think about how to raise
up a testing wall in your mind and heart, and if you want, write out the questions
you should ask a thought before it can be allowed in:
 Is it true?  Is it just?  Is it lovely?  Is it virtuous?
 Is it noble?  Is it pure?  Is it of good report?  Is it praiseworthy?
If a thought does not pass the test, it can’t come in!
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
St. Peter in Prison by Rembrandt van Rijn (1631)
This painting is oil

on panel painted in 1631 by
Rembrandt. It shows the
Apostle Peter in his prison
cell in Jerusalem following
his arrest. The two large
metal keys signify the keys
to the kingdom of heaven,
and also is a little bit ironic
considering he is locked in
a cell. This is just before
the Angel of God was
about to come and rescue
him. Notice the hands of
Peter, a fisherman’s hands.
Rembrandt was known for
his use of lighting. Notice
how the light is coming from
one source, perhaps the sun
streaming in through the
window of the cell. It draws
the viewer’s eye to the focal
point, which is Peter kneeling in prayer. If you want, read the whole story of Peter’s
imprisonment and miraculous escape in Acts 12:1–17.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
1. Look closely at the brush strokes. What do you notice?
2. Do you see the streaks of gold in the upper left corner?
3. What details do you notice about the painting?
4. How does it make you feel?
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Today for art you are going to create word art. This
means you can make a picture using only words. Words in
different shapes and sizes and different directions. Look
up some examples if you need help! Make the shape of
your words into a prison cell or the bars of a cell, and for the words, use thoughts
that you should take captive. They can be non-specific like: “anger” or “selfishness,”
or they can be specific like “I am not smart.” What thoughts do you think that
don’t pass the checklist given to us in Philippians 4? Use them to make a visual
representation of taking them captive!
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Today’s mission is to create a lie detector test. Have you ever seen a lie
detector in action? It tests the body’s response to questions and can
determine truth or deception based on increase in heart rate or blood
pressure and respiration (your breathing). Specialists are also highly
trained to notice signs of deception like pupil dilation, body language,
sweating, changes in the pitch of your voice, or even where you look
when you talk. You may want to research some of the signs of deception.
If you can find someone who is willing, ask them some questions in the
lie detector chair and ask them simple questions like what their name is,
where they live, things you know the answer to. Ask them at some point
to say something that is not true and see if you can identify which one it
was. If you want, switch places and you try. Was it easy to trick them?
Write about your observations in your mission log and think about how
we should put our thoughts through a lie detector test to see if it is a
worthwhile thought.
Write out your memory verse (2 Corinthians 10:5) below

artistic flair.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Responsible
Someone who is responsible is someone that can be trusted to take on big tasks.
They have usually proven themselves in the small things. The Bible tells us in Luke
16:10 that if we are faithful in very little, we are also faithful in much. Can you think
of some examples of different things you are responsible for? What about your
parents? Look up responsible in a dictionary or the back of this book and think about
what it means.

synonym and antonym of responsible. Choose your
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, responsibility is:
God wants us to be good stewards of what He has given us: our gifts, our talents,
and the life we have. Sometimes being responsible means taking ownership of our
mistakes, not trying to pass them off on someone else. Let’s learn more about some
examples of responsibility in the Bible.
 Ezra 10:4  Proverbs 28:13
 Galatians 6:4-5  Romans 14:10–12
 Colossians 3:23–24  Matthew 25:14–30
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you be responsible and thanking Him for
the good work He is doing in you.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
ep track!
To test our thoughts we have to be aware of what we are thinking; we

have to direct and choose what we will think about. Your mission today
is to go outside and make a path. You can use sticks or rocks or anything
else (make sure you ask a parent or teacher where you should do this).
Once you have finished your path, walk on it and think of how we have
to keep our thoughts focused and directed on what is good. Spend some
time practicing directing your thoughts. As you look around nature think
about what you see that is good and encouraging, give thanks to God
for what He has made, and if you want, write or draw about it in your
mission log.
WEEK 34:
Week Thirty-five: Making Wise Choices
Day: 1 2 3 4
I was playing with my sisters today. My mom has a big cupboard in the
basement that is full of little bins and boxes and shelves that she organized all
our school supplies in. We love to look at it and do crafts with all the supplies,
but she gave us strict rules not to touch anything in it without asking her first. I
know she worked really hard putting it all together, so we try, but today she was
gone, and we decided to make just one craft and clean it up.
Glitter glue! There was glitter glue! And glitter! All the things mom doesn’t
like us playing with because they get all over the place! We pulled out pom-
poms and glitter glue and sticks and papers and sat on the floor creating a
masterpiece. We worked on it all afternoon and then we got hungry, so we asked
Dad for a snack. Later that night we heard Mom calling us from the basement
and we remembered . . . we hadn’t cleaned it up! We looked at each other and
slowly made our way downstairs. Surely it wouldn’t be that bad would it?
It was worse than we remembered. The glue was stuck to the floor and glitter
was stuck to the glue, the papers were leaking and stuck to the floor, too and a
bunch of bins and containers were dumped out. Mom looked disappointed. I felt
terrible. I hadn’t made a wise choice, and making another unwise choice of lying
about it would only make things worse. I looked her in the eyes as
tears welled up in my own. “I’m so sorry, Mom. I’ll clean it
up right now.” I’m glad I didn’t lie to her. I don’t think my
sisters would have taken all the blame quietly.
Selah
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When we walk in step with the Spirit, when we listen and do
what we read in the Bible, when we focus our thoughts on the
things above . . . we will naturally make wise choices. Because our
very thoughts are grounded in the goodness of God, we have a
relationship with Him; we invite Him to help us make decisions
and to help us discern which way we should go. We don’t just act,
we think and pray and ask God first. This is how having a true
relationship with God changes us. It isn’t just Sunday church, it
is a lifestyle in union and surrender to our best friend.
If we are ever unsure which choices we should make, we can ask
God for help, seek wisdom in the Bible, and ask for the counsel
(advice) of wise people in our lives. The most important thing is
to not just make quick decisions based on what we want or what
we feel like, but to include God in these decisions.
Is there anything you are unsure about

right now?
Have you ever not known what to do?
How do you think the Bible can help us?
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asking God to help you wait and seek
Him first when you aren’t sure what you should do.
Thank Him for helping you and giving you the Word and the
Holy Spirit as your guide.
Make a plan for what you would do if you could decide a perfect day.
Think about what is wise, how much time you have, and what you might
eat (remember, it takes time to cook!), how much money it would cost,
etc. When you are done, look over your day and consider each thing. Is
there anything that may be an unwise choice or decision? If you want,
show the plan to your parents or teacher and explain to them why the
choices are wise or unwise.
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Name:
to go over your
6.
memory verse the week: Proverbs 3:5–
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do

not lean on your own understanding. In all
your ways acknowledge him, and he will make
straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5–6)

Proverbs 3 is a long chapter, but today we are going to

read or listen to the entire passage because it is such
a great example of how we should trust in the Lord
to be our guide, and also why He is worthy of our trust. Have a pen, pencil, or
highlighter nearby to mark any parts that you have questions about or find
interesting.
should we trust in?

a. The Lord
b. Ourselves
did the Lord found the earth on (v. 19)?

a. Righteousness
b. Wisdom
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should we bind steadfast love and faithfulness?
a. In our spirits
b. Around our neck; write them on the tablet of our heart
should we acknowledge (turn to, include) God?

a. When we are afraid
b. In all our ways
shouldn’t we despise the Lord’s discipline?

a. Because He disciplines those He loves
b. Because we deserve it
HOW DOES IT APPLY?

We are faced with decisions every single day. Sometimes our decisions
don’t have a big impact, but other times our very lives can depend on the
decisions we make (or the decisions other people make). Your mission today
is to make a survival plan for if you are caught in the wilderness with
only enough food for one day. Make wise choices to make sure you don’t
run out of food and how you will try to find shelter and help. Write your
survival plan in your mission log. How could you ration the food?
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
This poem is filled with similes, which is a comparison

using like or as.
Life is like a roller coaster.
Waking up is like climbing out of a hole.
As you read, highlight or circle the similes. What is being compared? Let’s look closer!
LET’S TRY IT!
NOT MY OWN UNDERSTANDING

The wisdom of God is perfect
Like a chocolate sundae ready to devour
It is good to eat from His Word
And meditate on it every hour
The knowledge of God is infinite
Like fizzy pop that never goes still
It bubbles new revelation
He invites me to drink my fill
The understanding of God is bottomless
Like a buffet, there is always more
I sit with Him at His table
His faithful instruction I implore
I lean not on my own strength
The wisdom I possess
I seek Him in all my ways
My path for Him to bless
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NOT MY OWN UNDERSTANDING
Remember to
work
on your memo
ry
verse!
Proverbs 3:5–
6.
Do you ever find there are things in your life that you spend too much
time on? Things like TV and technology can be very distracting and have
a strong pull on our lives. Your mission today is to make wise choices
about screen time and choose to spend time with your family making
memories, playing games, or doing something active, and journal about
it in your mission log.
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Choose one of the similes from our poem this week and
find a way to illustrate it. You can draw, paint, or build it

with something. At the top of your project, write what it
is being compared to, or what it represents.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Sincere
Joshua 24:14 tells us to fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity. Being someone who
is sincere is kind of like being genuine. Jesus was sincere in His love — in His words
and in the way He lived His life. He is our example of what it means to be a person
who is marked by sincerity. Look up sincere in a dictionary or the back of this book
and think about what it means.

synonym and antonym of sincere. Choose your favorite
Synonym: Antonym:
In your own words, sincere means:
Another word for sincere is to be earnest. Let’s look up what the Bible has to say
about sincerity and earnestness and what it can look like.
 Titus 2:7  2 Corinthians 2:17
 1 Peter 1:22  Philippians 1:10
 1 Timothy 1:5  1 John 3:18
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you be sincere in the way you love others,
and to earnestly seek Him and serve Him
with sincerity.
Can you recite

your verse to your
parent or teacher?
Mark your Bible
ep track!
Making wise choices is a decision we make every day in everything

we are faced with. We can make a wise or unwise decision in how
we respond to our school work, our chores, our friendships, and
the hard things that we face. Your mission today is to go for a
nature walk with your mission log and pray while you walk. Ask
the Holy Spirit if there have been any decisions you have been
making that are unwise or that He wants to be included in. Write
down anything you think of in your mission log and ask Him to
give you wisdom and direct your paths.
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Week Thirty-six: Review
Day: 1 2 3 4
What you need:
 A clear space to work in
 A die
BEGINNER VERSION: For the beginner version, place your Bible memory verse
cards face up so you can see them in a large circle. Leave one spot open for you to
stand. Roll the die in the middle of the circle and move that many spaces (cards).
When you land on a card, read the verse and try to say the reference or where
it is from. If you get it right, collect the card. Keep playing until all the cards are
collected.
ADVANCED VERSION: For the advanced version, lay out your reference cards in
a circle and stand on one. Roll the die in the middle of the circle and move that many
spaces (or cards) around the circle. When you land on a card, try to say the memory
verse that goes with the reference. If you get it right, collect the card. Try to
collect all the cards.
MULTIPLAYER VERSION: If you are doing this program along
with a friend or sibling, you can do the multiplayer version. For
this you would lay out your cards the same as the beginner
or advanced version above, with only one set of cards for
both of you to share. Move in opposite directions around the
circle until all the cards are gone. The person who has the
most cards wins.
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
This crossword puzzle takes some of the things we learned about having a
relationship with God and our memory verses and will help us review them to see
how well we can remember. You can look back to day 1 of each week to help you
review and use your memory verse flashcards if you need them. Check your answers
in the answer key.
7 8
10 11
12 13
14
15
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Across
3. Take every thought to obey Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5)

5. To pray without means talking to God all day.
8. We are commanded to every thought.
10. Do not lean on your own . (Proverbs 3:5-6)
14. It is our nature to be to our Creator.
15. , and you will find. (Luke 11:9-10)
Down
1. Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the of the world.”

(John 8:12)
2. God invites us to Him.
3. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be in prayer.
(Romans 12:12)
4. It is important that you what you feel like God is saying
through Scripture.
6. Meditate means to think deeply and our minds on God’s
words.
7. on it day and night. (Joshua 1:8)
9. Making wise choices means God in our decisions.
11. Our needs to be God, not garbage.
12. My sheep my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
(John 10:27)
13. I am the ; you are the branches. (John 15:5)
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4

on the fourth quarter to help you remember a
lessons we have covered and circle the one that you want to do your project on.
Week 28: Hearing God’s Voice Week 32: Rooted to the Vine
Week 29: Seeking Him Week 33: Meditate on the Word
Week 30: Draw Near to God Week 34: Take Every Thought Captive
Week 31: Pray Without Ceasing Week 35: Making Wise Choices
find a way to show what you learned about the topic you chose above. You can look
back in the book if you need to review the lesson.

okay).
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Name:
Day: 1 2 3 4
Review
today.
 Generous  Helpful  Integrity  Confident
 Fair  Attentive  Responsible  Sincere
through the list of ideas below and choose one that interests you or make up your own!
GENEROUS:
1. Think of something you can give to someone else (a friend, sibling, or anyone else).
It can be something you have, something you want to give away, something you
make, or even a card.
2. How can you help someone who is less fortunate? Is there something that someone
needs? You can help with your money or your time, or you can raise money by doing
a fundraiser or some other way to take action and help someone else.
HELPFUL:
1. Look for a way to help someone today. Ask God to direct your attention to someone
who needs an encouraging word or help with something they are working on.
2. Make a poster or a list of all the ways that you can help with your attitude, your
actions, and your choices.
INTEGRITY:
1. Do something that no one will ever know you did. It can be something to help or
encourage or bless, but do not take the credit. Do it when no one is watching.
2. Find an example of someone in your life who you think lives with integrity.
Interview them and write a report about why you think they live with integrity or
write them a letter saying why you see that in them.
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CONFIDENT:
1. Read through the list at the back of the book of who you are in Christ. Choose
one of the passages that speaks to you, look it up and write it on a card, and put it
somewhere you will see to remind you of who you are.
2. Write a letter to someone to encourage them about who they are in God. Use the
list at the back of the book if you need ideas.
FAIR:
1. Look for an opportunity to prepare a snack or activity for a group of people
(possibly your siblings). Do it in fairness, making sure it is equal and just.
2. Come up with a skit that you perform for your family or class to show two
scenarios — one that is fair and one that is unfair.
ATTENTIVE:
1. Make a list of different ways that you can practice active listening. Look up active
listening if you need ideas of what it looks like.
2. Tell a short story to a parent, friend, sibling, or teacher (make something up).
Afterward, ask them questions to see how well they were listening. If you want,
take turns and have someone tell you a story so you can practice listening.
RESPONSIBLE:
1. Make a list of all the jobs you have been given in your home. Do you do those jobs
well? How can you improve and be even more responsible?
2. Come up with a scenario where someone didn’t do what they were responsible for.
Maybe they were supposed to feed their pet and didn’t. Maybe they were given the
responsibility of helping their sibling and they didn’t. Maybe it is an adult who didn’t
go to work and didn’t call to tell them why. Once you decide on your scenario, come
up with some ways that person could take responsibility for their actions.
SINCERE:
1. Write a letter to someone telling them how you feel about them. Be honest and
truthful and do it out of sincere love.
2. Play the sincere apology game. Choose a sibling, parent, partner, or friend to say
“sorry” to. Have them tell you whether they felt it was a sincere apology or not.
Switch places and see if you can guess their apology. Try showing sincere apologies
as well as an empty apology (one you don’t really mean).
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Appendices
Dictionary/Thesaurus
Full Hymns
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Adaptable: able or willing to change Courageous: the ability to control your fear in a
dangerous or difficult situation
Synonyms: compliant, flexible, versatile,
adjustable, easy-going Synonyms: strong, fearless, daring, heroic
Antonyms: stiff, rigid, stubborn, obstinate Antonyms: afraid, cowardly, cautious, timid,
weak
Attentive: listening or watching carefully, caring
about who is speaking Dependable: if someone or something is
dependable, you can have confidence in him/
Synonyms: aware, interested, observant,
her.
vigilant, watchful, hanging on every word
Synonyms: loyal, faithful, trustworthy
Antonyms: unaware, heedless, ignorant,
inconsiderate, neglectful Antonyms: dishonest, irresponsible, unreliable
Compassion: a strong feeling of sympathy and Encouraging: to talk or act in a way that gives
sadness for the suffering or pain of others someone the confidence to do something or
and desire to help them act a certain way. To inspire others.
Synonyms: sympathetic, tender, kind, merciful Synonyms: boost, inspire, reassure,

strengthen, comfort, energize, support
Antonyms: cruel, cold, mean, unfeeling,
uncaring Antonyms: discourage, upset, sadden, weaken,
deter, depress
Content: pleased with your situation and not
hoping for change or improvement Fair: treating someone in a way that is right or
reasonable, equally, without allowing personal
Synonyms: thankful, satisfied opinions to influence your judgment
Antonyms: unhappy, ungrateful, greedy, Synonyms: impartial, unprejudiced, unbiased,
jealous sincere, trustworthy, lawful, just
Cooperate: to act or work together for a Antonyms: biased, dishonest, devious, deceitful,
particular purpose, or to be helpful by doing partial, prejudiced
what someone asks you to do
Generous: willing to give money, help, kindness,
Synonyms: help, work together, partner,
especially more than is usual or expected
combine
Synonyms: charitable, considerate, thoughtful,
Antonyms: hinder, disagree, oppose, to prevent
big-hearted, giving
Antonyms: greedy, inconsiderate, selfish,
uncharitable, unkind
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Helpful: willing to help; useful Loving: to be a person who shows love
Synonyms: cooperative, friendly, caring, Synonyms: admiring, attentive, caring,
considerate, loving considerate, cordial, devoted, loyal
Antonyms: selfish, lazy, useless, unconstructive Antonyms: aloof, cold, disloyal, disagreeable,
greedy, hateful, uncaring, selfish
Honest: telling the truth or able to be trusted
and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie Loyal: firm and not changing in your
Synonyms: fair, genuine, true, trustworthy, friendship with or support for a person or
an organization, or in your belief in your
honorable
principles
Antonyms: liar, false, devious, corrupt, unfair,
Synonyms: faithful, steadfast, true,
unreliable
trustworthy, dependable, devoted, constant
Humble: tending to consider yourself as having Antonyms: disloyal, undependable, unreliable,

no special importance that makes you better untrustworthy, traitor
than others; not proud
Synonyms: meek, modest, respectful, ordinary, Obedient: doing, or willing to do, what you have
been told to do by someone in authority
simple
Synonyms: attentive, submissive, compliant,
Antonyms: proud, haughty, conceited
devoted, respectful, dutiful, faithful, loyal
Integrity: the quality of being honest and Antonyms: disobedient, inconsiderate,
having strong moral principles that you refuse misbehaving, insolent, obstinate, rebellious
to change. They are a part of you no matter
who is there. Optimistic: hoping or believing that good things
Synonyms: honesty, virtue, honorable, will happen in the future
incorruptible, righteous, upright, sincere Synonyms: confident, cheerful, expectant,
Antonyms: deceitful, dishonest, corrupt hopeful, encouraged
Antonyms: doubtful, gloomy, hopeless,
Joy: a good feeling deep in your soul produced pessimistic, depressed
by the Holy Spirit
Synonyms: bliss, wonder, delight, gratification Patience: the ability to wait, or to continue doing
something despite difficulties, or to suffer
Antonyms: depression, misery, sorrow,
without complaining or becoming annoyed
discouragement
Synonyms: persistent, restrained, diligent,
Kindness: the quality of being generous, helpful, self-control
and caring about other people, or an act Antonyms: impatient, frustrated, agitated,
showing this quality anxious, demanding
Synonyms: gentleness, sympathy,
understanding, helpfulness
Antonyms: hostility, hatred, selfish,
thoughtless, mean
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Peaceful: calm and quiet; free from worries or Sincere: not pretending or lying, honest and
annoyances heartfelt
Synonyms: quiet, calm, harmonious, not Synonyms: candid, earnest, genuine, heartfelt,
violent, gentle real, true, serious
Antonyms: agitated, rough, violent, wild, Antonyms: counterfeit, deceitful, dishonest,
anxious false, empty, flippant
Persevere: to try to do or continue doing Thankful: pleased, to appreciate, to recognize

something in a determined way, despite having what we have
problems
Synonyms: content, grateful, pleased, satisfied
Synonyms: endure, keep going, press on, Antonyms: critical, bitter, pessimistic,
determined demanding, selfish
Antonyms: stop, give up, quit
Trustworthy: able to be trusted
Respect: politeness, honor, and care shown Synonyms: believable, credible, dependable,
towards someone or something that is honest, honorable, truthful, upright
considered important
Antonyms: dishonest, false, unreliable,
Synonyms: appreciate, consideration, honor
irresponsible
Antonyms: criticism, bad manners, ignore,
prideful Understanding: an understanding person
has the ability to know how other people
Responsible: you do the things you are expected are feeling and can forgive them if they do
to do and accept the consequences of your something wrong
actions Synonyms: compassionate, empathy,
Synonyms: accountable, in charge, sympathetic, generous, forgiving, considerate
trustworthy, liable, in authority Antonyms: mean, merciless, selfish, unfeeling,
Antonyms: innocent, unaccountable, immature, impatient, intolerant, unaccepting
untrustworthy
Work Ethic: a set of values that hard work is
Self-control: the ability to control your important
feelings or actions, to hold back or stop doing Synonyms: hard worker, integrity, committed,
something
productive, efficient, diligent
Synonyms: constraint, restraint, to hold back,
Antonyms: lazy, apathetic, unmotivated,
to stop
passive, careless
Antonyms: rash, impatient, reckless, immature
Self-Discipline: the ability to make yourself do

things you know you should even when you do
not want to
Synonyms: strength, determination, self-
control
Antonyms: lazy, powerless, weakness
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“HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW”
by Civilla D. Martin
Why should I feel discouraged,
Why should I feel sad or scared
why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely, Why should I be lonely or
and long for heaven and home, wish I were in heaven
When Jesus is my portion? When Jesus is mine,
My constant friend is He my friend that is always with me
I sing because I’m happy, I sing because God fills me with joy
I sing because I’m free, I sing because God made me free
For His eye is on the sparrow, God looks out even for birds
And I know He watches me. So I know He watches out for me

“Let not your heart be troubled,”
“Don’t be worried,” I hear Jesus say
His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness, I rest in His goodness and
I lose my doubts and fears; am no longer worried
Though by the path He leadeth, Even if I can’t understand or see
but one step I may see; where I am going or what will happen
HYMN:
373 His Eye is on the Sparrow
“I AM THINE, O LORD”
by Fanny Jane Crosby and William Howard Doane
I am Thine, O Lord, I am Yours, O Lord,
I have heard Thy voice, I have heard Your voice
And I heard You tell me how much
And it told Thy love to me;
You love me
But I long to rise in the arms of faith, But I want to have more faith
And be closer drawn to Thee. And draw closer to You
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Draw me nearer to You
To the cross where Thou hast died; To the cross where You died
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer,

Draw me near to You
blessed Lord,
To the precious side of Jesus,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.
who gave His life for me
Consecrate me now to Thy service,
Use me for what You want Lord
Lord,
By the pow’r of grace divine; By the power of Your grace
Let my soul look up

Let my soul look up with hope
with a steadfast hope,
And let me want what You want
And my will be lost in Thine.
more than what I want
HYMN:
375 I Am Thine, O Lord
There are depths of love There is more love
that I yet may know that I will one day understand
Ere Thee face to face I see; Before I see You face to face
There are heights of joy

There is more joy that I will have
that I yet may reach
Ere I rest in peace with Thee. Before I go to heaven to be with You
HYMN:
I Am Thine, O Lord 376
“AMAZING GRACE”
by John Newton
Amazing grace — what an amazing
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
thing
That saved a wretch like me! That saved a sinner like me
I once was lost, but now am found; I was lost but God found me
Was blind, but now I see. I was blind, but now I see the truth

’Twas grace that taught The grace of God taught me
my heart to fear, to fear Him
And God’s grace helped me
And grace my fears relieved;
not be afraid
How precious is the grace that
How precious did that grace appear
showed up
The hour I first believed. As soon as I believed in Jesus

Through many dangers, Through the many dangers
toils and snares, and hard times
I have already come; I have experienced
’Tis grace hath brought me safe

God’s grace has kept me safe
thus far,
And it will lead me to my home
And grace will lead me home.
in heaven
HYMN:
377 Amazing Grace
verse four interpretation
The Lord has promised good to me, The Lord promised good things to me
I put my hope in His Word

His Word my hope secures;
(the Bible)
He will my Shield and Portion be, He protects me and He is for me
As long as life endures. For all of my life
verse five interpretation

Yea, when this flesh and heart
When my heart stops
shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease, And I die
I shall possess, within the veil, I shall have
A life of joy and peace. A life of joy and peace
verse six interpretation
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The earth will one day be gone
The sun forbear to shine; The sun will not be there forever
But God, who called me here below, But God who called me here on earth
Will be forever mine. Will be forever mine
Hymn:
Amazing Grace 378
“HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD”
by Adelaide Pollard
Have Thine own way Have your own way
Thou art the Potter, You are the Potter
I am the clay. I am the clay
Mold me and make me Shape me and make me
After Thy will, After Your will
While I am waiting While I am waiting
Yielded and still. Surrendered and at peace
Have Thine own way, Lord Have your own way, Lord
Have Thine own way; Have your own way
Search me and try me, Search me and test my heart
Master, today. Master, today
Whiter than snow, Lord Take away the darkness of my sin
Wash me and make me clean, white

Wash me just now,
like snow
As in Thy presence As I come to your presence
Humbly I bow. And humbly I bow
HYMN:
379 Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Have Thine own way, Lord, Have your own way, Lord
Have Thine own way; Have your own way
Wounded and weary, I’m hurt and I’m tired
Help me, I pray. I’m asking you to help me
Power, all power, All power in the world
Surely is Thine, Is surely yours
Touch me and heal me, Touch me and heal my hurts
Savior divine Holy Savior
HYMN:
Have Thine Own Way, Lord 380
“COME, YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME”
by Henry Alford
Come, ye thankful people, come Come everyone who is thankful

Raise the song of harvest home harvest (the crops in our fields
that we brought in)
All is safely gathered in Everything is safely brought in
Ere the winter storms begin Before the winter storms ruined them
God our Maker doth provide God our Maker provides for us
For our wants to be supplied He gives us our wants and needs
Come to God’s own temple, come Come to God’s house (the church)
Raise the song of harvest home
harvest
All the world is God’s own field The whole world is God’s field
The fruit of our lives is what He
Fruit as praise to God we yield
harvests, our praise
Wheat and weeds are planted
Wheat and tares together sown together (God’s children and ones who
choose to not follow God)
Are to joy or sorrow grown They grow into joy or sorrow
First the blade and then the ear
First the blade and then the ear
(of corn)
Then the full corn shall appear Then the full corn shall appear
Lord of harvest, grant that we Lord of Harvest, let us be

Wholesome grain and pure (with lives
Wholesome grain and pure may be
that please You and produce fruit)
HYMN:
381 Come, Ye Thankful People
For the Lord our God shall come For one day God is coming back
To take the harvest home (us, our
And shall take the harvest home
lives that He is taking to heaven)
From the field shall in that day And from His people, in that day
Will cleanse us from everything
All offenses purge away
that is wrong or sinful
He will give His angels the command
Giving angels charge at last
(finally)
In the fire the tares to cast To throw the weeds into the fire
But those who are fruitful
But the fruitful ears to store
He will store (save)
In the garner evermore In heaven, forevermore
HYMN:
Come Ye Thankful People 382
“ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS”
by Sabine Baring-Gould
Christ the royal Master, Jesus the royal Master (the leader)
leads against the foe; He leads us against our enemy
forward in to battle, Here we go into battle
See His banners go

see his banners go.
(to proclaim Him)
HYMN:
383 Onward Christian Soldiers
Crowns and thrones may die
Crowns and thrones may perish,
or fade away
kingdoms rise and wane, Kingdoms come and go
but the Church of Jesus But the church of Jesus
constant will remain; Will always be there
gates of hell can never All of hell cannot
‘gainst that church prevail; Win against the church
we have Christ’s own promise, Because God has promised us victory
and that cannot fail. And God’s promises never fail
HYMN:
Onward Christian Soldiers 384
“NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE”
by Sarah F. Adams
Draw me nearer to You
nearer to Thee!
E’en though it be a cross Even though I draw near to You
that raiseth me, by sharing in Your cross
Still all my song shall be, Still, I will sing draw me
nearer, my God, to Thee. nearer to You
nearer to Thee!
Though like the wanderer, Though I am wandering in the night
the sun gone down, the sun is gone
It is a dark night
Darkness be over me, my rest a stone;
I have just a stone for my pillow
Yet in my dreams I’d be nearer, Yet, in my dreams I want to be
my God, to Thee. nearer to You, God
nearer to Thee!
There let the way appear,
There let me see the steps to Heaven
steps unto Heav’n;
All that Thou sendest me, Everything you send me
in mercy giv’n; that you give me in mercy
Angels to beckon me nearer,
Angels to call me nearer to You, God
my God, to Thee.
nearer to Thee!
HYMN:
385 Nearer, My God, to Thee
verse four interpretation
Then, with my waking thoughts Then, when I wake up, I am filled
bright with Thy praise, with thoughts of Your goodness
Out of my stony griefs Out of the stones I slept on
Bethel I’ll raise; I’ll raise a place called Bethel
So by my woes to be nearer, So that by my troubles
my God, to Thee. I would be nearer to You, God
nearer to Thee!
verse five interpretation
Or, if I leave this earth and
Or, if on joyful wing cleaving the sky,
fly through the sky
Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Past the sun, moon and stars
upward I’ll fly, I go up to You
Still all my song shall be, Still my song will be
nearer, my God, to Thee. I want to be nearer to You, God
nearer to Thee!
HYMN:
Nearer, My God, to Thee 386
“STANDING ON THE PROMISES”
by Russell Kelso Carter
Standing on the promises
Standing on the promises of Jesus
of Christ my king,
through eternal ages through all of eternity
let his praises ring; let His praises ring out
glory in the highest, glory in the highest
I will shout and sing, I will shout and sing
I am standing
standing on the promises

Basing my life on God’s promises
of God my Savior;
standing, standing, I am standing
I’m standing on the promises of God. Basing my life on God’s promises

Standing on the promises Standing on God’s promises
that cannot fail, that never fail
when the howling storms when storms of doubt and fear
of doubt and fear assail, come against me
by the living Word of God By the living Word of God
I shall prevail, I will overcome
I am standing
HYMN:
387 Standing on the Promises
Standing on the promises Standing on the promises
of Christ the Lord, of Jesus, the Lord
bound to him eternally Bound to Him forever by
by love’s strong cord, the cord of love
overcoming daily Succeeding daily with the Spirit’s
with the Spirit’s sword, sword (the Word of God)
I am standing
HYMN:
Standing on the Promises 388
Bible Verse Log
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Matthew 3:17 And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved
Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God
is love.
Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who
is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Jeremiah 23:24 Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot
see him? declares the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth?
declares the Lord.
Psalm 145:3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable.
Psalm 139:23–24 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know
my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting!
Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man
runs into it and is safe.
Psalm 139:13–14a For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together
in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and
wonderfully made.
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Ephesians 1:4–5 Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the
world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.
In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons
through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
Romans 10:9–10 . . . because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is
Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the
dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and
is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The
old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
1 John 2:5–7 . . . but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of
God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him:
whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same
way in which he walked.
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Acts 13:47 For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,
“I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may
bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for
good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we
should walk in them.
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by
prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests
be made known to God.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for
teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in
righteousness, that the man of God may be complete,
equipped for every good work.
Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with
praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!
James 2:26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith
apart from works is dead.
1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as
good stewards of God’s varied grace.
Galatians 5:22–23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control;
against such things there is no law.
Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be
long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Ephesians 6:10–11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his
might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able
to stand against the schemes of the devil.
John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow
me.
Luke 11:9–10 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you
will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone
who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the
one who knocks it will be opened.
John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the
world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but
will have the light of life.”
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Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in
prayer.
John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me
and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from
me you can do nothing.
Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but
you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be
careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then
you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have
good success.
2 Corinthians 10:5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised
against the knowledge of God, and take every thought
captive to obey Christ.
Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on
your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
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Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a
hope.
1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to
the glory of God.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Luke 6:31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
Colossians 3:12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved,
compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and
patience.
Ephesians 6:10-20 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his
might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be
able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do
not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,
against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over
this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in
the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor
of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil
day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore,
having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the
breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet,
having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In
all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you
can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take
the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which
is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with
all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all
perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also
for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth
boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I
am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as
I ought to speak.
1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence
continually!
2 Timothy 1:7 . . . for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and
love and self-control.
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1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers
an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are
in Christ Jesus.
John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you
that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should
abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he
may give it to you.
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for
men.
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of
them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will
not leave you or forsake you.
Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through
him who loved us.
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came
that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by
the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern
what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and
perfect.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us,
who can be against us?
Psalm 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the
wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat
of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on
his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted
by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its
leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The
wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives
away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the
Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the
wicked will perish.
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Who God Says I Am
I am the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13)

I am the light of the world (Matthew 5:14)
I am clean (John 15:3)
I am a child of God (Romans 8:14)
I am victorious through Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57)
I was chosen (Ephesians 1:4)
I am adopted (Ephesians 1:5)
I am righteous and holy (Ephesians 2:24)
I am God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)
I can do all things (Philippians 4:13)
I am anointed by God (1 John 2:27)
I am loved (1 John 4:10)
I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15)
Sin has no power over me (Romans 6:1-6)
I have been given the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 1:4)
Christ is in me (Colossians 1:27)
I am called (1 Corinthians 7:17)
I have direct access to God through the Spirit (Ephesians 2:18)
I am free (Galatians 5:1)
I have God’s peace (Philippians 4:7)
I am provided for (Philippians 4:19)
I am forgiven (1 John 1:9)
I have a calling and a purpose (Jeremiah 29:11)
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“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says
Anyone who does not love does not know
the Lord God, “who is and who was and
God, because God is love.
who is to come, the Almighty.”
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! And behold, a voice from heaven said,
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in “This is my beloved Son, with whom
him! I am well pleased.”
Quarter 1 Flashcards
1 John 4:8 Revelation 1:8
Matthew 3:17 Psalm 34:8
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; Great is the Lord, and greatly to be
the righteous man runs into it and is safe. praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Can a man hide himself in secret places so
Try me and know my thoughts! And see if that I cannot see him? declares the Lord.
there be any grievous way in me, and lead Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares
me in the way everlasting! the Lord.
Psalms 145:3 Proverbs 18:10
Jeremiah 23:24 Psalm 139:23–24
. . . because, if you confess with your
mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in
your heart that God raised him from the For all have sinned and fall short of the
dead, you will be saved. For with the heart glory of God.
one believes and is justified, and with the
mouth one confesses and is saved.
Even as he chose us in him before the

foundation of the world, that we should For you formed my inward parts; you
be holy and blameless before him. In love knitted me together in my mother’s
he predestined us for adoption to himself womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully
as sons through Jesus Christ, according and wonderfully made.
to the purpose of his will,
Romans 3:23 Romans 10:9–10
Psalm 139:13–14a Ephesians 1:4–5
. . . but whoever keeps his word, in him
For we are his workmanship, created in
truly the love of God is perfected. By this
Christ Jesus for good works, which God
we may know that we are in him: whoever
prepared beforehand, that we should walk
says he abides in him ought to walk in the
in them.
same way in which he walked.
For so the Lord has commanded us,

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a
saying, “I have made you a light for the
new creation. The old has passed away;
Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to
behold, the new has come.
the ends of the earth.”
1 John 2:5–7 Ephesians 2:10
2 Corinthians 5:17 Acts 13:47
All Scripture is breathed out by God
and profitable for teaching, for reproof,
For as the body apart from the spirit
for correction, and for training in
is dead, so also faith apart from works
righteousness, that the man of God
is dead.
may be complete, equipped for every
good work.
Do not be anxious about anything, but

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his
in everything by prayer and supplication
courts with praise! Give thanks to him;
with thanksgiving let your requests be
bless his name!
made known to God.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 James 2:26
Philippians 4:6 Psalm 100:4
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
strength of his might. Put on the whole peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
armor of God, that you may be able to faithfulness, gentleness, self-control;
stand against the schemes of the devil. against such things there is no law.
Honor your father and your mother, that

As each has received a gift, use it to serve
your days may be long in the land that the
one another, as good stewards of God’s
Lord your God is giving you.
varied grace.
Galatians 5:22–23 Ephesians 6:10–11
1 Peter 4:10 Exodus 20:12
And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to
you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, will be opened to you. For everyone who
be constant in prayer. asks receives, and the one who seeks finds,
and to the one who knocks it will
be opened.
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am

the light of the world. Whoever follows My sheep hear my voice, and I know
me will not walk in darkness, but will have them, and they follow me.
the light of life.”
Luke 11:9–10 Romans 12:12
John 10:27 John 8:12
This Book of the Law shall not depart
from your mouth, but you shall meditate
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and
on it day and night, so that you may
do not lean on your own understanding.
be careful to do according to all that is
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he
written in it. For then you will make your
will make straight your paths.
way prosperous, and then you will have
good success.
We destroy arguments and every lofty I am the vine; you are the branches.
opinion raised against the knowledge of Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it
God, and take every thought captive to is that bears much fruit, for apart from
obey Christ. me you can do nothing.
Joshua 1:8 Proverbs 3:5–6
John 15:5 2 Corinthians 10:5
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Answer Key
WEEK 1: WEEK 3:
is this chapter about? does David boast (brag) in?
a. James and John a. God
b. Jesus and John b. Himself
is happening in this passage? happened when David sought the Lord?
a. John is baptizing people and preaching a. God answered him
b. Jesus is baptizing people and preaching b. God didn’t hear him
is Jesus baptized? does the angel of the Lord camp?
a. The River Galilee a. In heaven
b. The River Jordan b. Around those who fear Him
did God speak from heaven? you look to God, what happens?
a. When Jesus went into the water a. You are radiant
b. When Jesus came out of the water b. You are ashamed
did the Spirit of God come on Jesus? do we know that God is good?
a. In the form of a dove a. Because David tells us
b. As tongues of fire b. Because we can taste and see
WEEK 2: WEEK 4:
is this passage for? was the leader of the Israelite army?
a. Paul a. Joshua
b. Everyone b. The king of Hebron
is the main theme of the passage? people went against Israel?
a. Fear a. The inhabitants of Gibeon
b. Love b. The Amorites
are we supposed to abide? did Joshua tell the sun to stand still?
a. In God a. Aijalon
b. In ourselves b. Gibeon
the day of judgment comes, should we did the earth continue moving around the
fear? sun?
a. Yes a. Once the Israelites had won
b. No b. In 3 days
is that? did God cause a hailstorm to come on
a. Because there is no fear in love the Amorites?
b. Because God is with us a. Because Joshua asked Him to
b. Because He fought for Israel
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WEEK 5: WEEK 7:
is talking in the passage? is this passage for?
a. The Lord a. David
b. Jeremiah b. Anyone who reads it
is the main idea of the passage? does God search out?
a. The people have turned away a. My path
b. False prophets b. My thoughts
should a true prophet stand (v. 22)? did God make you?
a. In God’s council a. In heaven
b. In the light b. In secret
did God send these prophets He is talking did God write the plan for your life?
about? Your days?
a. He did not send them a. Each day
b. In the latter days b. Before you were even born
does God say in our verse, “Can a man does David ask God to search him and
hide himself in the secret places so that I know his heart and thoughts?
cannot see him?” a. Because he knows that God knows him
a. Because he is encouraging us that He is better than he knows himself
always with us b. Because David is confused
b. He sees and hears the false prophets and
they cannot hide from Him WEEK 8:
Secret message answers
WEEK 6:
My name is I AM, Yahweh, Redeemer,
is this song about?
Savior, El-Shaddai, Elohim, Immanuel,
a. God
Jehovah, Adonai, Abba, Christ,
b. David
the Prince of Peace.
will David meditate (think) on?
a. God’s greatness
b. God’s wondrous works
is God’s mercy?
a. In His kingdom
b. Over all that He has made
does God give food to His creation?
a. In due season
b. Every day
do you think David wrote this song?
a. To help other people learn about God
b. To worship God
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can look back to day 1 of each week if you forget a word, and use your memory verse
WEEK 9: Day 4 Character Study question:
a. Self-control means to stop doing something
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T E T E R N A L
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b. Everyone
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do you think “the law” in verse 19 is
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T E I
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a. The rules of the Bible
S T O W E R
b. The rules of Caesar
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does the knowledge of sin come from
(how do we know that we sin or what sin is)?
WEEK 10: a. A pastor or leader
wrote this passage? b. The law (God’s commands in the Bible)
a. David are we justified (declared right) (v. 24)?
b. Solomon a. When we die
does God search out? (v. 3) b. When we believe in Jesus
a. My thoughts are we justified (v. 24)?
b. My path a. Because it is a gift
can we go from God’s presence — can b. Because of our obedience to God’s
we escape it? commands
a. No
b. Yes
WEEK 12:
has been chosen before the foundation of
did God knit you together?
the world?
a. In your mother’s womb
a. The Gentiles
b. When you were born
b. Everyone
do you think this chapter shows us God’s
are we predestined (destined) for?
love?
a. Adoption
a. Because David asks God to search his
b. Spiritual blessings
thoughts
b. Because God carefully made us, planned have we been blessed with every spiritual
our lives and is always with us. It shows He blessing?
cares a. The foundation of the world
b. In the heavenly places
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did God’s plan to unite all things in Him does the old pass away?
come to pass? a. When we die
a. In the fullness of time (at the right time) b. When the new has come
b. In the beginning did God send His Son (make Him to be
did he predestine us for adoption? Why sin who knew no sin)?
did He choose us (v. 3)? a. So that we might become the righteousness
a. In love (because He loves us) of God
b. Because we are holy b. Because He had to
WEEK 13: WEEK 15:

did God show His acts to (v. 7)? is our advocate (defender)?
a. To the people of Israel a. The Father
b. To Moses b. Jesus Christ
is God slow to? happens if we sin?
a. Act a. Jesus will defend us
b. Anger b. We fail
does He remove our transgressions should a Child of God (a Christian)
(sins)? walk?
a. As high as the heavens a. In the light
b. As far as the east is from the west b. The same way Jesus walked
does the love of God end? do we know that we truly know Jesus
a. It is from everlasting to everlasting (v. 3)?
b. To our children’s children a. When we speak the truth
does God show compassion on those who b. When we keep His commands
fear Him (vv. 13-14)? is the author writing this letter (v. 1)?
a. Because he remembers that we are dust a. So that we will not sin
b. Because He has to b. To ask a question
WEEK 14: WEEK 16:

should know what we are? was jealous of Paul and Barnabas?
a. God and others a. The Gentiles
b. God and our conscience (our minds) b. The Jews
controls Paul and Timothy (v. 14)? did they do about it?
a. The Love of Christ a. Contradict them (say the opposite,
b. Their minds disagree, challenge)
does Paul and Timothy’s message come b. Try to arrest them
from (v. 20)? was the word of the Lord spreading?
a. From others a. Iconium
b. From God b. Throughout the whole region
Answer Key
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can look back to day 1 of each week to help you review and use your memory verse
were the disciples filled with joy and the
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a. When the people began rejoicing and 5 6
M C V E C
glorifying God I A E
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b. When the Jews persecuted them and drove T L D T E
them out A L
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did Paul and Barnabas shake the dust off T E O T T
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their feet (read Matthew 10:14)? W O N D E R F U L L Y I

a. As a sign that they were not received or R K O
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11
b. Because their shoes were dusty from all the R A L I G H T

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S C R E A T I O N
is our life hidden in? E D P
a. With Christ in God
b. In earthly things
should we put on? WEEK 19:
a. The things of earth loves to stand and pray where people will
b. Our new self see them?
does the peace of Christ rule? a. The hypocrites
a. In heaven b. The Gentiles
b. In our hearts have they received?
someone has a complaint against us a. God’s reward
what should we do? b. The reward of people thinking they are
a. Forgive each other spiritual
b. Understand what they are saying should you pray?
does Paul list all the different people in a. In a big group of people
verse 11? b. Pray in secret (in your room, shut the door)
a. Because they are God’s chosen ones does God know what we need?
b. To show that the only identity that matters a. Before we even ask Him
is our identity in Christ b. When He hears us
is our new self being renewed? do you think Jesus says, “Your will be
a. In knowledge after the image of its done”?
Creator a. Because He loves His Father and wants to
b. By forgiving one another please Him more than He wants things for
Himself
b. Because He doesn’t know what He wants
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WEEK 20: is James saying in verse 18?
wrote 2 Timothy (1:1-2)? a. That you prove your faith by what you do
a. Timothy b. That you can have faith without doing
b. Paul anything
will come in the last days (3:1)? was Abraham justified?
a. Times of difficulty a. In heaven
b. The joy of the Lord b. When he offered Isaac
was Paul persecuted? was faith completed?
a. Antioch a. By his works
b. Jannes b. When he died
Paul was persecuted in those places, what is faith without works dead?
happened? a. Because we need to be good people
a. He was discouraged b. Because if you really believed, you would act
b. God rescued him like it
is Scripture good for teaching, reproof,
correction, and training? WEEK 23:
a. To complete and equip us wrote 1 Corinthians (look in 1 Corinthians
b. Because we are saved 1:1)?
a. Timothy
WEEK 21: b. Paul
should make a joyful noise to the Lord? is everyone given?
a. All the earth a. The manifestation of the Spirit
b. You b. A home
should we come into His presence with? were we baptized?
a. Gladness a. Into our new selves
b. Singing b. Into one body
should we enter with thanksgiving? one member is honored, what should the
a. His gates rest of the body of Christ do?
b. Our day a. All rejoice together
does God’s love and faithfulness end? b. Do their own thing
a. Never can’t we all have the same gifts?
b. During the end times a. Because every role is important and God
are we His? uses even the small things
a. Because He is God b. Because we aren’t all good enough
b. Because He made us
WEEK 24:
WEEK 22: wrote this book of the Bible (look in
wrote the book of James? Galatians 1:1-2)?
a. James a. Paul and all the brothers who were with him
b. Paul b. The church of Galatia
Answer Key
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are the desires of the flesh against? should we take up?
a. The things you want to do a. Prayer
b. The Spirit b. The full armor of God
should we be led? should we put the readiness given by the
a. By the Spirit gospel of peace?
b. By our desires a. On our feet
were the desires of the flesh crucified? b. As a belt on our waist
a. When we became a Christian, if we belong should we pray in the Spirit?
to Christ a. Every day
b. When we deny the flesh b. At all times
do you think we should keep in step with do we need the shield of faith?
the Spirit? What do you think that means? a. To distinguish the flaming darts of the evil
a. That we walk with the Holy Spirit and one
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shouldn’t we worship other gods or idols?
a. Because God is jealous WEEK 28:
b. Because He will not hold us guiltless picked up stones to stone Jesus?
a. The Gentiles
WEEK 26: b. The Jews
do we wrestle against? did the Jews want to know?
a. Flesh and blood a. If He was sent by God
b. Spiritual forces in the heavenly places b. If He was the Christ, the one that was
promised
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was Jesus walking? was their response?
a. In the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon a. That He was a prophet
b. In the city of Jerusalem b. That He couldn’t bear witness about
did this passage happen? Himself; other people had to say this of Him
a. The Feast of Dedication did Jesus come from that He speaks
b. In the summer about in v. 23?
did the Jews not believe Jesus? a. From Egypt
a. Because they didn’t know enough b. From the Father (in heaven)
b. Because they were not among Jesus’ sheep, would the people Jesus was talking to
they couldn’t hear His voice recognize Him (v. 28)?
a. When they lifted up the Son of Man
WEEK 29: b. When they died
does the man ask for three loaves of were the Pharisees so upset that Jesus
bread? was saying He was the Light of the World?
a. His friend a. Because they thought there was no light of
b. His neighbor the world
does the man answer? b. Because they did not understand who He
a. “Come in, I will lend you the bread.” was
b. “Go away, my door is shut and my kids are
with me in bed!” WEEK 31:
do we go to ask for the Holy Spirit (verse is Paul talking to in this passage (look in
13)? the beginning of chapter 1)?
a. To our friend a. The Christians in Rome
b. To the heavenly Father b. The church of Romania
will we find what we are looking for? does “fervent in spirit” mean? (Look up
a. When we seek it fervent in a dictionary if you don’t know.)
b. When we don’t do anything or want a. To be fierce
anything b. To be passionate about God
does the friend answer the door and give does it talk about taking revenge when
the man what he asks for? you have been wronged?
a. Because the man is persistent, it is late, and a. Verse 19
the friend is annoyed b. Verse 16
b. Because he can’t wait to help his friend we face or experience evil, what should
we do?
WEEK 30: a. Overcome it with good
did Jesus say that He was the Light of b. Repay it with evil
the World to? should we be kind to our enemies?
a. The Pharisees a. Because we should overcome evil with good
b. The Sadducees b. So we can make them look bad
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WEEK 32: WEEK 34:
is talking in this passage (look back in is this passage for (v. 12)?
chapter 13 if you aren’t sure)? a. Only the church in Colossae
a. Jesus b. God’s chosen ones
b. Paul are we commanded to set our minds on?
happens if a branch does not bear fruit? a. Things that are above
a. It is pruned b. Things that are on earth
b. The Father takes it away is our life hidden?
should we abide? a. In our thoughts
a. In Jesus b. In God
b. In the Word will we appear with Christ in glory?
we don’t abide in Jesus, what happens? a. When Christ appears
a. We are cleaned b. When we die
b. We are thrown away and wither should we put away the earthly things in
did Jesus appoint us? us?
a. So that we would bear fruit a. Because we have put on the new self
b. So that we would be His b. Because Paul said to
WEEK 33: WEEK 35:

was Joshua before he led the people of should we trust in?
Israel? a. The Lord
a. Moses’ assistant b. Ourselves
b. A warrior in the Israelite army did the Lord found the earth on (v. 19)?
was Joshua’s call and command? a. Righteousness
a. To lead the people into the land God had b. Wisdom
promised should we bind steadfast love and
b. To fight all their enemies faithfulness?
was the promised land? a. In our spirits
a. The land that bordered the Jordan b. Around our neck; write them on the tablet
b. From the Jordan River to the Sea, from the of our heart
land of the Hittites to the river Euphrates should we acknowledge (turn to, include)
did God promise the land to the God?
Israelites? a. When we are afraid
a. To their fathers b. In all our ways
b. When He spoke to Joshua shouldn’t we despise the Lord’s discipline?
should Joshua meditate on God’s Word a. Because He disciplines those He loves
day and night? b. Because we deserve it
a. So that he would be careful to do what it
says
b. So that he would be distracted from the
world
Answer Key
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memory verses and will help us review them to see how well we can remember. You can look back to day
1 of each week to help you review and use your memory verse flashcards if you need them. Check your
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Attractive full 4 Exercise
Day
4
Exercise 3 Day
3
Name
st, Charlie and
Charlotte ran
to the barn to
the color of a
g, after breakfa day, with a sky
The next mornin a beautiful sunny
Name as animals. It was
with your finger visit the baby excitedly.
so far. Trace them . Say robin egg. !” Charlotte said
rs you have learned the numbers
you have learned g the baby animals that baby pigs
Here are the numbe practice writing practice countin Grandpa said
in order this time! “Charlie, let’s the baby pigs! knelt to look
out loud. Then — they are not with
6789
you say them te, let’s start d. The twins
them. Be careful “Okay, Charlot Charlie answere Name
them as you write Aren’t they cute?”
012345
are called piglets.
through the gate.
How many piglets does this momm
y pig have? _____
And this is what
Exercise 5 Day
5 How Many Eggs
they mean! (Match them.) ? Review of
Numbers
2 0 “Children, I have
special that I
something very
Lesson 2
5 1 Grandma told
need help with
the twins the
today,”
morning, while next
3 2 the breakfast
they helped her
dishes.
wash
“What is it, Grandm
3 together. “I need a?” they asked
8 my egg orders
to finish prepari
ng
this morning,
the puppies. _____
4 explained. “I
have customers
” Grandma
4 Next they counted
did the farm dog
have this spring? in town and can’t who live
keep chickens.
How many puppies 5 come here to
our farm every
They
Tuesday
0 afternoon to pick
up their eggs
6 week. Grandp
morning and
a goes out early
for the
every
9 7 me. I need your
gathers all the
help finishing
eggs for
washing and up the
sorting. Do you
7 8 can help? We
have to count
think you
the eggs
and make sure
each
number of cartons order has the right
1 9 13 in it.”
“We can do it,
Grandma! We
know our numbe
6 Math Level 1
– Lesson 1
We love you, help!” the twins
rs now. We want
to
– Lesson 1 jumped up and
Math Level 1 P.S. Did you know excitedly. down
there are numbe
rs all around “Ok, but we have
12 us? to be very careful!
Eggs are extrem
ely fragile, which
it is very easy means
to break them,”
told the childre Grandma
n. “These are
eggs. We will the dirty
wash them with
16 wet rag first. Then a warm,
we will place
in these cartons them
. Six eggs go in
carton. I will each
Math Level 1
– Lesson 1 tell you how!”
Math Level 1
– Lesson 2
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Another step in the wonderful

journey of faith that will help older children

is divided into four units:

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Week 1: God is 3 in 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Week 6: God is

5 First Quarter Schedule

Week 14: A New Creation. . . . . . Page 145

Second Quarter Schedule 6

Week 20: How to Week 25: The Ten

Week 23: Gifts of the Spirit. . Page 233

7 Third Quarter Schedule

Week 28: Hearing Week 33: Meditate

Each week begins Each week students

This section has

9 How to Use This Book

How to Use This Book 10

COURSE SUPPLY LIST

This morning in Bible time we learned about the Trinity: God is 3

Do you feel like you understand one part of God

Write or narrate a short prayer asking God to teach you

And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved

Before we ever begin studying the Word of God it is important

One of the most important things we are going to be

is Jesus baptized? did God speak from heaven?

did the Spirit of God come on Jesus?

HOW DOES IT APPLY?

Homecoming into the Father’s House

Show your creative side as you work on your memory verse!

Using a thesaurus (or the back of this book), look up a

Can you recite

Has it ever been hard to love someone? What

Write or say a short prayer asking God

Anyone who does not love does not know God,

Open your Bible to 1 John 4:7–21 and let’s learn more

is this passage for?

is the main theme of the passage?

are we supposed to abide?

HOW DOES IT APPLY?

There are lots of different types of poetry. Some

Using a thesaurus (or the back of this book), look up some

God is good. It is part of who He is.

Have you ever asked God for something that

Write or say a short prayer asking

Welcome, secret agent! This week we have an important mission we will

Copy the memory verse for this week.

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!

Before we look more closely at our passage this week, take a

does David boast (brag) in?

happened when David sought the Lord?

you look to God, what happens?

do we know that God is good?

HOW DOES IT APPLY?

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” by Helen H. Lemmel (c. 1922)

“TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS”

O soul, are you weary and troubled? Am I tired and worried?

Everything seems dark, like there is

There is a life that is full of freedom

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look to Jesus

Look full in His wonderful face, Look at His face

verse two interpretation

He passed, and we follow Him there; We follow Him there, to heaven

Write or narrate a short prayer asking God to teach you

Write or say a short prayer asking God

Write or say a short prayer asking

Write or say a short prayer

Write or say a short prayer asking

Write or say a short prayer asking

Say or write a prayer asking God to help