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Introduction to Pedagogy

The Statement of Faith

What is Salvation

Baptism

Study Guide

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INTRODUCTION TO PEDAGOGY A basic understanding of how the mind works is an important part of training. A clarity on how to effectively train the mind, requires an understanding of how God designed it. Memory is designed to fade, and we believe that God has designed the mind that way, to ensure that Man does not dwell on his past but slowly forgets the past, and remains focussed on his life in the present. The amazing thing about the forgetful mind, is that it does not completely forget what we learned in the past, but retains certain things about what we learned in the past.. So the big question is, how can we remember the things that we really want to remember? ު First thing, that you need to know is this. Anything that is well UNDERSTOOD, is retained by the mind, in one form or the other. But how can we make sure that we understood? ު Anything learnt, if we are able to apply, independent of where we learned it, we can conclude, that we have understood it. ު The more you understand what you learnt, the more you can associate and apply it elsewhere. So, try to associate and apply what you have learnt, in another place, and circumstance. ު You can test whether you have understood what you learned, by answering questions, teaching someone and checking whether you got it right. ު Secondly, mind uses 5 senses to understand, things around you. These senses of perception, are sight, sound, taste, smell and touch. ު Sight: Close your eyes and think of your HOUSE. What did you see? You did not see, the letters H-O-U-S-E but your own house. That’s because, this is how the mind stores information. It stores them as pictures, that you saw. Words have no meaning to the mind, unless you associate it with a picture. This is why we many a time, forget people’s name though we recognize their face. Also use your imagination. Imagination is something that will help you remember by creating images(pictures) in your mind. ު Sound: When we hear a song, we are able to recognize the tune, though we may not be able to recollect the lyrics. ު Also, this is why listening to your teacher in class is so important. What teacher says, gets heard and remains etched in the mind. And it requires less effort to remember, than the words you read out of your textbook. ު Listening in class, also helps you understand and remember, what the teacher demonstrated(through sight and imagination). ު All of the above works best, if you associated what you heard(understood),& connected it in your mind(using imagination), while you listened to your teacher. This way, you will notice that your lesson becomes very easy to recollect. ު Taste, Smell and Touch also works the same way, with your mind. Therefore, any training should consist of a systematic teaching style with activities, that involve all of the above. ު Thirdly, all the above, while effective, cannot yield results, unless and until the third pillar of learning is done, systematically. If what is learnt is not revised systematically, it will be forgotten. ު Revise through association: while learning, try to create colorful notes, with pictures on them. We recommend a systematic revision, using personally drawn Mind Maps as notes. ު Regular revision: A time table should be kept for revision. Ideally, the first revision should be done in an hour. And the next within, 24 hours. Third can be within a week, and the next within a month. The last should be within 6 months. Keep developing your Mind Map, every time you revise. Anything revised, over 6 months is likely to stay in your memory for a very long time.

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Dear parents… For most parents, their life’s biggest investment, is on their children. Be it their education, health, marriage or future; Meeting these expenses, remains the most important investment, a parent usually makes in his or her lifetime. And usually, Sunday schools and kids church get sidelined, as an option to keep kids busy, while parents relax and get ready for church. If you are one of these parents, THINK AGAIN... you couldn’t be farther from the truth. A good kid’s church might be your best aid to securing your biggest investment(Your Child). Let’s think about a child’s future and, think of some possibilities where their future might lead them… WHAT IF… Your child secured a good education but lost direction and his/her moral compass, and made some wrong choices and ends up in Jail, for crime? [And possibly spend,an eternity in HELL?] WHAT IF… Your child is well settled in life but ends up in a divorce or an extra marital affair, that wrecks his/her family?[And possibly spend,an eternity in HELL?] WHAT IF… You gave your children a lot of love and a good education; they get married and settled in life, and go their way but fail to love you back? Even if they love you back and fulfilled all your dreams, what if they lose their own eternity? God forbid, any of this happens to any of you reading this or your children.We agree, that even a child who knows God and His word, can make wrong choices in life. But a child who knows God, knows his/her way back, even if they took a wrong turn in life. So what’s our solution to ensure your kids get the best in life? We believe, a child who has got a relationship with God and, a moral compass pointed in the right direction, will remain a happy child, and lead a fulfilling life, even if he/she does not manage great success in the present life. The yardstick of success is not education or wealth or talent, but a life secured in God!! We invite you to send your kids to EGMC Kids church. It's not just a Sunday school, but a kids club, where your kids will make friends with other kids, who have the right values; These friendships when nurtured becomes their support system, counsels and aids them to make right choices in life; (A sharp contrast from some of the friends, they find in school and neighborhood, who may lead them astray). Help your child choose the right friends for themselves, and they will resist every peer pressure and stand up for what’s good and whats right.

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The Creed - Statement of Faith I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and died and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose Kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and the Son, together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one, holy and apostolic church. I believe in the Scriptures, confirmed by our Lord Jesus Christ; as the true Word of God, inspired, by the Spirit of God. I acknowledge, one baptism for the remission of sins; in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; And I hope for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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What is Salvation? John 3:16 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.â&#x20AC;? The simplest definition of salvation is to be delivered (or rescued) from peril/danger. God made Adam and Eve and they sinned. And because they sinned, we all became sinners through them. God sent Jesus Christ to rescue us from the consequence of our sin, and everybody falls into the category of sinner.

Why be Saved? John 3:5 - Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and [of] the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Though life on earth is temporary, life is eternal and it never ends. The decision we all have to make is whether, we will spend it, either, in hell or heaven. Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; The real problem is sin and guilt. That's the issue. It doesn't matter whether you're among the haves or the have-nots, whether you have great expectations or none at all, whether you're consumed by your passions or exhibit a degree of self-control and discipline-you are still a sinner. You have broken the law of God and He's angry about it. Unless something happens to change your condition, you're on your way to eternal hell. You need to be rescued from the consequences of your sin.

How Can I be Saved? Romans 10:9-10 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Beauty of salvation is that it is the free of God to mankind and available to all who are willing to accept it and obey His commandments in the Word of God. Repeat the prayer below, earnestly and sincerely from the heart and the Lord will save you.

Prayer of Salvation Father in heaven, I admit that I am a sinner. I have done many things that does not please you. I have lived my life for myself only. I am sorry, and I repent for my ways. I ask you to forgive me all my sins and cleanse me by the blood of your Son, Jesus Christ.. I believe that your Son, Jesus Christ, died on the cross of Calvary for me, to save me and You raised Him up from the dead. You did what I could not do for myself. I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life; I give it to you. From this day forward, You are the Lord of my life and my Saviour. Help me to live every day for you, and in a way that pleases you. I love you, Lord, and I thank you that I will spend all eternity with you. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.

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Why should I get baptised? Following Christ: In order to understand the reason for being water baptised, it is important to carefully consider what the Bible says about it… Jesus himself was baptised. He was not a sinner, yet he humbled himself in obedience to identify with us and give us an example to follow. At this time, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised by John in the Jordan. The moment he came out of the water, he saw the sky split open and God’s Spirit, looking like a dove, come down on him. Along with the Spirit, a voice: “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Mark 1:9 NKJV An Act of Obedience: Water baptism is an act of faith and obedience to the commands of Christ. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV A Public Declaration: Baptism declares that you are a follower of Jesus Christ. It is a public confession of your faith in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ. It is the next step after salvation through repentance and faith and is an important foundation for the Christian life. 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Mark 16:15-16 New King James Version (NKJV) What is the meaning and significance of baptism? A Move From Death to Life: Baptism is a symbol of Christ’s burial and resurrection. Our entrance into the water during baptism identifies us with Christ’s death on the cross, His burial in the tomb, and His resurrection from the dead. 12 buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, 14 having wiped out the [a]handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. Colossians 2:12-14 New King James Version (NKJV)

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A Brand New Life: It is a symbol of your new life as a Christian. We bury the ‘old life’ and we rise to walk in a ‘new life’.It is the outward symbol of the commitment you made in your heart, a commitment that has to be followed through and lived out on a daily basis. Here is one simple way to explain baptism: Baptism is a symbol. It’s meant to show the world that that you love, trust, and have put your hope in Christ. If I have trusted Christ to save me from sin, and He is the lord and joy of my life, then I’ll want everyone to know about it. So baptism is a statement to everyone who sees it, that I have trusted Christ for my salvation and I’m committed to living for Him. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 New King James Version (NKJV) 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.Romans 6:4 New King James Version (NKJV) Baptism does not make you a believer; it shows that you already are one! Baptism does not ‘save’ you; only your faith in Christ does that. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV) A Blessed Life: In baptism, the believer has the triune name of the triune God placed upon them, ‘Father’, ‘Son’ & ‘Holy Spirit’. The name of the Lord Jesus Christ is the name of the Godhead (one God in three persons). The Gospels tell us to baptise believers “… in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,., Matthew 28:19.New King James Version (NKJV) Baptism confirms our position ‘in Christ’ and affirms the blessings of the Father on us as his children. A New family: Baptism, connects us to the ‘body of Christ’, his people in the earth. In baptism there is a real sense of being joined with other believers, not just participating in an individual act of our own spiritual journey. 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 New King James Version (NKJV)

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How are we to be baptised? As per the example of Jesus – by being immersed in water. The word “baptise” comes from the Greek word “baptise” which means “to immerse or dip under water”. 16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; Matthew 3:16.New King James Version (NKJV) Every baptism in the Bible was by immersion under water. The book of Acts shows us that this was the norm for every believer. 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. 39 Now when they came up out of the water,.... Acts 8:38-39 New King James Version (NKJV) Who should be baptised? Every person who has made the decision to believe in Christ. When Paul writes to the believers in Rome, he assumes that all of them have been baptized (Romans 6). The one requirement for baptism is belief in Christ! 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. Acts 2:41.New King James Version (NKJV) “But when they believed Philip as he preached the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised, both men and women.” Acts 8:12. We believe in baptising children when they are old enough to understand what it means and make a personal declaration of belief. (Usually, the age of 12 years old is sometimes a good benchmark.) When are we to be baptised? Believers in the New Testament were baptised the same day. As soon as a person decides to believe in Christ, he can be, and is encouraged to be baptised. 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. Acts 2:41.New King James Version (NKJV). 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” 37 Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. 39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.” Acts 8:35-39.New King James Version (NKJV).

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STUDY GUIDE WHY SHOULD I STUDY GOD’s WORD? God’s Words are in the Bible. This is the most important subject you will ever learn. All that you study in school and life, ends with this life. What you study here, stays with you in this life and in the next, all throughout eternity. The Bible contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword and the Christian’s charter. Here too, Heaven is opened and the gates of Hell disclosed. Christ is its grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, rewards the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.

HOW SHOULD I STUDY? Your school textbooks change and the information keeps changing as new things come along. God’s word does not change. God’s word has been written with you and your life in mind. It will speak to you. ު

Seek to Understand

: - Try to understand the Word of God. Ask

God to speak to you through His Word and He will. ު

Memorize It

: - God’s word has no expiry. It is your guide and lamp,

on your way to eternity. The more you remember, better you understand His will. Steps to memorizing God’s Word a. Start by reading the verse you want to memorize atleast 5-10 times b. Try to recall and repeat the verse you want to learn. c. Read again and check if you were correct d. Repeat the steps from step ‘a’ If you follow the above listed steps, you will develop ability to memorize easily and quickly, ު

Revise It

: - Regularly read and revise, what you learned, to ensure

that you don’t forget them. a. Repeat at least 3 times, whenever you revise the memorised verse. b. If you systematically revise, you’ll never forget what you learned.

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SONGS

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In heavenly armour we'll enter the land The battle belongs to the Lord No weapon that's fashioned against us shall stand The battle belongs to the Lord We sing glory and honor Power and strength to the Lord(repeat) The power of darkness comes in like a flood The battle belongs to the Lord He's raised up a standard, the power of His blood The battle belongs to the Lord When your enemy presses in hard do not fear The battle belongs to the Lord Take courage my friend, your redemption is near The battle belongs to the Lord

5. Jesus Christ is Lord, Jesus Christ is Lord; Jesus Christ is Lord, Jesus Christ is Lord Of the na – tions (Repeat Chorus) Verse: He is enthroned On righteousness; He is enthroned On justice; His blood has overcome The enemy of our souls, He is our mighty De -liver – er. (Repeat Chorus and Verse) (Repeat Chorus twice) 6. Hail Jesus You’re my King Your life frees me to sing I will praise You all my days You’re perfect in all Your ways

2. For the Lord, He is marching on And His army is ever strong And His glory shall be seen upon our land Raise the anthem, sing the victor's song Praise the Lord for the battle's won No weapon formed against us shall stand

Hail Jesus You’re my Lord I will obey Your word Because I want to see Your kingdom come Not my will by Yours be done

Chorus For the Captain of the host is Jesus We're following in His footsteps No foe can stand against us in the fray (2x)

Glory, glory to the Lamb You will take us into the land We will conquer in Your name And proclaim that Jesus reigns

We are marching in Messiah's band The keys of vict'ry in His mighty hand Let us march on to take our promised land For the Lord is marching on And His army is ever strong And His glory shall be seen upon our land.

Hail, hail Lion of Judah How wonderful You are Hail, hail Lion of Judah How powerful You are

Chorus: 3. Some May Trust In Horses Some May Trust In Chariots But We Will Trust In The Name Of The Lord In The Name Of Jesus Our Salvation Lies (Our Salvation Lies) He Will Hear From Heaven To Answer Every Cry (Chorus) By The Blood Of Jesus Sins Are Washed Away (Sins Are Washed Away) We Sing For Joy To God Our Strength! His Banner We Wave 4. We exalt Thee, we exalt Thee, we exalt Thee, O Lord. We exalt Thee, we exalt Thee, we exalt Thee, O Lord. For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth. Thou art exalted far above all gods. For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth. Thou art exalted far above all gods.

7. Romans 16:19 says! Romans 16:19 says! [2x] Be excellent in what is good Be innocent of evil Be excellent in what is good Be innocent of evil [Chorus:] And the God of Peace will soon crush Satan God will crush him underneath your feet! And the God of Peace will soon crush Satan God will crush him underneath your feet! [chorus 2x] Romans 16:19 says!

10.You are filled with compassion and mercy and grace With Your banner of love over me I am longing to see You one day face to face And to be with You endlessly Lord, how lovely You are to me Chorus: Lovely Lord, You are all to me Lovely Lord , Full of purity Worthy of honor and majesty .

8. When He rolls up His sleeves He ain't just puttin' on the ritz (our God is an awesome God) There is thunder in His footsteps And lightning in His fist (our God is an awesome God) Well, the Lord wasn't joking When He kicked 'em out of Eden It wasn't for no reason that He shed his blood His return is very close and so you better be believing that our God is an awesome God REFRAIN Our God(our God) is an awesome God He reigns(He reigns) from heaven above With wisdom(with wisdom) pow'r and love our God is an awesome God And when the sky was starless in the void of the night (our God is an awesome God) He spoke into the darkness and created the light (our God is an awesome God) Judgment and wrath he poured out on Sodom Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross I hope that we have not too quickly forgotten that our God is an awesome God Refrain x3 Our God is an awesome God 9. We’ll walk the land with hearts on fire And every step will be a prayer Hope is rising, new day dawning Sound of singing fills the air Two thousand years and still the flame Is burning bright across the land Hearts are waiting, longing aching For awakening once again (Chorus) Let the flame burn brighter In the heart of darkness Turning night to glorious day Let the song grow louder As our love grow stronger Let it shine! Let it shine! We’ll walk for truth, speak out for love In Jesus’ name we shall be strong To lift the fallen, to save the children To fill the nation with Your song You are bright as the sunrise and fairest of all Unto You all the glory will be You are God of creation and Lord of my life I will worship You faithfully Lord, how lovely You are to me (CHORUS) We will worship the name of the Holiest One We will worship Your excellency We will give You the glory For things You have done And be thankfully eternally Lord, how lovely You are to me CHORUS Lord, how lovely You are to me. Page 14 of 156

11. He healed the blind man, walked on the waters And He raised up, JaĂŻrus daughter He fed the hungry, cleansed the leper But we need Jesus now more than ever

(Action Song) 13. Peter, James & John went fishing in a sailboat (throw like throwing a fishing pole) Out on the deep blue sea

(Chorus) Jesus now, more than ever We are sailing in stormy weather All His children, should get together For we need Jesus now more than ever!!

They fished all night but they caught no fishes (throw like fishing & then wag finger & shake head no) *REPEAT 2 MORE TIMES AS ABOVE* Out on the deep blue sea

He touched the lame man, and he started walking He touched the dumb man, and he started taking He put their lifes all back together But we need Jesus now more than ever (Chorus)

Jesus came walking on the water (trudge like walking) REPEAT 2 MORE TIMES out on the deep blue sea

In the book of Revelation We Read about tribulation We are heading in that direction Only Jesus can give His Protection!! (Chorus) 12. Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So let's all praise the Lord. Right arm! Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So let's all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm!

Jesus said cast your nets on the other side (make like throwing a fishing net opposite the side you originally did) REPEAT 2 MORE TIMES Out on the deep blue sea Then their nets were full of fishes (pull nets back in) REPEAT 2 MORE TIMES Out on the deep blue sea. 14. Now Unto the King eternal Unto the reigning King Unto the Lord Almighty Praises I will Sing To the King Eternal Sing to the King of Kings Sing to declare His glory Let His praises ring

Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So let's all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm, right foot!

So I will life my hands in joy before my King I lift my hands in praise I lift my heart in joyful jubilation lift my voice in praise!

Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So let's all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot!

And I will shout BLESSING! to the King I will shout GLORY! To the King And I will shout HONOR! To the King And I will shout POWER! To the King

Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So let's all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, Chin up!

Declaring BLESSING and GLORY and HONOR and POWER Belong to Jesus the King of Kings!! Let His praises Ring

Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So let's all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, Chin up, turn around!

15. We are here to praise You Lift our hearts and sing We are here to give You The best that we can bring And it is our love Rising from our heart Everything within us cries Abba Father.

Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So let's all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, Chin up, turn around, sit down!

Help us now to give You Pleasure and delight Heart and mind and will that say, I love You, Lord.

16. My Jesus, my Saviour Lord there is none like You All of my days I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love My comfort, my shelter Tower of refuge and strength Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You Shout to the Lord all the Earth, let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the King Mountains bow down and the seas will roar At the sound of Your name I sing for joy at the work of Your hand Forever I'll love You, forever I'll stand Nothing compares to the promise I have In You.

17. Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord; Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord. And He will lift You up (higher and higher) And He will lift you up. 18. He is the Lord and He reigns on high He is the Lord Spoke into the darkness, creating the Light He is the Lord Who is like unto Him, never ending in days He is the Lord And He comes in power when we call on His name He is the Lord (Chorus) Show Your power Oh, Lord, our God Show Your power Oh, Lord, our God Oh, Lord, our God Your Gospel, oh, Lord is the hope for our nation You are the Lord It's the power of God for our salvation You are the Lord (Repeat Chorus ) We ask not for riches but look to the cross 'Cause you are the Lord And for our inheritance give us the lost You are the Lord Send Your power Oh, Lord, our God Send Your power Oh, Lord, our God Oh, Lord, our God 19. The joy of the LORD is my strength The joy of the LORD is my strength The joy of the LORD is my strength Oh, the joy of the LORD is my strength. He gives me living water and I thirst no more He gives me living water and I thirst no more He gives me living water and I thirst no more For the joy of the LORD is my strength Page 15 of 156

20. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest Lord we lift up Your name With a heart full of praise Be exalted, oh Lord my God Hosanna in the highest Glory, glory, glory to the King of kings Glory, glory, glory to the King of kings Lord we lift up Your name With a heart full of praise Be exalted, oh Lord my God Glory to the King of kings

21. More Love, More Power, More of You in my life. More Love, More Power, More of You in my life. I will worship You with all of my heart. I will worship You with all of my mind. I will worship You with all of my strength. For You are my Lord. repeat 2 times More Love, More Power, More of You in my life. repeat 10 times.

24. These are the days of Elijah, Declaring the word of the Lord: And these are the days of Your servant Moses, Righteousness being restored. And though these are days of great trial, Of famine and darkness and sword, Still we are a voice in the desert crying, "Prepare ye the way of the Lord." Behold He comes, riding on the clouds, Shining like the sun, at the trumpet call; Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee, Out of Zion's hill salvation comes. These are the days of Ezekiel, The dry bones becoming as flesh; And these are the days of Your servant David, Rebuilding the temple of praise. These are the days of the harvest, The fields are as white in the world, And we are the laborers in the vineyard, Declaring the word of the Lord. There's no one like Jehovah !!...(X4) 25. Give me oil in my lamp, Keep me burning, Give me oil in my lamp, I pray. Give me oil in my lamp, Keep me burning, Keep me burning Till the break of day. Chorus:

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Jehovah Jireh, my Provider His grace is sufficient for me, for me, for me Jehovah Jireh, my Provider His grace is sufficient for me My God shall supply all my needs According to His riches in glory He will give His angels charge over me Jehovah Jireh cares for me, for me, for me Jehovah Jireh cares for me

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When the spirit of the Lord moves upon my heart I will sing like David sang. When the Spirit of the Lord moves upon my heart I will sing like David sang. Verses I will sing, I will sing, I will sing like David sang. I will sing, I will sing, I will sing like David sang. I will pray like David prayed... I will clap like David clapped... I will dance like David danced...

Sing hosanna! sing hosanna! Sing hosanna to the King of kings! Sing hosanna! sing hosanna! Sing hosanna to the King! Verse 2: Give me joy in my heart, Keep me singing. Give me joy in my heart, I pray. Give me joy in my heart, Keep me singing. Keep me singing Till the break of day.(Chorus) Verse 3:

26. I know He rescued my soul His blood has covered my sin I believe, I believe My shame He's taken away My pain is healed in His name I believe, I believe I'll raise a banner 'Cause my Lord Has conquered the grave My redeemer lives(X4) I know He rescued my soul His blood has covered my sin I believe, I believe My shame He's taken away My pain is healed in His name I believe, I believe I'll raise a banner 'Cause my Lord Has conquered the grave My redeemer lives(X 8) You lift my burdens I'll rise with You I'm dancing on this mountain top To see Your kingdom come My redeemer lives(x3)

27. Your light broke through my night Restored exceeding joy Your grace fell like the rain And made this desert live You have turned my mourning into dancing You have turned my sorrow into joy Your hand lifted me up I stand on higher ground Your praise rose in my heart And made this valley sing You have turned my mourning into dancing You have turned my sorrow into joy You have turned my mourning into dancing You have turned my sorrow into joy

Give me peace in my heart, Keep me resting, Give me peace In my heart, I pray. Give me peace in my heart, Keep me resting. Keep me resting Till the break of day. (Chorus)

This is how we overcome (x12)

Verse 4: Give me love in my heart, Keep me serving. Give me love in my heart, I pray. Give me love in my heart, Keep me serving. Keep me serving Till the break of day. (Chorus)

28.

You have turned my mourning into dancing You have turned my sorrow into joy You have turned my mourning into dancing You have turned my sorrow into joy You turned my mourning into dancing again You've lifted my sorrow I can't stay silent I must sing for your joy has come (repeat 3X)

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29. Let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich" Let the blind say, "I can see" It's what the Lord has done in me Hosanna, hosanna To the Lamb that was slain Hosanna, hosanna Jesus died and rose again Hosanna, hosanna To the Lamb that was slain Hosanna, hosanna Jesus died and rose again Into the river, into the river, I will wade There my sins are washed away From the heavens mercy streams Of the Savior's love for me, yeah, I will rise I will rise from waters deep Into the saving arms of God I will sing salvation songs Jesus Christ has set me free Hosanna, hosanna To the Lamb that was slain Hosanna, hosanna Jesus died and rose again Hosanna, hosanna To the Lamb that was slain Hosanna, hosanna Jesus died and rose again Let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich" Let the blind say, "I can see" It's what the Lord has done in me Hosanna, sing hosanna to the Lord To the Lamb that was slain Unto the Lamb, forever, forever and ever (Chorus) 30. This is my desire to honor You Lord, with all my heart, I worship You All I have within me, I give You praise All that I adore is in You Lord, I give You my heart I give You my soul, I live for You alone Every breath that I take, every moment I'm awake Lord, have Your way in me This is my desire to honor You Lord, with all my heart, I worship You All I have within me, I give You praise All that I adore is in You Lord, I give You my heart I give You my soul, I live for You alone Every breath that I take, every moment I'm awake Lord, have Your way in me Lord, I give You my heart I give You my soul, I live for You alone Every breath that I take, every moment I'm awake Lord, have Your way in me

31. Beautiful Lord, wonderful Savior I know for sure all of my days are held in Your hand And crafted into Your perfect plan You gently called me into Your presence Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit Teach me dear Lord, to live all of my life Through Your eyes And I'm captured by Your Holy calling Set me apart, I know You're drawing me to Yourself Lead me Lord, I pray Take me and mold me, use me, fill me I give my life to the Potter's hand Call me, You guide me, lead me, walk beside me I give my life to the Potter's hand You gently call me into Your presence Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit Teach me dear Lord, to live all of my life Through Your eyes I'm captured by Your Holy calling Set me apart, I know You're drawing me to Yourself Lead me Lord, I pray Take me and mold me, use me, fill me I give my life to my Potter's hand Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me I give my life to the Potter's hand Take me and mold me, use me, fill me I give my life to the Potter's hand Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me I give my life to the Potter's hand 32. When you're up against a wall And your mountain seems so tall And you realize that life's not always fair You can run away and hide Let the old man decide Or you can change your circumstances with a prayer When everything falls apart Praise his name When you have a broken heart Just raise your hands and say Lord, you're all I need You're everything to me And he'll take the pain away When you feel you're all alone Praise his name And you feel all hope is gone Just raise your hands and say Greater is he that is within me And you can praise the hurt away If you'll just praise his name Ohhh, You can overcome By the blood of the lamb And by the word of your testimony You'll see the darkness go As your faith begins to grow You're not alone, so how can you be lonely

33. We are here to praise You Lift our hearts and sing We are here to give You The best that we can bring And it is our love Rising from our heart Everything within us cries Abba Father. Help us now to give You Pleasure and delight Heart and mind and will that say, I love You, Lord.

34. In the darkness, where ev'rything is unknown, I faced the power of sin on my own. I did not know of the place I could go, where I could find a way to heal my wounded soul. He said that I could come into His presence without fear, into the holy place where His mercy hovers near. I'm running, I'm running, I'm running to the mercy seat where Jesus is calling. His grace will be my covering, His blood will flow freely, it will provide my healing. I'm running to the mercy seat. Are you living where hope has not been? Lost in the curse of a lifetime of sin? Lovely illusions, they never come true, But I know where there's a place of mercy for you. He said that you could come into His presence without fear, into the holy place where His mercy hovers near. Come running, come running, come running to the mercy seat where Jesus is calling, His grace will be your covering. His blood will flow freely, it will provide your healing. Come running to the mercy seat. He said that I could come into His presence without fear, into the holy place where His mercy hovers near. I'm running, I'm running, I'm running to the mercy seat where Jesus is calling, His grace will be my covering. His blood will flow freely, it will provide my healing. I'm running to the mercy seat. I'm running to the mercy seat. Come running to the mercy seat. I'm running to the mercy seat. Page 17 of 156

35.You are my strength when I am weak Written by Dennis Jernigan You are my strength when I am weak You are the treasure that I seek You are my all in all Seeking You as a precious jewel Lord, to give up I'd be a fool You are my all in all Taking my sin, my cross, my shame Rising up again I bless Your name You are my all in all When I fall down You pick me up When I am dry You fill my cup You are my all in all Jesus, Lamb of God Worthy is Your name Jesus, Lamb of God Worthy is Your name You are my strength when I am weak You are the treasure that I seek You are my all in all Seeking You as a precious jewel Lord, to give up I'd be a fool You are my all in all Taking my sin, my cross, my shame Rising up again I bless Your name You are my all in all When I fall down You pick me up When I am dry You fill my cup You are my all in all Jesus, Lamb of God Worthy is Your name Jesus, Lamb of God 36.Praise Adonai Lyrics Who is like Him The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the throne Mountains bow down Every ocean roars To the Lord of hosts Praise Adonai From the rising of the sun ‘Til the end of every day Praise Adonai All the nations of the earth All the angels and the saints Sing Praise Who is like Him The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the throne Mountains bow down Every ocean roars To the Lord of hosts Praise Adonai From the rising of the sun ‘Til the end of every day Praise Adonai All the nations of the earth All the angels and the saints Sing Praise(3)

37.You are holy (you are holy) You are holy (you are holy) You are mighty (you are mighty) You are worthy (you are worthy) Worthy of praise (worthy of praise) I will follow (I will follow) I will listen (I will listen) I will love you (I will love You) All of my days (all of my days) Chorus: I will sing to And worship The King who is worthy I will love and adore Him And I will bow down before Him And I will sing to and worship the King who is worthy And I will love and adore him And I will bow down before Him You're my prince of peace And I will live my life for You You are Lord of Lords You are King of Kings You are mighty God Lord of everything You are Emmanuel Lord the great “I am” Noble Prince of peace Who is the Lamb You're the saving God You're my saving grace You will reign forever You are ancient of days You're alpha, omega, beginning and end You're my savior, messiah, redeemer, and friend (Both:) You are my prince of peace and I will live my life for you. You are holy (you are holy) You are mighty (you are mighty) You are worthy (you are worthy) Worthy of praise (worthy of praise) I will follow (I will follow) I will listen (I will listen) I will love you (I will love You) All of my days (all of my days)

38.There is no problem too big God cannot solve it There is no mountain too tall God cannot move it There is no storm too dark God cannot calm it There is no sorrow too deep He cannot soothe it Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders I know my brother that He will carry you Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders I know my sister that He will carry you He said, "Come on to me all who are weary And I will give you rest…(rest, rest, rest" rest, rest, rest) Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders Oh, I know my brother that He will carry you Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders Oh, I know my sister that He will carry you I know my brother and I know my sister that Jesus will carry you

39 .In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my all in all Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone, Who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save. 'Til on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied For ev'ry sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain Then bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory, Sin's curse has lost its grip on me For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death This is the pow'r of Christ in me From life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand 'Til He returns or calls me home Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand. 40.Everyone needs compassion, Everyone needs compassion, Love that's never failing; Let mercy fall on me. Everyone needs forgiveness, The kindness of a Saviour; The Hope of nations. Saviour, He can move the mountains, My God is Mighty to save, He is Mighty to save. Forever, Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave. So take me as You find me, All my fears and failures, Fill my life again. I give my life to follow Everything I believe in, Now I surrender. My Saviour, He can move the mountains, My God is Mighty to save, He is Mighty to save. Forever, Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave. Shine your light and let the whole world see, We're singing for the glory of the risen King...Jesus (x2) My Saviour, He can move the mountains, My God is Mighty to save, He is Mighty to save. Forever, Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave. (2) Page 18 of 156

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David Spares Saul's Life

The Ark is Brought Home

Solomon is a Wise King

Elijah is Fed By Ravens*

Elijah's Fire is Lit by God

Elijah is Taken Up to Heaven

The Widow's Oil

Elisha Leads a Blind Army

The Story of Nehemiah

Esther is Chosen as Queen

1 Samuel 22:6-23

Saul Orders the Priests' Death

Esther 2:1-18

Nehemiah 2-8

2 Kings 6:8-23

2 Kings 4:1-7

2 Kings 2:1-14

1 Kings 18:16-39

1 Kings 17:1-24

1 Kings 3:5-28

2 Samuel 6:1-19

1 Samuel 24:1-22

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Proverbs 7:19-21

Proverbs 7:16-18

Proverbs 7:13-15

Proverbs 7:9-12

Proverbs 7:6-8

Proverbs 7:4-5

Proverbs 7:1-3

Proverbs 6:34-35

Proverbs 6:32-33

Proverbs 6:30-31

Proverbs 6:28-29

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[These verses show the nature of an immoral person, when you see these in a person, do not be deceived, avoid and keep your ways far from him/her.] 19 For my husband is not at home; He has gone on a long journey; 20 He has taken a bag of money with him, And will come home on the appointed day.” 21 With her enticing speech she caused him to yield, With her flattering lips she seduced him.

[These verses show the nature of an immoral person, when you see these in a person, do not be deceived, avoid and keep your ways far from him/her.] 16 I have spread my bed with tapestry, Colored coverings of Egyptian linen. 17 I have perfumed my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18 Come, let us take our fill of love until morning; Let us delight ourselves with love.

[These verses show the nature of an immoral person, when you see these in a person, do not be deceived, avoid and keep your ways far from him/her.] 13 So she caught him and kissed him; With an impudent face she said to him: 14 “I have peace offerings with me;Today I have paid my vows. 15 So I came out to meet you, Diligently to seek your face, And I have found you.

[These verses show the nature of an immoral person, when you see these in a person, do not be deceived, avoid and keep your ways far from him/her.] 9 In the twilight, in the evening, In the black and dark night. 10 And there a woman met him, With the attire of a harlot, and a crafty heart. 11 She was loud and rebellious, Her feet would not stay at home. 12 At times she was outside, at times in the open square, Lurking at every corner.

6 For at the window of my house, I looked through my lattice, 7 And saw among the simple,I perceived among the youths, A young man devoid of understanding, 8 Passing along the street near her corner; And he took the path to her house

4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding your nearest kin, 5 That they may keep you from the immoral woman, From the seductress who flatters with her words.

My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. 2 Keep my commands and live, And my law as the apple of your eye. 3 Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart.

34 For jealousy is a husband’s fury; Therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. 35 He will accept no recompense, Nor will he be appeased though you give many gifts.

32 Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul. 33 Wounds and dishonor he will get, And his reproach will not be wiped away.

30 People do not despise a thief, If he steals to satisfy himself when he is starving. 31 Yet when he is found, he must restore sevenfold; He may have to give up all the substance of his house.

28 Can one walk on hot coals, And his feet not be seared? 29 So is he who goes in to his neighbor’s wife; Whoever touches her shall not be innocent.

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Jonah 1:1-17

God Protects Daniel's Friends*

Daniel in the Lion's Den*

Jonah Runs Away From the Lord*

Jonah Preaches in Nineveh

A Lame Man Walks

Peter and John Will Obey God

Ananias Lies to God

Saul Hurts God’s People*

Friends Help Saul Get Away

Paul and Silas Are in Jail*

Paul is Safe in the Storm

Daniel 6:1-24

Daniel and the King's Food

Luke 13:24-25

Luke 15:7

Luke 15:5-6

Luke 15:3-4

Matthew 13:49-50

Matthew 13:47-48

Matthew 13:45-46

Jonah 3:1-10

Daniel 3:1-30

Daniel 1:3-21

Job 1-42

The Story of Job*

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Luke 13:24-25

Luke 15:7

Luke 15:5-6

Luke 15:3-4

Matthew 13:49-50

Matthew 13:47-48

Matthew 13:45-46

Proverbs 8:1-4

Proverbs 8:3-4

Proverbs 8:1-2

Proverbs 7:26-27

Proverbs 7:24-25

Proverbs 7:22-23

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24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open for us,’ and He will answer and say to you, ‘I do not know you, where you are from,’

7 I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’

3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?

49 So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, 50 and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”

47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, 48 which, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away

45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

5 O you simple ones, understand prudence, And you fools, be of an understanding heart. 6 Listen, for I will speak of excellent things, And from the opening of my lips will come right things; 7 For my mouth will speak truth; Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

3 She cries out by the gates, at the entry of the city, At the entrance of the doors: 4 “To you, O men, I call, And my voice is to the sons of men.

1 Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice? 2 She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet.

26 For she has cast down many wounded, And all who were slain by her were strong men. 27 Her house is the way to hell, Descending to the chambers of death.

24 Now therefore, listen to me, my children; Pay attention to the words of my mouth: 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, Do not stray into her paths;

[These verses show the nature of an immoral person, when you see these in a person, do not be deceived, avoid and keep your ways far from him/her.] 22 Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks, 23 Till an arrow struck his liver. As a bird hastens to the snare, He did not know it would cost his life.

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Jesus Goes Back to Heaven

The Holy Spirit Comes

The Ark Returned to Israel

Freedom From the Philistines

The Israelites Want a King

Samuel Anoints Saul

Saul is Made King

Saul Rescues His People

Samuel Resigns as Judge

Jonathan Attacks the Philistines

Jesus Shows His Hands and Feet

Jesus Walks with Two Friends

King Saul Offers a Sacrifice

Mathew 13:30

Jesus Rises From the Dead*

Mathew 13:28-29

Jesus is Buried*

Proverbs 6:6-8

Proverbs 6:3-5

Proverbs 6:1-2

Proverbs 5:21-23

Proverbs 5:19-20

Proverbs 5:17-18

Proverbs 5:15-16

Proverbs 5:13-14

Proverbs 5:11-12

Matthew 13:44

Luke 13:20-21

Mathew 13:25-30

Matthew 13:24-25

1 Corinthians 13:11-13

Jesus Dies on the Cross*

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6 Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, 8 Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest.

3 So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; For you have come into the hand of your friend: Go and humble yourself; Plead with your friend. 4 Give no sleep to your eyes, Nor slumber to your eyelids. 5 Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, And like a bird from the hand of the fowler.

My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have [b]shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth.

21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, And He ponders all his paths. 22 His own iniquities entrap the wicked man, And he is caught in the cords of his sin. 23 He shall die for lack of instruction, And in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.

19 As a loving deer and a graceful doe, Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; And always be enraptured with her love. 20 For why should you, my son, be enraptured by an immoral woman, And be embraced in the arms of a seductress?

17 Let them be only your own, And not for strangers with you. 18 Let your fountain be blessed, And rejoice with the wife of your youth.

15 Drink water from your own cistern, And running water from your own well. 16 Should your fountains be dispersed abroad, Streams of water in the streets?

13 I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined my ear to those who instructed me! 14 I was on the verge of total ruin, In the midst of the assembly and congregation.”

11 And you mourn at last, When your flesh and your body are consumed, 12 And say: “How I have hated instruction, And my heart despised correction!

44 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

20 And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.”

30 Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, “First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.”

28 He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The servants said to him, ‘Do you want us then to go and gather them up?’ 29 But he said, ‘No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them.

26 But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. 27 So the servants of the owner came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?’

24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way.

11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

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Saul Disobeys God

Samuel Anoints David

David Plays for King Saul

David and Goliath*

Saul & David Become Enemies

Jonathan Helps David

Jonathan Warns David*

David Flees for His Life

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24 Proverbs 6:26-27

Proverbs 6:24-25

Proverbs 6:22-23

Proverbs 6:20-21

Proverbs 6:16-19

Proverbs 6:14-15

Proverbs 6:12-13

Proverbs 6:9-11

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26 For by means of a harlot, A man is reduced to a crust of bread; And an adulteress will prey upon his precious life. 27 Can a man take fire to his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?

24 To keep you from the evil woman, From the flattering tongue of a seductress. 25 Do not lust after her beauty in your heart, Nor let her allure you with her eyelids.

22 When you roam, they will lead you; When you sleep, they will keep you; And when you awake, they will speak with you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

20 My son, keep your fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s command, And do not forsake the law of your mother. 21 Bind them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your neck.

16 These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.

14 Perversity is in his heart, He devises evil continually, He sows discord. 15 Therefore his calamity shall come suddenly; Suddenly he shall be broken without remedy.

12 A worthless person, a wicked man, Walks with a perverse mouth; 13 He winks with his eyes, He shuffles his feet, He points with his fingers;

9 How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleepâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 11 So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler, And your need like an armed man.

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A Lame Man Walks Acts 3:1-16

Peter took the lame man by the hand and he began to walk and jump around

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A Lame Man Walks Acts 3:1-16 Acts 3 1

One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. 9When all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

While the beggar held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. 12When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? 13The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. 14You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 15You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. 16By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see.

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Why do you think Peter reminded the people about how they treated Jesus?

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Acts 3:1-16

QUESTIONS

A LAME MAN WALKS

1. What did the crippled man ask Peter and John for?

Peter and John went to the temple to pray. When a crippled man saw Peter and John were about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter said to the man, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Peter lifted the man up by his right hand and instantly his feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. The lame man began walking, jumping, and praising God in the temple courts. The people who saw all of this were amazed. Peter took the opportunity to give the glory to God for the healing. Peter said, “It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see.” To find out more, read Acts 3:1-16 in your Bible.

2. What did Peter do for the crippled man?

3. Who did Peter give credit to for the healing?

4. Why do you think Peter and John didn’t just give the man money?

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Peter and John Will Obey God Acts 4:1-22

Peter and John are arrested but continue to preach about God

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Peter and John Will Obey God Acts 4:1-22 Acts 4 1

The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. 2They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 3They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. 4But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand. 5 The next day the rulers, elders and teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. 6 Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and the other men of the high priest’s family. 7 They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?” 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! 9If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. 11He is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.’

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. 14But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say. 15So they ordered them to withdraw from the Sanhedrin and then conferred together. 16“What are we going to do with these men?” they asked. “Everybody living in Jerusalem knows they have done an outstanding miracle, and we cannot deny it. 17But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn these men to speak no longer to anyone in this name.” 18 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God. 20For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” 21 After further threats they let them go. They could not decide how to punish them, because all the people were praising God for what had happened. 22For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old.

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Acts 4:1-22

PETER AND JOHN WILL OBEY GOD Peter and John were teaching the good news of Jesus and the priests, captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees arrested them and put them in jail until the next day. The following day, the rulers elders, and teachers of the law brought Peter and John before them. They asked, “By what power or what name did you do this.” They were asking about the healing of the crippled man. Peter, who was filled with the Holy Spirit, gave glory to God for the healing of the crippled man. Peter shared that Jesus is the only way to be saved from sin. The leaders did not want Peter and John to preach about Jesus anymore. But Peter told them, “We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” About 5,000 men put their trust in Jesus. Finally, the leaders let Peter and John go. To find out more, check out Acts 4:1-22 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. Why were Peter and John put in jail? 2. How many people believed in Christ because of Peter and John?

3. What did the leaders tell Peter and John to stop doing?

4. Why do you think Peter and John continued to tell others about Jesus?

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Ananias Lies to God Acts 5:1-11

Ananias and his wife Sapphira lie about the money they give to the apostles

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Ananias Lies to God Acts 5:1-11 Acts 5 1

Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. 3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God.” 5 When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. And great fear seized all who heard what had happened. 6Then the young men came forward,

wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him. 7 About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8Peter asked her, “Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?” “Yes,” she said, “that is the price.” 9 Peter said to her, “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.” 10 At that moment she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.

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After selling his land, what did Ananias do?

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What happened to his wife? Why?

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Do you think telling the truth is important? Why or why not?

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Acts 5:1-11

ANANIAS LIES TO GOD

QUESTIONS 1. After selling his land, what did Ananias do?

A man named Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold a piece of land. Ananias kept back part of the money and he gave the rest to the disciples. His wife knew that he had kept back some of the money. Ananias acted as if he had given away all the money from the land he had sold. But Peter knew what Ananias had done. Peter said, “You have kept for yourself money from the land. You have lied to God.” When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. His body was wrapped up and some young men buried him. About three hours later, his wife came in. She did not know what had just happened to her husband. Peter said, “Is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?” “Yes,” she said, “that is the price.” Peter replied, “How could you test the Holy Spirit?” The men who buried your husband are here for you.” At that moment, she fell down at Peter’s feet and died. The young men came and buried her next to her husband. For more on this story, read Acts 5:1-11 in your Bible.

2. What happened to Ananias because he lied? 3. What happened to his wife? Why?

4. Do you think telling the truth is important? Why or why not?

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Saul Hurts Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s People Acts 9:1-19

A light from heaven blinded Saul and God renamed him Paul

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Saul Hurts God’s People Acts 9:1-19 Acts 9 1

Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” 5 “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. 6“Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” 7 The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. 8Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. 9 For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything. 10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. 11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul,

for he is praying. 12In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” 13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. 14And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.” 15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. 16I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” 17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord— Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, and 19after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.

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What happened to Saul?

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Why do you think God cared about a man like Saul?

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Acts 9:1-19

SAUL HURTS GOD’S PEOPLE Saul hated the disciples and wanted them to be put into prison. As Saul was on his way to Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed from heaven. Saul fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me.” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus who you are persecuting. Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do,” Jesus said. When Saul stood up, he couldn’t see a thing. The men traveling with him were speechless. For three days Saul was blind. He did not eat or drink anything. Jesus spoke to a man named Ananias and told him to go visit Saul. Ananias was unsure about going, but the Lord said to him, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument.” Ananias entered the house that Saul was in. He placed his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here— has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. Then Saul got up and was baptized. Saul ate some food and regained his strength. Saul spent several days in Damascus with the disciples. To find out more details about this story, read Acts 9:1-19 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. How was Saul treating God’s people? 2. How did God get Saul’s attention?

3. What happened to Saul?

4. Why do you think God cared about a man like Saul?

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Friends Help Paul Get Away Acts 9:19-31

Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends lower him in a basket through an opening in the city wall

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Friends Help Paul Get Away Acts 9:19-31 Acts 9 19

after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. 21All those who heard him were astonished and asked, “Isn’t he the man who raised havoc in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” 22 Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. 23 After many days had gone by, the Jews conspired to kill him, 24but Saul learned of their plan. Day and night they kept close watch on the city gates in order to kill him. 25But his followers took him by night and lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall. 26 When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but

they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. 27But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. 28So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. 29He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. 30 When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus. 31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Acts 9:19-31

FRIENDS HELP PAUL GET AWAY After spending several days with the disciples in Damascus, Saul began to preach that Jesus is the Son of God. All those who heard him were astonished and asked, “Isn’t he the man who caused trouble in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” Many days later, the Jews planned to kill Saul. The Jews kept close watch on the city gates, so his followers came up with a plan to help Saul escape. The disciples lowered Saul in a basket through an opening in the city wall. Then Saul went to Jerusalem, but some of the disciples were afraid. They didn’t know that God had changed Saul’s heart. But Barnabas told the disciples what God had done on the road to Damascus. Saul preached boldy in the name of the Lord until the Jews in Jerusalem tried to kill him. Then Saul went off to Tarsus. For additional details about this story, please read Acts 9:19-31 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. What was Saul doing that upset the Jews? 2. Why were people surprised by the way Saul was acting now? 3. What did the Jews want to do to Saul?

4. Why were the disciples afraid of Saul?

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Paul and Silas Are in Jail Acts 16:16-40

Paul and Silas tell the guard what he must do to be saved

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Paul and Silas Are in Jail Acts 16:16-40 Acts 16 16

Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” 18She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment the spirit left her. 19 When the owners of the slave girl realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. 20They brought them before the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar 21by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice.” 22 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten. 23After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. 24Upon receiving such orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody’s chains came loose. 27 The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. 28But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!” 29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30He then

brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. 33At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. 34The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God— he and his whole family. 35 When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: “Release those men.” 36The jailer told Paul, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace.” 37 But Paul said to the officers: “They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now do they want to get rid of us quietly? No! Let them come themselves and escort us out.” 38 The officers reported this to the magistrates, and when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens, they were alarmed. 39They came to appease them and escorted them from the prison, requesting them to leave the city. 40After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house, where they met with the brothers and encouraged them. Then they left.

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How can you be saved?

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Acts 16:16-40

PAUL AND SILAS ARE IN JAIL There once was a girl who had a spirit by which she could predict the future. She followed Paul and the others saying, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” After many days of this, Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment the spirit left her. The owners of this slave girls had Paul and Silas arrested because they could no longer make money off of her fortune-telling. Paul and Silas were stripped and beaten and then thrown into prison. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody’s chains came loose. The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!” The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole family. To find out more, read Acts 16:16-40 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. Why were Paul and Silas beaten and put in jail?

2. What happened while Paul and Silas were praying and singing?

3. What did the jailer ask Paul and Silas?

4. How can you be saved?

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Paul is Safe in the Storm Acts 27:13-44

God protects Paul and his friends in a terrible storm

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Paul is Safe in the Storm Acts 27:13-44 Acts 27 13

When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had obtained what they wanted; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. 14Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the “northeaster,” swept down from the island. 15The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along. 16As we passed to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were hardly able to make the lifeboat secure. 17When the men had hoisted it aboard, they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and let the ship be driven along. 18We took such a violent battering from the storm that the next day they began to throw the cargo overboard. 19On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands. 20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. 21 After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: “Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss. 22But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. 23Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me 24and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ 25So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. 26Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island.” 27 On the fourteenth night we were still being driven across the Adriatic Sea, when about midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land. 28They took soundings and found that the water was a hundred and twenty feet deep. A short time later they took soundings again and found it was ninety feet deep. 29Fearing that we

would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight. 30In an attempt to escape from the ship, the sailors let the lifeboat down into the sea, pretending they were going to lower some anchors from the bow. 31Then Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay with the ship, you cannot be saved.” 32So the soldiers cut the ropes that held the lifeboat and let it fall away. 33 Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to survive. Not one of you will lose a single hair from his head.” 35After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. 36They were all encouraged and ate some food themselves. 37 Altogether there were 276 of us on board. 38 When they had eaten as much as they wanted, they lightened the ship by throwing the grain into the sea. 39 When daylight came, they did not recognize the land, but they saw a bay with a sandy beach, where they decided to run the ship aground if they could. 40Cutting loose the anchors, they left them in the sea and at the same time untied the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach. 41But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf. 42 The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and escaping. 43But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. 44The rest were to get there on planks or on pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land in safety.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Acts 27:13-44

PAUL IS SAFE IN THE STORM and Paul 275 other people were on a ship sailing along the shore of Crete. Before long a huge storm tossed their ship about. They threw cargo overboard to help lighten the load. After 14 days of stormy weather, they gave up hope of being saved. Paul told the people that the ship will be destroyed but none of them will die. Paul took some bread and gave thanks. They all ate and then threw the rest of the food overboard. In the morning, the ship hit the sand. All 276 people onboard made it to land safely by swimming or floating on pieces of the ship. For more details, please read Acts 27:13-44 in the Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. What was the problem in the story?

2. What did Paul tell those onboard?

3. Did those onboard make it back to land safely? If so, how?

4. Why do you think God protected those onboard?

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Saul Orders the Priestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Death 1 Samuel 22:6-23

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Saul Orders the Priests’ Death 1 Samuel 22:6-23 1 Samuel 22:6-23 6

Now Saul heard that David and his men had been discovered. And Saul, spear in hand, was seated under the tamarisk tree on the hill at Gibeah, with all his officials standing around him. 7Saul said to them, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Will the son of Jesse give all of you fields and vineyards? Will he make all of you commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds? 8Is that why you have all conspired against me? No one tells me when my son makes a covenant with the son of Jesse. None of you is concerned about me or tells me that my son has incited my servant to lie in wait for me, as he does today.” 9 But Doeg the Edomite, who was standing with Saul’s officials, said, “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob. 10Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him; he also gave him provisions and the sword of Goliath the Philistine.” 11 Then the king sent for the priest Ahimelech son of Ahitub and his father’s whole family, who were the priests at Nob, and they all came to the king. 12Saul said, “Listen now, son of Ahitub.” “Yes, my lord,” he answered. 13 Saul said to him, “Why have you conspired against me, you and the son of Jesse, giving him bread and a sword and inquiring of God for him, so that he has rebelled against me and lies in wait for me, as he does today?” 14 Ahimelech answered the king, “Who of all your servants is as loyal as David, the king’s son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard and highly respected in your household? 15 Was that day the first time I inquired of God

for him? Of course not! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of his father’s family, for your servant knows nothing at all about this whole affair.” 16 But the king said, “You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and your father’s whole family.” 17 Then the king ordered the guards at his side: “Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, because they too have sided with David. They knew he was fleeing, yet they did not tell me.” But the king’s officials were not willing to raise a hand to strike the priests of the LORD. 18 The king then ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests.” So Doeg the Edomite turned and struck them down. That day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod. 19He also put to the sword Nob, the town of the priests, with its men and women, its children and infants, and its cattle, donkeys and sheep. 20 But Abiathar, a son of Ahimelech son of Ahitub, escaped and fled to join David. 21He told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD. 22Then David said to Abiathar: “That day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, I knew he would be sure to tell Saul. I am responsible for the death of your father’s whole family. 23Stay with me; don’t be afraid; the man who is seeking your life is seeking mine also. You will be safe with me.”

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What happened to Ahimelech's son?

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Why do you think Saul wanted to kill David?

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on 1 Samuel 22:6-23

SAUL ORDERS THE PRIESTS’ DEATH Saul knew that David had been discovered. He asked his officials why they were working against him. None of Saul’s officials told him that Jonathan had helped David. One of the officials spoke up and said that he saw David asking the priest for bread and a sword or spear. Saul sent for the priest at Nob. “Why have you conspired against me,” Saul asked the priest. Ahimelech, the priest, reminded Saul that David was loyal and well respected. Saul was not happy. He told Ahimelech that he and his family would surely die. So Saul ordered that the priests be killed because they helped David. Saul’s officials would not kill the priests. Saul then ordered Doeg, the Edomite, to kill the 85 priests. He also killed other men, women, children, and animals. Ahimelech’s son escaped and joined David where he was safe. To find out more, read 1 Samuel 22:623 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. What did Saul want his officials to do? 2. Did Saul’s officials obey him?

3. What did Doeg do?

4. Why do you think Ahimelech’s son went to stay with David?

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David Spares Saul’s Life 1 Samuel 24:1-22 1 Samuel 24 1

After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of En Gedi.” 2So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags of the Wild Goats. 3 He came to the sheep pens along the way; a cave was there, and Saul went in to relieve himself. David and his men were far back in the cave. 4The men said, “This is the day the LORD spoke of when he said to you, ‘I will give your enemy into your hands for you to deal with as you wish.’” Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. 5 Afterward, David was consciencestricken for having cut off a corner of his robe. 6He said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’S anointed, or lift my hand against him; for he is the anointed of the LORD.” 7 With these words David rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul. And Saul left the cave and went his way. 8 Then David went out of the cave and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down and prostrated himself with his face to the ground. 9He said to Saul, “Why do you listen when men say, ‘David is bent on harming you’? 10This day you have seen with your own eyes how the LORD delivered you into my hands in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my master, because he is the LORD’S anointed.’ 11See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. Now understand and recognize that I am not guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not

wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life. 12May the LORD judge between you and me. And may the LORD avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you. 13As the old saying goes, ‘From evildoers come evil deeds,’ so my hand will not touch you. 14 “Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea? 15May the LORD be our judge and decide between us. May he consider my cause and uphold it; may he vindicate me by delivering me from your hand.” 16 When David finished saying this, Saul asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” And he wept aloud. 17“You are more righteous than I,” he said. “You have treated me well, but I have treated you badly. 18You have just now told me of the good you did to me; the LORD delivered me into your hands, but you did not kill me. 19When a man finds his enemy, does he let him get away unharmed? May the LORD reward you well for the way you treated me today. 20I know that you will surely be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands. 21Now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s family.” 22 So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on 1 Samuel 24:1-22

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DAVID SPARES SAUL’S LIFE

1. Where was David hiding?

Saul took 3,000 men to go look for David. Saul wanted David dead. Saul had to go to the restroom, so he found a cave. Saul didn’t know that David was living in that very cave! David snuck up behind Saul and cut off a corner of his robe. Saul didn’t know that David had done this. Saul left the cave. Then David went outside the cave and called to Saul. David bowed down and put his face to the ground. David showed Saul the piece of his robe that was cut off. “I will not lift my hand against my master, because he is the Lord’s anointed,” David told Saul. “May the Lord judge between you and me.” Saul began to cry. He realized that David had spared his life. “I know that you will surely be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands,” said Saul. For more details, please read 1 Samuel 24:1-22 in the Bible.

2. What did David do to Saul’s robe?

3. Did David kill Saul?

4. Do you think David did the right thing?

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The Ark is Brought Home 2 Samuel 6:1-19 2 Samuel 6 1

David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty thousand in all. 2 He and all his men set out from Baalah of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on the ark. 3They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart 4with the ark of God on it, and Ahio was walking in front of it. 5David and the whole house of Israel were celebrating with all their might before the LORD, with songs and with harps, lyres, tambourines, sistrums and cymbals. 6 When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled. 7The LORD’S anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him down and he died there beside the ark of God. 8 Then David was angry because the LORD’S wrath had broken out against Uzzah, and to this day that place is called Perez Uzzah. 9 David was afraid of the LORD that day and said, “How can the ark of the LORD ever come to me?” 10He was not willing to take the ark of the LORD to be with him in the City of David. Instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. 11The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the

Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and his entire household. 12 Now King David was told, “The LORD has blessed the household of ObedEdom and everything he has, because of the ark of God.” So David went down and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with rejoicing. 13When those who were carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, he sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. 14 David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might, 15 while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of trumpets. 16 As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul watched from a window. And when she saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, she despised him in her heart. 17 They brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it, and David sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings before the LORD. 18After he had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD Almighty. 19 Then he gave a loaf of bread, a cake of dates and a cake of raisins to each person in the whole crowd of Israelites, both men and women. And all the people went to their homes. Page 83 of 156

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on 2 Samuel 6:1-19

THE ARK IS BROUGHT HOME David brought together 30,000 chosen men to bring the Ark of the Covenant home. The Ark of the Covenant was a symbol to the Israelites. It reminded the people of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s covenants, or agreements, with his people. The ark contained a jar of manna, Aaronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rod, and the Ten Commandments given to Moses. The ark was supposed to be covered when it was moved from place to place. It was also supposed to be carried by the priests. David and his men, however, put the ark on a cart to bring it home. The oxen that pulled the ark stumbled and Uzzah reached out to steady the ark. God was upset with Uzzah because he touched the ark. No one was supposed to touch the ark. God struck Uzzah down. He died by the ark. David was angry that the Lord struck down Uzzah and he was also scared. Instead of taking the Ark of the Covenant into the City of David, the ark was left in the house of Obed-Edom for three months. The Lord blessed the house of Obed-Edom because of the ark. David wanted blessings too. David decided to go get the ark and put it into a special tent. David danced before the Lord and he sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. Once the ark was in the tent, David sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. He blessed the people in the name of the Lord. Then he gave a loaf of bread, a cake of dates, and a cake of raisins to each Israelite. For more details, please read 2 Samuel 6:1-19 in your Bible.

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2. What happened when one of the men tried to keep the ark from falling?

3. What happened when the ark was in the house of Obed-Edom?

4. Why do you think David wanted the ark to be with him?

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Solomon is a Wise King 1 Kings 3:5-28 1 Kings 3 5

At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you." 6 Solomon answered, "You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day. 7 "Now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?" 10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11 So God said to him, "Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. 13 Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 14 And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life." 15 Then Solomon awoke—and he realized it had been a dream. He returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the Lord's covenant and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Then he gave a feast for all his court.16Now two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. 17One of them said, “My lord, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me. 18The third day

after my child was born, this woman also had a baby. We were alone; there was no one in the house but the two of us. 19 “During the night this woman’s son died because she lay on him. 20So she got up in the middle of the night and took my son from my side while I your servant was asleep. She put him by her breast and put her dead son by my breast. 21 The next morning, I got up to nurse my son— and he was dead! But when I looked at him closely in the morning light, I saw that it wasn’t the son I had borne.” 22 The other woman said, “No! The living one is my son; the dead one is yours.” But the first one insisted, “No! The dead one is yours; the living one is mine.” And so they argued before the king. 23 The king said, “This one says, ‘My son is alive and your son is dead,’ while that one says, ‘No! Your son is dead and mine is alive.’” 24 Then the king said, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought a sword for the king. 25He then gave an order: “Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.” 26 The woman whose son was alive was filled with compassion for her son and said to the king, “Please, my lord, give her the living baby! Don’t kill him!” But the other said, “Neither I nor you shall have him. Cut him in two!” 27 Then the king gave his ruling: “Give the living baby to the first woman. Do not kill him; she is his mother.” 28 When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on 1 Kings 3:5-28

SOLOMON IS A WISE KING In a dream, the Lord appeared to Solomon. The Lord said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” Solomon could have asked for anything he wanted, but he chose wisdom. He wanted to be able to help God’s people by knowing right from

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4. Why do you think the Lord gave Solomon riches, honor, and a long life?

wrong. The Lord was pleased with Solomon’s request, so the Lord gave him riches, honor, and a long life. Solomon used his wisdom one day when two women came to him with a problem. Both of the DRAW A PICTURE OF women lived in the same house. Both of them had SOLOMON SPEAKING TO THE baby boys. During the night, one of the babies died. The dead baby’s mother got up at night and TWO WOMEN switched the babies. In the morning, when the other mother woke up, she was shocked to find her son dead. Soon she realized that the dead baby boy was not hers. The two women came to Solomon so that he could decide who the living baby boy belonged to. Solomon ordered that the living baby boy be cut in half. Each woman would get half of the baby! The mother of the living baby boy said, “Please, give her the living baby! Don’t kill him.” But the other woman said, “Neither I nor you shall have him. Cut him in two!” Solomon knew that the mother of the living baby would rather he live than be cut in half. Solomon gave the mother back her baby. All of Israel was amazed at King Solomon’s decision because he had wisdom from God. For more details, please read 1 Kings 3:5-28 in your Bible. Take-home Activity Sheet Page 90 of 156

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Elijah is Fed by Ravens 1 Kings 17:1-24 1 Kings 17 1

Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” 2 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: 3“Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. 4You will drink from the brook, and I have ordered the ravens to feed you there.” 5 So he did what the LORD had told him. He went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and stayed there. 6The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook. 7 Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land. 8 Then the word of the LORD came to him: 9 “Go at once to Zarephath of Sidon and stay there. I have commanded a widow in that place to supply you with food.” 10So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?” 11As she was going to get it, he called, “And bring me, please, a piece of bread.” 12 “As surely as the LORD your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread— only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it—and die.” 13 Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid. Go home and do as you have said. But first make a small cake of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son. 14For

this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD gives rain on the land.’” 15 She went away and did as Elijah had told her. So there was food every day for Elijah and for the woman and her family. 16For the jar of flour was not used up and the jug of oil did not run dry, in keeping with the word of the LORD spoken by Elijah. 17 Some time later the son of the woman who owned the house became ill. He grew worse and worse, and finally stopped breathing. 18She said to Elijah, “What do you have against me, man of God? Did you come to remind me of my sin and kill my son?” 19 “Give me your son,” Elijah replied. He took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his bed. 20Then he cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, have you brought tragedy also upon this widow I am staying with, by causing her son to die?” 21Then he stretched himself out on the boy three times and cried to the LORD, “O LORD my God, let this boy’s life return to him!” 22 The LORD heard Elijah’s cry, and the boy’s life returned to him, and he lived. 23 Elijah picked up the child and carried him down from the room into the house. He gave him to his mother and said, “Look, your son is alive!” 24 Then the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the LORD from your mouth is the truth.”

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on 1 Kings 17:1-24

ELIJAH IS FED BY RAVENS The Israelites began to worship idols and the Lord was not pleased. He sent Elijah to King Ahab to let him know that there would be no dew or rain for the next few years because of their idol worship. The Lord told Elijah to hide in a ravine. Elijah drank water from the brook and ravens fed him bread and meat in the morning and in the evening. Because there was no rain, the brook dried up. The Lord told Elijah to go to Zarephath and stay there. A widow would provide Elijah with food. Elijah did as the Lord commanded. When he arrived in Zarephath, he saw a widow gathering sticks. He asked her, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink and also bring me a piece of bread?” The widow replied, “I don’t have any bread only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug.” Elijah told her, “Don’t be afraid. Make a small cake of bread for me and then make something for yourself and your son. The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord gives rain on the land.” There was food every day for Elijah and for the widow and her family. Sometime later the widow’s son died. Elijah took the boy to the upper room and prayed to the Lord. The Lord heard Elijah’s prayer and the boy came back to life. Then the woman said, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the Lord from your mouth is true.” For more details, please read 1 Kings 17:1-24 in the Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. How did the Lord feed Elijah?

2. How did Elijah get food when the brook dried up?

3. What happened to the widow’s son?

4. What did the widow say to Elijah when her son was raised from the dead?

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___ A woman whose husband has died 2. ELIJAH ___ Birds that fed Elijah 3. FLOUR & OIL ___ What the people were worshipping 4. IDOLS ___ Did not run out until there was rain again ___ The man who told 5. WIDOW King Ahab that there would be no rain for several years

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Elijah’s Fire is Lit by God 1 Kings 18:16-39 1 Kings 18 16

So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him, and Ahab went to meet Elijah. 17When he saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, you troubler of Israel?” 18 “I have not made trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “But you and your father’s family have. You have abandoned the LORD’S commands and have followed the Baals. 19Now summon the people from all over Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel. And bring the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table.” 20 So Ahab sent word throughout all Israel and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel. 21Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people said nothing. 22 Then Elijah said to them, “I am the only one of the LORD’S prophets left, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets. 23Get two bulls for us. Let them choose one for themselves, and let them cut it into pieces and put it on the wood but not set fire to it. I will prepare the other bull and put it on the wood but not set fire to it. 24Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. The god who answers by fire—he is God.” Then all the people said, “What you say is good.” 25 Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose one of the bulls and prepare it first, since there are so many of you. Call on the name of your god, but do not light the fire.” 26So they took the bull given them and prepared it. Then they called on the name of Baal from morning till noon. “O Baal, answer us!” they shouted. But there was no response; no one answered. And they danced around the altar they had made. 27 At noon Elijah began to taunt them. “Shout louder!” he said. “Surely he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or busy, or traveling. Maybe he is sleeping and must be awakened.” 28So they shouted

louder and slashed themselves with swords and spears, as was their custom, until their blood flowed. 29 Midday passed, and they continued their frantic prophesying until the time for the evening sacrifice. But there was no response, no one answered, no one paid attention. 30 Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come here to me.” They came to him, and he repaired the altar of the LORD, which was in ruins. 31Elijah took twelve stones, one for each of the tribes descended from Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come, saying, “Your name shall be Israel.” 32With the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD, and he dug a trench around it large enough to hold two seahs of seed. 33He arranged the wood, cut the bull into pieces and laid it on the wood. Then he said to them, “Fill four large jars with water and pour it on the offering and on the wood.” 34 “Do it again,” he said, and they did it again. “Do it a third time,” he ordered, and they did it the third time. 35The water ran down around the altar and even filled the trench. 36 At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. 37 Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” 38 Then the fire of the LORD fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench. 39 When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, “The LORD—he is God! The LORD—he is God!”

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on 1 Kings 18:16-39

ELIJAH’S FIRE IS LIT BY GOD King Ahab asked Elijah why he was making trouble for the Israelites. Elijah explained that it had not rained for a while because he and the people of Israel were worshipping idols. Elijah told King Ahab to have the people of Israel join him on Mount Carmel. He also told the king to bring 400 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Asherah. When the people of Israel and the prophets gathered on Mount Carmel, Elijah said, “If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” Elijah wanted the people to see which god they should follow after. So Elijah had the prophets of Baal get a bull, cut it into pieces, and place it on top of an altar. Elijah was going to do the same thing. Elijah said, “The god who answers by fire – he is God.” The prophets of Baal called out all day, “O Baal answer us!” But nothing happened. Elijah began to tease the prophets of Baal. “Shout louder!” he said. “Maybe Baal is sleeping and must be awakened.” So they shouted louder and began slashing themselves with spears and swords until they began to bleed. When nothing happened, Elijah called the people to come to him. He rebuilt the altar of the Lord which was in ruins and dug a trench around the altar. He arranged the wood on the altar, cut a bull in pieces, and laid it on the wood. Then he had the people fill four large jars full of water to pour on the offering and the wood. This happened three times. Everything was completely wet! Elijah prayed to the Lord that he would turn the hearts of the people back to Him. The fire of the Lord fell and burned up the bull, the wood, the stones, the soil, and all the water! The people watched and were amazed. They fell down and cried, “The Lord – he is God! The Lord – he is God!” For more details, please read 1 Kings 18:16-39 in the Bible.

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2. How was Elijah going to prove that God was, and is, the one true God?

3. What happened on the altar to Baal? What happened on the altar of the Lord?

4. Why do you think the Lord lit Elijah’s fire?

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Elijah is Taken up to Heaven 2 Kings 2:1-14 2 Kings 2 1

When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2 Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; the LORD has sent me to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. 3 The company of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and asked, “Do you know that the LORD is going to take your master from you today?” “Yes, I know,” Elisha replied, “but do not speak of it.” 4 Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here, Elisha; the LORD has sent me to Jericho.” And he replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they went to Jericho. 5 The company of the prophets at Jericho went up to Elisha and asked him, “Do you know that the LORD is going to take your master from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied, “but do not speak of it.” 6 Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; the LORD has sent me to the Jordan.” And he replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them walked on. 7 Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped at the Jordan. 8Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up and struck the water

with it. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the two of them crossed over on dry ground. 9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. 10 “You have asked a difficult thing,” Elijah said, “yet if you see me when I am taken from you, it will be yours— otherwise not.” 11 As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind. 12Elisha saw this and cried out, “My father! My father! The chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And Elisha saw him no more. Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them apart. 13 He picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. 14Then he took the cloak that had fallen from him and struck the water with it. “Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” he asked. When he struck the water, it divided to the right and to the left, and he crossed over.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on 2 Kings 2:1-14

ELIJAH IS TAKEN UP TO HEAVEN Elijah was about to be taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. Several times Elijah told Elisha to stay where they were while Elijah traveled on. Elisha, however, would not leave Elijah. They traveled from place to place together. When Elijah and Elisha reached the Jordan River, they stopped. Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the water with it. The water divided and the two men crossed the Jordan River on dry ground. Once they had crossed the river, Elijah said to Elisha, “What can I do for you before I am taken to heaven?” “I would like a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha answered. Elijah said, “If you see me when I am taken from you, it will be yours – otherwise not.” Suddenly a chariot of fire and horses appeared and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind. Elisha saw this and said, “My father! My father! The chariots and horsemen of Israel!” Then Elijah was gone. Elisha tore his clothes. Elisha picked up Elijah’s cloak that had fallen and he struck the Jordan River with it. “Where now is the Lord, the God of Elijah?” he asked. The river divided and Elisha crossed over to the other side on dry land. For more details, please read 2 Kings 2:1-14 in the Bible.

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2. What happened when Elijah’s cloak touched the Jordan River? 3. What happened after Elijah and Elisha crossed the Jordan River?

4. Why do you think Elisha would not leave Elijah alone?

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The Widow’s Oil 2 Kings 4:1-7 2 Kings 4 1

The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?” “Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a little oil.” 3 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few. 4Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons.

Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side.” 5 She left him and afterward shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring. 6 When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.” But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing. 7 She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.”

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1. What was the problem in the story?

2. What did Elisha tell the widow to do?

3. What did Elisha tell the widow to do with the oil?

4. Why do you think the widow was able to fill so many jars of oil?

MAZE MESSAGE Write down each word as you come to it to find the hidden message. widow jars filled

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There was a widow during the time of Elisha who said to him, “My husband is dead and you know he honored the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my boys as slaves because I cannot pay him.” Elisha asked the widow, “How can I help you? What do you have in your house?” “I have nothing at all except a little oil,” the poor widow said. Elisha told the woman to ask her neighbors for as many jars as she could get. She was told to go inside her house with her sons and shut the door. Elisha told her to pour oil into all of the jars and to set aside each jar as it is filled. The widow did just what Elisha told her to do. Her sons brought her jar after jar and she kept pouring oil into them until she ran out of jars. Then the oil stopped flowing. The widow told Elisha what had happened. He told her to go and sell the oil to pay her debt. She was able to use the rest of the money to live on. For more details, please read 2 Kings 4:1-7 in the Bible.

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Elisha Leads a Blind Army 2 Kings 6:8-23 2 Kings 6 8

Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.” 9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.” 10So the king of Israel checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. 11 This enraged the king of Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Will you not tell me which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?” 12 “None of us, my lord the king,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” 13 “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” 14Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city. 15 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh, my lord, what shall we do?” the servant asked. 16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 And Elisha prayed, “O LORD, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the LORD

opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 18 As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Strike these people with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked. 19 Elisha told them, “This is not the road and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you are looking for.” And he led them to Samaria. 20 After they entered the city, Elisha said, “LORD, open the eyes of these men so they can see.” Then the LORD opened their eyes and they looked, and there they were, inside Samaria. 21 When the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, “Shall I kill them, my father? Shall I kill them?” 22 “Do not kill them,” he answered. “Would you kill men you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them so that they may eat and drink and then go back to their master.” 23 So he prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. So the bands from Aram stopped raiding Israel’s territory.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on 2 Kings 6:8-23

ELISHA LEADS A BLIND ARMY The king of Aram was at war with Israel. But Elisha warned the king of Israel each time the Arameans thought about attacking. This made the King of Aram angry. So, he sent men to capture Elisha. The king sent horses and chariots at night to surround the city that Elisha was in. Elisha’s servant went out early the next morning and saw the horses and chariots of the enemy. “What shall we do?” the servant asked Elisha. “Don’t be afraid,” Elisha said. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Elisha prayed and asked the Lord to open the eyes of his servant. The Lord answered Elisha’s prayer. When the servant looked out, he saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire protecting him, Elisha, and the people of Israel. As the enemy came toward Elisha, he prayed, “Lord, strike them with blindness.” And that is exactly what happened. Elisha tricked the blind soldiers. He told them, “This is not the road and the city. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you are looking for.” Elisha led the soldiers right into Israel’s hands. Instead of killing the soldiers, Elisha told the king of Israel to prepare a great feast for them. When they had finished eating and drinking, the soldiers returned to where they came from. After that, the soldiers stopped raiding Israel’s territory. To find out more, read 2 Kings 6:8-23 in your Bible.

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1. Who kept telling the king of Israel where the enemies were?

2. When the enemies came toward Elisha and his men, what did he pray for?

3. What did the Lord do after Elisha prayed?

4. What did Elisha tell the king of Israel to do with the enemies?

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The Story of Nehemiah Nehemiah 2-8

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Nehemiah 2-8

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THE STORY OF NEHEMIAH

1. Why was Nehemiah so sad?

Nehemiah was a cupbearer for the king of Persia. One day as Nehemiah served wine to the king, he asked, “Nehemiah, why do you look so sad?” Nehemiah replied, “How can I be happy when I know that the walls of Jerusalem are broken down?” The king asked Nehemiah what he wanted. Nehemiah told the king that he wanted to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the city. The king agreed and sent Nehemiah to Jerusalem with soldiers to protect him and a letter giving him permission to get wood from the forest. While Nehemiah and his workers rebuilt the city, enemies came and made fun of them. The enemies wanted to kill the workers and knock down the wall. “Don’t be afraid,” said Nehemiah. “God will fight for us!” Half of the workers worked on the wall while the other half stood guard. When the wall was finished, the enemies gave up and went home. The enemies knew that God had helped the people rebuild the wall. Then Nehemiah gathered all the people together to celebrate. The priests read the Word of God all day long. Nehemiah said, “This is a day to be happy! God is pleased we have finished rebuilding the walls. Let us obey God and He will bless us and be on our side.” To find out more, check out Nehemiah 2-8 in your Bible.

2. What did Nehemiah want to do?

3. Why did Nehemiah have half of the builders stand guard?

4. Why did the people celebrate?

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Esther is Chosen as Queen Esther 2:1-18 Esther 2 1

Later when the anger of King Xerxes had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and what he had decreed about her. 2 Then the king’s personal attendants proposed, “Let a search be made for beautiful young virgins for the king. 3Let the king appoint commissioners in every province of his realm to bring all these beautiful girls into the harem at the citadel of Susa. Let them be placed under the care of Hegai, the king’s eunuch, who is in charge of the women; and let beauty treatments be given to them. 4Then let the girl who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti.” This advice appealed to the king, and he followed it. 5 Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, 6who had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, among those taken captive with Jehoiachin king of Judah. 7 Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother. This girl, who was also known as Esther, was lovely in form and features, and Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died. 8 When the king’s order and edict had been proclaimed, many girls were brought to the citadel of Susa and put under the care of Hegai. Esther also was taken to the king’s palace and entrusted to Hegai, who had charge of the harem. 9The girl pleased him and won his favor. Immediately he provided her with her beauty treatments and special food. He assigned to her seven maids selected from the king’s palace and moved her and her maids into the best place in the harem. 10 Esther had not revealed her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had forbidden her to do so. 11Every day he walked back and forth near the courtyard of the harem

to find out how Esther was and what was happening to her 12 Before a girl’s turn came to go in to King Xerxes, she had to complete twelve months of beauty treatments prescribed for the women, six months with oil of myrrh and six with perfumes and cosmetics. 13And this is how she would go to the king: Anything she wanted was given her to take with her from the harem to the king’s palace. 14In the evening she would go there and in the morning return to another part of the harem to the care of Shaashgaz, the king’s eunuch who was in charge of the concubines. She would not return to the king unless he was pleased with her and summoned her by name. 15 When the turn came for Esther (the girl Mordecai had adopted, the daughter of his uncle Abihail) to go to the king, she asked for nothing other than what Hegai, the king’s eunuch who was in charge of the harem, suggested. And Esther won the favor of everyone who saw her. 16 She was taken to King Xerxes in the royal residence in the tenth month, the month of Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign. 17 Now the king was attracted to Esther more than to any of the other women, and she won his favor and approval more than any of the other virgins. So he set a royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti. 18And the king gave a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his nobles and officials. He proclaimed a holiday throughout the provinces and distributed gifts with royal liberality

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Esther 2:1-18

ESTHER IS CHOSEN AS QUEEN There once was a Jewish man named Mordecai who had a cousin named Esther. Mordecai raised Esther after her mother and father died. The king sent orders that the beautiful young women in the kingdom must be brought to his palace. The king was looking for a new queen. Many young women came to live in the kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s palace. Esther was a beautiful young woman who pleased the king. She was given beauty treatments and special food. The king also gave Esther seven maids. The king was attracted to Esther more than any of the other women. Esther became the queen. So the king gave a great banquet to celebrate. That day was declared a holiday. For more on this story, read Esther 2:1-18 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. What was the king looking for?

2. Who was chosen to be king? 3. How was Esther treated?

4. Why do you think the king chose Esther to be queen?

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BEAUTIFUL ESTHER FOOD KING MAIDS MORDECAI QUEEN

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The Story of Job A Summary of Job 1-42 Job lived in a country called Uz. He had great number of cattle that numbered in the thousands. He had three daughters, seven sons, and even more servants. Job was considered a rich man. Job was also a Godly man. Job did things that pleased God. He regularly prayed and asked God to bless him and forgive him for his sins. He built altars and made offerings to God. When Job’s sons grew up, they would have large feasts. The morning after each feast, Job would place offerings on the altar for all of his children. Satan knew that God loved Job, and that Job loved God. God blessed Job with many friends, with wealth, and with happiness. Satan did not like this. He complained to God one day about Job. Satan said that Job only serves him because he is blessing him. Satan also said that if Job had a lot of trouble, he would turn away from God. Even though God knew that Satan was wrong, he allowed Satan to send Job a lot of trouble. And that is just what happened! Job’s troubles began. As Job’s children were having a feast, a messenger brought bad news to Job. The messenger told Job that people came and stole all his donkeys and oxen and killed all the servants. He was the only one that got away. Just then another servant came to tell Job some more bad news. He told Job that lightning had killed his sheep and more servants. He barely escaped too. Along came another servant tell Job more bad news. He told Job that some other people stole his camels and killed the servants.

Then another servant came and told Job that a great wind blew down the house that his children were in and they all died. As you can imagine, Job was very upset with all of this bad news. He tore his clothes and fell down on his face. Even though he was very upset, he never turned away from God like Satan thought he would. Since all of these bad things did not make Job turn away from God, Satan made life miserable for Job. Satan thought that if he made life even harder for Job, that he would surely turn away from God. Back when Job lived, people believed that bad things happened to people because God was punishing them for their sins. Satan thought that Job believed this too, so he caused ugly sores to break out on Job’s body. Everyone was horrified; including his wife. She even told Job to curse God and die. Job had three friends that came over to help him feel better. Even they thought that Job must have done something wrong. They thought God was punishing Job. Then one day God spoke to Job. God told Job that he was upset with his three friends because they were wrong. Job had not done anything wrong. Job was not being punished by God. God began to bless Job again. His sores went away. He grew richer than he was before. In fact, he soon had twice as much! God gave Job more children, servants, and animals. Even when times were bad, Job trusted God.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Job 1-42

THE STORY OF JOB Job was a man who loved and obeyed God. He was also a rich man. He had three daughters, seven sons, and many servants. Satan knew that God loved Job, and that Job loved God. God blessed Job with many friends, with wealth, and with happiness. Satan did not like this. He complained to God one day about Job. Satan said that Job only serves Him because he is blessing him. Satan also said that if Job had a lot of trouble, he would turn away from God. Even though God knew that Satan was wrong, he allowed Satan to send Job a lot of trouble. Job’s donkeys were stolen, his oxen were killed, lightning killed his sheep, his servants were killed, camels were stolen, and his children died Job was very upset with all of this bad news. Even though he was very upset, he never turned away from God like Satan thought he would. Since all of these bad things did not make Job turn away from God, Satan made life miserable for Job. Satan thought that if he made life even harder for Job, that he would surely turn away from God. Satan caused ugly sores to break out on Job’s body. Everyone was horrified, including his wife. She even told Job to curse God and die. Job’s friends thought God was punishing Job. Job had not done anything wrong. Job was not being punished by God. God began to bless Job again. Soon Job had twice as many things as he had before. God gave Job more children, servants, and animals. Even when times were bad, Job trusted God. To find out more details about this story, read Job 1-42 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. What kind of man was Job?

2. What are three bad things that happened to Job?

3. Why did Satan cause bad things to happen to Job?

4. Why do you think God allowed Satan to test Job?

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TRUST GOD SERVANT JOB

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Daniel and the King’s Food Daniel 1:3-21 Daniel 1 3

Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring in some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility—4young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. 5The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king’s table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king’s service. 6 Among these were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. 7 The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9Now God had caused the official to show favor and sympathy to Daniel, 10but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.” 11 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, 12 “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and

water to drink. 13Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” 14So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. 15 At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. 16 So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead. 17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. 18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them in, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. 19The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king’s service. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. 21 And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Daniel 1:3-21

DANIEL AND THE KING’S FOOD The king ordered the chief of his court officials to find some special men to serve in the king’s palace. The king gave them food and wine from his own table. The men were trained for three years before entering the king’s service. Daniel was one of the men chosen to serve in the king’s palace. Daniel decided not to defile himself by drinking the king’s wine or eating the king’s food. Daniel asked that he and some of the other men eat only vegetables for ten days. After ten days Daniel and his three friends looked even healthier than the other men who ate the king’s food. God gave Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego special knowledge and understanding and they entered the king’s service. The king found these four men to be 10 times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. Daniel was given the ability to understand visions and dreams of all kinds. For additional details about this story, please read Daniel 1:3-21 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. How long did Daniel train to be in the king’s service? 2. What did Daniel decide not to do?

3. What did Daniel eat instead of the king’s food?

4. What did the king think of Daniel and his friends?

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God Protects Daniel’s Friends Daniel 3:1-30 Daniel 3 1

King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, ninety feet high and nine feet wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2He then summoned the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other provincial officials to come to the dedication of the image he had set up. 3So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other provincial officials assembled for the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up, and they stood before it. 4 Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “This is what you are commanded to do, O peoples, nations and men of every language: 5As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. 6Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace.” 7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. 8 At this time some astrologers came forward and denounced the Jews. 9They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, live forever! 10You have issued a decree, O king, that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the image of gold, 11and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a blazing furnace. 12 But there are some Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego—who pay no attention to you, O king. They neither serve your gods nor worship the image of gold you have set up.” 13 Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, 14and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? 15Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?” 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. 18But even if he does

not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” 19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual 20and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. 21So these men, wearing their robes, trousers, turbans and other clothes, were bound and thrown into the blazing furnace. 22The king’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames of the fire killed the soldiers who took up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, 23and these three men, firmly tied, fell into the blazing furnace. 24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, “Weren’t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?” They replied, “Certainly, O king.” 25 He said, “Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.” 26 Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, 27and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them. 28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be cut into pieces and their houses be turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save in this way.” 30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Daniel 3:1-30

GOD PROTECTS DANIEL’S FRIENDS King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold that was 90 feet high and 9 feet wide. The king called together his officials and stood before the idol. The people were told to fall down and worship the golden idol when they heard music play. If anyone did not worship the idol, they would be thrown into a fiery furnace. Some astrologers came to the king to tattle on Daniel’s friends. Daniel’s friends refused to worship the idol. The astrologers wanted Daniel’s friends to be thrown into the fiery furnace. The king asked to see Daniel’s friends. The king was angry that they did not worship the idol. He threw Daniel’s friends into the fiery furnace. The king ordered that the furnace be heated seven times hotter than usual. The fire was so hot that the flames killed the soldiers who took Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to the furnace! The king was surprised when he saw four men in the furnace, not three. The king called for Daniel’s three friends to come out of the furnace. When the three men came out, they were unharmed! An angel had kept the three men safe. Not even a hair their heads was burned! Then King Nebuchadnezzar began to praise God. He ordered that no one say anything bad about God. Anyone who said anything bad about God was cut to pieces and their houses were destroyed. Daniel’s friends were given more important jobs than they had before. To find out more, read Daniel 3:1-30 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. What did the king order the people to do when they heard music?

2. Why didn’t Daniel’s friends worship the golden idol?

3. What happened to Daniel’s friends?

4. Why do you think God protected Daniel’s friends?

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Daniel in the Lion’s Den Daniel 6:1-24 Daniel 6 1

It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. 3Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. 4At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. 5Finally these men said, “We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.” 6 So the administrators and the satraps went as a group to the king and said: “O King Darius, live forever! 7The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or man during the next thirty days, except to you, O king, shall be thrown into the lions’ den. 8Now, O king, issue the decree and put it in writing so that it cannot be altered—in accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” 9So King Darius put the decree in writing. 10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. 11 Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. 12So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: “Did you not publish a decree that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or man except to you, O king, would be thrown into the lions’ den?” The king answered, “The decree stands—in accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” 13 Then they said to the king, “Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the decree you put in writing. He still prays three times a day.” 14When the king heard this, he was

greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him. 15 Then the men went as a group to the king and said to him, “Remember, O king, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.” 16 So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!” 17 A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel’s situation might not be changed. 18Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating and without any entertainment being brought to him. And he could not sleep. 19 At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den. 20When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?” 21 Daniel answered, “O king, live forever! 22My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, O king.” 23 The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. 24 At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Daniel 6:1-24

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DANIEL IN THE LION’S DEN

1. What did King Darius think of Daniel?

King Darius made Daniel one of his three administrators. King Darius was so impressed with Daniel that he was planning on putting Daniel in charge of the whole kingdom. Some of the other leaders wanted to find something wrong with Daniel. But Daniel was trustworthy and they could find no fault in him. So the leaders came to King Darius and got him to make a new rule. The rule said that for 30 days no one could pray to any god or man other than the king. Rule breakers would have to be thrown into a den of lions. This new rule did not keep Daniel from praying to the one true God. Daniel prayed three times a day to God. The leaders saw Daniel praying and they told the king. The king was sad that it was Daniel who was not following the rule. The king ordered that Daniel be thrown into a den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May God protect you.” A stone was placed over the opening of the den. The king could not sleep that night. He was worried about Daniel. In the morning, the king went to the lion’s den. The king called out to Daniel saying, “Has your God been able to rescue you?” Daniel called out to the king saying, “O king, live forever! My God has sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They did not hurt me because I was found innocent in his sight.” The king was overjoyed and gave orders to pull Daniel out of the lion’s den. Then the king commanded that the men that told on Daniel be put into the lion’s den with their wives and children. For more details, please read Daniel 6:1-24 in the Bible.

2. Why was Daniel thrown into the lion’s den?

3. What happened while Daniel was in the lion’s den?

4. Why do you think the king threw the bad leaders and their families into the lion’s den?

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Jonah Runs Away From the Lord Jonah 1:1-17

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Jonah Runs Away From the Lord Jonah 1:1-17 Jonah 1 1

The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2“Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD. 4 Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. 5All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. 6The captain went to him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us, and we will not perish.” 7 Then the sailors said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity.” They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah. 8 So they asked him, “Tell us, who is responsible for making all this trouble for us? What do you do? Where do you come from? What is your country? From what people are you?”

He answered, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the land.” 10 This terrified them and they asked, “What have you done?” (They knew he was running away from the LORD, because he had already told them so.) 11 The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, “What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?” 12 “Pick me up and throw me into the sea,” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.” 13 Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. 14Then they cried to the LORD, “O LORD, please do not let us die for taking this man’s life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, O LORD, have done as you pleased.” 15Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. 16At this the men greatly feared the LORD, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to him. 17 But the LORD provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights. Page 148 of 156

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Jonah 1:1-17

JONAH RUNS AWAY FROM THE LORD The Lord told Jonah to go to the city of Ninevah to preach against their wickedness. Instead of doing what the Lord wanted, Jonah ran off to Tarshish. He found a ship that was going that way so he paid his fare and boarded the ship. Then the Lord sent a storm that tossed the ship back and forth. The sailors were afraid that the ship would break into pieces. They called out to their gods for help. They began to throw cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. Jonah was below deck in a deep sleep during the storm. The captain asked, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us, and we will not perish.” When the sailors found out that it was Jonah that had upset God, they asked, “What should we do to make the sea calm down for us?” Jonah told the sailors to throw him into the sea. This would make the sea calm down because Jonah knew that the Lord was upset with him for disobeying. Instead, the sailors tried to row back to land. The Lord kept the storm going. The boat was tossed around in the sea some more. Finally, the sailors threw Jonah into the sea and it became calm. The sailors feared the Lord and offered him a sacrifice. The Lord sent a great fish to swallow Jonah. Jonah remained in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights. For more details, please read Jonah 1:1-17 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. What did the Lord ask Jonah to do?

2. What did Jonah do instead? 3. How did the Lord save Jonah?

4. Why do you think the Lord kept Jonah in the belly of a fish for three days and three nights?

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The Lord told Jonah to go to Ninevah. Jonah obeyed the Lord. Jonah got on an airplane and went to Tarshish. The Lord sent a huge storm. Jonah told the sailors to throw him overboard. The sailors threw Jonah overboard. The Lord sent a big fish to swallow Jonah up. Jonah spent two days and two nights in the belly of a fish. Page 150 of 156

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Jonah Preaches in Nineveh Jonah 3:1-10

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Jonah Preaches in Nineveh Jonah 3:1-10 Jonah 3 1

Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2“Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city—a visit required three days. 4On the first day, Jonah started into the city. He proclaimed: “Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned.” 5 The Ninevites believed God. They declared a fast, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth. 6 When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust. 7Then he issued a proclamation in Nineveh:

“By the decree of the king and his nobles: Do not let any man or beast, herd or flock, taste anything; do not let them eat or drink. 8But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth. Let everyone call urgently on God. Let them give up their evil ways and their violence. 9Who knows? God may yet relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish.” 10 When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened.

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The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on Jonah 3:1-10

JONAH PREACHES IN NINEVEH Jonah disobeyed the Lord and chose not to go to Nineveh to preach against the wickedness that was happening in the city. Jonah got on ship, was thrown overboard, and swallowed by a big fish. Jonah was in the belly of a fish for three days and three nights. During that time, he prayed to the Lord. The Lord heard his prayers and the big fish spit Jonah out onto dry land. The Lord told Jonah a second time to go to Nineveh. This time Jonah listened and he spent three days in the city. Jonah told the people that in 40 days the Lord would destroy Nineveh because of their wickedness. The Ninevites believed God and decided to fast. That meant they did not eat or drink anything to show God that they were sorry for their evil ways. The people also wore sackcloth which is a rough material that itches the body. This also was to show how sorry they were. The king told the people to pray to God. The people did what the king told them. God saw that they were sorry and decided not to destroy the city of Nineveh. For more details, please read Jonah 3:110 in your Bible.

QUESTIONS 1. What did the Lord tell Jonah to do for the second time? 2. What did Jonah tell the people of Nineveh? 3. What did the people do to show that they were sorry? 4. Why didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t God destroy the city of Nineveh?

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