CONTENTS
Biblical Character Illustrated Curriculum Illustrated in Scripture “The testimony of the Lord is sure, making
2 Introduction
wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7b). Biblical character is illustrated in this curriculum
2 How to Use This Curriculum
through both artwork and lessons from
3 Goals and Objectives
the lives of people in God’s Word. We most
4 Character Quality Overview
5 Responsibility in Scripture
often benefit from the positive examples
6 Lesson 1: Be Faithful in Small Things
of faithful men and women. “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were
7 Bible Story: Miriam Watches Her Little Brother
written for our learning, that we through
8 Memory Verse: Luke 16:10
patience and comfort of the scriptures
9 Activity: The Right Hat for the Job
might have hope” (Romans 15:4). And there
10 Lesson 2: Stop Making Excuses
11 Bible Story: The King, the Excuse, and the Consequence
12 Memory Verse: I Samuel 15:22
13 Activity: No Excuses Here!
were people in the Bible who are representations of poor character, and we can learn from their lives as well. “Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they
14 Lesson 3: Take Good Care of Things Entrusted to Me
also lusted” (I Corinthians 10:6). We would
15 Bible Story: David Tends His Father’s Sheep
has given us in Scripture.
16 Memory Verse: Romans 14:12
17 Activity: Word Search
18 Lesson 4: Remember He Is Watching
be wise to learn from the testimonies God
Illustrated in Life “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Hearing
19 Bible Story: Silver, Gold, and a Babylonish Garment
the Word of God causes us to grow in faith.
20 Memory Verse: Job 34:21
21 Activity: What God Sees
This curriculum offers many practical
22 Additional Resources
applications of God’s Word to everyday life. “But be ye doers of the word, and not
22 Responsibility GEMs
hearers only” (James 1:22). As God enables
23 Journal and Application Chart
us to act in faith, our lives as believers will
24 Hymn Sheet Music: “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning”
illustrate His character to others.
25 Hymn History: “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning” by Philip P. Bliss
26 Explaining Salvation to a Child
27 Reproducible Coloring Pages
31 Recommended Resources
The character of God is illustrated in Scripture. May it also be illustrated in our lives.