ADVENTURE GUIDE
LESSONS FROM ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE
AS YOU NAVIGATE THROUGH THIS ADVENTURE GUIDE, BE SURE TO LOOK FOR WAYS YOU CAN DISCOVER HOW TO:
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GOD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN MY WAYS
GOD WORKS THROUGH US
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YOU ARE HERE FROZONE THE BADLANDS
THE RAINFOREST METRO
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THE UNDERGROUNDS
THE PLATEAUS
MEET ROBBY PARROT! ROBBY PARROT IS PART OF THE GO KIDS GANG AND IS ONE OF TOM E. SQUIRREL’S BEST FRIENDS. LIKE TOM E., ROBBY IS AN ADVENTURER WHO LOVES TO INVESTIGATE AND CREATE GADGETS. ROBBY IS SUPER SMART AND KNOWS THAT HIS WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING COME STRAIGHT FROM JESUS. THE RAINFOREST IS WHERE YOU’LL FIND ROBBY ON MANY OF HIS ADVENTURES. FROM TREETOP VILLAGE TO ECHO FALLS AND ALL THE EXCITING PLACES IN BETWEEN, ROBBY’S JOURNEYS TEACH HIM THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUSTING IN GOD AND FOLLOWING HIS PATH. JOIN ROBBY PARROT ON HIS FUN ADVENTURE AS HE TRAVELS THROUGH TREETOP VILLAGE IN SEARCH OF LESSONS FROM ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE.
LESSONS FROM
ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE Creative. Interesting. Bizarre. Weird. Beautiful. … What words would you use to describe God’s amazing animals? From the beautiful and majestic eagle to the hairy, bizarre camel, God’s creatures are remarkable in so many ways! Did you know that animals have played incredibly important roles at different times throughout the Bible? Join us on an unforgettable journey as we discover many of the animals mentioned in God’s Word, what they represent, and the lessons we can learn from them.
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GO VERSE THIS SCRIPTURE IS OUR THEME VERSE AS WE VENTURE THROUGH TREETOP VILLAGE! “And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They sang: ‘Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever.’” Revelation 5:13, NLT
WEEK ONE:
DONKEYS ON A MISSION GO ANSWER God created me with a purpose
In the Bible, we read about a few different times where donkeys were used to fulfill God’s purpose. In Numbers chapter 22, Balaam’s donkey was used by God to protect him from his own disobedience towards God. UNSCRAMBLE THE WORDS BELOW TO DISCOVER WHAT WAS SO CRAZY ABOUT BALAAM’S DONKEY:
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In Matthew 21, the disciples brought a donkey to Jesus for Him to ride. Through this donkey, the prophecy from hundreds of years earlier was fulfilled. Check out Zechariah 9:9 to read the prophecy. UNSCRAMBLE THE WORD BELOW TO DISCOVER WHAT TOWN JESUS RODE THE DONKEY INTO:
ELERMUJSA FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTION: How can we discover God’s plan and purpose for our life?
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Isaiah 46:9-11
Romans 8:28
Matthew 21:1-17; Zechariah 9:9
Jeremiah 32:18-19
2 Timothy 1:9; Jeremiah 29:11
WEEK TWO:
LIONS AND BEARS AND...SHEEP? GO ANSWER God created me with boldness
In the Bible, the book of 1 Samuel tells the true story of a boy who went before the king to plead his case in order to fight a giant. His proof that he was up to the task was a lion, a bear, and a bunch of sheep. Check out this amazing story in 1 Samuel chapter 17.   Next, see if you can answer the following questions:
WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE BOY IN THE STORY? WHAT WAS HIS CONNECTION WITH SHEEP? WHEN HE TELLS THE KING THAT THERE WAS AN ATTACK, WHAT DOES HE SAY ATTACKED THE SHEEP? TRUE OR FALSE: THE BOY IN THE STORY WAS TERRIFIED TO FIGHT THE GIANT.
BOXING MATCH! In Matthew 21, the disciples brought a donkey to Jesus for Him to It must have looked prettythe crazy to see from Davidhundreds fighting of with a bear and ride. Through this donkey, prophecy years earlier a lion. Let’s have some fun was and fulfilled. draw a picture of David in a boxing ring with a bear! sure to draw boxing gloves!) Check out(Be Zechariah 9:9 tothem readwearing the prophecy. UNSCRAMBLE THE WORD BELOW TO DISCOVER WHAT TOWN JESUS RODE THE DONKEY INTO:
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2 Timothy 1:9; Jeremiah 29:11 Psalm 118
WEEK THREE:
A GIANT FISH AND A LITTLE WORM GO ANSWER God created a rescue from my mistakes
Through Jonah’s wild life, we learn how not one, but two animals were used to teach Jonah a lesson about disobedience and discontent. We’re reading Jonah’s story through our SOAP Bible reading this week!
FAMILY ACTIVITY: Create your own growing and shrinking tree! All you need is a pair of scissors and a rolled up newspaper— no worms required!
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DIRECTIONS 1. Roll up newspaper and bind together with 2 rubber bands. Cut 4 slits into the top section. 2. Pull middle piece upward. 3. The tree leaves should unravel as you pull upwards.
SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer GRAB YOUR SOAP JOURNAL AND FOLLOW ALONG WITH THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READING.
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Jonah 1
Jonah 2
Jonah 3
Jonah 4
Philippians 4:11-13
WEEK FOUR:
THE SNEAKY SERPENT GO ANSWER God created truth
Genesis 3 tells the true story of an incredibly sneaky serpent (snake). Check it out in your Bible and then answer the questions below.
WHAT DID THE SERPENT TELL EVE IN THE GARDEN?
WAS IT THE TRUTH OR A LIE?
HOW DOES GOD’S WORD HELP US KNOW THE TRUTH?
WOULD YOU RATHER…
CIRCLE YOUR CHOICES BELOW.
KOALA BEAR OR A PA N D A ?
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SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer GRAB YOUR SOAP JOURNAL AND FOLLOW ALONG WITH THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READING.
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Genesis 3:1-5
Genesis 3:6-13
John 14:15
Ephesians 6:11
1 John 3:18
WEEK FIVE:
THE GOLDEN COW GO ANSWER
God created me to worship Him
God has created us to worship Him! In Exodus 32, we read about the disobedience of the Israelites when they created a false god (an idol) to worship. Instead of only worshipping the one true God, they instead formed a cow statue out of melted gold. As crazy as that may sound, sometimes we make idols out of things in our lives. Although it’s probably not a large golden statue, anything that becomes number one in our life is an idol. If there is something we value more than our relationship with Jesus that has become an idol in our life. Always remember: Put God First!
THINK ABOUT IT: Is there anything in your life that has taken your attention away from spending time with Jesus? If so, what changes do you need to make in order to put God first?
CAN YOU FIND ALL 10 WORDS?
ISRAELITES GOD IDOL STATUE WORSHIP GOLD FALSE EXODUS MOSES COW
SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer GRAB YOUR SOAP JOURNAL AND FOLLOW ALONG WITH THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READING.
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Exodus 32:1-14
Exodus 32:15-35
Luke 4:8
1 Chronicles 16:25
Psalm 96:4-5
WEEK SIX:
BIRDS...IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER GO ANSWER God created me and provides for me
UNSCRAMBLE THE WORDS BELOW TO REVEAL THE THREE TYPES OF BIRDS WE LEARNED ABOUT THIS WEEK:
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1 KINGS 17:2-6 TELLS US ABOUT RAVENS SHOWING UP TO HELP THE PROPHET ELIJAH. WHAT DID THE BIRDS DO? WHY DOES THE BIBLE TALK ABOUT SPARROWS IN MATTHEW 10:31? AFTER LEAVING EGYPT, THE ISRAELITES GRUMBLED ABOUT FOOD. WHAT DID GOD RAIN DOWN FROM THE SKY FOR THEM IN NUMBERS 11 AND 16?
PRAY THIS PRAYER TOGETHER WITH YOUR FAMILY: “GOD, HELP US TO ALWAYS DEPEND ON YOU. REMIND US THAT YOU PROVIDE FOR EVERY SINGLE NEED AND ALWAYS CARE ABOUT WHAT WE GO THROUGH. THANK YOU FOR LOVING US EACH AND EVERY DAY. AMEN.”
SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer GRAB YOUR SOAP JOURNAL AND FOLLOW ALONG WITH THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READING.
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1 Kings 17:2-6
Matthew 10:26-31
Luke 12:23-25
Philippians 4:19
Matthew 6:26
WEEK SEVEN:
THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB GO ANSWER God created a path to forgiveness
In Old Testament days, animals were sacrificed as an offering to God. Every day, lambs were sacrificed in the temple for the sins of the people (Exodus 29:38-42). When God sent His one and only Son, Jesus, to this earth, Jesus became the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He paid the payment of death for our wrongs. Through Jesus, we can have a relationship with God and eternal life in Heaven! Jesus is the perfect sacrifice which is why He is called the LAMB OF GOD in John 1:29.
THE AMAZING MAZE Create a path for Robby as he navigates his way through the rainforest.
SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer GRAB YOUR SOAP JOURNAL AND FOLLOW ALONG WITH THIS WEEK’S BIBLE READING.
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Romans 3:22-25
John 1:1-14
John 1:19-29
John 3:16
John 14:6
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FILL IN THE MISSING WORDS FROM OUR GO VERSE!
“And then I heard every in heaven and on and under the earth and in the sea. They sang: ‘Blessing and and glory and belong to the sitting on the throne and to the forever and ever.’” Revelation
:13, NLT
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