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FAVORITE BIBLE HEROES

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nspire kids with stories of real heroes from the Old and New Testaments! These crafts, games, puzzles and other activities will show your students how God uses all kinds of people to carry out His plan. Each lesson is reproducible and easy to prepare, and includes teaching hints and tips. As you teach about these Bible heroes, your kids will learn that they, too, can become heroes as they follow God and His Word.

And they will have fun doing it!

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Dedicated to my present-day hero, Danny, my husband. –W.P.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS MEMORY VERSE INDEX ..................................................... 6 JNTRODUC11CJt..1 ........................................................... 7 OLD TESTAMENT

Noah Following God's Directions ........... . .. . . . . 10 Obeying God ........ . ........ . . . ....... .. . 11 Caring for the Animals . .... . ....... . . . ..... . 12 A Hard Worker ...... . .. . . . ... . . . . . .. . ... .. 13 Abraham Called by God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 An Unselfish Man ... .... ... . .. .. . . . . .. . .. .. 15 Helping Others .... . ....... . . . .. . . .. ... .. .. 16 A Promise for Abraham ............... . ..... 17 Isaac Supported by God ....... . . . .. . .. . ....... . .. 18 Chased Away from the Wells . ..... . . . .. . .. . . . 19 Blessed by God ........... . ..... ..... . ..... 20 Moved Away from His Enemies ......... . . . .. 21 Jacob A Crafty Brother .. . ........... . . . .. ... . . ... 22 Rewarded for Hard Work. . .. . .... .... .... . . . 2 3 Blessed by God . . .. .. . . . . ..... . ......... . . . 24 Moses A Reluctant Hero ....... . ....... .... . . . .... 26 Asking God for Food ....... . ..... . ... ...... 27 Asking God for Water . . . .. . ... . . . . . .. . .... . 28 God Was with Him .... . . . .... . .. . .... . . . ... 29 Joshua A Good Soldier ......... . ........ . . . . . .. ... 30 God Calls Joshua .. . . . .. .. .... .. . . . . ..... .. . 31 A Prayer Answered . ... . .... . ... .. .. . .. . . . .. 32 Ruth A Loyal Daughter . ..... .. .. . . ....... . .... . . 33 Ruth Works Hard .. . . .... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... 34 Ruth Finds a Good Husband .. . .. . . .. ... ..... 35 Great-Grandmother of a King .. .. ... .... .. . . 36 Hannah Hoping for a Baby . ......... . ..... . ......... 37 Looking for Help ..... . . . . . .. . ... . .. . .... . . . 38 Asking the Lord for Help ..... . . . .... . . . ... . . 39 An Answer to Prayer . .... . .... . .. . . . . . ... . . 40 Samuel Listening to God . . ....... . . . . . . . ... . .. . .. . . 41 Growing Up with God ...... . . .... . . . .. . .... 42 Anointing Saul and David ........... .. .... . . 44 David A King Who Followed God .. . ......... ..... . 45 Anointed with Oil ........ . . . .. . .. . ... . ..... 46 God Helped Him Become King .... . .... . .. . . . 47 A Powerful Leader . . ... . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . . 48 Elisha A Man of God .. . . .. . . ..... ... ..... .. . . .. . . 49 A Friend Who Helped Others . . ... . . .... . .. .. 50

Tricking the Enemy Army .. . . . .. . .. . .. . .... 51 Calming His Servant's Fears . . . . .. . . . ..... . .. 52 Josiah Young Man of God .... . .. . . . .. . . . ..... . .... 53 Repairing the Temple ......... . ............. 54 Lover of the Bible ..... . ....... . . . . ........ . 55 Sharing God's Word .. . .. .. . . . . . .. ...... .... 56 Esther It Takes Teamwork . . . .... . . . .... . ... . ...... 57 Willing to Confront the King ................ 58 Courage in the Face of Danger ...... . ... . . . . . 59 A Wise Queen ........... . ... .. . .. ... .. . ... 60 Job A Wealthy Man ... . ......

Losing Everything . ......

Prays for His Friends .....

Rewarded by God . . . . ....

. ....... . ......... 61 . ...... ... ....... . 62 .................. 63 .. . .. .. . ... . ...... 64

Daniel Eating Good Food .............. . ... ..... . .. 65 Faithful to Pray . ... . . ... . . . . .. .... . .... . ... 66 Saved from Lions ... . . . . ..... .. . . ......... . . 67 Trusting in God .. . ....... . ..... . ... . .. . ... 68 NEW TESTAMENT

Mary A Good Mother . . . . . . ............. . .... . ... 70 The Mother of Jesus . . .. . . . . ....... . ..... . .. 71 Watching Jesus Grow . ...................... 72 John the Baptist Growing Up to Love Jesus ... . .. . . .. . . .... . .. 74 Announcing Jesus' Coming . ...... ... ... . . . . . 75 Saying Yes to Jesus . . . ... . . . .... . ........... 76 Jesus Walking on Water . ..... ..... ...... . ........ 77 Standing Up to Satan . . .. ... ........ . ... . ... 79 The Son of God . . . . . . ..... . ....... . .... . ... 80 Peter In Chains for Following God . . .... . . .. .... ...

The Great Escape from Jail . . ... . .... . .......

A Surprised Hero ... . . .. ...................

The Church Prayed for Him . . .... . ... . . . . . ..

Paul Preaching for the One True God ... ...... .. ..

Shipwrecked! .. . .. . .. ... . . . . .... .. . .. . .....

Sailing with God . . . . . ......... . . . ... . .. . ...

Adventures with a Snake ... .. ....... . .. . . . ..

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87 89 90 91 92

Timothy Learns from His Mother . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .... 93 A Young Christian . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . ..... . .... 94 Serving Cheerfully . ... . .... . .... . .. . .. . . . . . 95

MEMORY VERSE INDEX NEW TESTAMENT

OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 6:9

Mark 1:4 ...................... 74-76

.................. 12, 13

Genesis 6:22

Mark 10:27 .................. . . 77

................. 10, 11

Genesis 26:24a

Luke 1 :28 ..................... 70-71

............... 18, 19

Genesis 26:24b . . ....... . ..... 20, 21

Luke 1:88 ..................... 72

Genesis 31:5 .................. 24

Acts 12:5

Genesis 33:11 ... . ......... .. .. 22-23

Acts 12:11

................... 81, 83

Exodus 15:18 ................. 26-27

Acts 17:24

................... 89, 92

Exodus 19:17 ................. 28-29

Acts 27:25 .................... 90, 91

Joshua 3:5 .... . . . ..... . . . ..... 30-32

Philippians 2:22 ............... 95

1 Samuel 1:20 ................. 37-38

1 Timothy 4:12 ................ 94

1 Samuel 1:27 ................. 39-40

Hebrews 11:8 ................. 14-17

1 Samuel 2:21

1 John 5:5

... . ............ 42, 43

1 Samuel 3:19 ................. 44 2 Samuel 5:10

..... . .......... 45, 48

2 Samuel 5:25 ................. 46, 47 2 Kings 7: 1 .................... 49-50 2 Kings 6:16

.................. 51-52

2 Kings 22:2

.................. 53-56

Proverbs 3: 1 ........... . ....... 93 Proverbs 11:16 ................ 33-36 Psalm 118:6

.................. 57-58

Psalm 121:2

.................. 59-60

Job 1:1 ......... . .............. 61-64 Daniel 6:23 .............. . .... 65-68

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.................... 84, 87

.................... 79-80

INTRODUCTION A

hero is someone who is brave. All of the heroes in Favorite Bible Heroes jor Ages 2&3 were courageous. Some were weak-kneed at times, but our loving, watchful Heavenly Father always encouraged them and strengthened them to perform the task at hand.

God calls each of us to lead in some way. It may take a heroic effort on your part to face a group of little ones each week. But you have the wonderful opportunity to reflect God's loving, patient ways to an eager and watchful audience. The crafts, games, puzzles and activities in Favorite Bible Heroesfor Ages 2&3 are designed to help you do just that.

Each Bible activity contains the following: • Bible Hero name • Lesson Title highlighting a particular event or Bible story • Bible Story Reference for further reading and/or background information • Memory Verse to reinforce the story or lesson • Introduction of the Bible hero and his or her story • Activity Title & Project Description which may be read to the children • For the Teacher directions, materials needed and pre-class preparation Hints are interspersed throughout the book. These hints include helpful ideas for expanding projects, making them more cost effective, or adapting them to meet the special needs of a group. Suggestions for directed conversation appear in bold type. Safety should always be a priority. Close supervision is recommended at all times.

These crafts and activities highlight various aspects of just a few of the diverse people whose stories are portrayed in the pages of the Bible. When these heroes chose to obey God's instructions, they were victorious. If they failed to heed His commands, the outcome was disastrous. Daniel understood that God would protect him and he proved to be fearlessly loyal to God. Gideon lacked self-confidence and needed a bit of reassurance to be sure he was called to lead his people to victory.

The Bible honestly reflects the feelings we all face. Yet, God gently reminds us that He is in control and that we can have victory if we trust Him and do His will. As the children learn about the lives and adventures of these Old and New Testament Bible heroes, they will learn what it means to love God, make responsible choices, and please God by obeying parents and teachers.

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OLD TESTAMENT

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NOAH

FOLLOWING

Genesis 6-8

MEMORY VERSE

Noah did .. .just as God commanded. - Genesis 6:22

INTRODUCT1ON Noah was a hero who loved and obeyed God. God told Noah to build a big boat, called an "ark." Noah carefully followed God's orders on how he should build the ark. God wanted Noah to take his family and two of every animal on the ark.

Goo's DIRECTIONS

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ARK CUT-OUT Noah very carefully followed God's instructions when he built the ark. The Bible does not say Noah painted the ark, but you will paint your ark so it looks like wood.

FOR THE TEACHER Use the pattern to cut a poster board ark for each child. Cut slits on the dashed lines. Help the children into paint smocks to protect their clothing. Mix reddish-brown tempera paint in shallow dishes.

Cover the work area with newspapers. Let the children paint as you tell the story of Noah. Write each child's name and the memory verse on the back of his or her ark. Use the ark with the story strip on page 11.

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NOAH

OBEYING GOD Genesis 6-8

MEMORY VERSE

Noah did . . .just as God commanded. - Genesis 6:22

JNTRODUCllON Noah carefully obeyed God in building the ark. Then he continued obeying God during the flood. Noah waited for the animals. Then Noah and his family entered the ark when God told them. They all stayed a year in the ark, and then they waited patiently until God told them to leave. Noah patiently obeyed God instead of leaving before God said it was time.

NIV

NOAH FILMSTRIP Let your teacher help you glue or tape the filmstrips together. Put Tab A through the bottom cut so the strip goes across the back of your ark, and pull the tab back out through the top cut.

Slowly pull the strip through as your teacher tells you about each picture. Feel the mud. Do you think Noah was wise to wait for God's instructions before leaving the ark?

FOR THE TEACHER Duplicate and cut apart a set of film strips for each child. Help each child glue or tape Tab B to Tab C. Help everyone thread the strips into the slits in their Ark Cut-Outs (from page 10). Describe each picture on the filmstrip. Bring mud for the class to feel. (If you are really brave, they can finger-paint with it! Provide water, soap and towels.)

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NOAH

CARING FOR THE ANIMALS Genesis 6-8

MEMORY VERSE

Noah was a good man. - Genesis 6:9 NIV

INTRODUCJlON Noah had every kind of animal in the

ANIMAL WALK As your teacher reads the chant, act out each animal's walk. Do you think Noah heard a lot of noise the day the ark was being loaded?

world aboard the ark. It must have taken a lot of work to care for them all. Nevertheless, Noah followed God's directions and made sure at least two of every kind of animal was included.

Into the ark came the rabbits.

They came hop, hop, hop, hop.

Into the ark came the elephants.

They came lumber, lumber, lumber, lumber.

Into the ark came the mice.

They came scamper, scamper, scamper, scamper.

Into the ark came the ducks.

They came waddle, waddle, waddle, waddle.

Into the ark came the kangaroos.

They came bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce.

FOR THE reACHER Read the chant and demonstrate the actions for each animal. You may wish to make ark doors out of blocks or chairs. Let the children hop, lumber, scamper, waddle and bounce between the doors as you describe each animal's walk. Let the children choose other animals to act out. Ask, How do you think Noah cared for all those animals? He must have had a lot of food and water on the ark to keep the animals fed.

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NOAH

A HARD WORKER Genesis 6-8

MEMORY VERSE

Noah was a good man.

Genesis 6:9

NIV

INTRODUCTlON Noah worked hard to get the ark

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ready for the animals. He probably worked hard to keep the animals happy while they were on the ark.

What type of work do you think Noah and his family had to do on the ark?

animal stickers. Tell the group about your favorite animal. How do you think yours would get along with the other animals? Do you think the animals on the ark got along with each another? What would your animal need to eat?

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A8 AHAM

CALLED BY GOD Genesis

MEMORY VERSE

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Hebrews 11:8

Byfaith Abraham .. . obeyed.

INTRODUcnON Abraham was a good man. God had special plans for Abraham. God told Abraham to pack up everything he owned and move far, far away.

Abraham obeyed God.

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READY TO GO SUTCASE Abraham had to pack up everything he owned. Instead of using a moving truck like we would, he used camels to move his family's possessions. If you were packing to move, what would you like to take with you? You may choose a sweater, a ball and an apple to take in your suitcase. Your teacher will tell you what it says on the things you choose.

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By faith Abraham... obeyed.

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FOR THE TEACHER Duplicate and cut out a suitcase, and a set of items to go in the suitcase, for each child. Assist the children in folding the suitcase on the dashed lines. Allow each child to select a sweater, ball and apple to place in a suitcase. Say the words on the items and encourage the children to repeat them after you. Say, Abraham was quick to obey. How can you obey? Stand up if you can obey quickly.

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ABRAHAM

AN UNSELFISH MAN

Genesis 13:7-18

MEMORY VERSE

Byfaith Abraham .. . obeyed. - Hebrews 11:8 INTRODUcnON Abraham was Lot's uncle. They lived

ANIMALS TO SHARE Your teacher will give you some cows to color. Then your teacher will help you glue together your cows so they will stand. You will be able to share your animals with your friends . .

near each other. Their cattle drank from the same wells. But there were too many animals. Abraham told Lot, "You can choose where you want your cattle to drink." Lot chose to move east. God told Abraham he would have a happy life because he knew how to share.

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That's what I'll do!

FOR THE TEACHER Duplicate and cut out two cows for each child. Allow the children to color their cows. Fold back the stands at the dashed lines and assist the children in gluing the tabs together as shown. Say the rhyme above to the children. When you say, I'll share with you, encourage each child to give a cow to the person on the right.

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ABRAHAM

HELPING OTHERS Genesis 14

MEMORY VERSE

ByfaithAbraham ... obeyed. - Hebrews 11:8

JNTRODUCTlON Abraham's nephew Lot was in trouble. A king's soldiers took everything Lot had.

They even took Lot away! Someone ran to tell Abraham what had happened. Abraham went after the king and his soldiers. God helped Abraham defeat them. Lot and his family were safe again.

I CAN }f8..P 'WORKSHEET Did you know you can help others, just like Abraham? When your mommy asks for your help you can obey and do what she asks. Ask your teacher to repeat the memory verse. Look at your worksheet. It looks like some people need help. Can you help them?

FOR THE TCACHER Duplicate a worksheet for each child. Ask, Can you help the boy pick up his books? Have each child draw a line from the bookcase to the book. Continue with the other pictures asking, Can you help the girl set the table? Can you help the daddy rake the leaves? Allow the children to color the pictures.

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ABRAHAM

A PROMISE FOR ABRAHAM Genesis 15:1-6

MEMORY VERSE

Byfaith Abraham .. . obeyed. - Hebrews 11:8

INTRODUCT1ON Abraham and Sarah did not have any

TWINKlING STARS Your teacher will give you two

children. But God came to Abraham one night and said, "Look at the sky and count the stars." Abraham looked up at the twinkling stars. There were too many to count! God said, "Someday there will be as many people in your family as there are stars in the sky."

Then Abraham and Sarah had a son named Isaac.

stars and a chenille stem. Your teacher will help you glue the stem between the two stars. Now you can wave your star and remember that God promised to care for you. God always keeps His promises.

By faith Abraharn ... obeyed.

Hebrews I 1:8

FOR THE TEACHER Duplicate and cut out two stars for each child. Assist each child in gluing a chenille stem between two stars. Sing this song to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell" while the children wave their stars.

God's promises are true.

God's promises are true.

Hallelujah, praise His name, God's promises are true.

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n

reproducible patterns

Each book includes: n

step-by-step instructions

n

solid Bible teaching

FAVORITE BIBLE HEROES

I

nspire kids with stories of real heroes from the Old and New Testaments! These crafts, games, puzzles and other activities will show your students how God uses all kinds of people to carry out His plan. Each lesson is reproducible and easy to prepare, and includes teaching hints and tips. As you teach about these Bible heroes, your kids will learn that they, too, can become heroes as they follow God and His Word.

And they will have fun doing it!

l

AGES 2 & 3 l

Grades 1 & 2 RB36198

Ages 4 & 5 RB36197

Grades 3 & 4 RB36199

Favorite Bible Stories

Get more crafts, games, puzzles and other activities based on Bible stories that have proven to be favorites with kids! Each age-based book includes memory verses, reproducible patterns and easy instructions so o you can teach kids how these cherished stories apply to their lives today.

Ages 4 & 5 RB36242

An imprint of Rose Publishing, Inc. 4733 Torrance Blvd., #259, Torrance, CA 90503 See more excellent children’s teaching aids at www.Rose-Publishing.com

RB36196 ISBN 10: 0-937282-22-7 ISBN 13: 978-0-937282-22-9

Grades 3 & 4 RB36244

RELIGION/Christian Ministry/Children

Rainbow Publishers

Ages 2 & 3 RB36241

Grades 1 & 2 RB36243

Wanda Pelfrey and Pamela J. Kuhn

Ages 2 & 3 RB36196

Wanda Pelfrey and Pamela J. Kuhn