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It is intended that this workbook accompany the curriculum, I STAND IN AWE. The curriculum explains that the Bible is a message to us from God. Because God authored the Bible and is the main character in the Bible, the Bible is the most special book in the world. Your child has also been taught some of the characteristics of the Bible—It is powerful, eternal, authoritative, and full of hope. It both protects us and guides us. It is not to be heard only, but it is to be obeyed as well. The main message of the Bible, the message of redemption, is presented in seven lessons. Finally, the purpose of the Bible is revealed—That you may believe. The study ends with the teacher sharing his affection for the Word of God, noting favorite verses and how they became precious to him. The decision to include a workbook with the curriculum is very intentional. When activity sheets are passed out each week, they often end up in the garbage at home. A book however, especially one that a child has diligently worked on each week, rarely ends up in the garbage. Rather than complete the study and dismiss what was learned, the completed workbook gives the child a constant reminder of what was studied. Parents can use the workbook to help children review the precious truths they have learned and to initiate discussions about the different lesson themes. If the workbooks are reviewed from time to time, these truths may stay with the child for years. It is our hope that through this study your child might see the Bible as precious and more importantly, that they might see God as precious. May God bless you as you nurture the faith of your child and encourage your child to read the Bible .

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17

INTRODUCTION

The four badges which can be earned in conjunction with I STAND IN AWE are: Old Testament Books Badge: Child must be able to recite the books of the Old Testament in order. New Testament Books Badge: Child must be able to recite the books of the New Testament in order. Bible Reading Badge: Child must have read (or to have read to him or listened to on tape) five books of the Bible. (Note: Although the length of the book is not specified, if the child has chosen all very short books, you may need to encourage him to read another longer book of the Bible.) OR Child must have had 30 Bible times (devotions) consisting of reading (or listen-ing to) a scripture passage and prayer. The child must keep a chart of the dates he has had his Bible time and should be encouraged to be consistent in having his Bi-ble time. Bible Project Badge: Child must participate in some sort of Bible project approved by the teacher or leader of the class. Parents should be encouraged to help the child think of the Bible project. Possible projects include:

Earning money to purchase a Bible to give away to someone else. Reading the Bible to an elderly person or a younger person. Participating in a project with a Bible organization such as Wycliffe Bible

Translators, the American Bible Society, etc. Making a list of fifty favorite Bible verses. These could be illustrated also. Illustrating a Bible story book for a younger child. This book should include

at least eight stories. Memorizing the divisions of the books of the Bibles.

Witnessing to three unsaved people, sharing some Bible verses with them and giving each person a Bible.

*Leaders can initial the box after the student has completed the requirements for each

badge.

BADGE REQUIREMENTS

1 A MESSAGE FROM GOD

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 19:1-3 KEY VERSE (choose one of the following): Romans 15:4a-- For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us… Romans 15:4-- For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. KEY THEMES: The Bible is a message from God God wants to tell us about Himself; He wants to be known

Here’s what to do on the next page: Color the scroll. Draw a picture of a Bible story on the scroll. Tell your teacher what this story tells you about God.

A MESSAGE FROM GOD

2 THE MOST SPECIAL BOOK

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 19:7, 8, 10 KEY VERSE: Psalm 119:72-- The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. KEY THEMES: God is the Author of the Bible The Bible is the best book because it is God’s book

Here’s what to do on the next page: Decorate the Bible cover. Remember to make it beautiful as the Bible is the most precious book.

The Most Special Book

Holy B

ible

3 WRITTEN BY GOD

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 17:26b; 1 Samuel 17:37; Psalm 56:3-4; Luke 18:15-16; Jeremiah 1:9; 2 Peter 1;21; Revelation 22:18 KEY VERSE: 2 Samuel 7:28-- O Sovereign LORD, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant. KEY THEMES: It is important to read the Bible The Bible contains the words of God recorded by men The Bible is a finished work of God

Here’s what to do on the next page: Draw a picture of a Bible story on the page. Remember that all the stories in the Bible are God’s stories.

WRITTEN BY GOD

4 THE BIBLE IS TRUE

SCRIPTURE: Numbers 23:19a; Psalm 33:4a; Psalm 119:60a; Luke 15:8-10; Exodus 14:21a; Matthew 13:44 KEY VERSE (choose one of the following) : Psalm 33:4-- For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. Psalm 119: 160—I STAND IN AWE, all your righteous laws are eternal.

KEY THEMES: The Bible is true The Bible is true because God is truthful; God does not lie

Here’s what to do on the next page: Color the picture.

The BibleThe BibleThe BibleThe Bible Is TrueIs TrueIs TrueIs True

5 GOD IS WATCHING OVER HIS WORD

SCRIPTURE: Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1; Jeremiah 1:12b; Psalm 33:4; Psalm 121:3-4 KEY VERSE: Jeremiah 1:12b--…I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.

KEY THEMES: God watches over His Word; God works to perform His Word

Here’s what to do on the next page: Decorate or color in the letters and make a border for this verse.

I am watching

to see that my word

is fulfilled.

Jeremiah 1:12b

6 THE BIBLE IS FOR EVERYONE

SCRIPTURE: Mark 10:13-16; 1 Timothy 1:7 KEY VERSE: 1 Timothy 2:4—[God] wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

KEY THEMES: The Bible is for everyone.

Here’s what to do on the next page: Draw pictures or glue on pictures or stickers of people from other countries.

The BIBLE is for all people.

7 FINDING THINGS IN THE BIBLE

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 18:10; John 3:16; Psalm 125:1-2 KEY VERSE: Jeremiah 15:16-- When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God Almighty.

KEY THEMES: The Bible is split into parts so that we can find things in the Bible The Bible is full of wonderful verses

Here’s what to do on the next page: Think of your favorite Bible verse. Ask your teacher to help you write the reference for your verse on the lines. Color a picture that reminds you of your verse.

Book

Chapter Verse

Finding Things in the Bible

8 GOD IS THE MAIN CHARACTER IN THE BIBLE

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 77:13-14 KEY VERSE (choose one of the following): Psalm 77:13-- Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? Psalm 77:13-14-- Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.

KEY THEMES: God is the main character in the Bible; He is the most important person in the Bible and in the world

Here’s what to do on the next page: Color in the letters and number to remind yourself that God is the most important person in the Bible.

is the most

IMPORTANT person in the Bible 1

#

9 THE BIBLE IS POWERFUL

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 1; Mark 4:35-42; 2 Samuel 12:1-14; Isaiah 55:10-11 KEY VERSE: (choose one of the following): Psalm 33:8-9-- Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. Psalm 147:15-- He sends his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly.

KEY THEMES: God’s Word is powerful God’s Word has the power to convict man of his sin God’s Word will accomplish His purposes

Here’s what to do on the next page: Draw a picture of Creation or

a picture of Jesus stilling the storm.

God’s Word is Powerful

10 THE BIBLE IS ETERNAL

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 119:89; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18 KEY VERSE (choose one of the following): Isaiah 40:8-- The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever. Psalm 119:89-- Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Psalm 119:152-- Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever.

KEY THEMES: God’s Word is eternal; it is forever God’s Word does not change

Here’s what to do on the next page: Cut flowers and leaves from faded paper; add stems and grass. Cut a paper Bible to add to the picture or draw a Bible on the page.

The grass withers and the flowers fall,

but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8

The Bible is Eternal

11 GOD WILL PRESERVE THE BIBLE

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 24:35; Jeremiah 36 KEY VERSE: Matthew 24:35-- Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. KEY THEME: God will preserve His Word

Here’s what to do on the next page: Color the letters. Then draw a Bible with the letters on the front.

HOLY BIBLE

12 THE BIBLE IS THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 138:2; John 17:17b; Genesis 1:1; Psalm 1:6; Isaiah 46:9b; Psalm 147:5; Job 42:2; Ephesians 6:1 KEY VERSE: John 17:17b--… your word is truth. KEY THEMES: The Bible is the ultimate authority because it is God’s Word The Bible is truth

Here’s what to do on the next page: Color the letters. Draw a picture of a Bible truth on the pages.

The Bible is the Ultimate Authority

13 THE BIBLE, MY HOPE

SCRIPTURE: Romans 15:4; Psalm 46:1; Psalm 30:5b; Jeremiah 29:11 KEY VERSE (choose one of the following) Jeremiah 29:11—“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Lamentations 3:21-22-- Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. Isaiah 64:4-- Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.

KEY THEME: The Bible shows us that our hope is in God

Here’s what to do on the next page: Draw a “BUT GOD” scene from the Bible.

The Bible, My Hope

14 SATAN TRIES TO KEEP US FROM THE BIBLE

SCRIPTURE: Luke 10:38-42; 1 Peter 5:8; James 4:7 KEY VERSE: 1 Peter 5:8-- Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

KEY THEMES: Satan does not want us to read the Bible We must fight against Satan

Here’s what to do on the next page: Draw a picture of Mary listening to Jesus.

Satan tries to keep us from the Bible

Mary has chosen what is best.

15 THE BIBLE, OUR PROTECTION FROM SIN

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 119:9-11; Exodus 20:16; Colossians 3:9a; Jeremiah 7:9-13, 7:21-26 KEY VERSE: Psalm 119:11-- I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

KEY THEMES: God’s Word will protect us from sin If we do not read the Bible, God’s Word will not be available to us as a protection against sin

Here’s what to do on the next page: Color the verse.

I HAVE HIDDEN YOUR

IN MY

THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST YOU. PSALM 119:11

The Bible, Our Protection from Sin

WORD

HEART

16 THE BIBLE, MY GUIDE

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 119:105; Psalm 119:130; Matthew 4:1-11 KEY VERSE: (Choose one of the following.) Psalm 119:105-- Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:130-- The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

KEY THEME: The Bible is a guide for us

Here’s what to do on the next page: Complete this verse. Draw a picture for the missing words.

The Bible, Our Guide

Your is a

to my and a

for my Psalm 119: 130

17 DOERS, NOT JUST HEARERS

SCRIPTURE: James 1:22-24; Luke 11:28; Jonah; Joshua 7; Acts 5:1-11 KEY VERSE (choose one of the following): James 1:22-- Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Luke 11:28-- …Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it. Psalm 119:129-- Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.

KEY THEMES: The Bible should be obeyed, not just read It is foolish to disobey the Word of God; we are blessed when we obey God’s Word

Here’s what to do

on the

next page: Draw

a picture

of how Jonah, A

chan,

Ananias and S

apphira were

hearers only.

Then draw a

picture of th

e consequence.

The Bible tells us to be DOERS of the Word, not just HEARERS

Jonah

Achan

Ananias/Sapphira

18 THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE: I Am God

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 10:30; Jeremiah 32:17; Jeremiah 23:23-24; Malachi 3:6a KEY VERSE (choose one of the following): Isaiah 46:9b-- I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. Jeremiah 10:6-- No one is like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power. 2 Samuel 7:22-- How great you are, O Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.

KEY THEMES: No one is like God; God is unique God is greater than anyone or anything else

Here’s what to do on the next page: Draw a picture of something God can do that no one else can do.

19 THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE: There is No Other God

SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 10:3-6 KEY VERSE (choose one of the following): Isaiah 46:9b-- I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I Samuel 44:6--This is what the LORD says-- Israel's King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God. KEY THEMES: There is only one true God No one or nothing can ever take God’s place; God will always be God; God will never let anyone or anything take His place

Here’s what to do on the next page: Decorate the ribbon to remind you that God is greater than all. Only God should be in first place.

20 THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE: Created to Show God’s Glory

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 19:1; Psalm 104:1, 10-11, 14, 19-20, 21-22, 24-25, 27-30, 31 KEY VERSE: Psalm 19:1-- The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

KEY THEME: All things were created to show God’s greatness and worth

Here’s what to do on the next page: Fill the page with God’s creation. You may draw pictures, or glue on stickers or pictures. Remember that everything God has made shows His greatness and worth.

Created to show God’s glory.

21 THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE: All Have Sinned

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 3:1-24; Romans 3:23 KEY VERSE (choose one of the following): Romans 3:23-- for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:10b-11-- There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.

KEY THEMES: Everyone has sinned and failed to show the greatness and worth of God Sin is valuing something else more than you value God; making something else more important than God

Here’s what to do on the next page: Fill the page with people to remind yourself that all have sinned— every single person.

All have sinned

22 THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE: The Wages of Sin is Death

SCRIPTURE: Romans 3:10b-11; Romans 6:23 KEY VERSE: Romans 6:23-- For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

KEY THEMES: Our sin makes us unacceptable to a holy God The punishment for our sin is death Man cannot save himself

Here’s what to do on the next page: Color the key verse.

For the wages of sin is death, but

the gift of God is

eternal life in Christ Jesus

our Lord. Romans 6:23

23 THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE: Saved by Grace

SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:8-9; Ezekiel 36:26 KEY VERSE: Ephesians 2:8-9-- For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- not by works, so that no one can boast.

KEY THEMES: Man cannot fix his sin problem Jesus took our punishment; He paid the price for our sin We are saved by grace through faith

Here’s what to do on the next page: Decorate this gift as a reminder of the gift of salvation that God gives us through Jesus. Make the gift very beautiful.

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- not by

works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

Saved by Grace

24 THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE: The Gift of God is Eternal Life

SCRIPTURE: Romans 6:23; John 14:2-3; (Luke 16:19-31) KEY VERSE: Romans 6:23—For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

KEY THEMES: Eternal life is a gift; it is not earned Although we deserve death, Jesus died to take away our sins and give us eternal life Heaven is a wonderful place

Here’s what to do on the next page: Draw a picture of how you imagine heaven.

...but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. —Romans 6:23b

Here’s what to do on the next page: Draw a picture of Jesus and the thieves on the cross.

25 THE PURPOSE OF THE BIBLE: That You May Believe

SCRIPTURE: Luke 23:39-43; John 20:30-31 KEY VERSE: Romans 10:17-- Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

KEY THEMES: God gave us the Bible to lead us to faith Faith comes from hearing the Word of God. If we want to know God, we must

read His Word

...These are written that you may believe. John 20:31a

Jesus, remember me.

Aren’t you the Christ? Save

yourself and us!

26 THE BIBLE, MY TREASURE

SCRIPTURE: (You choose.) KEY VERSE: Jeremiah 15:16-- When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God Almighty.

KEY THEMES: The Bible is a priceless treasure If we love God, we will love His Word

Here’s what to do on the next page: Write your favorite Bible verse on the page. Then decorate the frame. (If you can’t write, ask someone to help you.) Then decorate the page or illustrate the verse.

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