Discovering A Christ–Like Character

Discovering A Christ–Like Character

7th, 8th, or 9th Grade Bible CurriculumDiscovery Series–Book 4

Developed and Writtenby

Jan L. Harris, Howard Lisech, and Bonnie Lisech

Artwork by Bob and Mary Ann BeckettEdited by Howard Lisech, Jan Harris, Joanna Harris, and Barb Snyder

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DISCOVERING A CHRIST–LIKE CHARACTER (DISCOVERY SERIES–BOOK 4)

Bible Curriculum for use in 7th, 8th, or 9th Grade

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EDITIONTeacher’s Guide ISBN.1-930547-59-5© Copyright 2007 by Deeper Roots PublicationsPublished by Deeper Roots Publications & MediaOrlando, Florida 32818

Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version

Scripture quotations designated (NIV) are from The Holy Bible, New International Version, ©1978 by the New York International Bible Society, published by the Zondervan Corporation

Scripture quotations designated (KJV) are from the King JamesVersion

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BIBLE CURRICULUM RESOURCES ROOTED & GROUNDED – 10,11, & 12TH GRADE BIBLE CURRICULUM – LISECH & HARRIS DISCOVERY SERIES (BOOK 1) DISCOVERING OUR AMAZING GOD – 7TH, 8TH, OR 9TH GRADE BIBLE CURRICULUM – HARRIS & LISECH DISCOVERY SERIES (BOOK 2) DISCOVERING WHO I AM IN CHRIST – 7TH, 8TH, OR 9TH GRADE BIBLE CURRICULUM – HARRIS & LISECH DISCOVERY SERIES (BOOK 3) DISCOVERING CHRISTLIKE HABITS –7TH, 8TH, OR 9TH GRADE BIBLE CURRICULUM – HARRIS & LISECH DISCOVERY SERIES (BOOK 4) DISCOVERING A CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER –7TH, 8TH, OR 9TH GRADE BIBLE CURRICULUM – HARRIS & LISECH FIRM FOUNDATIONS – CHILDREN’S EDITION – 4, 5, & 6TH GRADE BIBLE CURRICULUM – MCILWAIN/EVERSON (NTM)

SHORT-TERM MISSION RESOURCES WALK AS HE WALKED - 50 DAY EDITION – LISECH WALK AS HE WALKED - 30 DAY EDITION – LISECH WALK AS HE WALKED - 21 DAY EDITION – LISECH WALK AS HE WALKED - 14 DAY EDITION – LISECH ABIDE IN THE VINE - 50 DAY EDITION – LISECH ABIDE IN THE VINE - 21 DAY EDITION – LISECH ABIDE IN THE VINE - 14 DAY EDITION – LISECH COMING HOME - 14 DAY OVERSEAS RETURNEE EDITION – LISECH COMING HOME AGAIN - 14 DAY OVERSEAS RETURNEE EDITION – LISECH RIPE FOR HARVEST - 21 DAY EDITION – LISECH RIPE FOR HARVEST - 14 DAY EDITION – LISECH REENTRY GUIDE FOR SHORT TERM MISSION LEADERS – CHINN BEFORE YOU GO - A SHORT TERM MISSIONS MANUAL – ERICKSON

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Table of Contents

About the Authors................................................................................................................iv

Introduction..........................................................................................................................v

A Few Words for the Teacher......................................................................................................vi Introductory Lesson .........................................................................................................4 Matt. 4:18-22; Gal. 2:20; Rom. 8:29

Lesson 1 Christ-Like Joy ...................................................................................11 John 15:1-11, 17:30, 20; Heb. 1:9; Prov. 23:7; Rom. 15:13; Phil. 2:17-18; Luke 6:22-23

Lesson 2 Christ-Like Integrity .........................................................................38 Luke 16:10; Mark 12:13-14; Matt. 4:1-11, 17:24-35; 27:4; John 14:6, 17:17; 1 Cor. 10:13; 1 Pet. 1:18-21; Psa. 32:1-7; Acts 16:17-30; Dan. 5:31-6:13; Gen. 12:10-20

Lesson 3 Christ-Like Forgiveness ................................................................83 Luke 17:4-5, 23:33-34; Matt. 6:14-15, 18:21-35; Eph. 4:31; Heb. 12:15; Rom. 6:13, 16, 19; Col. 3:13 Lesson 4 Christ-Like Humility ..................................................................113 Luke 14:7-11, 17:12-16, 18:9-14; Matt. 15:22-28, 20:20-28; John 3:26-30, 13:1-17, 15:5; Psa. 99:1-8, 139:13-14; Phil. 2:5-7, 4:13

Lesson 5 Christ-Like Unselfishness .............................................................151 Phil. 2:3-4; Matt. 14:13-21, 26:36-39, 42-44, 28:19-20; John 6:5-9; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Rom. 12:9-21

Lesson 6 Christ-Like Self-Control .............................................................191 1 Cor. 9:24-25; Pv. 25:28; Matt. 13:44, 14:23, 26:36-38, 45-54, 27:11-42; John 13:35-35; Psa. 119; 1 Pet. 4:7, 5:8; 2 Pet. 1:3-7; Gal. 5:16-25

Lesson 7 Christ-Like Love .........................................................................231 Eph. 3:17-19; 1 John 3:18, 4:8-10; John 2:1-5, 4:4-9, 13:10-12, 14:15, 21:1-17; Matt. 9:36, 14:14, 15:32, 16:5-11, 20:30-34; Luke 2:41-49, 6:6-11, 7:26-28, 22:31-34

Appendix .......................................................................................................281

(Note: For your convenience, we have listed some of the Bible passages and verses that we have used in this curriculum. Many other verses are also studied.)

Uighur People.......................................1

Aimaq-Hazara People..........................35

Gond of India.....................................79

Fulakunda People..............................109

Unreached People Profiles

Japanese People..................................147

Bhotia People......................................187

Bouyei People.....................................227.

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A Few Words For The TeacherPlease think of the Teacher’s Notes as a guide–not a strait jacket. As you know, every student is different, and you must adapt any curriculum to the specific needs of your students. We have tried to plan a reasonable amount of work and homework for each day. However, if you cannot finish all the lessons as suggested in the Teacher’s Notes, please adapt them and omit some days as you find necessary. If your students need more time for the writing assign-ments, then allow that time. Always keep in mind your primary goal: to encourage your students to appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit as they grow and become more like Christ.

It is important that you read through all the teacher’s notesfor the lesson before you begin each one.

There are several different options for handling the inductive Bible studies in each lesson. It is good to use all of these methods at different times, as junior high students enjoy variety. 1. You may require the students to work the lesson alone, then discuss the answers in class. 2. You may divide the students into groups to work the lesson. 3. You may work through each question as a class. 4. You may assign the lesson for homework rather than using the suggested homework assignment.

Regardless of the option you choose, you will need to introduce each lesson with background, review, discussion, examples, etc. to prepare the students for the Bible study.

Do avoid giving the students the answers. You may need to define words, give additional examples, or ask more questions to enable them to discover the answer. The answers they discover will become their own.

Remember, the Bible class is the most important class your students attend since it will be there that they gain a clear and basic foundation to live by. It is a tremendous privilege for you to invest in the fabric of your students’ lives.

For your convenience, at the end of each lesson, we have included a copy of the scripture verses (except for the longest passages) used in that lesson. We have not included the verses in the student workbook, because we believe that looking up the verses will help them become more comfortable and familiar with God’s Word.

You may find a lot of repetition in these lessons. Please resist the temptation to omit something because it seems repetitive. Repetition is a necessary part of learning.

Hopefully, your students will apply the Scripture personally. Therefore, some of the journal questions ask for in-formation that they may not wish to share with you, their teacher. It is important for them to write the application answers, but you should respect their privacy and not insist on reading those answers. You may invite the students to read a journal entry in class, but do not demand that they do so.

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World Perspectives

Each believer has the privilege and the opportunity to be involved in helping spread God’s Word throughout the world. These lessons provide a unique opportunity to involve your students in world evangelization through prayer. At the beginning of each lesson, take time to read about and discuss together the people block pictured. The sketch and the “people profile” will help you learn about and pray for people with different customs and cultures. Use a map to locate the homelands of each group. Each day, as you begin Bible class, join your students in prayer for the evan-gelization of this people block. At the end of the week, ask your students to share a thought or some new concept about the featured people block or religious belief.

It is easy to live our lives completely insulated from the realities of people who have never heard the Gospel. Specific prayer based on accurate, current information, is a powerful practice. These people blocks depict those who have been in spiritual bondage for centuries, and our prayers are an important part in seeing the Gospel pen-etrate each culture. Remind your students that God’s heart is for all mankind, not just our own culture. Operation

World: The Day-by-Day Guide to Praying for the World by Patrick Johnstone and published by Zondervan is a wonderful

resource for those who want more specific details of needs of the world and the status of Christianity in other countries.

In Rev. 5:9, God shows us that He desires some from every tribe, and language, and people, and nation be included in the

body of Christ, and He has given all believers the privilege of being involved in His Great Commission.

Throughout this curriculum we have tried to emphasize God’s desire that the Gospel be preached to every tongue and tribe and nation (Rev. 5:9). Watch for opportunities in each lesson to teach your students why they should be involved with world evangelization and how they can be involved.

A wonderful resource for introducing Junior High students to the world is Kids Around The World Teachers Resource Kit. This includes a large map of the world showing the most needy areas, a fascinating video with five segments filmed on location: 10-40 Kids, Turk Kids, Kazakh Kids, Riffi Kids, and Uzbek Kids. There is also a cassette with songs and music tracks, and the resource kit has activities, songsheets, and complete lesson plans for the teacher. (See appendix)

What is “UNREACHED” anyhow?

When we say unreached people, we’re using the word “people” to rep-resent a collection of individuals who are linked together by common language, culture, or ethnicity. “People” in this context does not refer to a plural form of person, but rather a group, a people.

We like to think about mission efforts being directed toward people groups, rather than individuals, because God seems to consider such groups as the functional target of His grace and the functional source of His praise (Genesis 12:3, Matthew 28:18, Psalm 67).

From “The Good Report” Summer 1999 - CALEB PROJECT. Used by permission.

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The line drawings included in each lesson and each day’s assignment were drawn by our good friend, Bob Beckett. Bob studied art at Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida. We specifically chose line drawings to make the Bible stories and principles spark the imagination of the 7–9th grade student. Bob’s ability to cap-ture expressions and ideas on paper and illustrate them through simple line drawings will be immediately evident as you look through this curriculum. Bob, and his wife, Mary Ann, have sup-ported us and encouraged us for many years in various projects.

Speaking of the Artwork!

The wonderful sketches of faces from unreached people groups featured at the beginning of each lesson were done by artist Mary Ann Beckett. Mary Ann graduated from the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Her unique ability to capture lifelike expressions makes her sketches come alive. She and Bob both have a heart for unreached people. They live in Orlando where they serve on their church’s missions committee. We are grateful to have them as our friends and co-laborers.

Note: Please be assured that we take God’s Word very seriously. We believe it is God’s revealed truth and hold it in highest honor. We do not intend the line drawings to trivialize God’s Word, but rather to catch the imagination and interest of the 7-9th grade student.

Contact the Becketts at [email protected] if you need custom artwork.

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Memory ChallengesThe Memory Challenge consists of one or two verses for each week. You should feel free to tailor the amount of memorization to fit your particular students. We strongly believe in and encourage the memorization of Scripture. “Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Psa. 119:11 KJV). The teen years are an excellent time in which to memorize Scripture.

Further, we encourage you to make the Memory Challenges cumulative–that is, continue to review all the verses learned each Friday and to quiz on all the verses at least once each month for an entire quarter.

Verses may be tested orally or by writing. As you accumulate several verses, it is easier on both the student and teacher to test orally. If you test by writing, avoid marking off points for minor spelling or punctuation errors. The goal is clear and practical understanding of the verse(s).

There are many methods you might use to vary the review of verses. See p. xii for some suggestions.

Reviews and Tests Objectives

The goals of the reviews and tests are:

(1) to motivate the students to review the material; (2) to challenge the students to think more deeply about the main issues of the lesson; (3) to pull together many of the concepts the students are learning; (4) to help the students appropriate scriptural principles; (5) to help you learn if you are teaching what you think you are teaching. The reviews should be used to prepare your students for the tests. We encourage you–do not omit the reviews and the tests. They are very important in reinforcing the students’ understanding.

QuestionsMany of the questions in this book–in the lessons, reviews, or tests–have more than one possible answer. Remember that answers will vary and use your discretion in grading. We have tried to give some ideas of possible answers, but your students should be encouraged for original–biblical–thinking. Look for ways to be gracious and encouraging when grading the lessons.

The questions in the tests are taken from the reviews and from the memory challenges. However, the questions may be worded differently.

Some 7–9th grade students do not perform well on essay questions. Before the first test, spend some time teach-ing them how to answer an essay question. You should use your own judgment about how many points an essay question should be worth.

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WRITING SCOREBOARDWRITING SCOREBOARD

Writing Opportunities

We have included writing opportunities in several lessons because we believe writing about a subject helps to ce-ment it in a student’s mind. Also, writing requires synthesis and integration of ideas. Thinking about the Bible lessons at this deep level will assist your students in understanding and applying God’s truth.

Always be sure to discuss the “Writing Opportunity” thoroughly with the student as you make the assignment. When you have graded the writing, discuss it again. Point out what the student has under-stood or supported with Scripture correctly. If they are weak in understanding any points, take time to reteach. Make suggestions for how they can do better on the next writing assignment. Always keep in mind that your primary focus is teaching–not evaluating.

Each writing assignment includes a “Writing Scoreboard,” which you should go over with your students. Be sure they clearly understand these standards. As you go over their paragraphs, show them where they have succeeded in meeting these standards. Give them specific correct examples in areas where they are weak. You should decide if you wish to grade on spelling, grammar, organization, etc. If you do, be sure your students understand these standards as well.

Across the Curriculum

You will notice that several of the lessons in this study contain a suggestion for integration with another subject. We believe this kind of cross-curricular study helps students realize that the things they are learning in Bible class are related to the things they are learning in their other subjects and to real life. Any of the writing assignments may be done in cooperation with the Language Arts class. All of the “People Profiles” can serve as springboards into geography and social studies classes. There are also art projects and drama activities.

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Discovering Christ-Like CharacterTeacher’s Guide

The Aimaq-Hazara People

The Aimaq-Hazara are a semi-nomadic people who roam freely across the rugged mountain ranges of central Afghanistan. At one time they were totally nomadic, however, today they travel only in the spring and summer months.

Due to problems with drought in the 1950’s and 1960’s, many of the Aimaq-Hazara be-came farmers. Now they raise wheat, grapes, rice, barley, oats, melons, and vegetables with primitive hoes and wooden plows. Their most important activity, however, is the care of their herds of sheep and camels which supply meat, milk, fat, cheese and skins for making tents. The women’s primary occupation is weaving fine woolen carpets. The money they earn by selling carpets is an important part of their survival. Each tribe or

town has its own unique pattern, which is passed

down from mother to daughter.

To the A imaq-Hazara, the nuclear family is the most important unit of society, with three generations often living in the same

house. Once a young girl marries, she is con-

sidered part of her husband’s immediate family.

Today Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the world. Few people have safe drinking water, and fighting is still going on in some areas.



The Aimaq-Hazara are devout Muslims though they trace their spiritual lineage to Abraham. The remote location and wide dispersion of the Aimaq-Hazara have made them hard to reach with the Gospel. At the present time, there is no known Christian witness available to them.

Prayer Focus:

• Ask God to raise up prayer teams to intercede for the Aimaq-Hazara people.

• Pray that God will bring linguists to translae the Bible into the Aimaq-Hazara language.

• Pray that Christian humanitarian aid workers and medical teams will have opportunities to work among the Aimaq-Hazara and share God’s love with them in practical ways.

This description is adapted for younger students from the original text source: Bethany World Prayer Center © 1999. The map showing the general areas where the Aimaq-Hazara people live is from Joshua Project/Adopt-A-People Clearinghouse © 2003



Lesson 2 – Christ-Like IntegrityIntroductory Notes

Lesson Goals:

In our modern times, integrity doesn’t seem to be a common virtue. Though most people value it in others, few are willing to pay the price to live a life of integrity. Jesus was a man of integrity in the smallest matter. Our first goal for this lesson is that your students will understand what integrity is, see Jesus’ integrity, and desire to emulate it. The second goal is to provide your students with principles from Scripture which will strengthen their inner character so that their integrity will not be a facade but will flow from the heart.

Looking Ahead: Make copies of the drama for Day 4 from the Appendix pages for each student.

You will need to write your personal Reflections assignment for Day 5.

On Day 7, bring to class a teaspoon and a shovel to give your students a real understanding of the quotation, “Temptation doesn’t come by the shovelful, but by the teaspoonful.”

Day 9 provides you an opportunity to present the Gospel message. Study this lesson in advance, so you’ll be well prepared to share the Gospel with your students. For Day 11, you’ll need a globe to demonstrate the distance between east and west. You can probably borrow one from the history department. (Note: This is a simple demonstration, but your students will always remember better something they’ve seen.) For Day 12, try to arrange for a computer for each group for writing their plays.

Bulletin Board:

Enlarge the picture of Mr. Integrity from Day 9. Add real cloth for his cape and boots. Post him in the center of the bulletin board. Give your students colored notecards and ask them to print brief descriptions of Mr. Integrity to place around him, for example, ‘He’s honest.’ ‘He keeps his promises.’ etc. Write the Memory Challenge from Day 1 in large letters and post it at the top center of the board. (Don’t forget to take it down on the days your students have to recite their Memory Challenges.)


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Mem

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Christ-Like IntegrityLesson 2

Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. Luke 16:10

Day 1 Jesus Showed Us Integrity

When we were in missionary training, we had very little money. One day while we were shopping in a discount store, my four-year-old daughter sat down in a toy chair to try it out. And just like Goldie Locks–she broke it! The tiny amount of money I had was dedicated to groceries. How I wanted to walk out of that store and pretend like nothing had hap-pened! I argued with God that I needed all the money I had; I didn’t want my children to go hungry. But the voice of the Holy Spirit was persistent. Finally, I carried the broken chair to the front of the store and told the clerk I would pay for my daughter’s mishap.

“Oh,” he answered. “It’s not your daughter’s fault. That chair was already broken.”

What a relief! And what a lesson. If I had refused to

listen to the Holy Spirit, I would have gone

away with a stained conscience. In-stead, God honored my obedience and taught me a valu-able lesson about the importance of integrity.

Day 1

Read the introductory story to your students.

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Discovering Christ-Like IntegrityTeacher’s Guide

1. What is integrity? Write your personal definition of integrity here: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Write the class definition. _______________________________________________________________________

2. Rewrite Luke 16:10 in your own words using the word integrity in your answer.____________________________________________________________________________________________

Jesus didn’t just teach about integrity; He also demonstrated it in His life.

3. Read Mark 12:13-14.

(a) Who was speaking in v. 14? _______________

(b) Why were these men talking to Jesus?______________________________________________

(c) Even these men who were enemies of Jesus admitted that He was a man of ______________________________.

(d) Verse 14 lists two reasons why the men said Jesus had integrity. What are they?

(1) _____________________________________

(2) _____________________________________

4. Read Matt. 27:4.

(a) Who was talking in this verse? ____________

(b) What did he say about Jesus? ___________________

5. Read John 18:38. What did Pilate say about Jesus?______________________________________________

6. Which of these testimonies about Jesus do you consider the most reliable? __________________ Explain why you think as you do. _________________________________

Have your students write their definition of integrity.

1. After your students have written their definitions, ask some of them to share. Write their ideas on the board or overhead. Revise their definitions until you have something similar to the following: Integrity is doing what’s right even though no one is looking. Have your students write the definition you arrive at together in their Workbooks.

Read the Memory Challenge together. Ask your students who was talking in this verse. If they don’t know, have them look up the context to find out. Jesus.

2. Have your students write the answer to Q. #2. When every-one has finished, ask several students to read their answers. Sample answer: If a person does what’s right in things that seem unimportant, that person will do what’s right in the im-portant things. If anyone doesn’t have integrity with the “little” things, they won’t have integrity in the “big” things.

Have your students work the Bible study (Q. #3-6) on their own. When everyone has finished, check their answers and discuss in class.

3. (a) Some of the Pharisees and Herodians. (Note: The Herodians were a group of Jewish people who supported Herod and Rome. They joined the Pharisees to oppose Jesus.)

(b) They hoped to trick Him into saying something they could use against Him.

(c) Integrity.

(d) (1) He wasn’t wrongly influenced by anyone.

(2) He always taught the way of God in accordance with the truth.

4. (a) Judas.

(b) He was innocent (without sin).

5. There was no reason for a charge against Him. (He had done nothing wrong.) Read the verse to your students in NKJV. Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in Him at all.” John 18:38 (NKJV) (Note: The Greek for this phrase is emphatic, as though to say, “No, not any fault at all.”)

6. Answers will vary. Take time to discuss your students’ rea-sons. Personally, I would choose Judas’ testimony because he lived and worked closely with Jesus for three years.


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Summary: From these three examples, we understand that many different people recognized Jesus as a man of ____________. 7. Write at least two synonyms for integrity. Use a concor-dance to find a Bible verse for each word. Write each verse in your own words.

Synonym Reference In My Words

1. _________________________________________

___________________________________________

2. _________________________________________

___________________________________________

Homework: Interview someone in your family who is over 18. Ask them to tell you about the most powerful example of integrity they have experienced. It could be something they

did or something someone else did that impacted them.

Take good notes because you will need to show them in class tomor-row. Your homework for Day 2 will be to use your notes to write a paragraph about the incident.

Have a student read the Summary in class, filling in the blank as he or she reads.

Summary: Integrity.

Have your students write the two synonyms for Q. #7, then ask them to share what they wrote as you write them on the board. Have them replace any incorrect synonyms with correct ones. Tell your students to finish the question on their own.

7. Possible synonyms: Uprightness, honesty, truthfulness, trustworthiness, and faithfulness. Verses will vary. If anyone doesn’t finish this question in class, they should add it to their homework.

Homework: Read the assignment together. Make sure everyone understands what they are to do. (Note: This is a good opportunity for your students to interact with someone in their family. Students often have a spiritual heritage that they aren’t aware of, so part of the goal of such assignments is to encourage conversations about spiritual things within their families.)

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Day 2Check your students’ notes to be sure everyone has done the homework assignment.

Review: (a) Define integrity. Doing what’s right, even though no one is looking.

(b) Name some people who recognized Jesus’ integrity. Judas, the Pharisees and Herodians, Pilate.

Read the introductory paragraph and question. Answer: Yes.

Have your students look up Heb. 4:15 and fill in the blanks. When everyone has finished, ask a student to read the verse aloud.

1. High priest...unable...sympathize...tempted...every...without sin.

(KJV, High priest...touched...infirmities; all...tempted...without sin.)

Read the transition paragraph and Matt. 4:1-11 with your students. Have them work Q. #2 on their own. When everyone has finished, check their answers and discuss in class.

2. (a) Time: Shortly after Jesus’ baptism. Place: The desert (wilderness).

(b) Jesus and Satan.

(c) Fasting. Forty days and nights.

(d) Hungry, tired, weak, etc. Work through Q. #3 together in class.

3. (a) Physical.

Day 2 Jesus Faces Temptation

As you listened to the examples of integrity in your interview, did you get the idea that integrity is easy? Probably not. True integrity means we do what’s right–we reject the wrong–even when it’s hard, even when it hurts.

Do you think Jesus was ever tempted to do the wrong thing? ____________

1. Read Heb. 4:15 and fill in the blanks.

For we do not have a ____________ ________________ who is ___________________ to ___________________ with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been ______________in __________________ way, just as we are–yet was ______________ _________.

KJV, For we do not have a ___________ ____________which cannot be ________________ with the feeling of our __________________________; but was in ___________ points _______________ like as we are, yet ___________ ________.

We can believe God’s Word when it says Jesus was tempted in all the same ways as we are. We don’t know all the temptations Jesus faced, but we do know some of them.

2. Read Matt. 4:1-11.

(a) What is the setting (time and place) of this event?______________________________________________

(b) Who are the main characters? ___________________

(c) Verse 2 tells us that Jesus had been ______________ for a long time. How long? _______________________

(d) List three words that tell how Jesus must have felt. _______________________________________________

3. (a) In the first temptation, Satan appealed to Jesus’ _______________ needs.

(b) You’ve probably never been as hungry as Jesus was at that moment. Can you think of a time when you were really


Teacher’s Notes


hungry, but for some reason you were supposed to wait and not eat? Maybe you were waiting for all the guests to arrive. Maybe you were at a relative’s house. Maybe you’d been ill, and you weren’t allowed solid food for a while. Write a few words to describe that time. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Whatever the situation, think of the temptations you felt to be irritable, to complain, and to sneak around and get some food. Now, multiply your temptations by 40 days without food. That’s a little like the temptation Jesus faced.

(c) Jesus hadn’t eaten for 40 days! When Satan tempted Jesus to turn the ___________________ into bread, I think Jesus could just smell the aroma of fresh bread. He could imagine the taste. He knew how satisfying it would feel in His stomach. Oh, yes, the temptation was real!

(d) Jesus replied to Satan’s suggestion by telling him that there was something more important than _____________. The most important thing is ________________________.

4. The second temptation Satan offered was of a different kind. Satan tried to get Jesus to perform a miraculous act that would show that He was God.

(a) The holy city in verse 5 refers to _________________.

(b) Satan said that if Jesus jumped off the temple, the _____________ would come and protect Him from injury. Then everyone would realize that Jesus was _________________________________.

(b) Read the paragraphs, stopping to let your students share their ideas or experiences.

(c) Stones.

(d) Bread...God’s Word.

Read Q. #4 to your students. Have them work this question on their own. Check it and discuss in class when everyone is finished.

4. (a) Jerusalem.

(b) Angels...Special in some way. Probably they would think He was the Messiah.

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(c) Satan was appealing to the desire all people have for ____________________ or _______________________.

(d) It would have been much easier for Jesus to gain popu-larity with the people by showing His miraculous power in the city of _____________________ than it was to wander through the smaller cities and towns teaching and healing the common people.

(e) Jesus’ answer showed that He thought it was wrong to “demand” that God the Father _____________________ Him. That would be like ____________________ God’s love.

There was one more temptation Satan put before Jesus. We’ll study it tomorrow.

Homework: Use the notes you took last night to write one or two paragraphs describing an example of integrity. Your paragraphs will be shared in class on Day 3.

(c) Fame...popularity.

(d) Jerusalem.

(e) Save (protect)...Testing.

Homework: Remind your students to write their paragraph(s).


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Day 3 The Third Temptation

Satan probably saved his strongest temptation for last. If Jesus was able to resist the physical temptation and the temptation to fame, Satan had one more card up his sleeve.

Reread Matt. 4:8-11 and answer the following questions.

1. In the final temptation, Satan offered Jesus great worldly ________________ and ___________________.

2. Did Satan actually have the power to offer Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor”? Read John 12:31, 14:30, and 16:11 and write the title for Satan that’s found in all three of these verses. _________________________________________________________________________

3. God already had a plan in place to make Jesus the ruler of the whole world. Satan offered Jesus a short-cut; he tempted Jesus to become the ruler without having to __________________________________________.

4. In each one of the three temptations, what did Jesus use to resist Satan’s temptations? _________________________

5. What happened after Satan left Jesus? ____________________________________________________________

6. Certainly, this wasn’t the last time Jesus was tempted, be-cause the Bible tells us He was tempted in ____________ways, just as we are.

Day 3Review: (a) Define integrity. Doing what’s right even though no one is looking.

(b) Name the first two temptations Jesus faced in the desert. To meet His physical needs by turning the stones into bread; to gain fame and attention by jumping off the temple spire, so the angels would catch Him.

Read the introductory paragraph with your students.

Read Matt. 4:8-11 with your students. Have them work Q. #1-6 on their own, then check and discuss in class.

1. Wealth...power.

2. The prince of this world. (Note: For the present time, God has given Satan limited power to operate in this world. Ac-cording to Col. 2:13-15, Satan’s power was limited by Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross. See also Eph. 2:2; 6:12, and 1 John 4:4.)

3. Die on the cross.

Ask your students what temptations they face to take short-cuts. As they share, write their answers on the board or overhead. The point of this discussion is to help them realize that we all face the same temptations.

Possible answers: To get good grades by cheating on a test or copying someone’s homework; to get a boy- or girl-friend by pretending to be someone we’re really not; to gain popu-larity by putting others down, treating people to food, movies, etc.; to win at sports by cheating rather than by working to get better; etc.

4. The Scripture. (Specifically, all Jesus’ quotes came from Deut. 6-8.)

5. Angels came to take care of Jesus.

6. All.

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Often Jesus was surrounded by people watching to see how He would act or what He would say. The Jewish leaders were constantly hoping to catch Him in some error of teaching or action of sin, but Jesus continued to successfully resist temptation.

Because He was perfect, we know that–just like in the wilder-ness–Jesus also resisted temptation when no one was watching. Integrity in the smallest things was a part of His character.

In our culture today, integrity doesn’t seem to be a high prior-ity. Many people are willing to sacrifice honesty and character to gain their goals. However, those who believe in Christ are called to live with integrity.

Did you find a good example of integrity in your interview?

Reflections: What does it mean to you that Jesus was tempted in every way that you’re tempted? Write a paragraph giving your answer.

Day 4 What Is Truth?

The culture you live in today will tell you that integrity is a personal issue. People say that you alone decide what is truth for you. Some even say that we “create” our own truth.

Read the next four paragraphs. Then ask your students to volunteer to read their homework paragraphs. Allow your students to comment on the homework paragraphs and discuss them as needed. When you are near the end of your class time, collect the papers and make the Reflections assignment.

Relections: Read the assignment.

Day 4Review: (a) What is integrity? Doing what’s right when no one is watching. (Or, the definition your class agreed on.)

(b) How did Jesus display it? He resisted Satan’s temptations when they were alone in the wilderness.

(c) Who is the prince of this world? Satan.

(d) What did Jesus use to resist each of Satan’s temptations? The Scripture.

Read the introductory paragraph to your students. Pass out copies of the drama, divide your students into groups of five or six, move each group to a different area of the room, and have them read the drama aloud in their group.


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Use the discussion questions in the Appendix to talk about the drama.

Give your students about five minutes to think about Q. #1 and write their answers. When everyone has finished, ask them to share some of their answers. First, write their ideas on the board or overhead. Second, choose some of these ideas to discuss in class.

THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT DISCUSSION. TAKE ALL THE TIME YOU NEED TO HELP YOUR STUDENTS SEE THE DANGERS INHERENT IN THIS WAY OF THINKING.

You might ask, “Which of these ideas do you think is the biggest problem? Why?” Or you may choose the ones you want to emphasize.

1. There are two basic problems that you want to bring out in this discussion. First, God has said there is objective truth–His truth. Read Psa. 31:5 and John 1:17 and 4:24. (Note: Have these verses prepared on an overhead or poster, so you can read them together in class.) Second, if each person lives by an individual truth, chaos will reign. For example, if you don’t value the objective truths that numbers represent, you cannot work for me in anything having to do with money. No one wants a bookkeeper, a banker, or a ca-shier whose personal truth tells him that $10.00 is the same as $100.00.

2. Hopefully, your students will think of some good examples of the problems caused by individuals creating their own truth. Current examples in our culture include:

(a) Lack of trust in business matters–how can you trust someone who can change the ‘truth’ of your agreement to his advantage?

(b) Lack of commitment in marriage–the vow may say “Til death parts us,” but many people believe it means “Til my love for you dies.”

(c) Lack of true communication–the meanings of words change depending on who is talking.

3. They should circle (a). In the discussion of this question, bring out that as believers in Christ, we should accept others unconditionally, but that does not mean that we accept what they believe. We must not give up the truth that we know from Scripture.

Conclude your discussion by reading the paragraph in Q. #4. Have your students work the question on their own, then check their answers in class. (Note: If they are not able to finish Q. #4 in class, they may finish it for homework.)

Today you’re going to read a drama that shows some of the problems with that belief.

1. What problems do you see with each person deciding on their own truth? _______________________________________________________________________________

2. List two examples of problems that might occur if we all lived by such an idea. (a) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(b) _________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Read the following two statements carefully. Circle the one that is true.

(a) A Christian should accept other people without agreeing with their beliefs and choices of life-style.

(b) A Christian should accept that everyone’s beliefs, values, and claims to truth are equal.

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4. (a) God’s Word is truth.

(b) I am...the truth. (He is the truth.)

(c) Answers will vary. Sample answer: Everything about Jesus is true. He is the standard for truth. He tells us what is true. He is who He says He is, His teachings are true, and all His actions are done with integrity. He is the one true God.

Homework: If your students didn’t finish Q. #4 in class, they should finish it for homework. Remind them that their Memory Challenges are due tomorrow.

Day 5Have your students write or recite the Memory Challenges.

Review: If your students didn’t finish Q. #4 in class yesterday, go over that question as a review. If they did finish and check it in class, use the following questions to review.

(a) What did Jesus say about truth? God’s Word is truth. I am...the truth.

(b) Why can’t we agree with the belief that everyone creates their own truth? Because God’s Word tells us that objective truth exists–it is found in his Word and in the person of Jesus Christ.

4. Over and over in the New Testament, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth.” This phrase may be translated with the words “Verily I say...” or “Truly I say...” both of which mean “I tell you the truth.”

(a) Read John 17:17. What did Jesus say about truth in this verse? _________________________________________

(b) Read John 14:6. According to this verse, what did Jesus say about truth? _________________________________

(c) Explain what you think that means. ______________________________________________

So, where do we find truth? In God, in His Word, in Jesus–not in ourselves.

Homework: Your Memory Challenges are due tomorrow.

If you didn’t finish question #4 in class, you may finish it for homework.

Day 5 Resisting Temptation

At the beginning of this lesson, I told you a story about a time when I acted with integrity. Now let me tell you about a time when I failed.

One summer when I was in college, I spent a month at a Bible camp. The highlight of the final week was “Game Day” –a day of team and individual competition in all sorts of wacky activi-ties. For one activity, my assigned partner was a 10-year-old boy, one of the staff children. I really didn’t want to partner with a small boy–I had my eye on a cute college student. So,


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Read the first two introductory paragraphs to your students. Allow them to share their own experiences of a time some adult let them down or a time when they let someone down.

Have someone read the next paragraph.

Direct your students to work Q. #1-3 on their own. When ev-eryone has finished, go over the answers and discuss these “gifts” in class.

1. (a) Crucified...lives...resist. (Note: As you are going over these answers in class, ask your students, “What does crucified with Christ mean?” Guide the discussion to the fact that when we believe in Christ and accept His sacrifice on the cross for our sins, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are spiritually crucified with Christ. Therefore, sin no longer has power over us–we can resist sin because we’re now dead to sin and alive to God. See Rom. 6. There is a lot of wonderful truth in this chapter that we are only touching on here. We encourage you to study Rom. 6 in order to be prepared to answer any questions your students might have–and for your own blessing.)

(b) God...want...obey (do).

(c) Strength...nothing.

2. Sample answer: The power of Christ within me makes it possible for me to resist temptation. God even works to help me want to do the right thing.

I ditched the boy and managed to snag the guy. Things were going great until I glanced back and saw the look on that little boy’s face. At once I realized that I had betrayed him. I had sacrificed my integrity so I could flirt with a cute guy.

The temptation to ignore integrity comes in many disguises. Unlike Jesus, you won’t always overcome it. But God has not left us alone in our struggle to resist temptation. God’s word teaches us about some of the “gifts” (or

truths) God has given us to help us maintain lives of integ-rity.

1. Read the following verses and fill in the blanks.

Gal. 2:20: Because I have been ___________ with Christ, He ____________ in me. There-fore, I have His power to _____________ temptation, just as He did.

Phil. 2:13: ___________ works in my heart, encouraging me to will (or to _____________) to do right and giving me the strength to act (or to ___________) according to what God wants.

Phil. 4:13: Because Jesus gives me ________, there is ___________________ I cannot do through His life in me!

2. Write one or two sentences telling what these verses teach you about how to live a life of integrity. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(a)

(b)

(c)

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3. Common to man...God is faithful...provide a way out. (Other choices are possible.)

Talk about the verse from 1 Corinthians. Emphasize to your students that God wants to help us live in integrity. If we rely on Him, He will give us strength to resist temptation and not sin.

Reflections: Read the assignment with your students. (Note: You will also need to write this Reflections assignment. If none of your students is willing to share tomorrow, you need to have an example ready to share with them.)

Day 6Review: (a) What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? See yesterday’s note on Q. #1a.

(b) Who gives us the power to resist temptation? Jesus Christ.

(c) What promise about temptation has God given us? He will never give us more temptation than we can handle. He will always give us a way of escape.

(d) Read the Memory Challenge. Ask which phrases are the most important in this verse. Common to man...God is faithful...provide a way out. (Other choices are possible.)

Read the first introductory paragraph.

Ask if anyone would like to share their Reflections assignment. Don’t require that your students read these assignments aloud, but do check to be sure everyone wrote an appropriate answer. If no one is willing to share, read the example from your own life as a transition into the lesson.

Read the second introductory paragraph.

Have your students write the answer to Q. #1. When they’ve finished, discuss the question in class. Write a few of their best answers on the board or overhead.

1. Sample answer: When our inner character is like Jesus’ character, our actions will flow from our character and we will live with integrity. OR What we are on the inside shows in our actions.

3. Read the verse below. Circle what you think are the most important phrases in this verse.

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Cor. 10:13

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1 Cor. 10:13 KJV

Reflections: Think of a temptation you often give in to. Then choose one of the verses from today’s lesson. Write how the “gift” in the verse you choose could make you able to resist that temptation. You will not be required to share this Reflections in class, but your teacher will check to make sure you wrote it.

Day 6 Building Inner Strength

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Cor. 10:13

Yesterday we talked about what God does to help us live in integrity. He is faithful and is always there to give us grace and strength to resist temptation.

Like the example from my days in Bible camp, the temptation to forsake our integrity often comes at us suddenly. When we have time to carefully consider the temptation, we can use the “gifts” God has provided and resist. It’s in the times when we have to make a split-second decision that we are more likely to give in.

1. “Integrity is the outward display of our inner character.”*

Write what you think that statement means.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

*Harris, Joanna, Sunshine for a Cloudy Day


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Read the transition paragraph with your students.

Work Q. #2 together in class. Have your students write the answers on the lines.

2. First–Keep God’s Word in your mind (heart).

Second–Teach and warn each other.

Third–Praise God by singing spiritual songs.

Fourth–Have a thankful heart.

If we want to follow Jesus and walk in integrity as He did, we need to strengthen our inner character. Yesterday you read some of the ways God has provided to change our inner char-acter. Col. 3:16 gives us four exercises that we can practice that will strengthen us on the inside and help us resist those sudden temptations. Then as our inner character becomes more like Christ, our split-second decisions in times of temptation will also be more Christlike.

2. Read Col. 3:16 and list the principles in your own words above the weights below.

First

Second

Third

Fourth

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3. How will these exercises help you to live a life of integrity? Write one or two sentences for each principle.

First ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Second ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Third _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fourth ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Homework: Read 1 Cor. 15:33. Explain what this verse means. Give a practical example that you have observed in your-self or in someone your age.

Read Q. #3 with your students. Tell them you are going to divide them into groups of three or four. Each group should discuss each principle and come up with an answer they all agree on. When they’re agreed, they should all write the group’s answer in their Student Workbook. Tell them to spend no more than 5-7 minutes on each principle. As an example, discuss the first principle (Keep God’s Word in your mind) together in class, arrive at an answer, write it on the overhead or board, and have everyone write it down.

Sample Answer for First Exercise: Memorizing Scripture helps us keep God’s Word in our minds. When we have God’s Word in our memory, the Holy Spirit will remind us of the exact verses we need in a time of temptation.

When you’re sure everyone understands what they are going to do, assign the groups and tell them to begin working.

(Note: The object of this exercise is to get your students to think seriously about how these principles strengthen their ability to make right choices. You should walk around the room and make sure they are engaged in discussion and not just letting one person make all the decisions.)

Call time about every five minutes when you want them to move on to the next principle. You may stop the groups after 20-25 minutes, or you may give them until the end of the class.

3. Sample answers:

Second: Sharing something God has taught us, helps us re-member the lesson and encourages the person we share with. Since none of us sees our own faults clearly, it’s important to have a friend who’s willing to tell us when we need to change a harmful habit or confess a sin.

Third: Praising God turns our thoughts toward Him and away from ourselves and our problems. Focusing on God always strengthens our desire to walk with Him and glorify Him. It’s hard to praise God when we’re sinning against Him.

Fourth: Having a thankful heart also keeps our focus on God and His goodness. It’s easier to live unselfishly when we re-member all the things God has done for us–salvation, Heaven, forgiveness of sin, removal of guilt, adoption into His family, the Holy Spirit, prayer, family, health, material goods, etc.

Homework: 1 Cor. 15:33, Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” (NKJV, Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”) This means that when we spend time with people who do not obey God, we will be more tempted to follow their actions and not God’s will. An example would be someone who is good friends with a person who tells lies, is disrespectful to parents, cheats on schoolwork, watches R rated movies, drinks or does drugs, etc. God does want us to be friendly with everyone, but this verse means we should not choose people with evil habits as close friends nor spend a lot of time with them.

(Note: In your discussion of this assignment, explain that “bad company” can also include the movies we watch or the music we listen to. As we spend time with immoral people–even in the entertainment we watch–our own resistance to immorality is weakened.)


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Day 7Review: (a) Name four principles from Col. 3:16 which will help us live in integrity.

(1) Keep God’s Word in your mind (heart). (2) Teach and warn each other. (3) Praise God with music. (4) Have a thankful heart.

(b) What are three “gifts” God has given you to help you resist temptation?

(1) I’ve been crucified with Christ and He lives within me. Be-cause I’m ‘dead’ sin has no real power over me. (Gal. 2:20)

(2) God is working within me to help me want to do His will and to strengthen me to obey Him. (Phil. 2:13)

(3) I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. (Phil. 4:13)

Go over Q. #3 from yesterday. Write some of your students’ answers on the board or overhead as you discuss.

Read 1 Cor. 15:33. Ask some of your students to share their Homework paragraph(s).

Read the first introductory paragraph to your students. Show them the teaspoon and the shovel. Ask them what they think this quotation means.

Day 7 Faithful in Small Things

Temptation doesn’t come by the shovelful, but by the teaspoonful.

We’re all tempted frequently in little ways–to ‘forget’ to return the pen we borrowed, to exaggerate (just a little) about how much time we spent on our homework, to pass on a secret though we promised we never would, to say the ball was out (or in) when it was actually in (or out)....

Which of these temptations have you faced? I won’t ask how many times you’ve given in. You could add countless other temptations to the list. Little temptations–little tests–every day.

These are such small compromises. Do they do any harm? Do they really matter?

I’ll never forget the first time I ate–or almost ate–a banana in Papua New Guinea. It looked good, yellow and firm. But when I pulled back the peeling and opened my mouth for a bite, I saw something move!

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Twenty-seven tiny, white worms were making their home in my banana! OK, I didn’t actually count them. I was in a hurry to drop that banana in the garbage.

The worms were small. How much harm could they do? Did they really matter? Would you have eaten the banana?

1. Sometimes we’re like that banana–we look good on the outside, but inside we’re filled with small compromises and a lack of integrity. There are probably more than 27 problems caused by lack of integrity in a Christian. Let’s look at two important ones. Read each reference and fill in the blanks.

(a) Luke 16:10b: Small compromises often lead to __________________________________.

(b) Matt. 5:14-16: Other people may base their opinions of _________________________ on what they see in us.

2. On the other hand, there are strong advantages to walking in integrity. Read each reference and fill in the blanks.

(a) Psa. 112:4–5: We receive ______________ from God.

Read the other paragraphs, stopping briefly to discuss the questions.

Have one of your students read Q. #1 to the class.

Direct your students to work Q. #1-2 on their own. When every-one has finished, check the answers and discuss in class.

1. (a) Larger compromises. Tell your students, “This is the meaning of the quotation about the shovel and the teaspoon. Temptation usually starts in a small way, but as we give in to the ‘small’ temptations, it becomes easier and easier to give in to the bigger ones.”

Ask your students if they can think of examples of this principle. As almost every sin we’ve ever found ourselves entangled in started with a ‘small’ compromise, there should be plenty of examples.

(b) Jesus or God (all Christians). Tell your students, “Thousands of people have been turned off to Christianity because some believer they knew failed in integrity. On the other hand, an example of integrity in a difficult situation is a powerful witness for Christ.”

2. (a) Good (blessings). Tell your students, “These blessings include fellowship with God. A lack of integrity breaks our fellowship with Him.”


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(b) Prov. 10:9: We have peace because we don’t have to worry that ______________________________.

(c) Acts 24:16: We’re able to enjoy a _________________ ________________________ before God and man.

(d) Luke 16:10: When we’re faithful in the ___________ things, God will trust us with the __________________ things.

Luke 16:10 answers the question, “Do ‘small’ failures in integrity really matter?” It’s only as we learn to hold on to integrity in those small things that God will trust us in the greater things.

Reflections: We often think of integrity as having to do with not stealing money or not telling whopper lies. This lesson has shown that integrity touches many areas of life. Make a list of ten different areas in which you’ve been tempted to compromise your integrity. Take time to pray and ask Jesus to strengthen you against temptation in each of these areas.

Remember, your Memory Challenges are due on Day 9.

(b) Our sin will be found out. Ask your students if anyone wants to share about a time when they were worrying that a sin would be discovered and how they felt during that time. If no one is brave enough to share an example, share one from your own life.

(c) Clear conscience.

(d) Small...large.

Reflections: Make the assignment. Make sure your students understand they are not to list just ten different temptations but rather ten different areas of temptation.

For example: Spending money unwisely is an area; buying more clothing than you can wear is a specific temptation in that area.

Remind your students that the Memory Challenges are due on Day 9.

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Day 8Review: Have your students write the answers to the review questions (#1-2). Tell them they have to write all the answers they can without looking back in their workbooks. Then they should circle the letters of the questions they can’t answer and look back in their book to finish. (Note: You may need to walk around the classroom as they work to see how many of the answers they know without looking back in their workbook.)

When everyone has finished, go over their answers.

(Note: The purpose of reviewing is to help fix these essential truths in your students’ minds. It’s important to take the time to do this review.)

1. (a) As we give in to “small” temptations, it becomes easier to give in to the bigger ones.

(b) Other people may refuse God because of our lack of integrity.

(c) Other people may come to believe in God because of our integrity.

(d) We receive blessings from God when we walk in integrity.

(e) We don’t have to worry about “getting caught.”

(f) We have a clear conscience.

(g) When we are faithful in little, God trusts us with more.

2. In any order. (a) Keep God’s Word in your mind (heart).

(b) Teach and warn each other.

(c) Praise God with music.

(d) Have a thankful heart.

3. (a) I’ve been crucified with Christ, and He lives in me giving me power to resist temptation. I am ‘dead’ to sin, so it has no real power over me. (Gal. 2:20)

(b) God is working within me to help me want to do His will and to strengthen me to obey Him. (Phil. 2:13)

(c) I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. (Phil. 4:13)

If you have any time left at the end of the period, spend some time singing songs of praise as commanded in Col. 3:16.

Homework: Remind your students to study the Memory Chal-lenges. They are due on day 11.

Day 8 Review

1. List four reasons why it’s important to have integrity even in ‘small’ things. (a) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(b) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(c) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(d) _________________________________________________________________________________________

2. List four “exercises” from Colossians 3:16 that will strengthen our inner character and so help us to resist temptation.

(a) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(b) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(c) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(d) _________________________________________________________________________________________

3. List three “gifts” God has given you to help you live a life of integrity. Include the references.

(a) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(b) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(c) _________________________________________________________________________________________

Homework: Study the Memory Challenges. They are due on Day 11.


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Day 9Read the introductory paragraphs to your students. Have them work Q. #1-2. Check Q. #2 in class.

(Note: The lesson today gives you an excellent opportunity to present the Gospel. Study the lesson in advance, so you will be well prepared to share the Gospel with your students.)

1. Answers will vary.

2. ...Confess your sin, thank God for His forgiveness, and go back to living in integrity.

Day 9 When You Fail

Now that you’ve seen Jesus’ example of integrity, you realize its importance, and you know the things God has given you to help you overcome temptation...

you will always live in perfect integrity, right?

I wish I could tell you that’s true–but it’s not. Because you’re

human, there’ll be many times when you won’t resist temptation. You will sacrifice your integrity for money or popularity or to gain the easy way out of a problem.

What will you do then?

1. Circle the sentence below that describes your most common reaction when you sin.

...Shrug your shoulders and say, “Oh, well, nobody’s perfect.

...Make excuses and try to convince yourself it was just a mistake–not really a sin.

...Get angry with yourself and keep thinking how terrible you are.

...Feel guilty and think about how God can never forgive you.

...Confess your sin, thank God for His forgiveness, and go back to living in integrity.

2. One of the statements above describes the behavior God desires when you sin. Draw a star on that one.

Mr. Integrity!

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God doesn’t want you to keep feeling guilty and thinking about how terrible you are. But neither does He want you to shrug your sin off as though it’s not important.

3. Read 1 John 1:9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 KJV

(a) What does God want us to do when we sin?______________________________________________

(b) What does confess mean? ______________________________________________

(c) When we sincerely confess our sins, God does two things. What are they? ____________________________________________________________________________________________

God is holy; therefore, He cannot simply ignore our sins. From the time Adam and Eve sinned, the penalty for sin has been death. Then how can the promise of 1 John 1:9 be true? How is it that God will forgive our sins when we confess them to Him?

4. To answer those questions, read the verses below.

(a) Acts 13:38. Forgiveness of sin comes through ____________.

(b) Matt. 26:28: Forgiveness comes through the _____________ of ___________________.

5. Read 1 Pet. 1:18-21.

(a) Redeem means __________________________.

(b) According to verse 19, we can only be redeemed with _______________________________________.

(c) When Peter calls Jesus a lamb, he’s referring to the lamb which the Hebrews ______________________ every year at the Passover.

Read the transition paragraph and 1 John 1:9 with your stu-dents. Work through Q. #3 together in class.

3. (a) Confess our sin.

(b) To admit that what we did was wrong. For example: I was selfish and that is sin. Tell your students: “When you were little, your parents often told you to say, ‘I’m sorry.’ God actually wants us to go further than that. He wants us to say, ‘I was wrong.’”

(c) Forgives us and cleanses us.

Read the transition paragraph and Q. #4. Have your students work Q. #4-5 on their own. When they’ve finished, go over their answers in class.

4. (a) Jesus.

(b) Blood...Jesus.

5. (a) To gain freedom for someone by paying a price. To ransom.* (Note: Some of your students will probably know the definition of redeemed, others may need to use a Bible dictionary to find the meaning.)

(b) The blood of Christ.

(c) Sacrificed (killed).

*NIV Dictionary of the Bible, Douglas and Tenney, Eds., Zondervan Publishing House.


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(d) According to verse 20, when was it decided that Jesus would die in order to redeem you and me? ________________________________________

(e) After Jesus was crucified, God __________________________________ and _______________ Him.

...Confess your sin, thank God for His forgiveness, and go back to living in integrity.

Homework: Fill in the blanks in the Summary.

Summary: (a) Because God is __________________, He cannot simply forgive sin. (b) The penalty for sin is ___________________________. (c) Before the ____________ of the world, it was decided that _________________ would pay the penalty for our sin. (d) Jesus was just like the Passover lamb because He was _______________. (e) Therefore, He was able to ______________________us through His death and His shed blood. (f ) After Jesus had been dead for three days, God ________________________ Jesus from ___________________________________ and glorified Him. (g) Now, because we believe in Jesus and accept His ________________________as the payment for our sins, we can confess our sins and know we are forgiven because of Jesus’ _______________________________.

(d) Before creation.

(e) Raised Him from the dead...glorified.

Tell your students: “ Because God is holy, He could not simply forgive sin. God told Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden that if they sinned, they would die. The penalty for sin has always been death. But Jesus, God’s Son, came to earth to pay that penalty for you and for me. He was without sin–perfect, just like the Passover lamb–so He died in our place.”

“Jesus’ sacrifice for us was acceptable to God. That’s why, when we believe in Jesus as God’s Son and accept Jesus’ death on the cross as payment for sin, we are redeemed–saved! That’s also why God can forgive us when we confess our sins!”

“If you’ve never accepted Jesus’ payment of the penalty for your sins, please come and talk to me after class. I’d be glad to answer any questions you have and to pray with you.”

Homework: Have your students fill in the blanks in the Summary.

Summary: (a) Holy.

(b) Death.

(c) Creation...Jesus.

(d) Perfect (without blemish).

(e) Redeem.

(f) Raised...the dead (the tomb).

(g) Death (death on the cross)...Jesus’ blood (death).

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Day 10 Guilt or Conviction?

Yesterday we talked about what we should do when we fail in integrity. Today, let’s discuss what we should NOT do.

“Well, God, I did it again. I’m so disappointed in myself. I know you must be disappointed in me, too. Why do I keep letting you down? I know I confessed my sin, but I still feel guilty. Did I mention everything when I confessed? Maybe I should confess again. How can I make it up to you, God? I promise I’ll try to do better. If I can just make it 24 hours without sinning, I’ll feel like I’m really forgiven. Right now I just feel so unworthy!”

Have you ever had such a conversation with God?

All believers feel guilty at times. In fact, there’s something wrong with Christians who don’t feel remorse (regret or sor-row) over their sin.

When the Holy Spirit causes us to feel remorse for our sin, we call that conviction. Conviction may feel bad, but it’s actually helpful.

When Satan causes us to feel unworthy and unacceptable to God, we call that guilt. Guilt from Satan is harmful.

CONVICTION

1. Read Psa. 32:1-7.

(a) In verses 3-4 David is describing conviction for his sin. How did he feel? _______________________

(b) What did the conviction cause him do? (v. 5) ____________________________________________

(c) What did God do when David confessed? (v. 5) ____________________________________________

(d) According to verse 7, David was sure that He could always go to God, and God would accept him and be his ________________________________.

Day 10Review: Go over the homework Summary, filling in the blanks.

Read the introductory paragraphs with your students. Take a little time to discuss if they’ve ever had this kind of conversation with God.

Explain to your students that these definitions of conviction and guilt are not theological definitions. Rather they are “working definitions” to help your students grasp the concepts discussed here.

Read Psa. 32:1-7 with your students. Have them work Q. #1 on their own. When everyone has finished, go over their answers and discuss in class.

1. (a) He felt weak and tired; his body ached; he had no strength.

(b) To turn to God and confess his sin.

(c) He forgave David.

(d) Hiding place.

Work Q. #2 together in class. Write the formula on the board or overhead. Have your students write in their answers in the Student Workbook before you call on someone for the answers.


Teacher’s Notes


2. Confession, forgiveness.

Read Q. #3 and Rev. 12:9-10 to your students.

Work through Q. #3 together in class. Your students should write in the answers as you discuss.

3. (a) Satan (the devil).

(b) Day and night (all the time).

(c) God.

Read the next paragraph to your students. Do the following demonstration.

Demonstration: Tell your students to hold out their right hand and motion for someone to come to them. Say, “This is the way conviction works–it is as though the Holy Spirit were holding out a hand and asking us to come back to fellowship with God.”

Tell them to hold out their left hand, palm forward, in a signal to stop. Say, “This is the way guilt works–it is as though Satan were holding up a hand trying to keep us from fellow-ship with God.”

Read the final paragraph. Make the Reflections assignment.

Reflections: Read the assignment with your students. Tell them they won’t have to share this assignment with the class, but they will have to show you that they completed the assignment.

Remind your students that both Memory Challenges are due tomorrow.

2. Fill in the blanks to show how the conviction of sin was a good thing for David.

CONVICTION ___________ ___________ (v. 5) (v. 5)

CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S ACCEPTANCE

GUILT

3. Conviction is helpful, but guilt is destructive. Read Rev. 12:9-10.

(a) Who is the accuser of the brothers (believers)? __________________

(b) When does he accuse people? ___________________

(c) In this verse, the accusations are made before _________.

Satan not only accuses believers before God, but he also whispers accusations to us. He wants to make us feel so guilty that like Adam and Eve, we’ll try to hide from God–we won’t turn to God to confess sin nor feel comfortable in God’s presence.

CONVICTION –Jesus’ nail-scarred hands reaching out – COME BACK TO ME

So, are you feeling GUILT or CONVICTION? Tomorrow we’ll talk about how to tell the difference.

Reflections: Think about some time the Holy Spirit has con-victed you of a sin. Make a list of three or four helpful things that happened because of that conviction.

Your Memory Challenges are due tomorrow.

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Day 11 The Purpose of Conviction

Yesterday you learned that there’s a difference in guilt and conviction. Today we have an important question to answer: How can you tell if the way you feel is conviction– for sin that needs to be confessed–or guilt–from Satan’s accusations?

1. The answer is that conviction and guilt have different purposes.

(a) Conviction–from the Holy Spirit–is meant to cause us to ________________ our sin so we can be ________________ and have restored ___________________________ with God.

(b) Guilt–from the enemy–is intended to _________________ our _____________________ with God by making us be-lieve that we’re not _______________________ to enjoy His presence.

(c) When conviction moves you to confess your sin, then it has helped you. Thank God for His ____________________, praise Him for His __________________, and resume your walk with Him.

(d) When guilt moves you away from God, it is from __________________. Refuse to focus on your feelings of guilt, thank God that the death of ____________ covers all your sin.

...as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psa. 103:12.

As far as the east is from the west, so far

hath he removed our transgressions from us.

Psa. 103:12 KJV

2. Read Psa. 103:12. When God forgives our sin, how far does He move it from us? _________________________________________________________________________

Day 11Have your students write or recite the Memory Challenges. (Note: As they are doing this, check to be sure everyone has completed the Reflections assignment.)

Review: (a) Write the formula from yesterday’s Q. #2 on the board or overhead. Include a blank where the word confi-dence is. Ask your students to fill in the blanks. Confession, forgiveness, confidence.

(b) What is the purpose of conviction? To draw us back to fellowship with God.

(c) What is the purpose of guilt? To make us feel so guilty that we’ll hide from God.

Ask if anyone wants to share their Reflections assignment. Remember they are not required to share this one.

Have your students answer Q. #1-2 on their own. When ev-eryone has finished, read the correct answers and have your students make any needed corrections.

1. (a) Confess...forgiven...fellowship (relationship).

(b) Destroy (hinder, etc.)...fellowship...good enough (worthy).

(c) Forgiveness...mercy.

(d) Satan (the enemy)...Jesus.

2. As far as the east is from the west.

Demonstration: Ask your students: “How far is the east from the west?” Show them a globe. Ask someone to come forward and show the class where north ends and south begins (at the equator.) Then ask them to show where east ends and west begins. Help your students see that there’s no place where east and west meet. The distance between east and west is infinite, and that’s how far God has removed our sins.

EastWest


Teacher’s Notes


Read the paragraph to your students. Remind them of the “roller coaster” of feelings and the “train” of facts that they made in the classroom during the lesson on faith in Discovering Christ-Like Habits.

Have them work through Q. #3 on their own. When they’ve finished, check their answers in class.

3. They are all true.

Read the final comment (in the box) and the Summary. Sing a song of rejoicing that Jesus died for our sin. The words to “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story,” and “Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It,” are in the Appendix. Or, you may choose more modern songs that your students know.

Homework: Joseph – Relied on God (the Holy Spriit). Joshua – God’s Word (the book of the law). Daniel – Prayer.

You will remember from the lesson on faith (in Discovering Christ-Like Habits) that believers can-not rely on feelings. Do you still feel guilty and weighted down even after you’ve confessed your sin? That doesn’t mean you are guilty. Believers must rely on the truth of God’s Word, not on

their feelings.

3. Re-read 1 John 1:9. Label the following sentences True or False.

_____God has promised to forgive our sin when we confess.

_____God can be trusted to keep all His promises.

_____When I confess my sin, I can trust God to forgive me.

Remember that God does not love and forgive you because of anything you have done–or not done. He loves you because you are His child, and He forgives you because Jesus died for your sins!

Summary: Jesus was a man of integrity, respected even by His enemies! Now the Holy Spirit lives in each believer, working to create Jesus’ character in us.

As you trust God’s promises, rely on the Holy Spirit, focus on Jesus, and exercise obedience to God’s Word–

you will grow in integrity.Homework: Three Old Testament men were admired for their integrity-Joseph (Gen. 41:16 and 38-39), Joshua (Josh. 1:8), and Daniel (Dan. 6:7-11). What was the key to integrity for each man? Choose one of the three men, read the verses indicated, and write a sentence telling what you think the key to his integrity was.

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Day 12Read the first paragraph with your students. As they suggest names, write them on the board or overhead.

Read the next paragraph. Read through steps 1-6 and answer any questions your students have.

Divide your students into groups according to the number of characters they’ll need for each drama. Assign each group the Scripture references for their drama, and tell them to begin writing. You will see that some plays require more work. Assign your students accordingly. (Note: If it’s at all possible, have each group work around a computer, with one student assigned to be the typist. When they’re finished, they can print a copy of their play for each character to take home and practice.)

(Note: If you have time and opportunity, it would be enjoyable for your students to memorize their lines, practice a little more, and present their plays to some of the lower grades.)

Day 12 Write a Play

The Bible tells about many men who lived with integrity. How many you can name?

Today you’re going to write and practice a play about one of these men. Tomorrow, you’ll get to perform your play for the rest of the class.

STEPS FOR WRITING YOUR PLAY

1. Get in your groups.

2. Read the story for your drama from the Bible.

3. Decide who will play each character.

4. Begin writing. After each character has told what his or her lines will be, anyone should feel free to add suggestions. Be sure you are writing down the lines as people say them.

5. When your play is completed, find a corner of the classroom to “walk through” the actions and practice some gestures.

6. Assign props, costumes, and sound effects to the people in your group.


Teacher’s Notes


Group A: Matt. 17:24-35. Four people–Narrator, tax col-lector, Peter, Jesus.

Group B: Gen. 12: 10-20. Seven people–Abram. Sarai, two officials, pharaoh, a physician, and a narrator.

Group C: Acts 16:17-30. Eight people–Slave girl, two own-ers, Paul, Silas, two magistrates, a jailer. Write some lines for the crowd and have other students read them from their seats. (If you think you need a Narrator, you may add one person to this group.)

Group D: Daniel 5:31-6:13. Six people–Narrator, Daniel, Darius, three government officials.

Homework: Study your lines and think about the expressions and actions you want to use. You do not have to have your lines memorized, but you should know them well enough to read them with ease. Locate some costumes or props to add interest to your play.

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Day 13Have your students get in their groups and practice their drama one time.

Have everyone return to their seats and choose one group at a time to present their play.

When all the groups have finished, discuss the following questions in class. Write the answers for each group on the board or overhead.

1. Which character or characters in your play showed integrity? What did they do to show it?

2. Which character or characters showed a lack of integrity? How did they show it?

Answers:1. Group A: Jesus showed integrity by paying a tax that he shouldn’t have had to pay. (See Matt. 17:26.)

Group C: Paul and Silas showed integrity by not escaping from the jail when they had the opportunity.

Group D: Daniel showed integrity by doing what he knew was right–praying to God each day–even though he would be put to death.

2. Group B: Abram showed a lack of integrity by lying to the pharaoh about Sarai.

Group D: The government officials showed lack of integrity by tricking the king into signing a law that they knew would injure Daniel.

Homework: Tell your students they should use the Study Sheet to prepare for a test on day 15.

Day 14Go over the Study Sheet. Answer any questions your students have. Allow them to use any extra class time to study. Remind them that they need to know the Memory Challenges from this lesson for the test. Tell your students if they will write or recite the Memory Challenges.

Day 15Give a test.

Day 13 Present Your Play

Go over your play in your group one time.

Perform your play for the class.

Homework: Begin working the Study Sheet to help you pre-pare for the test on Day 15. Write in the definitions and the answers for the Short Answer section. Think through the List-ing and Essay questions to decide if you can answer them.

Day 14 Review Day

Go over the Study Sheet in class. Study for your test.

Homework: You will have a test over this lesson tomorrow. It will include the Memory Challenges from this lesson.

Day 15 Test Day

Enjoy your test.



Lesson 2 – Study Sheet

Define: Integrity

The Holy City

The Prince of this world

Confess

Guilt

Conviction

Redeem

The Accuser

Listing:

1. List four reasons why it’s important to have integrity even in ‘small’ things.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

2. List four “exercises” from Colossians 3:16 that will strengthen our inner character and so help us to resist temp-tation.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)




(a)

(b)

(c)

Short Answer:

1. Small compromises usually lead to ___________________ compromises.

2. Bad company corrupts ______________ _________________.

3. When you sin, you should __________________ your sin. After you do this, you should NOT feel __________.

4. Forgiveness of sin comes through ______________________________.

5. Jesus understands about our temptation, because He was _______________________________________.

6. When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He always answered Satan with words from ________________.

7. Temptation doesn’t usually come by the ______________________, but by the _____________________.

8. Satan uses guilt to make us feel ________________ to _______________________ God’s presence.

9. The Holy Spirit uses conviction to cause us to _____________________ to _______________________ with God.

10. God removes our sin from us as far as the ________________ from the __________________________.

11. CONVICTION ________________ ________________________ CONFIDENCE IN GOD

Essay: Be prepared to write a brief paragraph to answer the following questions.

1. Explain what is wrong with the belief that “Everyone creates their own truth.”

2. Explain how you can tell if the way you feel is conviction or guilt. Be specific.

Verses: Be prepared to write or recite the two Memory Challenges from this lesson.



Lesson 2 – Study Sheet Answer Key

Define: Integrity–Doing what’s right even when no one is looking.

The Holy City–Jerusalem.

The Prince of this world–Satan.

Confess–To admit what we did and that it was wrong; to agree with God that we sinned.

Guilt–A feeling of being unworthy and unacceptable to God.

Conviction–Remorse for sin, caused by the Holy Spirit.

Redeem–To gain freedom for someone by paying a price; to ransom.

The Accuser–Satan.

Listing:

1. List four reasons why it’s important to have integrity even in ‘small’ things.

(a) As we give in to “small” temptations, it becomes easier to give in to the bigger ones.





(f ) We have a clear conscience.


2. List four “exercises” from Colossians 3:16 that will strengthen our inner character and so help us to resist temp-tation.

(a) Keep God’s Word in your mind (heart).







(a) I have been crucified with Christ, and He lives in me giving me power to resist temptation. I am ‘dead’ to sin, so it has no real power over me. (Gal. 2:20)



Short Answer:

1. Small compromises usually lead to larger compromises.

2. Bad company corrupts good morals.

3. When you sin, you should confess your sin. After you do this, you should NOT feel guilty.

4. Forgiveness of sin comes through the blood of Jesus. (Jesus.)

5. Jesus understands about our temptation, because He was tempted in every way just like us.

6. When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He always answered Satan with words from Scripture.

7. Temptation doesn’t usually come by the shovelful, but by the teaspoonful.

8. Satan uses guilt to make us feel unworthy to enter God’s presence.

9. The Holy Spirit uses conviction to cause us to come back (return) to fellowship with God.

10. God removes our sin from us as far as the east from the west.

11. CONVICTION confession forgiveness CONFIDENCE IN GOD

Essay: Be prepared to write a brief paragraph to answer the following questions.

1. Explain what is wrong with the belief that “Everyone creates their own truth.”First, God has said there is objective truth–His truth. Jesus said, “I am the...truth.” His Word is true. Second, if each person tries to live by an individual truth, chaos will reign. People may not agree on laws, traffic rules, the value of money, etc.

2. Explain how you can tell if the way you feel is conviction or guilt. Be specific.You can identify conviction because it’s purpose is to draw you to confess and restore your fellowship with God. Guilt, on the other hand, has the purpose of keeping us from God. It causes us to feel unworthy and unacceptable to Him.

Verses: There are two Memory Challenge verses in this lesson.



Lesson 2 – Test (100 Pts.)

1. Matching: (16 points–2 pts. each)

_______ Integrity a. Jerusalem

_______ The Holy City b. To ransom; to pay money for someone’s freedom.

_______ The Prince of this world c. Remorse for sin caused by the Holy Spirit.

_______ Confess d. Satan

_______ Guilt e. Doing what’s right even when no one’s looking.

_______ Conviction f. A feeling of being unworthy and unacceptable to God.

_______ Redeem g. To admit what we did and that it was wrong, to agree with God that we sinned._______ The Accuser (Note: You will use one of these letters twice.)

11. Listing: (29 pts.)

1. List four reasons why it’s important to have integrity even in ‘small’ things. (3 pts. each)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

2. List four “exercises” from Colossians 3:16 that will strengthen our inner character and so help us to resist temp-tation. (2 pts. each)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)



3. List three “gifts” God has given you to help you live a life of integrity. Include the references. (3 pts. each)

(a)

(b)

(c)

III. Short Answer: (15 pts.)

1. What do small compromises usually lead to? __________________________________________. (1 pt.)

2. ___________ _____________________ corrupts good morals. This means that when we hang out with _________________________________ we will become __________________________ them. (4 pts.)

3. God is able to forgive us our sins because ____________________________________________. (2 pts.)

4. Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, but He was also tempted in ________________ ________________ that we are. (1 pt.)

5. Jesus responded to Satan’s temptations with ______________________________. (2 pts.)

6. According to Psa. 103:12, how far does God remove our sin from us? _______________________ (2 pts.)

7. CONVICTION ________________ ____________________ ___________________ IN GOD (3 pts.)

IV. Essay: Write a brief paragraph to answer the following questions. (10 pts. each)

1. Explain what is wrong with the belief that “Everyone creates their own truth.”

2. Explain how you can tell if the way you feel is conviction or guilt. Be specific.

V. Verses: Write or recite the two Memory Challenges from this lesson. (10 pts. each)



Lesson 2 – Test Answer Key (100 Pts.)

1. Matching: (16 points–2 pts. each)

e Integrity a. Jerusalem

a The Holy City b. To ransom; to pay money for someone’s freedom.

d The Prince of this world c. Remorse for sin caused by the Holy Spirit.

g Confess d. Satan

f Guilt e. Doing what’s right even when no one’s looking.

c Conviction f. A feeling of being unworthy and unacceptable to God.

b Redeem g. To admit what I did and that it was wrong, to agree with God that I sinned. d The Accuser (Note: You will use one of these letters twice.)

11. Listing: (29 pts.)

1. List four reasons why it’s important to have integrity even in ‘small’ things. (3 pts. each)

(a) As we give in to “small” temptations, it becomes easier to give in to the bigger ones.





(f ) We have a clear conscience.


2. List four “exercises” from Colossians 3:16 that will strengthen our inner character and so help us to resist temp-tation. (2 pts. each)

(a) Keep God’s Word in your mind (heart).






3. List three “gifts” God has given you to help you live a life of integrity. Include the references. (3 pts. each)

(a) I have been crucified with Christ, and He lives in me giving me power to resist temptation. I am ‘dead’ to sin, so it has no real power over me. (Gal. 2:20)



III. Short Answer: (15 pts.)

1. What do small compromises usually lead to? Larger compromises. (1 pt.)

2. Bad company corrupts good morals. This means that when we hang out with immoral people, we will become like them. (4 pts.)

3. God is able to forgive us our sins because of Jesus’ death on the cross OR the blood of Jesus. (2 pts.)

4. Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, but He was also tempted in every way that we are. (1 pt.)

5. Jesus responded to Satan’s temptations with God’s Word OR Scripture. (2 pts.)

6. According to Psa. 103:12, how far does God remove our sin from us? As far as the east from the west. (2 pts.)

7. CONVICTION confession forgiveness confidence IN GOD (3 pts.)

IV. Essay: Write a brief paragraph to answer the following questions. (10 pts. each)

1. Explain what is wrong with the belief that “Everyone creates their own truth.” First, God has said there is objec-tive truth–His truth. Jesus said, “I am the...truth.” His Word is true. Second, if each person tries to live by an individual truth, chaos will reign. People may not agree on laws, traffic rules, the value of money, etc.

2. Explain how you can tell if the way you feel is conviction or guilt. Be specific. You can identify conviction because it’s purpose is to draw you to confess and restore your fellowship with God. Guilt, on the other hand, has the purpose of keeping us from God. It causes us to feel unworthy and unacceptable to Him.

V. Verses: Write or recite the two Memory Challenges from this lesson. (10 pts. each)



Lesson 2

Day 1NIVMark 12:13-14 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. Mark 12:14 They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?

Matt. 27:4 “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” “What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.”

John 18:38 “What is truth?” Pilate asked. With this he went out again to the Jews and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

Day 2Heb. 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are — yet was without sin.

Matt. 4:1-10 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Matt. 4:2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Matt. 4:3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Matt. 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matt. 4:5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. Matt. 4:6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” Matt. 4:7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” Matt. 4:8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. Matt. 4:9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Matt. 4:10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”

Day 3Matt. 4:8-10 (See Day 2)

Matt. 4:11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

John 12:31 Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.

John 14:30 I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me,

John 16:11 and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.

Col. 2:13-15 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, Col. 2:14 having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross. Col. 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

Eph. 2:2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.

Eph. 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Lesson 2

Day 1KJVMark 12:13-14 And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. Mark 12:14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

Matt. 27:4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

John 18:38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.

Day 2Heb. 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are — yet was without sin.

Matt. 4:1-11 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Matt. 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. Matt. 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. Matt. 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matt. 4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, Matt. 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Matt. 4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Matt. 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; Matt. 4:9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Matt. 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Matt. 4:11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

Day 3Matt. 4:8-11 (See Day 2)

John 12:31 Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.

John 14:30 I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me,

John 16:11 and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.

Col. 2:13-15 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Col. 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; Col. 2:15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

Eph. 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

Eph. 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against princi-palities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: be-



1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Day 4Psa. 31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.

John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.”

John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Day 5Gal. 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Phil. 2:13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

Phil. 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Day 6Col. 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Day 7Luke 16:10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.

Matt. 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Matt. 5:15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. Matt. 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Psa. 112:4-5 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. Psa. 112:5 Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Prov. 10:9 The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.

Acts 24:16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.

Luke 16:10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.

Day 9Acts 13:38 “Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.

Matt. 26:28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

1 Pet. 1:18-21 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 1 Pet. 1:19 but with the pre-

cause greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Day 4Psa. 31:5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.

John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Day 5Gal. 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Phil. 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Day 6Col. 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Day 7Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

Matt. 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Matt. 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Matt. 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Psa. 112:4-5 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gra-cious, and full of compassion, and righteous. Psa. 112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

Prov. 10:9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Acts 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

Day 9Acts 13:38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

Matt. 26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

1 Pet. 1:18-21 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corrupt-ible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 1 Pet. 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 1 Pet. 1:20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, 1 Pet. 1:21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.



cious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 1 Pet. 1:20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 1 Pet. 1:21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

Day 10Psa. 32:1-7 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Psa. 32:2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. Psa. 32:3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. Psa. 32:4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Selah Psa. 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgres-sions to the LORD”— and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah Psa. 32:6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. Psa. 32:7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

Rev. 12:9-10 The great dragon was hurled down — that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Rev. 12:10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.

Day 11Gen. 41:16 “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.”

Gen. 41:38-39 So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” Gen. 41:39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you.

Josh. 1:8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Dan. 6:7-11 The 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. Dan. 6:8 Now, 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.” Dan. 6:9 So King Darius put the decree in writing. Dan. 6:10 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. Dan. 6:11 Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help.

Day 12Group AMatt. 17:24-34 After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?” Matt. 17:25 “Yes, he does,” he replied. When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the first to speak. “What do you think, Simon?” he asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes — from their own sons or from others?” Matt. 17:26 “From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him. Matt. 17:27 “But so that we may not offend them, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”

Group BLuke 22:32-34 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” Luke 22:34 Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.”

Day 10Psa. 32:1-7 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Psa. 32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. Psa. 32:3 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. Psa. 32:4 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah. Psa. 32:5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. Psa. 32:6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. Psa. 32:7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Rev. 12:9-10 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Rev. 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

Day 11Gen. 41:16 And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

Gen. 41:38-39 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? Gen. 41:39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

Josh. 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Dan. 6:7-11 All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellers, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions. Dan. 6:8 Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. Dan. 6:9 Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree. Dan. 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. Dan. 6:11 Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplica-tion before his God.

Day 12Group AMatt. 17:24 -35 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? Matt. 17:25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? Matt. 17:26 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. Matt. 17:27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

Group BLuke 22:32-34 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. Luke 22:33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. Luke 22:34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.



Gen. 12:10-19 Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe. Gen. 12:11 As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “I know what a beautiful woman you are. Gen. 12:12 When the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live. Gen. 12:13 Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you.” Gen. 12:14 When Abram came to Egypt, the Egyptians saw that she was a very beautiful woman. Gen. 12:15 And when Pharaoh’s officials saw her, they praised her to Pharaoh, and she was taken into his palace. Gen. 12:16 He treated Abram well for her sake, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels. Gen. 12:17 But the LORD inflicted serious diseases on Pharaoh and his household because of Abram’s wife Sarai. Gen. 12:18 So Pharaoh summoned Abram. “What have you done to me?” he said. “Why didn’t you tell me she was your wife? Gen. 12:19 Why did you say, ‘She is my sister,’ so that I took her to be my wife? Now then, here is your wife. Take her and go!”

Group C and Group D, because of copywrite issues, have too many verses to include here.

Gen. 12:10-20 And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land. Gen. 12:11 And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon: Gen. 12:12 Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive. Gen. 12:13 Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. Gen. 12:14 And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair. Gen. 12:15 The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh’s house. Gen. 12:16 And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels. Gen. 12:17 And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram’s wife. Gen. 12:18 And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife? Gen. 12:19 Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way. Gen. 12:20 And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.

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