SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS

[CHRISTIAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT]

This lesson is part of a Disciple Essentials module titled Christian Character Development. This Sunday School series examines a
number of Christian character traits that are necessary for our kids as they develop to become Christian leaders. We will look at
what the Bible teaches about these traits, and examples of Bible characters displaying them. Godly character should be evident
in the life of every follower of Christ, especially those who are leading others.

All lessons follow the HOOK-BOOK-LOOK-TOOK format

Emojis are widely used and loved by many kids today! That’s why, in this Sunday School series, along with the featured
character trait for the week as exemplified by various Biblical characters, special emojis will be used to illustrate the godly
characters which the kids will learn and apply in their lives.

Hook includes different activities to catch the attention of kids leading to the lesson
Book includes Bible Story and Lessons, and guides in delivering the story and/or using the visual aids
Look includes interactive activities to guide kids for self-reflection and application
Took includes Take-Home Worksheets which will involve and guide parents to follow-up lessons to their kids through
various activities. In this way, parents will be actively involved in achieving the lesson objectives.
“SOLOMON’S DOWNFALL” LESSON 1
OBJECTIVES: At the end of the

[DEVELOPING A GODLY CHARACTER]

lesson the kids will be able to:

a. Compare a godly person to the

ungodly person
b. Reflect on their character
c. Identify ways on how to live

HOOK
godly/ Christ-like life

LESSON TITLE: “SOLOMON’S

DOWNFALL”
EARLY PREPARATIONS: Set up a MEMORY VERSE BOOTH in one corner of the room.
Fill the booth with 9 Memory Verses about the Fruit of the Spirit (See Lesson Appendix). BIBLE TEXT: 1 KINGS 11: 1-6
Let kids memorize and recite at least 1 verse before the class starts. Give a “fruity” treat to
every verse, such as Fruity JellyAce, Fruity Lollipop, Dried Fruits, or Real Fruits. Do this GENERAL TRUTH: God gives us
memory verse challenge every Sunday until the end of the lesson series. opportunities to choose good
behaviour and a Christ-like
MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE: As the kids arrive, encourage them to proceed to the character.
Memory Verse Booth to do the MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE. If they can’t recite a verse,
encourage them to memorize the verses during the week.
MEMORY VERSE:
Give a short introduction to the new lesson series: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER 1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT) “Physical
DEVELOPMENT training is good, but training
for godliness is much
SINGING AND DANCING: You may choose any kid’s version of Christian songs from
better...”
Youtube. Make sure the songs are theologically biblically correct. You may seek advice from
your pastor regarding the choice of songs.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
OPENING PRAYER: Lead students to prayer. You may also assign one kid to pray.
PRINTABLES: (Teaching Pictures.
Emoji Cut-outs, Comparative Chart
ACTIVITY/GAME: BUILD YOUR EMOJI
My Bible Journal)

Print two (2) copies of the Emoji Template (See Lesson 1 Appendix). Ask two (2) volunteers MISCELLANEOUS: Yellow
to participate in the game. Give one set of Emoji Template per volunteer. Let them Crayons, Pencils
build/assemble the emoji on a table or the board as fast as possible. The first kid to correctly
build the emoji wins.

TRANSITION: In our Sunday School series, along with the featured Bible character for the
week, we will use special emojis to illustrate the godly characters we will learn and apply in
our lives. Today, we will discover what the Word of God— the Bible— says about the
what’s and how’s of developing a godly character.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION: Let kids read the memory verse for today’s lesson in the
chorus.

1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT) “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better...”
 BOOK
Have kids open their bibles to the passages mentioned in the lesson. Make sure that as you read the passage, you have your bible in
front of you to remind children that the story you are sharing with them is from the bible and not from any other book.

SOLOMON’S DOWNFALL

Note to Teacher: Use the teaching pictures for the bible story found in Lesson Appendix.

Ask a volunteer to read the bible text: 1 Kings 11:1-6.

(Teaching Picture 1) Solomon was a young man when his father, King David, told his son, “Be strong, show
yourself a man, and keep the ways of the Lord your God.”

(Teaching Picture 2) When Solomon became King, Solomon saw a vision in which God offered him anything
he desired. If you were in Solomon’s place, what would you ask from God? To have plenty of money? To have
a huge house? To have the latest gadgets? None of those things did Solomon ask! Instead, he asked for
wisdom to govern his people and discern between good and evil. It pleased the Lord that Solomon asked for
wisdom rather than riches or the defeat of his enemies.

(Teaching Picture 3) Because of that, God gave not only wisdom but riches and honor, too to Solomon.
Solomon became the wisest King to live and became a great ruler.

(Teaching Picture 4) However, Solomon lacked one thing— Solomon’s heart did not belong entirely to God. He
knew right from wrong but chose to do what was wrong and evil. He married foreign women who convinced him to
worship false gods and idols, and he succumbed to the weaknesses of covetousness and pride. In the end, 700 wives and
300 concubines were a more powerful force in his life than God, and his kingdom fell to ruin.

This is the reason why Christ-like character matters. It is easy to pretend that you are living a godly life, but God always
knows your heart. God knows when your heart is not obeying Jesus and loving Jesus. That means, even when you go to
Sunday School every Sunday, or even when you have memorized all our memory verses when your heart is not loving
and obeying Jesus, you are not living a pleasing life to God.

God cares about our character because it has eternal value. This is why He makes way for us to grow our
character. None of us is born with a Christ-like character, but we can learn. God gives us opportunities to
choose good behavior and a Christ-like attitude. For example, meeting someone who is a bully can be God’s
way for you to choose to respond with good behavior. Instead of fighting back, you can tell the bully that you
forgive him. Another example has an annoying brother or sister. Instead of quickly losing your temper to
him/her, show patience and offer help to your brother/sister whenever they need it.

GENERAL TRUTH:
GOD GIVES US OPPORTUNITIES TO CHOOSE GOOD BEHAVIOUR AND A CHRIST-LIKE ATTITUDE
LOOK
ACTIVITY: COMPARATIVE CHART (Distribute one comparison chart for each kid. See Lesson Appendix.)

Say, Every week, at the end of our bible story, and you will make a comparison chart. The chart will help you compare a
person with a godly character to someone with no godly character. Today, we will compare a person with a godly
character and a person with a non-godly personality. Write 2-3 descriptions of a person who is godly/ Christ-like. Write 2-3
descriptions of a person who is ungodly/ not Christ-like. With a yellow crayon, color the column where you can most
identify yourself.

End activity by leading kids to pray to Jesus, asking for His help to make them kids who love and obey Him.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION

1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT) “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better...”

TOOK

Distribute MY BIBLE JOURNAL to each student. (See Lesson Appendix)

Encourage them to ask for help from their parents/guardians in doing the JOURNALLING ACTIVITY. Let them
bring their Journals next week.

Give rewards to those who will bring their Journals every week.

END SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH SONGS AND PRAYER

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 LESSON 1 APPENDIX
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LESSON SERIES

Appendix 1. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT MEMORY VERSE (Free Printable Bible verse from: SHAREALIFEVERSE.COM)
Appendix 1.2. TEACHING PICTURES (Solomon’s Story). All story pictures are distributed for free by © FreeBibleImages. For
higher resolution, you may go to this link: https://www.freebibleimages.org/contributors/sweet/

TEACHING PICTURE 1
TEACHING PICTURE 2
TEACHING PICTURE 3
TEACHING PICTURE 4
Appendix 1.3. Emoji Cut-out
Appendix 1.4. Comparative Chart
 “THE SERVANT-LEADER
DEBORAH” LESSON 2
[SERVANT LEADERSHIP] OBJECTIVES: At the end of the
lesson the kids will be able to:

a. Compare a servant-leader with

the lazy leader
b.Reflect on their character

HOOK c.Identify ways on how to serve

and love others just as Jesus did

EARLY PREPARATIONS: Set up a MEMORY VERSE BOOTH in one corner of the room. LESSON TITLE: “THE SERVANT-
Fill the booth with 9 Memory Verses about the Fruit of the Spirit (See Lesson 1 Appendix). LEADER DEBORAH”
Let kids memorize and recite at least 1 verse before the class starts. Give a “fruity” treat to
BIBLE TEXT: JUDGES 4:4-10
every verse, such as Fruity JellyAce, Fruity Lollipop, Dried Fruit,s or Real Fruits. Do this
memory verse challenge every Sunday until the end of the lesson series.
General truth: God
wants us to
MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE:: As the kids arrive, encourage them to proceed to the serve and love Him just as
Memory Verse Booth to do the MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE. If they can’t recite a verse, Jesus did.
encourage them to memorize the verses during the week.

Give a short introduction to the new lesson series: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER

DEVELOPMENT MEMORY VERSE:
Galatians 1:10 (NLT) “If
SINGING AND DANCING: You may choose any kid’s version of Christian songs from pleasing people were my
Youtube. Make sure the songs are theologically biblically correct. You may seek advice from
goal, I would not be Christ’s
your pastor regarding the choice of songs.
servant.”
OPENING PRAYER: Lead students to prayer. You may also assign one kid to pray.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
ACTIVITY/GAME: BUILD YOUR EMOJI
PRINTABLES: (Teaching Pictures.
Print two (2) copies of Emoji Template (See Lesson 2 Appendix). Ask two (2) volunteers to Emoji Cut-outs, Comparative Chart
participate in the game. Give 1 set of Emoji Template per volunteer. Let them build/assemble My Bible Journal)
the emoji on a table or the board as fast as possible. The first kid to correctly build the emoji
MISCELLANEOUS: Yellow
wins. Crayons, Pencils

TRANSITION: In our Sunday School series, along with the featured Bible character for the
week, we will use special emojis to illustrate the godly characters we will learn and apply in
our lives. Today, we will learn about Servant-leadership through the story of Deborah.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION: Let kids read the memory verse for today’s lesson in the
chorus.

Galatians 1:10 (NLT) “If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.”
 BOOK
Have kids open their bibles to the passages mentioned in the lesson. Make sure that as you read the passage, you have your bible in
front of you to remind children that the story you are sharing with them is from the bible and not from any other book.

THE SERVANT-LEADER DEBORAH

Note to Teacher: Use the teaching pictures for the bible story found in Lesson Appendix.

Ask a volunteer to read the bible text: Judges 4:4-10

(Teaching Picture 1) Deborah was a well-liked judge in Israel. The Israelites would ask her for advice and
settle their disputes by God’s laws.

(Teaching Picture 2) Sisera, the King’s army commander, had 900 iron chariots and ruthlessly oppressed the
Israelites for twenty years.

(Teaching Picture 3) One day, Deborah called for Barak and told him, “This is what the Lord commands you to
do. Gather 10,000 warriors from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun at Mount Tabor. I will call Sisera,
commander of the King’s army, along with his chariots and warriors, to the Kishon River. There I will give you
victory over him.

(Teaching Picture 4) Barak replied, ‘I will go, but only if you go with me.’ ‘Very well,’ Deborah replied, ‘I will go
with you. But you will receive no honor in this venture, for the Lord’s victory over Sisera will be at the hands of
a woman.

(Teaching Picture 5) Deborah encouraged, inspired, and courageously led God’s people, and the result was
that they pressed harder against their enemies.

(Teaching Picture 6)Deborah gave the glory to God rather than taking it for herself. After her obedient service
to God, her people had peace for 40 years

Deborah was a servant-leader. When God told her to work with Balak, she did. And because she obeyed God,
she experienced victory. However, She did not take the credit for her victory herself. She gave full credit to
God.

Servant leadership is not just about serving others. It is about serving God. When you are finishing a task or a
household chore, you are doing it for God. You are doing it for God when studying hard and receiving
academic achievements. Everything that you do is for God. That is why, in everything you do, you must please
God. You can please God if your heart is not grumbling when finishing a task or a chore when your heart is not
envious of other people’s achievements, when your heart is always grateful and giving credit to God for all the
victories you experience day.

When Jesus was here on earth, He was fully God and fully man. However, Jesus did not use His power to
abuse people and hurt them. But instead, Jesus served them and loved them. He led the people to know the
truth, so they would be saved.

GENERAL TRUTH:
GOD WANTS US TO SERVE AND LOVE HIM JUST AS JESUS DID.

LOOK
ACTIVITY: COMPARATIVE CHART (Distribute one comparison chart for each kid. See Lesson Appendix.)

Say, Every week, at the end of our bible story, and you will make a comparison chart. The chart will help you compare a
person with a godly character to someone with no godly character. Today, we will compare a servant-leader with a
lazy leader. Write 2-3 descriptions of a servant-leader. Write 2-3 descriptions of a lazy leader. With a yellow
crayon, color the column where you can most identify yourself.

End activity by leading kids to pray to Jesus, asking for His help to make them kids who will love and serve others.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION

Galatians 1:10 (NLT) “If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.”

TOOK

Distribute MY BIBLE JOURNAL to each student. (See Lesson Appendix)

Encourage them to ask for help from their parents/guardians in doing the JOURNALLING ACTIVITY. Let them
bring their Journals next week.

Give rewards to those who will bring their Journals every week.

END SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH SONGS AND PRAYER

DISTRIBUTE HEALTHY SNACKS.

 LESSON 2 APPENDIX
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LESSON SERIES

Appendix 1. TEACHING PICTURES (Deborah’s Story). All story pictures are distributed for free by © FreeBibleImages. For higher
resolution, you may go to this link: https://www.freebibleimages.org/contributors/sweet/

Teaching Picture 1
Teaching Picture 2
Teaching Picture 3
Teaching Picture 4
Teaching Picture 5
Teaching Picture 6
\Appendix 2.2. Emoji Cut-out
Appendix2.3.Comparative Chart
 “THE HUMBLE JOB”
[HUMILITY]
LESSON 3
OBJECTIVES: At the end of the
lesson the kids will be able to:

HOOK a. Compare a humble person with

a proud person
b.Reflect on their character
EARLY PREPARATIONS: Set up a MEMORY VERSE BOOTH in one corner of the room. c.Identify ways on how to live in
Fill the booth with 9 Memory Verses about the Fruit of the Spirit (See Lesson 1 Appendix). humility
Let kids memorize and recite at least 1 verse before the class starts. Give a “fruity” treat to
LESSON TITLE: “THE HUMBLE
every verse, such as Fruity JellyAce, Fruity Lollipop, Dried Fruits, or Real Fruits. Do this
JOB”
memory verse challenge every Sunday until the end of the lesson series.
BIBLE TEXT: JOB 1-2; 42
MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE:: As the kids arrive, encourage them to proceed to the
Memory Verse Booth to do the MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE. If they can’t recite a verse,
GENERAL TRUTH: To be
encourage them to memorize the verses during the week.
humble is to recognize that
Give a short introduction to the new lesson series: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER God is above us
DEVELOPMENT

SINGING AND DANCING: You may choose any kid’s version of Christian songs from
Youtube. Make sure the songs are theologically biblically correct. You may seek advice from MEMORY VERSE:
your pastor regarding the choice of songs. Proverbs 11:2(NLT) “Pride
leads to disgrace,but with
OPENING PRAYER: Lead students to prayer. You may also assign one kid to pray. humility comes wisdom.”

ACTIVITY/GAME: BUILD YOUR EMOJI

MATERIALS NEEDED:
Print two (2) copies of Emoji Template (See Lesson 3 Appendix). Ask two (2) volunteers to
PRINTABLES: (Teaching Pictures.
participate in the game. Give 1 set of Emoji Template per volunteer. Let them build/assemble Emoji Cut-outs, Comparative Chart
the emoji on a table or the board as fast as possible. The first kid to correctly build the emoji My Bible Journal)
wins.
MISCELLANEOUS: Yellow
TRANSITION: In our Sunday School series, along with the featured Bible character for the Crayons, Pencils
week, we will use special emojis to illustrate the godly characters we will learn and apply in
our lives. Today, we will learn about being humble through the life of Job.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION: Let kids read the memory verse for today’s lesson in the
chorus.

Proverbs 11:2(NLT) “Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
 BOOK
Have kids open their bibles to the passages mentioned in the lesson. Make sure that as you read the passage, you have your bible in
front of you to remind children that the story you are sharing with them is from the bible and not from any other book.

THE HUMBLE JOB

Note to Teacher: Use the teaching pictures for the bible story found in Lesson Appendix.

(Teaching Picture 1) Job was a wealthy man living in the land of Uz. He owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels,
500 yokes of oxen, and 500 donkeys. Many servants worked for him, and he was considered the greatest man
among all those living in the East.

(Teaching Picture 2) Job had seven sons and three daughters. He was a good, blameless, and

upright man who avoided evil and regularly sacrificed to God for himself and his family.

(Teaching Picture 3) One day, God allowed Job to be tested. He lost everything he had. His servants were
killed, his livestock was stolen and burnt, and all his children died!

(Teaching Picture 4) Despite his loss, Job did not curse God. He fell to the ground and chose to worship God.

(Teaching Picture 5) Later on, Job was afflicted with painful sores all over his body. However, Job still did not
curse God, even when his wife had already told him to curse God.

(Teaching Picture 6) Job waited patiently on God’s plan, for he knew that sometimes, good people must
endure trials and hardships.

(Teaching Picture 7) In the end, God blessed Job twice as much as he had before, with new children and long
life.

Job, even amidst his suffering, continued to worship God. He was humble when he had everything. He
remained humble when everything was taken away from him. He continued to be humble when God blessed
him twice as much as he had before! He could curse God because he had all the reasons to do so, but he
chose not.

To be humble is a choice. It is a choice that God wants all of us to choose. Jesus taught us to be humble and
to recognize that God is above us and that we need His grace. Jesus demonstrated humility, even to the point
of death! As we humble ourselves, God will exalt us at the proper time. But better that praises come from
others’ lips than our own, and better God’s timing for everything than the course of events that we dream up on
our own!

GENERAL TRUTH:
TO BE HUMBLE IS TO RECOGNIZE THAT GOD IS ABOVE US
LOOK
ACTIVITY: COMPARATIVE CHART (Distribute one comparison chart for each kid. See Lesson Appendix.)

Say, Every week, at the end of our bible story, and you will make a comparison chart. The chart will help you compare a
person with a godly character to someone with no godly character. Today, we will compare a humble person with a
proud person. Write 2-3 descriptions of a humble person. Write 2-3 descriptions of a proud person. With a yellow
crayon, color the column where you can most identify yourself.

End activity by leading kids to pray to Jesus, asking for His help to make them kids who will love and serve others.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION

Proverbs 11:2(NLT) “Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”

TOOK

Distribute MY BIBLE JOURNAL to each student. (See Lesson Appendix)

Encourage them to ask for help from their parents/guardians in doing the JOURNALLING ACTIVITY. Let them
bring their Journals next week.

Give rewards to those who will bring their Journals every week.

END SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH SONGS AND PRAYER

DISTRIBUTE HEALTHY SNACKS.

 LESSON 3 APPENDIX
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LESSON SERIES

Appendix 3.1.TEACHING PICTURES (Job’s Story). All story pictures are distributed for free by © FreeBibleImages. For higher
resolution, you may go to this link: https://www.freebibleimages.org/contributors/sweet/

Teaching Picture 3.1

Teaching Picture 3.2.
Teaching Picture 3.3.
Teaching Picture 3.4.
Teaching Picture 3.5.
Teaching Picture 3.6.
Teaching Picture 3.7.
Appendix 3.2. Emoji Cut-out
Appendix 3.3. Comparative Chart
 “THE MERCIFUL SAMARITAN”
[MERCY & COMPASSION]
LESSON 4
OBJECTIVES: At the end of the
lesson the kids will be able to:

HOOK a. Compare a merciful person with

a rude person
b.Reflect on their character
EARLY PREPARATIONS: Set up a MEMORY VERSE BOOTH in one corner of the room. c.Identify ways on how to show
Fill the booth with 9 Memory Verses about the Fruit of the Spirit (See Lesson 1 Appendix). mercy and compassion
Let kids memorize and recite at least 1 verse before the class starts. Give a “fruity” treat to
LESSON TITLE: “THE MERCIFUL
every verse, such as Fruity JellyAce, Fruity Lollipop, Dried Fruits, or Real Fruits. Do this
SAMARITAN”
memory verse challenge every Sunday until the end of the lesson series.
BIBLE TEXT: Luke 10:25-37
MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE:: As the kids arrive, encourage them to proceed to the
Memory Verse Booth to do the MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE. If they can’t recite a verse,
GENERAL TRUTH: God has
encourage them to memorize the verses during the week. shown mercy to us, we must show
mercy to others too.
Give a short introduction to the new lesson series: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT
MEMORY VERSE:
SINGING AND DANCING: You may choose any kid’s version of Christian songs from Luke 6:36 (NIV) “Be
Youtube. Make sure the songs are theologically biblically correct. You may seek advice from
merciful, just as your
your pastor regarding the choice of songs.
Father is merciful”
OPENING PRAYER: Lead students to prayer. You may also assign one kid to pray.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
ACTIVITY/GAME: BUILD YOUR EMOJI
PRINTABLES: (Teaching Pictures.
Print two (2) copies of Emoji Template (See Lesson 4 Appendix). Ask two (2) volunteers to Emoji Cut-outs, Comparative Chart
participate in the game. Give 1 set of Emoji Template per volunteer. Let them build/assemble My Bible Journal)
the emoji on a table or the board as fast as possible. The first kid to correctly build the emoji
MISCELLANEOUS: Yellow
wins. Crayons, Pencils

TRANSITION: In our Sunday School series, along with the featured Bible character for the
week, we will use special emojis to illustrate the godly characters we will learn and apply in
our lives. Today, we will learn about Mercy & Compassion through the parable of the
Good Samaritan

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION: Let kids read the memory verse for today’s lesson in the
chorus.

Luke 6:36 (NIV) “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”

 BOOK
Have kids open their bibles to the passages mentioned in the lesson. Make sure that as you read the passage, you have your bible in
front of you to remind children that the story you are sharing with them is from the bible and not from any other book.

THE MERCIFUL SERVANT

Note to Teacher: Use the teaching pictures for the bible story found in Lesson Appendix.

Bible Text: Luke 10: 25-37

(Teaching Picture 1) One day, Jesus told the parable of the good Samaritan to his disciples:

(Teaching Picture 2) ‘There was once a man going down from Jerusalem to Jericho.

(Teaching Picture 3) ‘Robbers attacked him, took his robes, and beat him up, leaving him half dead.

(Teaching Picture 4) ‘It so happened that a priest was going down that road, but when he saw the man, he walked on the
other side.

(Teaching Picture 5) ‘A Levite arrived next, went over and looked at the man, and then walked on by on the other side.

(Teaching Picture 6) ‘Then a Samaritan who was traveling that way arrived on the scene. When he saw him, his heart was
filled with pity. He went over to him, poured oil and wine on his wounds, and bandaged them

(Teaching Picture 7) ‘Then he put the man on his animal and took him to an inn, where he took care of him.

(Teaching Picture 8) ‘The next day, he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. “Take care of him,” he
told the innkeeper, “and I will pay you whatever else you spend on him when I come back this way.”

(Teaching Picture 9) Jesus concluded, ‘In your opinion, which one of these three acted like a neighbor toward the man
attacked by the robbers?’ The teacher of the Law answered, ‘The one who was kind to him.’ Jesus replied, ‘Go and do the
same.’

The Samaritans and the Jews were enemies. While the good Samaritan was a fictional person in a parable Jesus told in
this story, it demonstrates compassion for us. A man from Samaria saw a Jewish man hurt, penniless, and lying by the
side of the road. He did not see him as a problem or an interruption in his day. But instead, he had compassion for him.
He didn’t just toss some money at the man’s feet but physically took him to a place of safety and met his needs (Luke
10:25-37). The man on the street was viewed as being of value and was treated with compassion. The Samaritan has
compassion and mercy, which results in costly action.

Both mercy and compassion help us to see value in the lives of others. We are responsible for looking after our own
needs. However, sometimes we may have to do without some of our wants and comforts to extend mercy and
compassion to others. This can cost us time and money, but we will be rewarded with more than just a warm feeling in our
hearts. We will be blessed as we love and care for individuals regardless of their life circumstances. Choosing mercy and
compassion is to see others as God sees them.
 GENERAL TRUTH:
GOD HAS SHOWN MERCY TO US. WE MUST SHOW MERCY TO OTHERS TOO.

LOOK
ACTIVITY: COMPARATIVE CHART (Distribute one comparison chart for each kid. See Lesson Appendix.)

Say, Every week, and at the end of our bible story, you will make a comparison chart. The chart will help you compare a
person with a godly character to someone with no godly character. Today, we will compare a merciful person to a
cruel person. Write 2-3 descriptions of a merciful person. Write 2-3 descriptions of a cruel person. With a yellow
crayon, color the column where you can most identify yourself.

End activity by leading kids to pray to Jesus, asking for His help to make them kids who will love and serve others.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION

Luke 6:36 (NIV) “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”

TOOK

Distribute MY BIBLE JOURNAL to each student. (See Lesson Appendix)

Encourage them to ask for help from their parents/guardians in doing the JOURNALLING ACTIVITY. Let them
bring their Journals next week.

Give rewards to those who will bring their Journals every week.

END SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH SONGS AND PRAYER

DISTRIBUTE HEALTHY SNACKS.

 LESSON 4 APPENDIX
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LESSON SERIES

Appendix 4.1.TEACHING PICTURES (Parable of Good Samaritan). All story pictures are distributed for free by ©
FreeBibleImages. For higher resolution, you may go to this link: https://www.freebibleimages.org/contributors/sweet/

Teaching Picture 4.1

Teaching Picture 4.2.
Teaching Picture 4.3.
Teaching Picture 4.4.
Teaching Picture 4.5.
Teaching Picture 4.6.
Teaching Picture 4.7.
Teaching Picture 4.8.
Teaching Picture 4.9.
Appendix 4.2. Emoji Cut-out
Appendix 4.3. Comparative Chart
 “THE FAITHFUL HANNAH”
[FAITHFULNESS & PERSEVERANCE]
LESSON 5
OBJECTIVES: At the end of the
lesson the kids will be able to:

HOOK a. Compare a faithful person with

an unfaithful person
b.Reflect on their character
EARLY PREPARATIONS: Set up a MEMORY VERSE BOOTH in one corner of the room. c.Identify ways on how to be
Fill the booth with 9 Memory Verses about the Fruit of the Spirit (See Lesson 1 Appendix). faithful to Jesus
Let kids memorize and recite at least 1 verse before the class starts. Give a “fruity” treat to
LESSON TITLE: “THE FAITHFUL
every verse, such as Fruity JellyAce, Fruity Lollipop, Dried Fruits, or Real Fruits. Do this
HANNAH”
memory verse challenge every Sunday until the end of the lesson series.

MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE: As the kids arrive, encourage them to proceed to the BIBLE TEXT: 1 Samuel 1:9-20
Memory Verse Booth to do the MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE. If they can’t recite a verse,
encourage them to memorize the verses during the week. GENERAL TRUTH: Even in
difficult times, God will help us
Give a short introduction to the new lesson series: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER to stay faithful to Him.
DEVELOPMENT

SINGING AND DANCING: You may choose any kid’s version of Christian songs from
Youtube. Make sure the songs are theologically biblically correct. You may seek advice from MEMORY VERSE:
your pastor regarding the choice of songs. Hebrews 12:1b (NLT) “And let
us run with endurance the
OPENING PRAYER: Lead students to prayer. You may also assign one kid to pray. race God has set before us.”

ACTIVITY/GAME: BUILD YOUR EMOJI

Print two (2) copies of Emoji Template (See Lesson 5 Appendix). Ask two (2) volunteers to MATERIALS NEEDED:
participate in the game. Give 1 set of Emoji Template per volunteer. Let them build/assemble PRINTABLES: (Teaching Pictures.
the emoji on a table or the board as fast as possible. The first kid to correctly build the emoji Emoji Cut-outs, Comparative Chart
wins. My Bible Journal)

TRANSITION: In our Sunday School series, along with the featured Bible character for the MISCELLANEOUS: Yellow
week, we will use special emojis to illustrate the godly characters we will learn and apply in Crayons, Pencils
our lives. Today, we will learn what it means to be faithful and perseverant as we look
into the story of Hannah.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION: Let kids read the memory verse for today’s lesson in the
chorus.

Hebrews 12:1b (NLT) “And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.”
 BOOK
Have kids open their bibles to the passages mentioned in the lesson. Make sure that as you read the passage, you have your bible in
front of you to remind children that the story you are sharing with them is from the bible and not from any other book.

THE FAITHFUL HANNAH

Note to Teacher: Use the teaching pictures for the bible story found in Lesson Appendix.

Bible Text: 1 Samuel 1:9-20

(Teaching Picture 1) This is the story of how Hannah lived a faithful life before the Lord. Elkanah and Hannah had no
children. Hannah prayed to God because she wanted a baby boy. Hannah was sad.

(Teaching Picture 2) Elkanah tried to make her happy. ‘Don’t be sad, Hannah. I love you very much, much more than
many children.’

(Teaching Picture 3) Every year they both went to the Temple to give thanks to God. Hannah had something she wanted
to pray about.

(Teaching Picture 4) If God gave her a baby boy, she would give him to the Priest to be his helper, but Eli, the Priest,
thought she must be a drunk person.

(Teaching Picture 5) ‘You should not come in here drunk,’ he said. ‘I am praying to God, answered Hannah. ‘Go home,’
said Eli, ‘God has heard your prayer.’

(Teaching Picture 6) Soon Hannah had some happy news! God has heard me,’ she said. ‘We are having a baby! I have
promised him to God.’

(Teaching Picture 7) So, when Samuel was old enough, Elkanah and Hannah took him to be a helper in the Temple
church. Samuel grew up to love God with all his heart.

The shame of not being able to bear a son could have destroyed Hannah’s faith in God; however, she remained faithful to
God through the challenge. Rather than letting her problem define her life, she turned to God in prayer. God rewarded her
faithfulness and her tenacity. Because of her faithfulness and perseverance, God blessed her, and she bore Samuel.

God calls us to be faithful to Him when times are good and, most significantly, when we are experiencing difficulties.
Sometimes, some of our friends or neighbors will laugh at us when we tell them about the love of Jesus for them. Some
would even bully and mock us. When that happens to you, remember to always keep your faith steady in God and
persevere. Continue loving Jesus and obeying Him.

When you feel like you lack the strength to persevere, ask God for strength! When you feel like you’re having difficulty
loving and obeying Jesus, ask God to help you! God is always ready to help those who will come to Him.

GENERAL TRUTH:
EVEN IN DIFFICULT TIMES, GOD WILL HELP US TO STAY FAITHFUL TO HIM
LOOK
ACTIVITY: COMPARATIVE CHART (Distribute one comparison chart for each kid. See Lesson Appendix.)

Say, Every week, at the end of our bible story, and you will make a comparison chart. The chart will help you compare a
person with a godly character to someone with no godly character. Today, we will compare a faithful person with an
unfaithful person. Write 2-3 descriptions of a faithful person. Write 2-3 descriptions of an unfaithful person. With
a yellow crayon, color the column where you can most identify yourself.

End activity by leading kids to pray to Jesus, asking for His help to make them kids who will love and serve others.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION

Hebrews 12:1b (NLT) “And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.”

TOOK

Distribute MY BIBLE JOURNAL to each student. (See Lesson Appendix)

Encourage them to ask for help from their parents/guardians in doing the JOURNALLING ACTIVITY. Let them
bring their Journals next week.

Give rewards to those who will bring their Journals every week.

END SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH SONGS AND PRAYER

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CHRISTIAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LESSON SERIES

Appendix 5.1. TEACHING PICTURES (Hannah’s Story). All story pictures are distributed for free by © FreeBibleImages. For
higher resolution, you may go to this link: https://www.freebibleimages.org/contributors/sweet/

Teaching Picture 5.1

Teaching Picture 5.2.
Teaching Picture 5.3.
Teaching Picture 5.4.
Teaching Picture 5.5.
Teaching Picture 5.6.
Teaching Picture 5.7.
Appendix 5.2. Emoji Cut-out
Appendix 5.3. Comparative Chart
 “THE WISE DANIEL”
[WISDOM & SELF-CONTROL]
LESSON 6
OBJECTIVES: At the end of the
lesson the kids will be able to:

HOOK a. Compare a wise person with a

foolish person
b.Reflect on their character
EARLY PREPARATIONS: Set up a MEMORY VERSE BOOTH in one corner of the room. c.Identify ways on how to make
Fill the booth with 9 Memory Verses about the Fruit of the Spirit (See Lesson 1 Appendix). wise choices and manifest self-
Let kids memorize and recite at least 1 verse before the class starts. Give a “fruity” treat to control
every verse, such as Fruity JellyAce, Fruity Lollipop, Dried Fruits, or Real Fruits. Do this
LESSON TITLE: “THE WISE
memory verse challenge every Sunday until the end of the lesson series.
DANIEL”
MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE: As the kids arrive, encourage them to proceed to the
Memory Verse Booth to do the MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE. If they can’t recite a verse, BIBLE TEXT: Daniel 1:1-21
encourage them to memorize the verses during the week.
General truth: Wisdom is
Give a short introduction to the new lesson series: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER from God and He generously
DEVELOPMENT gives it to those who asks for
it.
SINGING AND DANCING: You may choose any kid’s version of Christian songs from
Youtube. Make sure the songs are theologically biblically correct. You may seek advice from
your pastor regarding the choice of songs.

OPENING PRAYER: Lead students to prayer. You may also assign one kid to pray. MEMORY VERSE:
James 1:5a (NLT) “If you need
ACTIVITY/GAME: BUILD YOUR EMOJI wisdom, ask our generous
Print two (2) copies of Emoji Template (See Lesson 6 Appendix). Ask two (2) volunteers to God, and he will give it to
participate in the game. Give 1 set of Emoji Template per volunteer. Let them you.”
build/assemble the emoji on a table or the board as fast as possible. The first kid to correctly
build the emoji wins.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
TRANSITION: In our Sunday School series, along with the featured Bible character for the
week, we will use special emojis to illustrate the godly characters we will learn and apply in PRINTABLES: (Teaching Pictures.
our lives. Today, we will learn how to live wisely and with self-control through the life Emoji Cut-outs, Comparative Chart
of Daniel My Bible Journal)

MISCELLANEOUS: Yellow
MEMORY VERSE RECITATION: Let kids read the memory verse for today’s lesson in the Crayons, Pencils
chorus.

James 1:5a (NLT) “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.”
 BOOK
Have kids open their bibles to the passages mentioned in the lesson. Make sure that as you read the passage, you have your bible in
front of you to remind children that the story you are sharing with them is from the bible and not from any other book.

THE WISE DANIEL

Note to Teacher: Use the teaching pictures for the bible story found in Lesson Appendix.

Bible Text: Daniel 1:1-21

(Teaching Picture 1) King Nebuchadnezzar ordered Ashpenaz, his chief of staff, to select from the prisoners the very best
of the young men from royal and noble families. They had to be strong, healthy, good-looking, and clever. Among those
Ashpenaz chose were Daniel and three of his friends. Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. The four were given Babylonian
names. Daniel was called Belteshazzar. Hananiah was called Shadrach. Mishael was called Meshach. Azariah was called
Abednego.

(Teaching Picture 2) These four young Jewish men were to be trained for three years in the language and literature of
Babylon. They would also be given food and wine from the King’s kitchens. Daniel knew the meat being offered was not
prepared as God had set out in the laws of Moses. He did not want to become drunk either.

(Teaching Picture 3) Daniel asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. The chief of staff
refused: ‘The King has ordered that you eat this food and wine. The King will have me beheaded if you become pale and
thin.’ Daniel did not give in. He spoke with the attendant, ‘Test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water, then
compare us to the others eating the king’s food.’

(Teaching Picture 4) So for ten days, Daniel and his three friends were fed vegetables and water while the others ate the
King’s food and drank wine. At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished
than the rest, so they were allowed to continue their diet.

(Teaching Picture 5) God gave these four young men an unusual aptitude for understanding every aspect of literature and

wisdom. At the end of their training, they were presented to King Nebuchadnezzar. No one impressed the King as much
as Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the royal service. The King found them ten times more
capable than his wise men.

These four young men, guided by wisdom from God, showed great self-control in various unusual and dangerous
situations. When the people of God were exiled to Babylon, these four were taken into the palace to be formally educated
and raised as Babylonians. Through wisdom, they believed the food eaten at the King’s table was unclean and, with great
self-control, chose to eat only vegetables.

Wisdom is from God. We need the wisdom to make the right choices. We are prone to make wrong choices if not guided
with wisdom. Making bad choices will only lead to danger. Self-control is the result of wisdom. We are wise when we learn
to control our desires and emotions so we will not make foolish choices. Overeating, excessive use of gadgets, excessive
playing, and excessive sleeping are examples of foolish acts which are not guided by wisdom.

If you desire wisdom, go to God in prayer and ask it from Him! The Bible tells us that God is generous to give wisdom to
those who ask for it.
 GENERAL TRUTH:

WISDOM IS FROM GOD, AND HE GENEROUSLY GIVES IT TO THOSE WHO ASK FOR IT

LOOK
ACTIVITY: COMPARATIVE CHART (Distribute one comparison chart for each kid. See Lesson Appendix.)

Say, Every week, at the end of our bible story, and you will make a comparison chart. The chart will help you compare a
person with a godly character to someone with no godly character. Today, we will compare a wise person to a foolish
person. Write 2-3 descriptions of a wise person. Write 2-3 descriptions of a foolish person. With a yellow crayon,
color the column where you can most identify yourself.

End activity by leading kids to pray to Jesus, asking for His help to make them kids who will love and serve others.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION

James 1:5a (NLT) “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.”

TOOK

Distribute MY BIBLE JOURNAL to each student. (See Lesson Appendix)

Encourage them to ask for help from their parents/guardians in doing the JOURNALLING ACTIVITY. Let them
bring their Journals next week.

Give rewards to those who will bring their Journals every week.

END SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH SONGS AND PRAYER

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 LESSON 6 APPENDIX
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LESSON SERIES

Appendix 6.1. TEACHING PICTURES (Daniel’s Story). All story pictures are distributed for free by © FreeBibleImages. For higher
resolution, you may go to this link: https://www.freebibleimages.org/contributors/sweet/

Teaching Picture 6.1

Teaching Picture 6.2.
Teaching Picture 6.3.
Teaching Picture 6.4.
Teaching Picture 6.5.
Appendix 6.2. Emoji Cut-out
Appendix 6.3. Comparative Chart
 “THE GENEROUS BARNABAS”
[JOYFULNESS & GENEROSITY]
LESSON 7
OBJECTIVES: At the end of the
lesson the kids will be able to:

HOOK a. Compare a generous person

with a selfish person
b.Reflect on their character
EARLY PREPARATIONS: Set up a MEMORY VERSE BOOTH in one corner of the room. c.Identify ways on how to be
Fill the booth with 9 Memory Verses about the Fruit of the Spirit (See Lesson 1 Appendix). generous and joyful
Let kids memorize and recite at least 1 verse before the class starts. Give a “fruity” treat to
LESSON TITLE: “THE
every verse, such as Fruity JellyAce, Fruity Lollipop, Dried Fruits, or Real Fruits. Do this
GENEROUS BARNABAS”
memory verse challenge every Sunday until the end of the lesson series.

MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE: As the kids arrive, encourage them to proceed to the BIBLE TEXT: Acts 4:36-37; Acts
Memory Verse Booth to do the MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE. If they can’t recite a verse, 5:1-11
encourage them to memorize the verses during the week.
General truth: Generosity
Give a short introduction to the new lesson series: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER flows out from a joyful heart.
DEVELOPMENT

SINGING AND DANCING: You may choose any kid’s version of Christian songs from MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians
Youtube. Make sure the songs are theologically biblically correct. You may seek advice from 8:2b (NIV) “...their overflowing
your pastor regarding the choice of songs. joy...welled up in rich
generosity.”
OPENING PRAYER: Lead students to prayer. You may also assign one kid to pray.

MATERIALS NEEDED:
ACTIVITY/GAME: BUILD YOUR EMOJI
PRINTABLES: (Teaching Pictures.
Print two (2) copies of Emoji Template (See Lesson 7 Appendix). Ask two (2) volunteers to
Emoji Cut-outs, Comparative Chart
participate in the game. Give 1 set of Emoji Template per volunteer. Let them build/assemble My Bible Journal)
the emoji on a table or the board as fast as possible. The first kid to correctly build the emoji
wins. MISCELLANEOUS: Yellow
Crayons, Pencils
TRANSITION: In our Sunday School series, along with the featured Bible character for the
week, we will use special emojis to illustrate the godly characters we will learn and apply in
our lives. Today, we will learn about joyfulness and generosity by looking into the life
of Barnabas.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION: Let kids read the memory verse for today’s lesson in the
chorus.

2 Corinthians 8:2b (NIV) “...their overflowing joy...welled up in rich generosity.”

 BOOK
Have kids open their bibles to the passages mentioned in the lesson. Make sure that as you read the passage, you have your bible in
front of you to remind children that the story you are sharing with them is from the bible and not from any other book.

THE GENEROUS BARNABAS

Note to Teacher: Use the teaching pictures for the bible story found in Lesson Appendix.

Bible Text: Acts 4:36-37; Acts 5:1-11

(Teaching Picture 1) In the early days of the Church, members shared what they had in common and gave it to the
Church so that the poor would be cared for. There are two examples in the book of Acts – one good and one very bad!

(Teaching Picture 2) The life of Barnabas is a good example. He was described as a ‘good man, full of the Holy Spirit. Out
of his generosity, he sold land and gave all the money to the Apostles. When he gave all his money, Barnabas was not
sad or mad. He was not even forced by someone to give. Out of his joyful and generous heart, he shared what he had
with others in need.

(Teaching Picture 3) The next example is a bad one. A husband and wife, Ananias and Sapphira, did the same. They sold
their possessions and gave them to the church, except they deceitfully held back a portion of the money. They were not
generous, and for their sin, they were struck down dead by God.

We will be joyful and generous when we love God and trust Him. When we acknowledge that all we have (good or bad,
poverty or abundance) is from God, we can choose to use it for His work. When we are joyful and generous, we will
attract others and be able to share the love of God with them. Being joyful or generous is not a burden when we focus
on God and who He is rather than on ourselves and our situations.

God wants us to be joyful and generous. The only way to do that is to keep our hearts close to Jesus. When we love God,
our hearts will be filled with joy. When we are filled with joy, it will no longer be difficult for us to share what we have
with others to help them experience the love of God

GENERAL TRUTH:
GENEROSITY FLOWS OUT FROM A JOYFUL HEART
LOOK
ACTIVITY: COMPARATIVE CHART (Distribute one comparison chart for each kid. See Lesson Appendix.)

Say, Every week, and at the end of our bible story, you will make a comparison chart. The chart will help you compare a
person with a godly character to someone with no godly character. Today, we will compare a generous person with a
selfish person. Write 2-3 descriptions of a generous person. Write 2-3 descriptions of a selfish person. With a
yellow crayon, color the column where you can most identify yourself.

End activity by leading kids to pray to Jesus, asking for His help to make them kids who will love and serve others.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION

2 Corinthians 8:2b (NIV) “...their overflowing joy...welled up in rich generosity.”

TOOK

Distribute MY BIBLE JOURNAL to each student. (See Lesson Appendix)

Encourage them to ask for help from their parents/guardians in doing the JOURNALLING ACTIVITY. Let them
bring their Journals next week.

Give rewards to those who will bring their Journals every week.

END SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH SONGS AND PRAYER

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 LESSON 7 APPENDIX
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LESSON SERIES

Appendix 7.1.TEACHING PICTURES (Barnabas’ Story). All story pictures are distributed for free by © FreeBibleImages. For
higher resolution, you may go to this link: https://www.freebibleimages.org/contributors/sweet/

Teaching Picture 7.1

Teaching Picture 7.2.
Teaching Picture 7.3.
Appendix 7.2. Emoji Cut-out
Appendix 7.3.Comparative Chart
 “THE CONSISTENT SAMUEL”
[COURAGE & INTERGRITY]
LESSON 8
OBJECTIVES: At the end of the
lesson the kids will be able to:

HOOK a. Compare a person who lives

with integrity and a person who
does not
EARLY PREPARATIONS: Set up a MEMORY VERSE BOOTH in one corner of the room. b.Reflect on their character
Fill the booth with 9 Memory Verses about the Fruit of the Spirit (See Lesson 1 Appendix). c.Identify ways on how to live a life
Let kids memorize and recite at least 1 verse before the class starts. Give a “fruity” treat to of integrity
every verse, such as Fruity JellyAce, Fruity Lollipop, Dried Fruits, or Real Fruits. Do this
LESSON TITLE: “THE
memory verse challenge every Sunday until the end of the lesson series.
CONSISTENT SAMUEL”
MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE: As the kids arrive, encourage them to proceed to the
BIBLE TEXT: 1 Samuel 7:1-17;
Memory Verse Booth to do the MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE. If they can’t recite a verse,
12:1-4
encourage them to memorize the verses during the week.

Give a short introduction to the new lesson series: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER General truth: Just like Jesus,
DEVELOPMENT we must live with integrity for
this pleases God.
SINGING AND DANCING: You may choose any kid’s version of Christian songs from
Youtube. Make sure the songs are theologically biblically correct. You may seek advice from
your pastor regarding the choice of songs.
MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 10:9
OPENING PRAYER: Lead students to prayer. You may also assign one kid to pray. (ESV) “Whoever walks in
integrity, walks securely.”
ACTIVITY/GAME: BUILD YOUR EMOJI

Print two (2) copies of Emoji Template (See Lesson 8 Appendix). Ask two (2) volunteers to
participate in the game. Give 1 set of Emoji Template per volunteer. Let them build/assemble
MATERIALS NEEDED:
the emoji on a table or the board as fast as possible. The first kid to correctly build the emoji
wins. PRINTABLES: (Teaching Pictures.
Emoji Cut-outs, Comparative Chart
TRANSITION: In our Sunday School series, along with the featured Bible character for the My Bible Journal)
week, we will use special emojis to illustrate the godly characters we will learn and apply in
our lives. Today, we will learn about being courageous and living a life with integrity. MISCELLANEOUS: Yellow
Crayons, Pencils

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION: Let kids read the memory verse for today’s lesson in the
chorus.

Proverbs 10:9 (ESV) “Whoever walks in integrity, walks securely.”

 BOOK
Have kids open their bibles to the passages mentioned in the lesson. Make sure that as you read the passage, you have your bible in
front of you to remind children that the story you are sharing with them is from the bible and not from any other book.

THE CONSISTENT SAMUEL

Note to Teacher: Use the teaching pictures for the bible story found in Lesson Appendix.
Bible Text: 1 Samuel 7:1-17; 12:1-4
Have you ever dreamed of doing something so bravely? Perhaps, facing your fear of darkness or
heights, or conquering your stage fright to perform in front of many people. There are professions that, by their
nature, must act in courage- soldiers, firefighters, doctors, disaster rescuers, even professional athletes! But
where does courage come from?
Courage is the ability to act bravely, even when faced with difficulties and obstacles, because we trust
in God and love others in need. Related to courage is integrity. Someone who always does what they say they
will do and lives what they believe consistently would be a person of integrity.
Many men and women in the Bible, which we have learned in our previous lessons, are people of
integrity. One of them is Samuel.
(Teaching Picture 1) Samuel became Israel’s priest. He loved God, and he loved the people. He fasted,
prayed, and celebrated God’s feasts.
(Teaching Picture 2) Samuel told the people to get rid of evil sins. They must throw away their idols
and return to God again.
(Teaching Picture 3) Samuel said, ‘God alone we must worship, or the Philistines can hurt us. Always
love and worship God. Then He will protect us! Everyone meet me at Mitzpah, and I will pray for you. Let’s fast
and pray to God so He will forgive and protect us.’
(Teaching Picture 4) God heard Samuel’s prayers and made the Philistines all confused. Instead of
hurting Israel, their soldiers were bruised.
(Teaching Picture 5) The Philistines returned to their own country and didn’t bother Israel anymore.
Israel had peace all around, and no one bothered them any more.
(Teaching Picture 6) Samuel always fasted and prayed for the people. He traveled all around. Samuel
judged the people throughout Israel. He kept them Godly, safe, and sound.

Samuel was a leader who was reliable and could be trusted. He consistently demonstrated trust in God and a
love for people for all the days of his life. His character towards God and people was consistent, whether with people or
alone. In return, he was well respected and loved by the people around Him, and God was pleased with His life. To live
with integrity is to live consistently with your private and public life. If you are honest and kind when people are
watching you, you must also be honest and kind when no eyes are watching you.
Jesus was the ultimate example of both courage and integrity. He faced His death bravely, fully aware
of the shame and pain involved. He lived what He preached, and His private life was consistent with His public life. He
never sinned.

GENERAL TRUTH:
JUST LIKE JESUS, WE MUST LIVE WITH INTEGRITY, FOR THIS PLEASES GOD.
LOOK
ACTIVITY: COMPARATIVE CHART (Distribute one comparison chart for each kid. See Lesson Appendix.)

Say, Every week, and at the end of our bible story, you will make a comparison chart. The chart will help you compare a
person with a godly character to someone with no godly character. Today, we will compare a person with integrity to
a person who does not write 2-3 descriptions of a person with integrity. Write 2-3 descriptions of a dishonest
person. With a yellow crayon, color the column where you can most identify yourself.

End activity by leading kids to pray to Jesus, asking for His help to make them kids who will love and serve others.

MEMORY VERSE RECITATION

Proverbs 10:9 (ESV) “Whoever walks in integrity, walks securely.”

TOOK

Distribute MY BIBLE JOURNAL to each student. (See Lesson Appendix)

Encourage them to ask for help from their parents/guardians in doing the JOURNALLING ACTIVITY. Let them
bring their Journals next week.

Give rewards to those who will bring their Journals every week.

END SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH SONGS AND PRAYER

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 LESSON 8 APPENDIX
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LESSON SERIES

Appendix 8.1. TEACHING PICTURES (Samuel’s Story). All story pictures are distributed for free by © FreeBibleImages. For
higher resolution, you may go to this link: https://www.freebibleimages.org/contributors/sweet/

Teaching Picture 8.1

Teaching Picture 8.2
Teaching Picture 8.3
Teaching Picture 8.4
Teaching Picture 8.5
Teaching Picture 8.6
Appendix 8.2. Emoji Cut-out
Appendix 8.3. Comparative Chart