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Don't Fence Me In

Why do games always have to have rules? Help Liz and Grandpa figure out what's right about rules!

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Episode Theme: Follow the Rules

1. Deuteronomy 6:18 says, “Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight so that it may go well with you.” Why does God give us rules?

2. Have you ever heard about the most famous rule-breakers of all history—the first rule-breakers? Their names were Adam and Eve. They were the very first man and woman. They lived in a perfect garden. Genesis 3 tells the story of how they broke God’s most important rule. Everything was beautiful. And their one rule was not to eat from the tree in the middle of the garden. But along came a wicked serpent who decided it was too perfect in this garden. This crafty serpent got Adam and Eve wondering about that one rule. Why shouldn't they eat from this tree? Why should they have to follow this rule? So, they decided to break the one rule God gave them. Eve ate from the tree. Then Adam ate from the tree. When God came to the garden, they ran and hid. When God asked them what they had done, they tried to blame each other. Adam and Eve had to leave the beautiful garden forever. Sin and death and pain had now entered the world. Think of the consequences of Adam and Eve not following the rules as you listen to this episode.

Memory Verse

“Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight so that it may go well with you.”

Deuteronomy 6:18

Episode Cast

After You Listen

In this episode, several people break the rules and suffer consequences. If someone asked you "What good are rules anyway?" what would you say? When you don't follow rules, you hurt yourself or you hurt someone else. You break something that you love or you break something that someone else loved. Rules have a purpose.

Jesus said the most important rule was to love God most of all and to love the people around us (Matthew 22:37-40). This is the Greatest Commandment. God gives us rules so that we can know the best way to live. By following these rules, we please him and serve him and others. When we do what is right and good in God’s eyes, things will go well with us. That doesn’t mean that you’ll never have any problems. But it does mean that when you honor God by following his rules, you will know the best way to live, and you will always be in his care.

Want to dig deeper about following rules? Read Proverbs 1:8 and 1 John 2:3, 4

Take the Episode Quiz

What game did the kids play?

+ Show the Answer

Capture the flag.

How did Liz break his arm?

+ Show the Answer

He fell out of a tree.

How did Grandpa break the rules?

+ Show the Answer

He went through a red light while driving.

Whose recipe was Lucille using to bake a cake?

+ Show the Answer

Granny Gecko’s.

Why didn’t the cake she baked turn out?

+ Show the Answer

She didn’t follow the recipe.

Next Question

Challenge

Can you name any of God's rules for life? Pick one (see Exodus 20:1-17) and talk with your family about how you can keep this rule. For example, God says in the Ten Commandments, "You shall not misuse my name." What does that mean? How can you keep this rule in your everyday life? Discuss your ideas with your family and then pray together, asking God to help you remember his rules and obey.

Activities

Church in Action Comic Book

Three different stories show God's church in action.

God is in Control

God has a plan and takes care of His creation. Download and listen!

Just Different

Let's give each other some grace! Check out this song about loving my neighbor.

Kids Corner Christmas Card

Download this fun Christmas Card. Color the Kids Corner characters. Merry Christmas!

Kids Corner Valentine Cards

Share the love of Christ with your friends, family and neighbors. Happy Valentine's Day!

Leap of Faith Song

Download this song from one of Kids Corner's favorite episodes, Heart of Grace. Watch the video at https://vimeo.com/120162621

Let it Go!

Check out this song about forgiving and kindness! It's a Kids Corner original from a long time ago and not from the famous movie.

Payin' My Rents

Download this song about giving respect!

See It My Way

With a little change in our own attitudes, we see people the way Christ sees them.

Terrene Coloring Book

Download this coloring book illustrating some of the fun adventures of Liz and all the gang!

Walk in the Way of Love

It’s more than talk. It’s the way you walk.

Loving My Neighbor

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A Blessing in Disguise

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Blizzd the Peacemaker

Grandpa challenges Liz and Lucille to be a peacemakers. Who's got the bigger test? Liz with Spike and Skink? Or Lucille with Mrs. Trollscales!

Chef Boy R Liz

For Liz, what is the most important ingredient for success? Is it skill, knowledge or teamwork?

Chosen

Morrie's parents are acting weird. What did Liz overhear? How will Morrie's life change forever?

Circle of Friends

Julia thought she and Lucille were best friends forever, so why has Lucille been ignoring her lately?

Closer Than A Brother

An extended absence from school puts Lucille on the outside of the circle of girls in her class. She gets picked on and finds that Jesus is a true friend even when others abandoned her.

Computer Caper

The school computers have been stolen, and Liz is on the case … but unfortunately so is Skink. Can they work together to find the thieves and return the computers?

Delayed

Super cool news! Liz and his friends are flying off to Luxurious Lizard Lagoon—that is, if the plane ever takes off.

Don't Fence Me In

Why do games always have to have rules? Help Liz and Grandpa figure out what's right about rules!

Don't Judge A Book . . .

Yikes! What happens when Liz and Lucille try to return a lunch box that belongs to someone in the weirdest family in town?

Down to the Nerves

Liz judges people based on appearances and names. So he's real trouble when he meets Terrene's newest dentist, Dr. Pain.

Fail Safe

Liz is feeling like a total failure because everything is going wrong, but Lucille has the perfect solution.

Found: Scooter's Adventure Part 3

Liz and Morrie decide to find Scooter on their own. Do they find him or get lost too?

Goopy Goop Soup

Liz and his friends decide to use their free time to collect food for the community shelter. But a grumpy neighbor and a troublemaking classmate try to derail their plans.

Heart of Grace

What’s wrong with Chamy? Why is she crying? Lucille finds out and learns a lesson about being a friend. Also, a special treat: the KC song “Leap of Faith”!

Heroes Part 3: A Hero Stands By

How is Liz going to prove that he is a hero if no one will give him a chance? Liz needs to find a way!

Hold the Phone

Liz has lost his phone, and now someone is using it to send strange text messages to his friends. What can he do?

Honor Your Father

Liz is kicked out of baseball camp. How will this help him honor his father?

I'm the Boss

Liz and Cole are in charge of the school for an entire day!

Is That So?

Liz needs help to stop gossip from destroying a friendship.

Keep Your Eye on the Comic Book

Let's work together! The Lizarardo Detective Agency needs your help to solve the mystery of the missing comic book.

Kind of Kind

Random Acts of Kindness are breaking out all over. Who's doing it? And how can Liz discover how to be kind—even when it’s hard.

Land Slide: Scooter's Adventure Part 2

While waiting for the rescue, Liz and the gang remember times when they were mean to Scooter. Will they choose to be nicer when he is found?

Lights Out

Terrene’s power has gone out. No television, no X-monsters gaming, and no community fundraising dinner. When the kids complain that there’s nothing to do, Granny sends them on an adventure to Falcon’s Wood. What’s Scooter worried about? And Liz better watch where he’s going!