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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.

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Before You Listen

Let's Get Started

Episode Theme: Never judge a book by its cover.

1. Have you heard the phrase “Never judge a book by its cover”? 1 Samuel 16:7 says that we do just that: we judge people based on what they look like on the outside. Have you ever judged someone by what they look like?

2. In Luke 10:25-37 Jesus told a story about a man who was travelling from Jerusalem to Jericho. He was attacked, robbed and left for dead. The first two people to come by were a priest and a scribe. These were religious leaders. People listening to Jesus’ story thought they would help out the hurting man, for sure! But the audience could not believe it when Jesus told them that the religious leaders both walked by on the other side. Then Jesus said that a Samaritan had come on the scene. During Jesus' time, Jews and Samaritans did not like each other. Jesus told the audience that the Samaritan rescued the hurting man. He brought the man to safety and paid for his care. The audience were totally surprised by this story's ending. As you listen to today’s episode, think of a time when you thought knew something, but then were surprised to find you were wrong.

Memory Verse

“People judge others by what they look like, but I judge people by what is in their hearts”

1 Samuel 16:7

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After You Listen

In this episode Liz judges people based on appearances (and names), but discovers that that leads to mistakes.

Today, it’s common to hear the phrase “good Samaritan”. But when Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), his audience had different ideas in their minds of what people were good and what people were bad. Imagine their shock when they saw that the Samaritan was good because of his care and actions.

Most people do not feel comfortable admitting that they judge people. Sometimes they base those judgments on what they have heard about other people. Sometimes they base judgments on their own fears. But if Jesus really lives in your heart, there is no room for that kind of judging. Every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be seen through God’s eyes.

Want to dig deeper and learn more about seeing people through God’s eyes? Check out Acts 10:34-35, Galatians 3:28, and 2 Corinthians 4:18.

Take the Episode Quiz

What is the name of Liz's regular dentist?

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Doctor Ripley.

Why is Grandpa Anole in pain?

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He had a root canal.

When Liz's dad "drives the lane", what happens to Liz?

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Liz’s Dad and Liz collide into each other and Liz starts bleeding from the mouth.

Describe how Liz imagined what Doctor Pain looked like.

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Having a spiky long tail and a snaggletooth.

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Challenge

Take some photographs of different people. Take a picture of them just sitting normally. Then take an action shot showing who they really are inside. Have them show off their passion in the picture. For example, take a photograph of your grandmother who loves to dance or your best friend who loves animals. What would you have thought about this person based on their first picture? How does this help you see these “books” beyond their “covers”?

Activities

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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

70 Times 7

Liz and Spike are at war with Teddy when he ruins their entry in the school Science Exposition. How will it stop—with more revenge? Or with forgiveness?

A Blessing in Disguise

Lacey's family have got it tough, and Lacey's has to learn about life without a phone...and her friends. What can Lucille do to be a friend?

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!