Mr. Reliable
Grandpa Anole’s old truck Mr.Reliable seems to be having too many troubles. Can Slick Nick Basilisk and gang convince Grandpa that it’s time to buy a brand new Cicada ZR 500? You’ll have to stay tuned to the end to find out Slick Nick’s secret. Can he be trusted?
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Episode Theme: Choosing God’s way over the world’s way.
1. Have you ever done something just because everyone else was doing it? As a Christian, what are some things you do that help you choose God’s ways?
2. 1 Kings 3:1-15 says that Solomon loved the Lord. He followed the example of his father David. God appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, “Solomon, ask for anything you want, and I will give it to you.” Solomon promised to be God’s servant as the new king of Israel. But he asked God for help! Solomon admitted that he was young and had a lot to learn. He asked God to make him wise and to teach him “the difference between right and wrong”. That is discernment: being wise and knowing the difference between right and wrong. But being discerning is not enough. Adam and Eve knew right and wrong, and they still chose the wrong way. Later in Solomon’s life, he knew right and wrong, and he chose the wrong way too. Do you ever choose the wrong way even when you know what’s right? Pray like Solomon for discernment. Commit to being God’s servant too. As you listen to this episode, think about this equation: wisdom + service to God = good choices.
Memory Verse
“Don’t be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him” Romans 12:2Episode Cast
After You Listen
In this episode, Slick Nick was trying to get Grandpa to buy a new car. Slick Nick said things that you hear in lots of ads today: “newer is better”, “faster is better” and “you deserve the best”. The world around you talks to you 24/7 if you let it. Did you know that the average kid consumes 60 hours of media a week compared to one hour in church? Sorting through all these different media messages is hard!. Who are you going to listen to today?
Since God made everything, is it God’s fault that we want new things all the time? Dig deeper and read James 1:13-18 for the answer.
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Challenge
What does the story of all your stuff tell the world about you? Take your parent to your room and together go through your closets and drawers. If you haven’t worn certain clothes for a year, decide together to donate them. What else is in your room that you don’t use anymore that would benefit someone else?
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Mess Up Fess Up
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The Bible Study Book 1: God and Creation
Have you ever wondered who God is? And have you ever wondered who made everything in the world? Who made the trees? Who made the stars? The Bible tells us that God made all these things. Learn the story of creation. Note: This is a classic resource. Please do not send the studies to the mail in address.
The Bible Study Book 2: Jesus is Born
About two thousand years ago a young girl named Mary lived in a city called Nazareth. An angel appeared to her one day and told her that she was going to have a baby. This baby was going to be the Son of God! Note: This is a classic resource. Please do not send the studies to the mail in address.
The Bible Study Book 3: The Ministry, Death and Resurrection of Jesus
When Jesus was about thirty years old he left his home in Nazareth and began to travel through the country. Wherever he went he did miraculous things. Note: This is a classic resource. Please do not send the studies to the mail in address.
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Mr. Reliable
Grandpa Anole’s old truck Mr.Reliable seems to be having too many troubles. Can Slick Nick Basilisk and gang convince Grandpa that it’s time to buy a brand new Cicada ZR 500? You’ll have to stay tuned to the end to find out Slick Nick’s secret. Can he be trusted?
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