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The idea that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit is introduced to the characters while visiting the hospital. They discover that the Spirit of God no longer lives in man-made temples as in Old Testament days, but that we, as Christians, now have the Holy Spirit living within us. Pastor Rufus encourages them to worship God by keeping their bodies, His “living temples,” pure and undefiled. -
Your actions can be a form of worship to God. Doing what we know God wants us to do, and not doing what He tells us not to do is a great way to honor God. -
In this Skit Package, Harvey and Tina's family experience "bad" things. Harvey doesn't get picked to be on the baseball team; Tina gets very sick; the family can't pay their bills; their car breaks, and their dad loses his job. Dad shares a message of hope from the scriptures and tells the family to worship God even during “bad” times. -
Jesus said, "Blessed Are The Peacemakers." Being peaceful is sometimes very difficult. Bringing peace to others is always rewarding. By making peace, Harvey learns that those who make peace please God so much that He is proud to call them sons and daughters. -
Jesus said, "Blessed are the gentle." In this Skit Package, Zelda's ungentle use of karate exemplifies the contrast between a gentle person and a non-gentle person is clearly shown along with the results of the two. -
Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." Harvey understands that Jesus wants us to want to help others as much as we want to eat or drink! “The new Harvey” helps others as he tries to strongly desire to please God in all that he says and does. -
Jesus said, "Blessed are the persecuted." Harvey receives persecution from the other characters because he doesn't want to do something that he knows wouldn't please God. Pastor Rufus supports Harvey's decision and tells Harvey that it is far better to stand up for what you know God would want you to do rather than go along with the crowd and disobey Him. -
Jesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn."The characters experience being sad because they aren't perfect. Pastor Rufus challenges them to "be perfect" by offering them T-shirts if they are perfect. They realize that we are incapable of living the Christian life on their own merit or power. They need God’s forgiveness and the indwelling power of His Spirit. -
In 5 Skit Packages, the children experience the basics of Christianity. Together with Harvey, they learn that God shows His love for us in so many wondrous ways, yet we continue to sin. They are challenged to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love their neighbors as they love themselves. Harvey accepts God's offer of salvation, becomes a Christian, and begins his personal journey with Jesus. -
In 5 skits, the children take an in-depth look at five of God's promises: Eternal life, answered prayer, the power of the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, and His faithful presence in every moment of our lives. The characters experience the peace that comes when we understand what God has promised to those who live for Him, and trust Him. -
In 5 ELECTRONIC Skit Packages, Harvey learns how to grow in his relationship with God. Through reading the Bible, God's book of directions, he learns that God promises to help him through hard times if he prays. He rejoices in the promise of forgiveness, discovers that he is part of the Bride of Christ, the Church, and learns that sharing the good news of God's love with others is the greatest gift of all! -
Jesus' beatitudes for living are explored in this volume of 5 Skit Packages. The children experience the 5 spiritually "beautiful attitudes" expressed in the Beatitudes: Being peacemakers, being gentle, hungering and thirsting for righteousness, being persecuted for standing up for Jesus, and mourning your spiritual condition without Jesus.
