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This skit focuses on the relationship between God and man. In this introduction to the book of Proverbs, Zelda learns the value of obedience and respect. She understands that the "fear of the Lord" is the beginning of wisdom. -
God's plan for the family is clear and strong! A family is people living together, respecting each other, using kind words, doing their jobs joyfully, and loving each other. Zelda is now a Christian and a part of God's Heavenly family as well. -
God's will is sovereign. The characters discover that an answered prayer is not necessarily a “Yes” answer to our requests; “No” is an answer, too. Our job as Christians is to trust Him and learn to ask for “His Will” and not ours. -
In this skit the characters learn the meaning of wisdom. They learn that fearing, or respecting God, is the beginning of wisdom. -
Harvey is very unhappy when his new fishing pole turns out to be broken, but he learns that "joy" means having hope that something wonderful will happen. Tina is disappointed because she can't wear her new dress to the Mother-Daughter Tea with her mom. She learns that "patience" is waiting for things to happen. Pastor Rufus tells the story of Peter's "joy" in the Lord, and the "patience" of the early church as they prayed for Peter's release in Acts 12:5-17. -
"Love for others" is a powerful "fruit" of the Spirit. The characters learn that "Agape" love is doing what is best for others, even if it is hard for you to do. They all decide to show that kind of love to the people in the homeless shelter. Clem and Harvey give up their valuable things, but Zelda and Tina are selfish; they give old stuff that they don't want anymore. -
Peace and kindness are two powerful "fruit" of the Holy Spirit. Tina gives Harvey an "Action Hero" cape, and calls him "Spirit Boy." Harvey's act of kindness came after Pastor Rufus told them the story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16: 23-34. Harvey was inspired to show his love to Tina in a powerful way. -
Prayer and Bible study are two powerful tools to grow spiritually. Topics explored in this volume of 7 Skit Packages include: inspiration, sovereignty, how to pray for guidance, praying for the needs of others, praying for God's will, and how to have a daily "secret time" with God to read His word and to pray to Him. -
God wants us to pray prayers for courage. In this Skit Package, Zelda and Harvey unsuccessfully try to calm Tina down about going to the dentist. Finally, Pastor Rufus helps everyone remember that our “secret weapon” against fear is praying to God for courage. -
Jesus encourages us to pray prayers of guidance. Pastor Rufus has an important decision to make: will he go to work full-time as a maintenance man and quit being a children's pastor? The characters learn how to ask God for guidance. -
Jesus taught us to pray prayers for others. Harvey, Zelda, and Tina pray for Pastor Rufus as he makes some decisions about his job. Clem needs prayer support as she makes a difficult decision. The children learn that God wants us to pray for each other and encourage each other to pray for God's will. -
"The Bible carrying out your Father's plan" is the deep message that Pastor Rufus uses to explain why he can't install a tether-ball pole in a small patch of grass because that is where his own dad wanted to build a greenhouse.
