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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Jacobs Review of Game Questions - 2 Peter 1:4-8 Lesson #5
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Lesson #5: Jacob: A Story of Wrestling and Redemption
Jacob and Esau Hidden Pictures
Teaching Helps Memory Verse Slips Etc.
Jacob: A
Story of Wrestling and Redemption
The
night was **silent** as Jacob stood alone by the river **Jabbok**. His past
haunted him—his deception, his struggles, his broken relationships. Tomorrow,
he would face **Esau**, the brother he had wronged.
But
tonight, something **divine** was about to happen.
Jacob’s
journey would demand **faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience,
godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity**—just as **2 Peter 1:4-9**
teaches.
Virtue: Choosing to Seek God Instead
of His Own Ways
Jacob
had spent years **relying on trickery**—stealing Esau’s blessing, deceiving
Laban. But now, he was **desperate for God**.
And
beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue...”* (**2 Peter
1:5**)
Instead
of scheming, Jacob **prayed**. He sent gifts to Esau, hoping for peace. But
more than that—he **sought God’s presence**.
Knowledge: Understanding That God Was
His True Source**
Jacob
had always **fought for blessings**—from Esau, from Laban. But now, he realized
**blessings come from God alone**.
And
to virtue knowledge...”* (**2 Peter 1:5**)
That
night, **he wrestled with God**. He refused to let go until he received a
blessing—not from man, but from **the Almighty**.
Temperance: Learning to Control His
Desires and Trust God's Plan**
Jacob
had once **grasped at power**, taking Esau’s birthright and blessing. But now,
he **let go**.
*“And
to knowledge temperance...”* (**2 Peter 1:6**)
Instead
of demanding, he **submitted**. Instead of deceiving, he **trusted**.
God
**changed his name**—from Jacob, the deceiver, to **Israel**, the one who
wrestled with God and prevailed.
Patience: Waiting for Restoration and
God's Timing**
And to
temperance patience...”* (**2 Peter 1:6**)
Jacob
had fled Esau **in fear**. Now, after years of waiting, he **humbled himself**
before his brother.
Instead
of **fighting**, he **bowed**. Instead of **taking**, he **gave**.
Esau
**embraced him**—a moment of **redemption** that had taken years to
unfold.
Godliness: Walking in Obedience and
Worship**
📖
*“And to patience godliness...”* (**2 Peter 1:6**)
Jacob
built an **altar**, declaring that God had been with him all along.
*"I
am not worthy of the least of all the mercies and of all the truth which thou
hast shewed unto thy servant..."* (**Genesis 32:10**)
He
finally **recognized**—his life was **not his own**.
Brotherly Kindness & Charity:
Restoring Relationships Through Grace**
📖
*“And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.”*
(**2 Peter 1:7**)
Jacob
had **wronged Esau**, but now he **offered peace**.
*"Take,
I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee..."* (**Genesis
33:11**)
Instead
of **stealing**, he **gave**. Instead of **running**, he **reconciled**.
### **Conclusion: A Life Transformed
by Faith**
Jacob’s
journey mirrors **2 Peter 1:4-9**:
- He
**chose virtue**, seeking God instead of deception.
- He
**gained knowledge**, realizing blessings come from God.
- He
**learned temperance**, surrendering control.
- He
**practiced patience**, waiting for restoration.
- He
**walked in godliness**, worshiping God.
- He
**showed kindness and charity**, reconciling with Esau.
Jacob’s
**struggles shaped him** into a man of **faith and virtue**.
Likewise,
our **wrestling matches**—our doubts, our failures, our fears—are **not the
end**. They are **the process** through which God **transforms us**.
Let’s
**cling to Him**, just as Jacob did, and allow **faith to reshape our
lives**.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Virtue Lessons: 10 or more Craft Ideas for Virtue Spiritual Growth - 2 Peter 1:4-9
Sand & Stars" Promise Jar 🏺
Lesson Connection: God told Abraham his descendants would be like the sand and stars (Genesis 22:17).
Materials: Small jar, sand, glitter, paper, markers.
Instructions:
Fill a jar with sand and glitter to represent God’s promise.
Write 2 Peter 1:4-9 on a tag and attach it.
Discuss how God’s promises help us grow in virtue and faith!
"Pack Up and Move" Backpack Craft 🎒
Lesson Connection: Abraham trusted God and left his home to follow His plan (Genesis 12:1-4).
Materials: Construction paper, scissors, glue, markers.
Instructions:
Cut out a backpack shape from construction paper.
Write Hebrews 11:8 on a small paper and glue it inside.
Add "virtue supplies" like faith, patience, kindness written on small cutouts.
Talk about how following God requires trust and preparation!
1. "Stars of Promise" Craft ✨
Lesson Connection: God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5).
Materials: Black construction paper, gold/silver star stickers, glue, markers.
Instructions:
Write 2 Peter 1:4-9 at the top of the paper.
Draw Abraham looking up at the sky.
Add star stickers and write words like faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control on them.
Discuss how God’s promises help us grow in faith!
Craft for Queen Esther Lesson: Crown of Virtues
Materials Needed:
Gold construction paper or cardstock
Scissors
Glue or tape
Markers or stickers
Printable virtue labels (faith, virtue, knowledge, etc.)
Instructions:
Cut out a crown shape from gold construction paper.
Write each virtue from 2 Peter 1:4-9 on separate paper strips.
Glue or tape the virtue strips onto the crown.
Decorate with stickers, gems, or drawings.
Wear the crown as a reminder to live like Queen Esther—faithful and courageous!
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Craft for David Lesson: David’s Stones of Virtue
Materials Needed:
Small smooth stones or paper cutouts
Markers or paint
A small pouch or paper bag
Instructions:
Write each virtue from 2 Peter 1:4-9 on separate stones or paper cutouts.
Decorate them with colors or symbols.
Place them in a pouch or bag, just like David’s five smooth stones.
Use them as a reminder that virtues are our weapons against life’s challenges!
Craft for Joseph’s Lesson: The Coat of Many Virtues
Materials Needed:
Construction paper (various colors)
Scissors
Glue
Markers
Instructions:
Cut out a coat shape from construction paper.
Cut smaller strips of colored paper and write each virtue from 2 Peter 1:4-9 on them.
Glue the strips onto the coat, creating a colorful “coat of virtues.”
Decorate with drawings or stickers to personalize the craft.
This craft helps children visualize Joseph’s faith and virtues, reminding them to wear spiritual strength like Joseph did!
Ladder Craft Ideas for Spiritual Growth
Here are some engaging ladder crafts to help visualize the steps of faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity.
Paper Ladder of Faith: Cut out eight paper rungs, each representing a virtue. Arrange them in ladder form, write each virtue on the steps, and decorate with Bible verses and drawings.
Popsicle Stick Ladder: Use popsicle sticks to create a ladder structure. Attach eight horizontal steps and label them with the virtues from 2 Peter 1:4-9. Decorate them with colors and meaningful symbols.
Clothespin Climbing Ladder: Hang a string vertically and use clothespins to hold small paper notes with each virtue. Move the clothespins upward as each step of growth is applied.
Interactive "Climb the Ladder" Game: Draw a large ladder on a poster board with the virtues ascending in order. Use sticky notes for students to write examples of how they practice each virtue and place them on the correct step.
Bible Verse Ladder Wall Art: Create a decorative ladder using wood, cardboard, or sturdy materials. Paint and label each rung with a virtue and its corresponding Bible verse. Hang it in a classroom or home as a daily reminder of spiritual growth.
These crafts help visualize growth in faith and encourage believers to embrace God’s wisdom and character.
Susan Barker Nikitenko2005© MpLNopMnRAnnaBenColp
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