Awana T&T’s Ultimate Adventure – Book 4

Awana T&T’s Ultimate Adventure – Book 4Book Four – DISCOVERY 1Q: How do we know about my family and friends – now and in the future?A: My family should put the Lord first in everything it does.Joshua 24:15b Choose for yourself this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathersserved beyond the river, or the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household,we will serve the Lord.Review: Ephesians 1:14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those whoare God’s possession – to the praise of His glory.Q: How do we know about my family and friends – now and in the future?A: Family members should enjoy one another.Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and mother as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that youmay live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.Psalm 127:3 Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him.Review: Joshua 24:15b Choose for yourself this day whom you will serve, whether the gods yourforefathers served beyond the river, or the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and myhousehold, we will serve the Lord.Q: How do we know about my family and friends – now and in the future?A: Family members should talk to one another.Proverbs 4:2-4 I give you sound learning, so you do not forsake my teaching. When I was a boy in myfather’s house, still tender, and an only child of my mother, he taught me and said, ―Lay hold of my wordswith all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.‖Review: Psalm 127:3 Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him.Q: How do we know about my family and friends – now and in the future?A: I need to earn my parent’s trust.Ephesians 6:1-2 Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ―Honor your father andmother,‖—which is the first commandment with a promise.Review: Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and mother as the Lord your God has commanded you, sothat you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.The Ultimate Adventure, Book 4 (Revised)Page 1

Awana T&T’s Ultimate Adventure – Book 4Book Four – DISCOVERY 2Q: How do we know about my family and friends – now and in the future?A: Family members have responsibility.Ephesians 6:1-2, 4 Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ―Honor your father andmother,‖—which is the first commandment with a promise.Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.Q: How do we know about my family and friends – now and in the future?A: I need to be a kid.2 Peter 1:5-7 For this very reason make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodnessknowledge. And to knowledge, self control; and to self control, perseverance; and to perseverance,godliness. And to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.Review: Proverbs 4:2-4 Proverbs 4:2-4 I give you sound learning, so you do not forsake my teaching.When I was a boy in my father’s house, still tender, and an only child of my mother, he taught me andsaid, ―Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.‖Q: How do we know about my family and friends – now and in the future?A: I need to keep myself pure.1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you,whom you have received from God? You are not your own. You were bought at a price. Thereforehonor God with your body.Review: Ephesians 6:1-2, 4 Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ―Honor your fatherand mother,‖—which is the first commandment with a promise.Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.Q: How do we know about my family and friends – now and in the future?A: I need to pray about God’s plan for my future.Jeremiah 29:11 ―For I know the plans I have for you,‖ declares the Lord, ―Plans to prosper you and not toharm you, plans to give you hope and a future.‖Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.Review: 2 Peter 1:5-7 For this very reason make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and togoodness knowledge. And to knowledge, self control; and to self control, perseverance; and toperseverance, godliness. And to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.The Ultimate Adventure, Book 4 (Revised)Page 2

Awana T&T’s Ultimate Adventure – Book 4Book Four – DISCOVERY 3Q: How can I grow spiritually?A: I can grow spiritually by learning more about the Bible.Hebrews 5:13-14 Anyone who lives on milk, still being an infant, is not acquainted with the teachingabout righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves todistinguish between good and evil.Q: How can I grow spiritually?A: I can grow spiritually by listening to my pastor.1 Timothy 1:13-14 What you heard from me, keep as the patter of sound teaching, with faith and love inChrist Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you – guard it with the help of the Holy Spiritwho lives in us.Review: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is inyou, whom you have received from God? You are not your own. You were bought at a price. Thereforehonor God with your body.Q: How can I grow spiritually?A: I can grow spiritually by memorizing God’s Word.Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another withall wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.Q: How can I grow spiritually?A: By being baptized – a picture of my relationship with Christ.Romans 6:4-5 We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christwas raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.If we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in Hisresurrection.Review: Jeremiah 29:11 ―For I know the plans I have for you,‖ declares the Lord, ―Plans to prosper youand not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.‖The Ultimate Adventure, Book 4 (Revised)Page 3

Awana T&T’s Ultimate Adventure – Book 4Book Four – DISCOVERY 4Q: How can I grow spiritually?A: I can grow spiritually by reading my Bible every day.Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not bediscouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.Review: Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.Q: How can I grow spiritually?A: I can grow spiritually by using the gifts God has given me.1 Corinthians 12:12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts aremany, they form one body. So it is with Christ.Review: Hebrews 5:13-14 Anyone who lives on milk, still being an infant, is not acquainted with theteaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trainedthemselves to distinguish between good and evil.Q: How can I grow spiritually?A: I can grow spiritually by talking to God every day.Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.Review: 2 Timothy 1:13-14 What you heard from me, keep as the patter of sound teaching, with faithand love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you – guard it with the help of theHoly Spirit who lives in us.Q: How can I grow spiritually?A: I can grow spiritually by working together with other Christians at my church.1 Corinthians 12:25 So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equalconcern for each other.Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!The Ultimate Adventure, Book 4 (Revised)Page 4

Awana T&T’s Ultimate Adventure – Book 4Book Four – DISCOVERY 5Q: What is a good friend?A: A good friend shows respect to others.Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.1 Peter 2:17 Show proper respect to everyone: love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor theking.Review: Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish oneanother with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your heartsto God.Q: What is a good friend?A: A good friend shows loyalty to others.Proverbs 19:4 Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man’s friends deserts him.Proverbs 20:6 Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?Review: Romans 6:4-5 We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, justas Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.If we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in Hisresurrection.Q: What is a good friend?A: A good friend is honest with others.Proverbs 12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.Proverbs 19:22 What a man desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.Review: Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do notbe discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.Q: What is a good friend?A: A good friend shares and is not selfish.1 Peter 1:22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love foryour brothers, love on another deeply, from the heart.Review: 1 Corinthians 12:25 So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts shouldhave equal concern for each other.The Ultimate Adventure, Book 4 (Revised)Page 5

Awana T&T’s Ultimate Adventure – Book 4Book Four – DISCOVERY 6Q: What is a good friend?A: A good friend forgives others.1 Peter 3:8-9 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, becompassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil, or insult with insult, but with blessing, becauseto this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.Q: What is a good friend?A: A good friend prays for others.2 Thessalonians 1:11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthyof His calling, and that by His power He may fulfill every good purpose of yours and very act promptedby your faith.Review: 1 Corinthians 12:12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all itsparts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.Q: What is a good friend?A: A good friend encourages others.Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful forbuilding others up according to their needs, that it my benefit those who listen.Romans 15:2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.Q: What is a good friend?A: A good friend tells unsaved friends about Christ.Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation ofeveryone who believes: First for the Jew, then for the Gentile.Review: Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.The Ultimate Adventure, Book 4 (Revised)Page 6