Character Building through Bible Stories

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    08 Aug, 2024

    a teacher teaching a class of children in a classroom with chalkboard and chalkboard walls and a chalkboard, Ada Gladys Killins, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art

    The teacher welcomed the children warmly as they settled down for another exciting session of 'Character Building through Bible Stories'.

    a cartoon girl standing in front of a classroom full of students with their arms crossed and smiling at the camera, Ella Guru, les automatistes, a storybook illustration, official art

    She began the day's lesson by telling the story of Joseph, focusing on his patience and forgiveness.

    a teacher is giving a class to her students in a classroom full of students, with a chalkboard in the background, Fernando Amorsolo, vancouver school, a storybook illustration, official art

    The teacher explained how Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, but he never lost faith.

    a cartoon of a woman sitting at a desk with a book and pencil in front of her and children in the background, Ada Gladys Killins, paris school, a storybook illustration, official art

    She highlighted Joseph's character, his humility and his willingness to forgive, emphasizing how these are traits we should all strive to emulate.

    a woman standing in front of a classroom full of students with papers on the desks and a teacher standing behind her, Ada Gladys Killins, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art

    The children took turns playing the roles of Joseph and his brothers, learning firsthand about forgiveness and patience.

    a woman standing in front of a group of children in a classroom with a book open and a pencil in her hand, Anne Said, renaissance, a storybook illustration, official art

    They discussed how they would feel in Joseph's position and how they can apply his example in their own lives.

    a woman and two children are standing in front of a tree with a book on it and a book on the table, Elinor Proby Adams, naturalism, a storybook illustration, official art

    During craft time, the children made a 'Forgiveness Tree', adding leaves for each person they decided to forgive, just like Joseph.

    a group of children sitting at a table in front of a tree with leaves on it and a picture of a tree on the table, Art & Language, naive art, a detailed painting, detailed painting

    They all realized that forgiveness is not easy, but it is necessary to move on and grow, just like the tree they made.

    a cartoon of a woman standing in front of a classroom full of students with her arms crossed and smiling, Ada Gladys Killins, american scene painting, a character portrait, official art

    Next, the teacher narrated the story of Ruth, emphasizing her loyalty and devotion to her mother-in-law Naomi.

    a woman sitting at a desk with a pencil in her hand and a group of other women behind her, Constance Gordon-Cumming, american scene painting, a detailed painting, official art

    She explained how Ruth's steadfast loyalty led her to a new life with Boaz, again emphasizing the importance of these qualities.

    a cartoon of a teacher and students in a classroom with balloons and balloons in the background, a woman is smiling, Fernando Amorsolo, paris school, a storybook illustration, official art

    In their role-play, children acted as Ruth and Naomi, experiencing the emotions and challenges of their journey.

    a teacher teaching a class of children in a classroom with a chalkboard and chalkboard on the wall, Fernando Amorsolo, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art

    They discussed how they can show loyalty and devotion in their lives, drawing parallels with Ruth's story.

    a cartoon of a girl sitting at a desk in front of a group of children in a classroom with a teacher, Constance Gordon-Cumming, paris school, a comic book panel, official art

    Finally, the teacher narrated the story of David and Goliath, emphasizing David's courage and faith in the face of adversity.

    a cartoon girl is sitting at a desk in front of a class of children with a book and pen, Fernando Amorsolo, paris school, a storybook illustration, official art

    She discussed how David, although small in stature, was able to defeat Goliath through his faith and courage.

    a cartoon of a woman standing in front of a classroom full of students with a book in her hand, Clarice Beckett, paris school, a comic book panel, official art

    Role-playing as David and Goliath, the children learned that courage comes in all sizes, and faith can move mountains.

    a painting of a woman sitting at a desk in a classroom with children in the background and a teacher in the foreground, Ada Gladys Killins, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art

    They discussed how they can show courage in their lives, drawing inspiration from David's story.

    a woman teacher standing in front of a classroom full of children with their books and papers in front of her, Ada Gladys Killins, academic art, a storybook illustration, official art

    During the final craft time, children made a sling and a stone as a symbol of David's courage and faith.

    a group of children sitting at a table in a classroom working on crafts and painting with watercolors, Brothers Hildebrandt, cloisonnism, a detailed painting, official art

    As they crafted, they pledged to face their personal 'Goliaths' with courage and faith, just like David.

    a woman standing in front of a classroom full of students in front of a window with a smiling woman, Ada Gladys Killins, paris school, a comic book panel, official art

    As the day's lesson concluded, the teacher reminded the children to practice forgiveness, loyalty, devotion, courage, and faith in their lives.

    a painting of a teacher and two girls in a classroom with children smiling and reading books together, with a teacher smiling at the camera, Chris LaBrooy, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art

    The children left the class, excited for the next session and eager to apply the lessons they had learned from the biblical characters in their own lives.

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