Series 16: "In, Not Of..." We live in a world that is largely hostile toward God, and the Scriptures tell us to stand apart from the world's ways. Yet, we are also told to go INTO the world and make disciples of Christ. So, how do we do both? This series explores how to be effective in the world, showing God's love to the people around us without conforming to the world's godless values. Don't conform to the world; be transformed by God! Truthopolis Series 16: In, Not Of... Available in these modules via WebLink: WebLink vs. Shipping Lessons Module what this includes $35 Drama Module what this includes $25 Deluxe Module what this includes $50 Want a CD-ROM shipped to you instead? Click Here. Print everything you need, anytime, from any internet-connected computer! Series 16: "In, Not Of..." The five Truthopolis episodes that make up this series are described below. Episode 16A: "In, Not Of" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Doc, Reid, Casey, Blade Arthur and Jimmy Arthur wants to keep away from all “sinners,” and Jimmy wants to make Christians look just like the world, until the Truesworths explain how to be IN the world, but not OF it. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game John 17:16 and 18 “They are not of the world, even as I am not of it... As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.” “From Sinner to Disciple” Jesus Calls Matthew to Be A Disciple Adapted from Matt. 9:9-13 We can’t reach unbelievers for Christ if we don’t go among them, but we ALSO can’t reach them if we act just like them. We must go among them while still being different. "Ribbit" and "Mayhem" Episode 16B: "Tolerance vs. Truth" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Casey Arthur and Bobby Arthur and Bobby have taken on some strange and sinful behavior and believe that the world must tolerate, accept, and approve of their actions, until Casey steps in. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. “Not in My Father’s House!” Jesus Clears the Temple Adapted from Matt 21:12-17, Mark 11:12-19, Luke 19:45-46, and John 2:12-16 Despite what our world teaches us, we are not called to tolerate as many things as we can. Rather, we are told to hate what is evil and cling to what is good. "Hoop-La" Episode 16C: "Peer Pressure" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Blade Becky and Jimmy When Jimmy bows to peer pressure to wear Goobersicles in his ears, Blade saves the day with a valuable lesson: It’s better to be transformed by God than to conform to the world. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will. “Against the Crowd” Joshua and Caleb Stand Up for What’s Right Adapted from Numbers chapters 13 and 14 An object lesson with cut paper shapes illustrates how we can conform to the world, or be transformed into an image that fits in God’s Kingdom instead. "Ringworm" Episode 16D: "Whatever is Pure" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Reid Bobby and Jimmy As Bobby and Jimmy argue about their favorite forms of entertainment, Reid challenges them on the vile content of their entertainment, calling for them to honor God with their entertainment choices. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Psalm 101:3a I will set before my eyes no vile thing. “Too Close for Comfort” Lot Chooses to Live Among Wickedness Adapted from -Gen. 13,14,18, & 19 Though an object lesson making lemonade, kids will see that allowing what is vile to come into the mix causes the whole to be corrupted. "Volley-Verse" Episode 16E: "Guard Your Heart" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Doc Becky and Arthur Doc teaches Arthur and Becky about God’s design for the human heart, and how it can remind us of what our spiritual hearts are supposed to be doing. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. “Making the Right Choice:” Daniel Refuses to Defile Himself Adapted from Daniel chapter 1 Just as our hearts constantly pump in good resources and pump out harmful items, we should be doing the same in our lives. The heart is the wellspring of life, so guard it carefully in righteousness. “Popcorn” Series 16: "In, Not Of..." $35.00 (WebLink) Includes NIV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, and HCSB Bible versions. Series 16: "In, Not Of..." $25.00 (WebLink) Includes NIV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, and HCSB Bible versions. Series 16: "In, Not Of..." $50.00 (WebLink) Includes NIV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, and HCSB Bible versions. Truthopolis Series 16: In, Not Of... 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