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“The case with the “The case with the blunt force trauma”blunt force trauma”

CASE

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Do you see me as

small?

“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11

Even if I am young I can do big things.

Take on a job this week that is not normally yours, like washing the dishes every day, or some other work for your parents that is not your regular responsibility. Watch God help you do big things.

“The case of the missing corpse”

CASE

God is still faithful when I feel like everything has gone wrong.

“God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” I Corinthians 1:9

Tell someone about a time that looked like it was going badly for you, but it all turned out well. God taught you important things because of it.

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I brought this from

my garden.

“The case of the man “The case of the man thrown overboard”

CASE

When I see my sin I should repent and stop it.

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,” Acts 3:19

This week be extra sensitive to something wrong that you say or do that you are ashamed of, and wouldn’t want to see in a public video. Repent. Ask God to help you to think fi rst and STOP before doing it again. 4

Let’s go swimming.

“The case of the “The case of the anonymous helper”

Like the Good Samaritan, I need to be kind to everyone.

“If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?” Matthew 5:46

Pick someone who isn’t a friend and reach out to them in a friendly way. You could invite them to play with you after school, or call to them to come and sit by you at lunch time.

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CASE

Will you be my

neighbor?

“The case of the “The case of the hangman’s noose”hangman’s noose”

God will sometimes ask me to be very bold and to risk important things for His sake.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrifi ed; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

God may have chosen me to save others, and put me here for “such a time as this”. Tell a neighbour that you are a Christian and ask if they would like to go to church with you next week. 6

CASEI am a king

in love.

“The case of the altered health evidence”health evidence”

Like the Lepers, I need to say, “Thank you” to God for what he has done for me.

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”1 Thessalonians 5:18

Make a list of three things that you haven’t thought to thank Him for yet. The things we are normally thankful for are food, clothing, and family. Have your students think of new ideas to be thankful for; things like: helping you fi nd a lost item, holding the rain back until you are safely inside at school, riding your bike without falling down once today, having the ability to say only nice things to your brother or sister today, etc.7

CASE

Hey, look, I can

dance!

“The case of the “The case of the appearing puppies”appearing puppies”

Like Adam, I am responsible to take care of creation around me.

8Water a plant in your yard and remove bad weeds from around it, so it will grow better.

“God blessed them and said to them... Rule over the fi sh of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Genesis 1:28b

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“The case of the remote alteration of the victim’s statsalteration of the victim’s stats””

Like the Centurion, my faith can change things for those who are not near me.

“When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, ‘I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.’” Luke 7:9

Write a note to a friend or relative and ask how they are doing and if you could pray about something for them.

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CASEIs there

an app for that?

“The case of the mysterious attack of blindness”

I will love my enemies.

“But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” Matthew 5:44

Buy a small gift for someone who has treated you badly and give it to them.

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CASE“The case of the mysterious “The case of the mysteriousattack of bl ndne s”attack of blindness”

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Waiting, waiting, waiting…

“The case of the “The case of the unknown whisperer”unknown whisperer”

God will speak to me when I listen to Him.

During the week, interview some adults and fi nd someone who, like Samuel, has heard from God. Ask, “Has God ever spoken to you?” How did God speak to you? How did you know it was God?”11

“…the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” John 10:3b

CASE

I am listening…

“The case of the “The case of the walking mummy”walking mummy”

God still loves me even when bad things happen.

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;’” John 11:25

Do something nice for someone you know that had something bad happen to them. 12

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click “next” here… her

God loves me.

“The case of the “The case of the lying conspiracy”lying conspiracy”

God wants us to always tell the truth.

Think about a lie that you have said. Chose not to continue making that lie to others anymore. Take a small piece of paper, and write that lie down. Write down a prayer on the note, asking God to help you no longer make that lie. Take the paper outside of your house and bury it. 13

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“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.” Colossians 3:9

Is this a story about

money?

“The case of the “The case of the strange nightmares”strange nightmares”

I know that God gives diff erent gifts to my friends and family.

Make a list of three people you know and how God has gifted them with talents, abilities, or strengths that are diff erent than yours. Pray and ask God to help you to not be jealous of their gifts. 14

“But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be?” I Corinthians 12:18-19

CASEI went

shopping for

sweaters.

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