Series 08: "Greed vs. Generosity" "Mine!" It's one of the first words kids learn, and it stems from the sinful desire each of us has to hoard every good thing for ourselves. This five-part series demonstrates from the Bible why selfishness ends up costing us more than we could ever gain. Teach your kids what generosity is, what forms it can take, and why generosity toward others and toward God brings greater blessings than we could ever acquire on our own. Truthopolis Series 08: Greed vs. Generosity Available in these modules via WebLink: WebLink vs. Shipping Lessons Module what this includes $25 Drama Module what this includes $18 Deluxe Module what this includes $40 Want a CD-ROM shipped to you instead? Click Here. Print everything you need, anytime, from any internet-connected computer! Series 08: "Greed vs. Generosity" The five Truthopolis episodes that make up this series are described below. Episode 8A: "Don't Be Selfish!" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Casey Arthur, Candy, and Bobby Bobby has strapped all his toys to his body and is now trapped by his own greed. Casey and friends must help free Bobby from his greedy ways. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Hebrews 13:16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. "Just a Little Bread" A Widow Shares What Little She Has with Elijah Adapted from 1 Kings 17:7-16 An object lesson with Scripture will teach children that being greedy and selfish can lead to trouble, including missing out on God's blessings. "Hoop-La" Episode 8B: "Too Much More..." Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Casey Rob and Arthur Casey shows Arthur and Rob how the love of money and worldly possessions can draw us away from God and into foolishness. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." "The Rich Young Man" Adapted from Matthew 19:16-28, Mark 10:17-31 Through an object lesson and Scripture, children will learn how the love of money and things can lessen their love for God. "Gust-O" Episode 8C: "What is Generosity?" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Casey Rob and Candy Casey clears up the mystery of what makes for generosity when Rob brags about his large donation to a homeless shelter. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game 2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. "A Generous Heart" The Selfless Love of Ruth Adapted from the book of Ruth Through an object lesson and Scripture, children will learn that true generosity does not come from the size of a gift, but from the size of the heart that gives it. "Volley Verse" Episode 8D: "Giving to God" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Casey Jimmy and Bobby Jimmy struggles with the meaning of "tithing" to the church as Casey teaches why giving to God is so important. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. "The Greater Gift" The Widow's Offering Adapted from Luke 21:4 Giving is an act of worship which should be done joyfully and sacrificially. "Popcorn" Episode 8E: "Encouragers Anonymous" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Casey Arthur and Jimmy Casey investigates mysterious acts of kindness done anonymously, soon realizing that anonymous generosity is the best kind of all, bringing glory to God alone. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Matthew 6:3-4 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your father, who sees what is done in secret will reward you. "Secret Blessings:" Boaz secretly encourages Ruth Adapted from Ruth 2:1-18 Through an object lesson and Scripture, kids will learn that secret giving takes the recipient's focus OFF of us and puts it ON to God. "Ribbit / Mayhem" Series 08: "Greed vs. Generosity" $25.00 (WebLink) Includes NIV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, and HCSB Bible versions. Series 08: "Greed vs. Generosity" $18.00 (WebLink) Includes NIV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, and HCSB Bible versions. Series 08: "Greed vs. Generosity" $40.00 (WebLink) Includes NIV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, and HCSB Bible versions. Truthopolis Series 08: Greed vs. Generosity Available in these modules via physical shipping, with delivery in approximately TWO WEEKS: Compare PostShip service to WebLink Lessons Module what this includes $25 Drama Module what this includes $18 Deluxe Module what this includes $40 Want it instantly instead? Click Here.