Turtle Talk

Liz's class joins with another class, and soon Liz learns a lesson about celebrating abilities.

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Theme: We all are God's workmanship.

1. Ephesians 2:10 says that we are “created … to do good works.” What makes a work “good?” What are some good works that you can do?

2. The Bible doesn’t tell us much about what the apostle Paul looked like. But it does give us some hints. 2 Corinthians 10:10 says, “in person he is unimpressive and his speaking amounts to nothing.” He may have been nearly blind from an illness (Galatians 4:13-15). If you passed him on the street, you might have not notice him at all. But God chose Paul to preach his Word all around the world. Millions of people have heard and read about Jesus Christ because Paul followed the Lord and did what God wanted him to do. Think about what good works you can do, as a Christ follower who God loves, as you listen to today’s episode.

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Memory Verse

10 God planned for us to do good things and to live as he has always wanted us to live. This is why he sent Christ to make us what we are.

Audio Icon   Ephesians 2:10

Quiz

1. What were the kids going to learn in the enrichment class?

A: Baking, cooking, sewing.

2. Who was Lucille’s partner?

A: Terry Turtle.

3. What was her “special need”?

A: She had trouble talking and writing.

4. How did Terry take notes in class?

A: She recorded them on her laptop computer.

5. What was the name of the teaching assistant for the special-needs class?

A: Miss Terrapin.

Reflect

In this episode, Liz and his friends were paired up with kids from a special-needs class. They learned not to judge people by what’s on the outside but to look inside to find value—the way God does with you.

All of us have strengths and weaknesses. You might be musical. You might be good at math. You might run fast or be a great cook. Or you might be bad at some (or all) of those things. God has a plan for each of us, including you. There are good works you can do for him because he designed you that way (2 Timothy 2:21). That doesn’t mean that you can do anything you want to. But it does mean that you can do good things for the Lord.

Want to dig deeper into how God gives us the strength to do good works? Check out Psalm 28:7; Colossians 1:10-12; 2 Timothy 1:7.

Challenge

What are some good works you can do for God? Think about your talents. How can you use them at your church?

  • If you’re good at cooking, provide a meal for another family in need.
  • If you’re musical, join a choir or help lead music for a class for younger kids.
  • If you’re strong and active, volunteer to help families in the church clean their yards.

What other good works can you do? Remember, everyone—yes, you too!—has strengths they can use for the Lord.

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