Character Sketches from the Pages of Scripture Vol 1 / Institute in Basic Youth Conflicts, Inc / (HB/1981-1981/B-/USED)

The very nature and character of God is seen all throughout His created universe. Job remarked, "But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee" (Job 12:7–8). Each section of this Character Sketches volume begins with a captivating read-aloud nature story that introduces the character quality being taught and continues with interesting facts on the featured animal's characteristics and physical features. This is followed by a story from Scripture that illustrates the character quality, along with background information on the individual or situation in the story, which is then summed up in a character sketch. Generously illustrated with stunning lifelike watercolor and pencil drawings, this oversized book (9 1/4" by 12 1/4") will be treasured and enjoyed for generations. The series is designed to be a tool that fathers can use to teach their children basic concepts of Scripture that are illustrated in the world of nature. Since publication in 1976, hundreds of thousands have enjoyed the gripping stories and beautiful illustrations that the volumes contain. In Character Sketches, Volume I, you will learn about animals such as the Great Horned Owl and how it demonstrates loyalty, and the Raccoon and how it displays initiative. You will also discover from Scripture how people like Daniel showed decisiveness and Stephen exhibited determination.

Table of Contents

PART ONE • LOYALTY

ADJUSTING MY SCHEDULE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE I AM SERVING
The Great Horned Owl
Amasa

STANDING WITH THOSE I AM SERVING IN THEIR TIME OF NEED
The Canada Goose
Mordecai

BEING A RELIABLE MESSENGER TO THOSE I AM SERVING
The Honeybee
The Rechabites

KNOWING AND FOLLOWING THE WISHES OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR ME
The Grizzly Bear
Elisha

PART TWO • RESPONSIBILITY

USING ALL MY ENERGIES TO FULFILL THE EXPECTATION OF THOSE WHO ARE COUNTING ON ME
The Woodcock
Eli

COMPLETING A TASK SO THAT IT WILL ENDURE TESTING
The Pied-Bill Grebe
The House of Abinadab

REALIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TASK ASSIGNED TO US
The Crow
Saul

TURNING ROUTINE TASKS INTO ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCES
The Otter
Moses

PART THREE • COURAGE

RESPONDING TO DANGER WITHOUT THOUGHT OF RETREAT
The Weasel
Jonathan

APPLYING THE RESOURCES I HAVE IN CREATIVE WAYS WHEN FACED WITH OVERWHELMING ODDS
The Eastern Hognose Snake
David and King Achish

FOLLOWING DIFFICULT INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FACE OF DANGER
The Wood Duck
Saaman

CONFRONTING AN OPPONENT WITH THE CONFIDENCE THAT I WILL ULTIMATELY SUCCEED
The Striped Skunk
David and Goliath

PART FOUR • DETERMINATION
REALIZING THAT MY PRESENT STRUGGLES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR FUTURE ACHIEVEMENT
The Cecropia Moth
Stephen

BREAKING DOWN A SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE TASK BY CONCENTRATING ON ACHIEVABLE GOALS
The Arctic Tern
Joshua

EXPENDING WHATEVER ENERGY IS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE A PROJECT
The King Salmon
Jehoash

REJECTING ANY DISTRACTION WHICH WILL HINDER THE COMPLETION OF A TASK
The Wolverine
The Unnamed Prophet

PART FIVE • ORDERLINESS

ORGANIZING AND UTILIZING MY RESOURCES TO THEIR GREATEST EFFICIENCY
The Woodchuck
Solomon

MAINTAINING CLEANLINESS AND GOOD GROOMING
The Beaver
The Penitent Woman

REMOVING ITEMS THAT COULD HINDER ACHIEVEMENT
The Black-Headed Gull
Young King Hezekiah

PART SIX • INITIATIVE

EXPANDING MY WORLD BY EXPLORING NEW AREAS OF INTEREST
The Raccoon
Dinah

TAKING THE LEAD IN ORDER OT RELIEVE PRESSURE FROM THOSE AROUND ME
The Whistling Swan
Abigail

ACTING WITH AN ASSURANCE OF THE OUTCOME
The Flicker
Samson

RESPONDING QUICKLY AND WISELY TO SITUATIONS OF DANGER
The Spotted Sandpiper
Older King Hezekiah

PART SEVEN • DECISIVENESS

REFUSING TO RECONSIDER A DECISION WHICH I KNOW IS RIGHT
The Shrew
Balaam

MAKING PRESENT COMMITMENTS TO AVOID FUTURE FAILURES
The Osprey
Daniel

DEVOTING ALL MY ENERGY TO A COURSE OF ACTION I KNOW IS RIGHT
The Badger
Ruth

EVALUATING COURSES OF ACTION QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY
The Red Fox
Nehemiah

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