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Day 1- 01 THE STORYJesus died on the cross and two of His disciples buried Him in a big tomb. Tomb’s were almost like small caves back in Jesus’ time. They would be closed with a large stone that is too heavy to roll back open. Mary Magdalene, another one of Jesus’ friends was going to visit the tomb and she found the tomb, open with no one in it. She was sad because she thought someone had taken Jesus’ body.
Read John 20:1-18
Why was Mary Magdalene sad when she found the tomb empty?
Did Mary Magdalene recognize Jesus at first? What did Jesus go tell her to do!?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESSES

Mary Magdalene ran and told the disciples that Jesus was no longer in the tomb, and He had risen. They thought she was crazy!
Read Luke 24:11-34
Did the disciples believe Mary?
Did the disciples recognize Jesus at first?
How long was Jesus with them before they recognized Him? When did they finally recognize Jesus? What did they do after that?

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCEJesus is alive! Jesus died and defeated death by resurrecting (coming back to life). If there were newspapers in Jesus’ time, this would have been the front page headline.
Romans 6:9-10. Will Christ ever die again?
He died to sin and now He lives for ______________

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE

When Mary and the disciples finally recognized Jesus, they were amazed and immediately told others that Jesus was alive. In fact, these people will tell about Jesus for the rest of their lives.
Read Mark 16:15
Do you believe Jesus is alive? Do you think it’s amazing that He conquered death?
How can you tell others about Jesus’ resurrection?

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACT (#e5c194 BKG) (#ffffff Font)

Read Romans 6:9-10 again. Jesus died to sin and now lives for God. If you believe in Jesus as your Savior, then you have died to sin, too! You are alive in Christ. Write down some ways you can live for God today.

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Mary magdalene.

Day 1- 01 THE STORY

Peter was a great man and did a lot for Jesus. Peter wasn’t perfect. He made mistakes, too. When Jesus was on trial, right before He was crucified, Peter was following Jesus around to find out what would happen to him. When Jesus was being questioned by a Jewish Official, Peter was standing outside with people. These people started to recognize that Peter had spent time with Jesus. Peter made three big mistakes.
Read 18:15-27
What did the people ask Peter? What did Peter say? How many times did Peter say it?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESSES

Peter did know Jesus. He had witnessed everything Jesus had done for the last three years. Peter was scared so instead of telling the truth and standing by Jesus’ side, he didn’t want people to know who he was. Did you know that this still happens to us today? People who know Jesus sometimes don’t want others to know that they do. Maybe they do it because they want to be a part of the popular group who doesn’t like Jesus. Or maybe they want something and think they might not get it if they know Jesus.
Following Jesus is the best part about you.
Read and write out John 3:30
What do you think it means for God to increase and you to decrease?
Circle examples below that show how God can increase as you decrease:
Telling people I believe in Jesus no matter if I am popular or not
Choosing to do things God’s way over my way
Helping others and giving God the credit
Now come up with some examples of your own and write below

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

Peter did not have to be afraid. Jesus told Peter that He had big plans for after He was gone. Jesus told him that He would be with him always.
Read Deuteronomy 31:8
What does God promise you?
How can this help you never be afraid to stand strong for Jesus?

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE

God wants you to be strong for Him.
Read Joshua 1:9
Memorize this verse today. Challenge your parents or a friend to see who can memorize the verse first!
Are you afraid that you know Jesus?
Write down why:

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACT

How can you stand strong for Jesus?
Write down three ways you can be strong for Him this week!

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Peters denial.

Day 1- 01 THE STORY

Jesus died on the cross with two other men. Both men deserved to be on the cross because they were criminals. One of the criminals yelled at Jesus and said hurtful things. The other criminal decided to believe in Jesus right there on the cross.
Read Luke 23:39-43
Did the thief think he deserved to be on the cross?
Did the thief think Jesus deserved to be on the cross?
What did the thief ask Jesus? What did Jesus tell the thief?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESS

It is better to follow Jesus all your life because He can protect you from sin and your life will have purpose for good. Some people, like the thief on the cross, take their entire life to figure out Jesus is their Savior. It doesn’t matter what point in your life you decide to believe, as long as you believe in Jesus you will live with Him in eternity. God tells this story to teach you never to give up on anyone. No matter how many bad decisions someone has made, anyone can turn to Jesus.
Read Matthew 5:44. What does Jesus tell you to do for those who do bad?
Who can you pray for to know Jesus today?

GIVE IT A TRY!

Think of a time that God did not give up on you. Write about it on the next page. If you can’t think of any, ask your mom, dad, or even your grandparents to tell you about a time that God didn’t give up on them.

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

Write out 2 Peter 3:9
Does God want anyone to perish?
Why is God patient?

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE (#ffffff BKG) (#51afca Font)

Read 1 John 3:23
What does God ask us to do?
Loving people no matter what they have done is what God wants you to do. If someone is making bad decisions, the best thing you can do is pray for God to change their heart. He can do what seems impossible!

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACT

The thief on the cross shows you that it’s never too late for you to believe in Jesus.
Do you believe in Jesus as your Savior?
Do you believe that your sin keeps you from having a relationship with God?
If you believe in Him… that is awesome! If you don’t know if you believe in Jesus, take the time to find someone to answer your questions. Don’t be like the thief and wait until the end of your life. Jesus wants to be in a relationship with you now!

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of the thief on the cross.

CHECKPOINT

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First Name
Last Name
Kamp you attended last summer
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Kamp you plan on attending next summer
K-1 K-2 K-Seven K-West K-Kountry
Parent’s First and Lame Name
One thing you learned
Bible Characters- New Testament
At Kanakuk, we will honor everyone who has completed all 3 checkpoints at closing ceremonies
Checkpoint 2 of 3

Day 1- 01 THE STORY

Jesus went under trial, and the people chose to crucify Him. He had done nothing wrong. Jesus had to carry His cross, and since He was so tired and weak, the Roman soldiers commanded someone help Him.
Read Luke 23:26
Who was the man who helped Jesus?
What did he do for Jesus?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESS

Simon was just a traveling guy. He wasn’t planning on doing anything crazy, until the Roman soldiers asked him to carry Jesus’ cross. Did you know the Bible says that everyone who believes in Jesus should carry a cross? What the Bible is saying is that we have to sacrifice what we want in life to do what God wants.
Read Matthew 16:24
Write down this verse and memorize it.
Once memorized, recite it to your parents!

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

You probably think that carrying the cross for Jesus was really hard for Simon. Simon was taking the cross for someone else to die on… not him. It might seem hard to give up things in your life for Jesus, but when you think about not having to die for your sin, it doesn’t seem so bad.
Read Matthew 11:30 and write it out ——->
How does Jesus describe what He asks you to do? Are you thankful that Jesus died for your sin instead of you? Take some time to thank God for what He did for you on the cross!

There is a guy who walks around the world carrying a big huge cross. He goes to different countries every year and takes a large cross with him to carry. Why? To tell people about Jesus. People see him carrying a huge cross and ask him what he is doing. When they do, he will tell them how Jesus died for them. That is how God asked him to “take up his cross”. As you grow up you will get to see what God has planned for you to “take up your cross” and follow Him. No need to worry, God has planned it just for you!

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE

Christ died for us. He literally gave up His life so we could have life. God wants you to give up your desires for what He wants. Usually, what we want are things that will go away but He wants what lasts forever.
Read Galatians 2:20
How can you “die to yourself” or give up things in your life in order to live for Christ better? Think about this today and write out your thoughts.

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACT

A small reminder to “take up your cross” is wearing a cross. Wear something that has a cross on it this week and let it be a reminder to you to live for Jesus and not for yourself.

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Simon the cross bearer.

Day 1- 01 THE STORYJesus was on His way to Jerusalem to die for the world’s sin. For the first time ever, He allowed people to worship Him in public as the Messiah. He wanted people, one last time, to know that He was their Messiah.
Read Mark 11:1-11
On what animal did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? What did the people do?
What did the people say?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESSJesus always wants people to know who He is. Knowing Him is how you decide to believe in Him as your Savior. Read how He made sure Peter knew who He was.
Read Matthew 16:13-16
What does Jesus ask Peter? What does Peter believe about Jesus? Do you believe Jesus is the Savior?

Every Easter we celebrate Jesus riding in on the donkey on Palm Sunday. We call it Palm Sunday because the people laid palm branches down for Jesus to ride over. Every time you see a Palm tree, you can think of Jesus going to Jerusalem to die on a cross for your sins. Color the palm trees below just for fun!

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

Here is another verse that describes who Jesus is. He wants to make sure you know this one, too!
Read John 14:6
What 3 things does Jesus claim to be?
What does it mean “through Jesus?”

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE (#ffffff BKG) (#51afca Font)

The people in Jerusalem were worshipping Jesus and praising His name when He rode in on the donkey.
Read Psalm 150:6
How can you praise God today?
Circle ways you could worship Him:
Tell someone about Him  
Give God credit for something you’re good at 
Sing to Him
Represent Him on your sports team
Play music to Him
Thank Him for something He has done
Is there any other way you can think of to praise Him today?

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACTDraw a picture of Jesus riding on the donkey. Put it somewhere to remind you to give Jesus the praise He deserves. He is your Savior!

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Jesus riding on the donkey.

Day 1- 01 THE STORY

It was the time in Jesus’ life when He knew that He had to go to Jerusalem to die on the cross. But He had one more miracle to do. Mary and Martha, the girls you read about before, had a brother named Lazarus. Jesus loved Lazarus. Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus that Lazarus was sick. When He got to their home, Lazarus had died. Jesus wanted to teach everyone that He could defeat death.
Read John 11:38-43
What did Jesus do for Lazarus? Do you believe that Jesus can overcome death?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESS

Everyone who saw Lazarus come out of the tomb was grateful and amazed. Later, people would be amazed that Jesus was no longer in the tomb, He rose from the dead!
Read Romans 6:9-10
Will Jesus die again? The word “dominion” is another word for “power”. Death has no power over Jesus. Jesus has power over death! How does this encourage you?

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

Jesus can conquer death. He showed His friends and disciples that He could do it with Lazarus, but that was a sneak peek for what He was about to do.
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:14
The words “fallen asleep” in the Bible can mean death. What does God promise will happen to those who believe He conquered death?

Did you notice that the first thing Jesus told Lazarus after He raised him from the dead was to take his grave clothes off? Those grave clothes were stinky and Lazarus was alive. He didn’t need them anymore… he was alive! When you die to Christ and believe in Him as your Savior, He wants you to take your grave clothes off. What? Your grave clothes is your sinful self. There is no need to act like a mummy… you are alive. Start living for Jesus!

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVEDid you know that if you believe in Jesus you really don’t die? You leave earth but just move onto the next part of your life… life in heaven with God forever. Jesus defeated death so we don’t have to be afraid. He gives us hope. It could help you to think of your life as having two parts. Part 1 is your life on earth, and Part 2 is your life in eternity forever.
Read Romans 8:37-39
What did Jesus do for us?
Can anything separate you from His love?

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACTYou and your family are citizens of a country. Most Kanakuk Kampers are citizens of the United States but some are citizens from another country. Some people move to other countries but are still citizens of the country they came from. For example, if you are an American but move to England to live, you are actually a citizen of America. God tells us in the Bible that we are citizens of heaven. That is really our home. We just live on earth for a little while.
Read and memorize Philippians 3:20
Today spend some time thanking Jesus for conquering death. You couldn’t live forever with Him if He didn’t do it. Think about writing Jesus a letter as a way of thanking Him!

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Lazarus.

Day 1- 01 THE STORYIn Jesus’ time, doctors didn’t have what they have today. People who had leprosy were considered unclean. Leprosy is contagious, and since there were no medicines to cure it, people who had leprosy lived their life as outcasts. No one wanted to be around them, and they spent most of their life alone.
Read Matthew 8:1-3
Who did Jesus heal? Did Jesus care if the man was an outcast?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESSThere are many true stories in the Bible of how Jesus would heal people. He healed people with leprosy, He healed a man who couldn’t walk, He healed a sick girl, and He healed a bleeding woman. Those were just a few of the many stories. Many people got to see God work in this way. Most people have seen God use His healing powers to heal someone’s heart… including their own. God is most concerned with healing your heart. He does not want you to live life or die without knowing Him. He will heal everyone who wants to be healed from their sin. He does have the power to heal sickness, but He doesn’t always use the power to heal someone’s sickness. Why? Sometimes, He uses sickness to bring people to know Him. Sometimes, He uses sickness to bring people home to Him, which is much better than living life on earth. God tells us that we can ask Him for help when someone is sick. He can heal, and if He doesn’t, He has something even better planned.
Read Romans 8:28
Do you believe that in every situation God will do good things?
Spend time praying for someone who is sick and trust God to do things His way.

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCERead Matthew 8:1-3 again
Is there someone who is considered unpopular at your school? Think about that person. Why are they considered an outcast? Do you think it’s easy for them to be treated that way? The Bible tells us over and over that Jesus cares about the people who are outcasts.
Read 1 Samuel 16:7
What do people look at when they determine if someone is cool?
What does God look at in a person? How did God do this for the man with leprosy?
How does this encourage you?

GIVE IT A TRY!Here is a word find for you to do. You have to answer the questions to know what words to find. You might have to look back through your book to remember some of the answers.
Question #1 – How many people did God feed?
Question #2 – What religious leader asked Jesus questions
Question #3 – What woman was too busy to hang out with Jesus?
Question #4 – Who was the person who Jesus called to walk on water?
Question #5 – Who was the lady that gave all she had to God?

(Insert Word Find)

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE

If God cares for outcasts, can you too? Did you know that you were once unlovable because you were a sinner?
Read Romans 5:8 and write it out.
What did God do for you when you were a sinner?

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACTReach out and make a new friend to someone who doesn’t have many friends.
Maybe it’s simply eating lunch with them so they don’t have to each lunch alone.

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Jesus and the man with leprosy.

Day 1- 01 THE STORY

Jesus always had compassion for what people needed. One day, there were thousands of people who wanted to come learn from Him and see Him.
The disciples didn’t have any food to feed them. Look what Jesus did.
Read Matthew 14:13-21
How did Jesus feed the 5,000 people?
Did Jesus have more than enough to give?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESSCan you imagine how amazed these people were when they saw God provide for them? God always provides for you what you need.
You just need to trust Him to do it.
Read Philippians 4:19
What does God promise that He will do for you? Do you believe that God will provide for your needs?

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

God is rich. Yep, you read that right. Everything in the earth and on the earth is His. He is not only rich but in control of all the earth’s riches. God does not keep His riches to Himself; He wants to share them with everyone.
Read Philippians 4:19 again
Where does God get His supply of things to help you?
Read Psalm 24:1
What does God own?

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE

God’s motive is to help you. He loves you and wants to provide for you. You might not get everything you want, but you will always have what you need.
If you need proof, look outside the United States.
God promises to take care of you.
Read Luke 12:24
How does God promise that He will take care of you?

GIVE IT A TRY!Think of the last time you were really hungry. Can you imagine feeling that every day of your life? There are millions of people every day who are hungry with nothing to eat. Ask your parents if you can sign up to serve food at a homeless shelter. If you can’t do that, take canned food to a shelter to give to others. God wants you to help people, just like He asked His disciples to help Him feed the 5,000.

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACTIf there is something you need, take some time to ask God for it. Remember, what you want and what you need are two very different things. If you don’t get something you asked for, then God probably thinks you need something else. HE will provide that too… trust Him.

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000.

Day 1- 01 THE STORY

The Jewish leaders of Jesus’ time did not like Jesus. They didn’t believe Jesus was God. If you read the full story of Jesus, you will see that these leaders were always trying to stop Jesus or trick Him. One of them was named Nicodemus. He was a Jewish ruler who, instead of trying to stop Jesus, wanted to know more about Him. Nicodemus risked losing everything he had to go see Jesus. He was so afraid people would see him that he went to see Jesus in the middle of the night.
Read John 3:1-3
What did Jesus tell Nicodemus about getting to be a part of God’s Kingdom?
Nicodemus didn’t understand what God was trying to teach him about being born again. Jesus helped him understand.
Read John 3:16
What did God do for us? How do you get eternal life?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESS

In the verses you read yesterday, we don’t know if Nicodemus decided to believe in Jesus. It wasn’t going to be easy for Nicodemus to believe in Jesus. Believing in Jesus meant he would be hated by his friends and family. They would bully him if he believed in Jesus. You want to know something awesome? The Bible does show you that Nicodemus eventually followed Jesus. Later on in the Bible it tells about when Jesus died.
Look which followers of Christ asked to bury Jesus?
John 19:38-42
Who buried Jesus in the tomb? Did they risk their lives to do it?
Get excited if you believe you will one day see Nicodemus in heaven!

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

Sometimes following Jesus isn’t easy, but Nicodemus gives us a great example of someone who decided to follow Jesus no matter what people thought of him. He wasn’t afraid to ask Jesus questions and find out what He is all about. You might not be popular because you follow Jesus. There might be a few people who do not like you. Jesus explains why this happens.
Read John 15:18
Why do people, who hate you for following Jesus, really hate you?

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE

Don’t be discouraged when people don’t like you because you believe in Jesus.
Be kind to them and know that God is in control. Good things can come from anything, even bad situations!
Read Romans 8:28
What does God do for you? Does God work some things or all things for good?
Do you believe that God can turn anything into good?

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACT

Are you afraid of being a follower of Jesus because of what people will think of you?
Ask someone, who’s been a Christian for a long time, if they were ever scared of following Christ. Ask them if following Christ is worth it.

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Nicodemus.

Day 1- 01 THE STORY

Today, you are going to read about a man who helped someone in their time of need.
Read Luke 10:30-37
How many people passed by the man who was beaten and robbed?
Who helped him? How did he help him?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESS

Read Luke 10:30-37 again
There were many witnesses to the poor guy who was robbed and beaten.
They might not have seen the crime, but they saw he needed help.
What are some reasons you think these men didn’t stop? (hint… think about reasons why you might not have stopped) Which person pleased God?
Do you think the Good Samaritan is an example of the I’m Third life?

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

Read Isaiah 41:10
Who always helps you in your time of need?
Think about a time that God helped you and gave you strength.
Write how He helped you.

GIVE IT A TRY!

One way you can help others is by going through your room and giving away things that you don’t need. Ask your parents to help you with this. Remember to give people good things, not just old and gross things. If you have two winter coats, maybe you can give one of them to someone who doesn’t have a coat this winter.

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE

God helps you so you should help others. God even sees helping others as helping Him.
Read Matthew 25:35-40
You are helping God when you are helping whom? Do you take the time to help others?

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACT

Read Philippians 2:4
Write it down and memorize it today. Once you have it memorized, say it to a friend, parent, or sibling. Telling other people helps us remember what we memorize!

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of the good samaritan.