2019 BLUE CYCLE for children in grades 3-6

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1 2019 BLUE CYCLE for children in grades 3-6

2 PURPOSE The purpose of Mississippi Baptist s Children s Bible Drill is to help children develop skills in the use of the Bible, increase their knowledge of God s Word, help them learn the scriptures by heart, and apply the Bible to their lives. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? All children who are classified by their church as third, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders are eligible to participate in Children s Bible Drill. A method of participation can be worked out for handicapped children to fit their individual needs. The method to be used with handicapped children should be the same for all three levels of drills. It will be the responsibility of the child s adult leader or parent to discuss drill procedure with both the person at the registration desk and the caller in the drill room before the drill begins. MATERIAL TO BE LEARNED 1. Learn the names of the books of the Bible in the proper order and be able to locate them in the Bible. 2. Memorize the 25 verses and their references printed in this pamphlet or on the Bible Drill verse Cards. 3. Memorize the titles and references of the key passages in this panphlet or on the cards and be able to locate the reference in the Bible. Resources Mississippi Bible Drills will be conducted in the King James Version (KJV) and in the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) The KJV is available for purchase at LifeWay. The HCSB is available to purchase at MBCB via as well as Bible Drill How-To videos, brochures, verse cards and other helps.

3 Church Drill Each church conducts a church drill. Church drill packs will automatically be mailed to each church who requests Bible Drill Material from the Discipleship and Family Ministry office. These packs are mailed in early March. They will also be on the website to download. LEVELS OF DRILLS Association Drill The associational drill is held at the time and place set by the association. You will need to call your local association to get this date and location early in the drill year. For a driller to qualify to participate in the associational drill they must have passed their church drill with no more than 12 mistakes. State Bible Drills State Bible Drills are held at the time and places listed in this pamphlet. For a driller to qualify to participate in the state drill they must have passed their association s drill with no more than 8 mistakes. A qualified driller can come to any of the Mississippi State Drill locations listed. CONDUCTING CHILDREN'S BIBLE DRILLS A Children s Bible Drill consists of 24 calls with 6 calls that come from each of the 4 types of drills listed below. There should be three judges for each drill (one of the judges may serve as the time keeper). Each driller should be identified by a number they wear while drilling (the number needs to be big enough for the caller and judges to see easily.) Quotation Drill (Bible held but not opened) References are taken from the verses in this pamphlet. The caller gives the reference (example Genesis 1:27). If the child knows the verse, he steps forward at the command Start, prepared to quote the verse and state the reference. Book Drill (Bibles used) Any book of the Bible may be called. The caller says a book of the Bible. After the command Start the driller finds any page in that book, places his index finger on the book, and steps forward. The child called on by number will name the book preceding the one called, the book called, and the book following the one found. (Example: Psalms; Job, Psalms, Proverbs ) Completion Drill (Bible held but not opened) References are taken from the quotation verses in this pamphlet. The caller quotes the first part of the verse, which is underlined (example: So God created man in his own image,). If the driller can complete the verse, he steps forward on the command Start, prepared to quote the entire verse and state the reference. Key Passage Drill (Bibles used) Only the Key Passages listed in this pamphlet will be used. The leader calls the title or subject given to the passage (example: The Creation ) At the command Start the driller finds Genesis 1-2:3, places his index finger on any portion of the passage and steps forward. When called upon, the driller will state the title and reference for the key passage. Then the caller will ask that driller to read aloud one or more verses from the passage. Bible Skills, Drills and Thrills Curriculum that coordinates with this year s Bible Drill and is available at LifeWay: - Leader s Guide, Grades 4-6, Blue Cycle - Leader s Pack, Grades 4-6, Blue Cycle - Activity Book, Grades 4-6, Blue Cycle - Music and Games CD-ROM, Blue Cycle This curriculum is optional and not required for Bible Drill. It is prepared to use with both boys and girls who are doing Bible Drill and those who are not. For Mississippi Baptist Churches this is the best Children s Curriculum for Discipleship Training. The Bible Skills, Drills and Thrills curriculum is also available for Grade 1-3 to use with Bible Buddies.

4 QUOTATION VERSES 1. Genesis 1:31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. (KJV) God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. Evening came and then morning: the sixth day. (HCSB) 2. Deuteronomy 16:17 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee. (KJV) Everyone must appear with a gift suited to his means, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you. (HCSB) 3. Joshua 24:24 And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey. (KJV) So the people said to Joshua, We will worship the LORD our God and obey Him. (HCSB) 4. 1 Chronicles 16:9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. (KJV) Sing to Him; sing praise to Him; tell about all His wonderful works! (HCSB) 5. Psalm 56:3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. (KJV) When I am afraid, I will trust in You. (HCSB) 6. Psalm 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (KJV) I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You. (HCSB) 9. Isaiah 45:5 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me. (KJV) I am Yahweh, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will strengthen you, though you do not know Me. (HCSB) 10. Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. (KJV) Bring the full tenth into the storehouse so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this way, says the Lord of Hosts. See if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out a blessing for you without measure. (HCSB) 11. Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen (KJV) Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. (HCSB) 12. Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. (KJV) And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people. (HCSB) 7. Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. (KJV) A good name is to be chosen over great wealth; favor is better than silver and gold. (HCSB) 8. Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. (KJV) Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: Who should I send? Who will go for Us? I said: Here I am. Send me. (HCSB) 13. Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. (KJV) For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost. (HCSB) 14. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (KJV) God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. (HCSB)

5 QUOTATION VERSES 15. John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. (KJV) By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. (HCSB) 16. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (KJV) There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people, and we must be saved by it. (HCSB) Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (KJV) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. (HCSB) 23. James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. (KJV) But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. (HCSB) 17. Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (KJV) If you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (HCSB) Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? (KJV) Don t you yourselves know that you are God s sanctuary and that the Spirit of God lives in you? (HCSB) 19. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. (KJV) For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God s gift. (HCSB) Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (KJV) Give thanks in everything, for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. (HCSB) Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (KJV) Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. (HCSB) Peter 4:9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. (KJV) Be hospitable to one another without complaining. (HCSB) John 4:21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. (KJV) And we have this command from Him: The one who loves God must also love his brother. (HCSB) KEY PASSAGES 1. God s Covenant with Abraham: Genesis 12: A Shepherd s Song: Psalm The Suffering Servant: Isaiah The Twelve Apostles: Matthew 10: The Resurrection of Jesus: Matthew The Parable of the Good Samaritan: Luke 10: Jesus First Miracle: John 2: The Work of the Holy Spirit: John 16: The Conversion of Saul: Acts 9: The Love Chapter: 1 Corinthians 13

6 AWARDS Certificates First-year participants in Children s Bible Drill will receive a certificate. The leader will notify MBCB of anyone needing a certificate on the Church Report Form that is to be mailed in after the Association Drill is held. Seals Seals are awarded to designate the student s achievement. One seal is awarded each year to designate the highest level of achievement for that year. Drillers who make more than 12 mistakes in the Church Drill or who choose not to participate in the Associational Drill will be awarded a Church Participant seal (all church seals will be mailed to the participant s church when the Report Form is received). Drillers who make more than eight mistakes in the Associational Drill or who choose not to participate in the state drill will be awarded an Associational Participant seal (the associational seals will be mailed to the participant s church when the Report Form is received). Drillers participating in State Drills will receive one of the following seals, at State, indicating their level of performance: 0-2 Mistakes Superior 3-4 Mistakes Excellent 5-6 Mistakes Good 7 or More State Participant Special Awards - Ribbons are given to first year drillers in Children s Bible Drills. - A medallion is awarded to those children who have completed 3 years in Children s Bible Drills. These medals are awarded at State Drills.

7 SCORING Judges mark on a score sheet when a mistake is made. At the end of the drill, the total number of mistakes are totaled determining the level of performance. Only one mistake may be scored for a participant on a single call. Mistakes are: 1. TIME Failure to step forward during the time allowed. (For Mississippi Children s Drill this is 10 seconds.) 2. RESPONSE Failure to respond properly. Finding the wrong reference. Raising the hand to admit a mistake. 3. BEHAVIOR Any behavior that is improper and disturbing to other drillers and violates the spirit of Mississippi Bible Drills. 4. BIBLE Flagrant abuse of the Bible such as flipping the pages carelessly or closing the Bible with unnecessary noise. 5. PROCEDURE Starting before command Start is given. Turning over the Bible before Start. Stepping forward before the index finger is on the correct reference. Lifting or turning pages after stepping out. Start. Stepping forward before the index finger is on the correct reference. Lifting or turning pages after stepping out.

8 2019 STATE BIBLE DRILLS MBCB is always looking for volunteers to help us at State Bible Drills. If you are interested please Tasha at DATE LOCATION REGISTRATION DRILLS BEGIN Tuesday, April 2 Emmanuel BC, Grenada 2:00-5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. FBC, Brookhaven Thursday, April 4 FBC, Philadelphia 2:00-5:00 p.m 2:30 p.m. Colonial Heights BC, Ridgeland Saturday, April 6 Brandon BC, Brandon 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Harrisburg BC, Tupelo Hardy Street BC, Hattiesburg Tuesday, April 9 Hillcrest BC, New Albany 2:00-5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 FBC, Starkville 2:00-5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. FBC, Senatobia **Staff will remain on site to conduct drills, after hours, if prior notification is given by leader.** DISCIPLESHIP & FAMILY MINISTRY Marcus Peagler, Director Tasha Presson, Bible Drill Ministry Assistant tpresson@mbcb.org Fax: Mississippi Baptist Convention Board P.O. Box 530 Jackson, MS