Series2

Character Name

Card No:

Bible Ref:

Mary
God sent an Angel called Gabriel to tell Mary that God loved her and not to be afraid, Because God had shown Mary his grace and was going to give her a baby. She was to call him Jesus and he would be God's son. Mary although initially puzzled how this was going to happen, Mary was Faithful to God and said that she would do whatever God wanted. Saying "I am the servant of the Lord. Let this happen to me as you say!"

01

Luke 1 v33

Consider
Asking God to help you understand his unlimited power and the ways he chooses to use them or not.

Joseph
Joseph and Mary were already engaged to be married, when Mary learned she was to have a baby by the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph was a good man and although he was upset he did not want to disgrace her in public, and decided to seperate quietly. Until an Angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and explained that he was to marry Mary, and name the baby Jesus, (Immanuel, "God is with us" ) Because he will save his people from their sins.

02

Matt 1 v18

Consider
Encourage friends who are facing hard choices to follow God's direction, however difficult it may seem.

Jesus(Boy)
When Jesus was about 12, he went with Joseph and Mary to the temple in Jerusalem. When it was time to go Jesus stayed in the temple, listening to the teachers and asking them questions. People were amazed at his understanding and answers. When Mary and Joseph discovered their son was missing they looked everywhere. When they found him in the temple they asked "Why did you do this to us? Your Father and I were worried about you, and have been looking for you!"
Jesus said to them "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Fathers house!"

03

Luke 2 v42

Consider
Sharing what you have learnt with friends of all ages.

Spending more time in Gods presence

John the Baptist
John's faith and commitment to God was awesome. John wore clothes made from camels hair and a belt. He lived in the desert and ate locusts and wild honey, spending all his time worshiping God. He told everyone about God and a special man who would come soon, Saying "Do the things that show you have really changed your hearts and lives" He baptized people in the Jordan River. Jesus came one day and John baptized Him.

04

Matt 3

Consider
How you live your life, can others around you tell that you have Jesus in your heart ?

Devil
Jesus went into the desert and was tempted by the Devil. First, to make bread to eat. Second, to throw himself off a cliff and be ok. Third, to own all the countries of the world. Jesus wasn't a physically strong man and his trial in the desert must have been tremendous but he was not tempted replying "Do not test the Lord your God" and told the Devil to go away. saying "You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him"

05

Matt 4 v1-9

Consider
Where do your loyalties lie, when it comes to making time for God?

Andrew
When Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee he saw Peter and his brother Andrew fishing. He said "Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." So they immediately left their nets, to follow Jesus. Andrew was a physically strong man and had a good livelihood in fishing, But he still choose to give it all up and follow Jesus. But what he gained was a friend like Jesus, What a prize!.

They were the first disciples. In all Jesus chose twelve disciples.

06

Mark 1 v15

Consider
Interviewing Christian friends as to what it means to them to follow Jesus.

Bartimaeus
There was a blind man named Bartimaeus. When he heard Jesus coming he shouted "Jesus, Have pity on me!" Many people in the crowd told the Blind man to be quiet and not to bother Jesus, But again Bartimaeus shouted "Jesus son of David, have mercy on me"
Jesus stopped and asked him what he wanted.
"I want to see." Bartimaeus replied.

Jesus said "You shall have what you asked for because you believed." and Bartimaeus could see.

07

Mark 10 v46

Consider
How does your Faith in Jesus, help you persevere in achieving your goals ?

God
Jesus taught many things. He said that if you ask God, you will receive. If you seek God, you will find Him. If you knock on the door to heaven, He will open the door and let you in. All this because He loves you. The illustration of God being behind a door, always in, always ready to answer your call but no handle (God can't come to you without some action on your part) on the door. The only way to meet with God is if you make the effort to Knock, and Ask

God does not score a perfect 20 on bibliocard08 because he is not popular with everyone, mores the pity

08

Matt 7 v6-8

Consider
Have you Knocked on Gods door yet?

7 days without Prayer makes one weak !

Zacchaeus
A small man named Zacchaeus was a rich Tax collector and considered to be a money grabbing swindler by most of the people. He like most people was curious to see what this man Jesus was like, and so when he heard Jesus was coming to his town he climbed a tree to see Jesus. Jesus looked up and asked Zacchaeus if he could stay at his house. On hearing this the people in the crowd complained that Jesus was staying with a sinner. After he had talked to Jesus, Zacchaeus ended up giving half of all he had to the poor, and much more." Salvation has come to this house because this man also belongs to the family of Abraham"

Jesus came to find lost people and save them

09

Luke 19

Consider
Looking for ways you can invest what God has given you, whether its money or talents-
to make the most of it

Lazarus
Martha and Mary, Lazarus's sisters sent a message to ask Jesus to make Lazarus better. on hearing the news of his friends illness, Jesus replied "Death will not be the end for Lazarus. This illness is going to bring Glory and to his Son" When Jesus arrived Lazarus had already died. Martha rushed to meet Jesus and said "I'm sure Lazarus would not have died if you had been here. "I am resurrection and life. The person who believes in me will live again. Do you believe that ?. "I believe you are Gods Son the promised Messiah !" Martha replied. Jesus went to the tomb where Lazarus had been put and called out to him to come out. Lazarus came out alive and well. The crowd began to say that Jesus must be the Messiah.

10

John 11

Consider
Openly express your emotions with a trusted friend.

Traders
Jesus arrived at the temple in Jerusalem and was angry at what he saw. The poor were being cheated by traders who had turned God's house into a dishonest market. He turned over the traders tables and cleared the temple so that all could pray and worship God.

11

Mark 11 v14

Consider
Supporting your Church worship group and Prayer Group

Jesus
In Jerusalem, Jesus and his disciples shared in his last meal. "This bread stands for my body, given for you all" said Jesus. With a cup of wine in his hands he said. "This wine stands for my blood, which is the seal of God's new promise to you." Soon, not many days later, they would understand better what he meant. Jesus was not going to be a murder victim, put to death because of a betrayal. His death would be part of God's great plan to save mankind.

12

Luke 22 v19

Consider
Making a sacrifice for Jesus, giving up your time and talents to tell others about Jesus

Judas
Judas went off and told the guards where to find Jesus. Jesus had gone to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. Peter, James and John stayed with him. Soon armed guards came to arrest Jesus. All the disciples were frightened and ran away.

13

Matt 26 v48

Consider
forgiving a friend who has betrayed you, try to settle your differences.

Peter
Peter and John followed Jesus. Peter stayed outside and warmed himself around a fire. Three times Peter was asked if he knew or was a friend of Jesus, and three times he said no. After the third time a cock crowed and Peter knew he had let Jesus down.

14

Luke 22 v59-61

Consider
Standing up for Jesus, telling a friend about your Church activities

Pilate
Jesus was brought before the council. They took him to Pilate and told him that Jesus was stirring up trouble. Pilate questioned Jesus and could find nothing wrong. He would have let him go, but outside a crowd shouted to crucify Him.

15

Luke 23 v19-21

Consider
Listening to all the sides in an argument, and ask God for forgiveness for all.

Roman Soldiers
Roman soldiers whipped Jesus and beat and teased Him. They placed a crown of thorns on His head like a king's crown. Jesus carried His cross out of the city and up a hill called Golgotha, which means Skull Place. They nailed Jesus to the cross. He died.

16

John 19 v1-3

Consider
Writing a letter to a friend or relative to tell them how much your life has been enriched, by them being in it.

Mary Magdalene
Jesus' body was laid in a garden tomb. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found the stone rolled away. Jesus was not there and Mary was upset. Jesus' body was laid in a garden tomb. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found the stone rolled away. Jesus was not there and Mary was upset. A little later Mary Magdalene met Jesus and thinking he was the gardener said to him "did you take him away sir, tell me where he is and I will get him" Jesus replied "Mary do not hold on to me, go and tell my brothers that I am going back to my Father and your Father, my God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and told the others that she had seen the Lord and what he had said to her.

17

John 20

Consider
Having a mini-celebration every morning, to thank God that Jesus is Alive!

Thomas
One of Jesus's Disciples and friend who had real trouble coming to terms with the fact Jesus had Risen from the dead. Thomas's doubts were settled when Jesus appeared to the disciples and invited Thomas to place his fingers in the wounds made by the nails. Thomas instantly knew that this was Jesus, saying "My Lord and my God"
Jesus replied "You believe because you see me. Those who believe without seeing me will be truly happy."

18

John 20 v26

Consider
Reaffirming your love to a friend or family member who maybe doubting your love.