2018 Red Cycle for children in grades 3-6

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.

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 www.mbcb.org/bible-drill as well as Bible Drill “How-To” videos,

brochures, verse cards and other helps.

Material to be learned1. 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.

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.)

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.

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.

LEVELS OF DRILLS

CONDUCTING CHILDREN’S BIBLE DRILLS

• Bible Skills, Drills and Thrills Curriculum that coordinates with this year’s Bible Drill and is available at LifeWay: o Leader’s Guide, Grades 4-6, Green Cycle o Leader’s Pack, Grades 4-6, Green Cycle o Activity Book, Grades 4-6, Green Cycle o Music and Games CD-ROM, Green Cycle

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”)

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.

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.

QUOTATION VERSES 1. Genesis 1:27

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. (KJV) So God created man in His own image; He created him in the image of God; He created them male and female. (HCSB)

2. Leviticus 22:31 Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am the Lord. (KJV) You are to keep My commands and do them; I am Yahweh. (HCSB)

3. Deuteronomy 6:5 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. (KJV) Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. (HCSB)

4. 1 Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. (KJV) Give thanks to Yahweh; call on His name; proclaim His deeds among the peoples. (HCSB)

5. Job 37:14 Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God. (KJV) Listen to this, Job. Stop and consider God’s wonders. (HCSB)

6. Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. (KJV) May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. (HCSB)

7. Psalm 54:2 Hear my prayer, O God: give ear to the words of my mouth. (KJV) God, hear my prayer; listen to the words of my mouth. (HCSB)

8. Psalm 145:9 The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. (KJV) The LORD is good to everyone; His compassion rests on all He has made. (HCSB)

9. Proverbs 8:33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. (KJV) Listen to instruction and be wise; don’t ignore it. (HCSB)

10. Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. (KJV) Even a young man is known by his actions-if his behavior is pure and upright. (HCSB)

11. Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee. O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? (KJV) Mankind, He has told you men what is good and what it is the LORD requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God. (HCSB)

12. Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you. Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. (KJV) But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (HCSB)

13. Matthew 21:22 And all things. whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. (KJV) And if you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. (HCSB)

14. Mark 13:31 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. (KJV) Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. (HCSB)

QUOTATION VERSES 15. Luke 6:31

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. (KJV) Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. (HCSB)

16. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV) You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (HCSB)

17. John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (KJV) No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends. (HCSB)

18. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. (KJV) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (HCSB).

19. Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. (KJV) So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. (HCSB)

20. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. (KJV) Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God’s glory. (HCSB).

21. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order. (KJV) But everything must be done decently and in order. (HCSB)

8. Psalm 145:9 The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. (KJV) The LORD is good to everyone; His compassion rests on all He has made. (HCSB)

9. Proverbs 8:33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. (KJV) Listen to instruction and be wise; don’t ignore it. (HCSB)

10. Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. (KJV) Even a young man is known by his actions-if his behavior is pure and upright. (HCSB)

11. Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee. O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? (KJV) Mankind, He has told you men what is good and what it is the LORD requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God. (HCSB)

12. Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you. Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. (KJV) But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (HCSB)

13. Matthew 21:22 And all things. whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. (KJV) And if you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. (HCSB)

14. Mark 13:31 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. (KJV) Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. (HCSB)

22. Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. (KJV) Children, obey your parents as you would the Lord, because this is right. (HCSB)

23. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV) I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me. (HCSB)

24. James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. (KJV) My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. (HCSB)

25. 1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us. (KJV) We love because He first loved us. (HCSB)

1. The Creation: Genesis 1-2:3

2. The Israelites Leave Egypt: Exodus 12:37-42

3. A Prayer for Forgiveness: Psalm 51

4. The Baptism of Jesus: Matthew 3:13-17

5. The Model Prayer: Matthew 6:5-15

6. The Great Commandments: Mark 12:28-34

7. The Birth of Jesus: Luke 2:1-7

8. The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-32

9. The Comfort Chapter: John 14

10. The Christian’s Armor: Ephesians 6:10-20

KEY PASSAGES

AWARDSCertificatesFirst-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.

SealsSeals 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.

SCORINGJudges 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.

0-2 Mistakes. . . . . . . . . Superior 3-4 Mistakes. . . . . . . . . Excellent 5-6 Mistakes. . . . . . . . . Good 7 or more. . . . . . . . . . . .State Participant

Tuesday Emmanuel BC, Grenada 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. April 17, 2018 FBC, McComb Thursday Harrisburg BC, Tupelo 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. April 19, 2018 Carterville BC, Petal Saturday Crossgates BC, Brandon 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. April 21, 2018 Poplar Springs Drive BC, Meridian Tuesday FBC, Madison 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. April 24, 2018 Hillcrest BC, New Albany Thursday FBC, Starkville 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. April 26, 2018 North Oxford BC, Oxford **Staff will remain on site to conduct drills, after hours, if prior notification is given by leader**

MBCB is always looking for volunteers to help us at State Bible Drills.If you are interested please e-mail Tasha at tpresson@mbcb.org

Date Location Registration Drills Begin

2018 STATE BIBLE DRILLS

DISCIPLESHIP & FAMILY MINISTRY Marcus Peagler, Director

Tasha Presson, Bible Drill Ministry Assistant 601-292-3284 | tpresson@mbcb.org | Fax: 601-714-7432

www.mbcb.org/bibledrills Mississippi Baptist Convention Board | P.O. Box 530 | Jackson, MS 39205-0530