Discovery Learning Series

Bodyworx

The theme is based around a scientist! His desire is to create a body that functions properly. As he creates the body parts, they go through many trials to be able to work together eventually. The Bible paints a vivid picture of how we are all to work together like a body. A working body is something that all children can understand and relate to, which makes it a perfect teaching example.

Aim: This program aims to teach that God wants us to be in his family and that he has a special part for each of us to play. To teach that we are all different and special and that we need each other. To show the children that the greatest thing they can do in life is to work out what God wants them to do and do it!

Bible Text: Key Verses are: John 3:16 and 1 Corinthians 12:27

Background Notes: Before you begin your preparation for this teaching PLEASE take the time to check out the "Overview" files and "Extra" files provided to make sure you get the best from this resource.

Module: Bodyworx
Bible: Exodus, John, Jonah/Minor Prophets, Luke, Mark, Matthew
Characters: Jesus, Jonah, Moses
Themes: Body Of Christ, Confidence in God, Encouraging Others, Equipped to Serve, Good Choices, Gospel Message, Hearing His Voice, Identity, Integrity, Purpose / Calling , Serving Others, Teamwork

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A Home In You	5	BUY Buy this section for 5 credits?
Bodyworx Extras show details
This is a folder that holds the production notes and extra resources to aid your teaching. Make sure you look through it before you start teaching.
Bodyworx Overview show details
Introduction to Bodyworx module including how to use this resource and background notes on the entire module.
Bodyworx Week 1 Drama show details	1	BUY Buy this section for 1 credit?
Professor Von Vonahan is working in his laboratory. He shows off all his abilities and how clever he is but when all is said and done, it's just not enough, he is still unhappy . He thinks about the times he spends working and although is very clever and creative, he would love to share it with someone and realises how lonely he is. He decides that he is going to create a friend, a companion, and begins to get very excited about his new project.
Bodyworx Week 1 Lesson Plan show details	3	BUY Buy this section for 3 credits?
THE FAMILY OF GOD: The teaching is from John 3: 1 - 2, where Jesus challenges Nicodemus about a new direction, a new reason for living, and a new purpose.
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Professor Von Vonahan walks in intently writing. There are body parts all over the lab. He is working out what he wants to create and because he uses his brain so much, he feels that is more important and wants to create a brain, believing that it will be the perfect companion. He then realises that it won't be able to walk, or swim or write with him etc... Eventually he decides that the brain is still the most important part. He decides not to worry about the other parts just yet. He feels that they are not as important as the head.
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HOW A FAMILY WORKS: The teaching is from 1 Corinthians 12: 14 - 23. This passage aims to show quite comically that one part is not more important than the other. It goes on to say that we are only significant because we are part of the body, that in fact on our own we are nothing.
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Professor Von Vonahan creates the head first, in order that the head will help him with the rest of the body. But the head thinks it knows better and thinks it's fine on it's own. He refuses to cooperate with the professor and they end up in an argument. The head being " Headstrong" does his own thing to find that he gets caught with a bucket over his head and no means of getting it off because he doesn't have any arms. Yelling and apologising to the professor he begs for help. The professor takes the box off and the head realises maybe the professor was right in wanting to create the rest of the body for him to be complete.
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YOUR PART IN THE FAMILY: The teaching is from Jonah. It looks at Jonah's response to God calling him for a very special purpose. Although Jonah had different ideas, God's plans are flawless and his plan is the best for us. Sometimes we have to learn the hard way.
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Professor Von Vonahan comes in ready to create the other body parts. The Professor finds that the head is upset and jealous. He is not feeling very good about himself and feels that the professor is making other parts because he doesn't think the head is good enough. He is worried that the professor will not like him as much when the other parts are made and refuses to help. He refuses to do anything. The professor is very upset and when the head chooses to not function. They talk and the head realises that unless he functions in the way that he was created to function, then he is useless. So they begin to work together and the head realises it is much better to be useful than to wither away in self pity.
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WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH IT: The teaching is from Matthew 25: 14 - 30. This parable speaks of the importance of using our gifts wisely or we may lose everything.
Bodyworx Week 5 Drama show details	1	BUY Buy this section for 1 credit?
Professor comes in excited because it has worked. The head wants to know what's going on and then he shows the head, (their creation) the arms. The arms come alive and talk. The arms are very different to the head. The head is male, with a strong solid voice. The hands are female with a sweet voice and quite sweet. They clash straight away. The Professor leaves, in hope that they will get acquainted. The head complains about how different she is and how this is just not going to work.
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WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT: The teaching comes from the Gospels as it looks at the 12 disciples and what we know about them. They are all unique, valuable and special in their own way.
Bodyworx Week 6 Drama show details	1	BUY Buy this section for 1 credit?
Today Professor has created the legs. They are also different and quite crazy. They are not as confident as the arms and head and the head and arms see this as a way of bossing them around. The legs do what they are told and get tossed two and fro by the head and arms, trying to please both and feeling worse about themselves. The head and the arms get into a fight trying to justify why they are more important and should be in charge. The legs get really upset and confused and end up falling apart. The head and arms stop to ask them what's wrong and find the legs feel totally useless and have given up. Professor VonVonahan comes in to find the legs given up and the head and arms fighting. The professor begins to explain what the legs can do that the head and arms can't and that all their roles are very important and just equally valuable.
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WE ARE ALL EQUAL: The teaching is from Mark 12:38 - 44. In these verses Jesus shows a very important contrast between those who think they have it all together and those who feel that what they have isn't worth much but they are willing to give it all anyway.
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Finally the Professor has created the body and has joined the body parts together. The body parts try to function as individuals and everything goes wrong. They feel like failures and wonder if this is ever going to work. The body parts become upset because they can't make the body work and they don't want to fail. They begin to make excuses and blame each other for not being able to make things work. The professor helps by getting them to try, rather than making excuses all the time. As they practice things start to go well. They begin to realise they can do something after all.
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BUT I AM NOT GOOD ENOUGH: The teaching is from Exodus 2 - 4. In God's strength Moses was able to do all that God asked of him even though he had no confidence in himself. He trusted God and was obedient.
Bodyworx Week 8 Drama show details	1	BUY Buy this section for 1 credit?
The body is still struggling and time is running out for them. They begin to encourage each other in the things they can do and they start to come together. At that point the professor comes in with his big surprise. They have a big party and because they have a reason to work together, they do very well. As they do things well, they begin to encourage each other naturally, feeling very proud of what they can accomplish together.
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WORKING TOGETHER: The teaching is from Exodus 35 - 40. God wanted a central place of worship for His people and Moses was given specific instructions for that to be carried out. This is a great example of teamwork and purpose at task. There would have had to be communication, encouragement and relationship building during this project. God looked at each person's heart and only wanted people helping for the right reasons.
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Just One Day	5	BUY Buy this section for 5 credits?
Listen Well	5	BUY Buy this section for 5 credits?
Strong Foundation	5	BUY Buy this section for 5 credits?
Your Love Keeps Following Me	5	BUY Buy this section for 5 credits?

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