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Scripture Role Model: Hezekiah - Cindy Xing

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Scripture Role Model: Hezekiah - Cindy Xing

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1. In what sense were love, integrity, faith, and excellence lived out by the bible character?
Love:

Hezekiah loves God the Lord by obeying God's will and doing what is right in the sight of the Lord.

Integrity:

Hezekiah  has God in his heart so he knows what is right to do.

Faith:

As the army of Assyria wanted to win the city, Hezekiah is not afraid, he encouraged his army by saying "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles."(2 Chronicles 32:7-8)

Excellence:

Hezekiah cleansed the house of the lord he went to the cities of Judah, and broke the wicked symbols in pieces, cut down the wooden idols, and threw down the high places and alters.(2 Chronicles 31)

2. To what extent did they make a positive difference in their community?
He has big faith in God, and people are influenced by him, as ththis was recored in the bible: "...And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said." (2 Chronicles 32:8)

3. how will their story help our class internalize the values and virtues we should live out as LAI learners?
We should have faith in God like Hezekiah, to trust God and obey what God told us.

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Scripture Role Model: Josiah - Myeisha Sermonia

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Scripture Role Model: Josiah - Myeisha Sermonia

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In what sense were love, integrity, faith, and excellence lived out by the Bible character?

LOVE:
- Josiah chose to obey God’s commands and he did what was right in His eyes. He turned to Him with all his heart, soul, and strength (2 Kings 23:25). Choosing to obey God is an act of love to God.

INTEGRITY:
- He did what was good in the eyes of the Lord (2 Kings 22:2). He was not like his father Amon who did what was evil instead. Josiah chose to do what is good.

FAITH:
- When he heard the commandments in the Book of the Law that were being read by Shaphan, he repented by tearing his robes (2 Kings 22:11) and he chose to believe in the Word. He then shared it to the people.

EXCELLENCE:
- Josiah was committed in keeping God’s Word that he destroyed all the idols the people worshipped in Judah and Jerusalem. He did all that to fulfill the requirements of the law written in the Book of the Law (2 Kings 23:24). There was no other king like him (2 Kings 23:25).

To what extent did he/she made a positive difference to his or her community?

- Josiah once called together all the elders of Jerusalem and Judah. He also went up to the temple of the Lord with the people of Judah, the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the priests, and the prophets. He read all the words of the Book of the Covenant and renewed the covenant in the presence of the Lord — to follow the Lord and keep His commands, statutes, and decrees with all one’s heart and soul. The people then pledged themselves to the covenant (2 Kings 23: 1 - 3). When the Book of the Law was found, Josiah didn’t keep it or hide it. He was able to share it to others and let the people know about it, having them join in the covenant.

How will his/her story help our class internalize the values and virtues we should live out as LAI learners?

- Josiah’s story could show us that young people could make a difference. He began his reign when he was only 8 years old. He was committed and obedient to God. As LAI learners, no matter how young we are, we can be an influence to others. We could use the opportunity of influencing people to bring them to God or to do what is right in the eyes of the Lord. It is also important that we learn how to obey as well. We should learn to obey the teachers who are helping us grow. God gave them to us not just to teach us lessons in school, but to also teach us how to be servant leaders.

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Scripture Role Model: Elijah - Mika Panlilio

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Scripture Role Model: Elijah - Mika Panlilio

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In what sense were love, integrity, faith, and excellence lived out by the Bible character?

One notable character in the Bible that displayed love, integrity, faith, and excellence was Elijah. Elijah’s love of God and others led him to oppose a wicked king and bring revival to those people in Israel. Integrity and the moral obligation to do what is right for God was shown through the miracles he performed to help other people, such as providing an endless supply of flour for a widow and raising a young boy from the dead. Moreover, Elijah’s faith was shown through his constant trust and devotion to the Lord which helped him restore true worship in Israel. One example of this was through confronting Ahab, proclaiming a drought in punishment of the cult of Baal. Lastly, excellence was exhibited through his demonstrations of perseverance when faced with challenges.

Elijah has had his fair share of challenges and turmoils. However, through God, he was able to overcome each trial and aid in building God’s kingdom.

To what extent did he/she make a positive difference to his/her community?

Elijah recognized his God-given talents and utilized them through obeying God’s plans for him. Allowing God to use him and constantly striving to do what is right allows him to positively influence his community. It allows him to reach more people and show them the goodness of God. This extent was shown through his performance of many miracles and his brave confrontation with Israel's King Ahab about his wicked involvement with Baal worship.

How will his/her story help our class internalize the values and virtues we should live out as LAI learners?

Whenever we do our daily tasks, we can be reminded of the life of Elijah. God guided and used Elijah for His greater purpose. We should imitate his obedience and become a messenger of God like Elijah the prophet.

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Scripture Role Model: Elijah - Chloe' Grace Kindipan

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Scripture Role Model: Elijah - Chloe' Grace Kindipan

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1. In what sense were love, integrity, faith, and excellence lived out by the Bible character?

1. The man who really struck me the most while watching the video of the overview of 1 Kings to 2 Kings was Elijah. This is because He was the only one who stood up for his faith, even if it meant that he had to die doing so. He lived out the value of love through his confrontation with Ahab’s injustice to the Isreaelite family he murdered. He served his people with love. Not just because God told him to do so, but because he has a burden for his people who are being enslaved.

2. He also did not submit to other gods and comply with the people’s false faiths. Instead, he was bold enough to stay true to his faith and to God. By doing that, Elijah showed the value of integrity.

3. I observed that faith is Elijah’s core value. With his strong faith in God, he was able to show love, integrity, and even excellence. I can say this because in everything he did and accomplished, it was because of God and he believed that as well. That's what makes him stand out the most out of all the characters in Kings, because He was the only one who maintained faith in God. He showed his faith by challenging the god of the 450 prophets of Baal to see which God was real. And because of his faith, only his altar answers with fire.

4. Elijah exhibited excellence through his works for God. He ensured that with whatever situation or circumstance he is in, he made sure that he accomplished all that he can to show God’s glory. Just like it was mentioned in the video, he didn’t let the unjust death of an Israelite family go in vain. He confronted Ahab, the one who ordered to murder them. With that act, I believe that he has shown excellence.

2. To what extent did he/she make a positive difference to his/her community?

1. His character made a positive impact on his community by showcasing that the God he serves is alive by challenging the false god of the 450 prophets. Not only that, he was also one of the few people in Kings who stood up for the Israelites against the unfaithful kings who allowed horrible events and injustice in the kingdom.

3. How will his/her story help our class internalize the values and virtues we should live out as LAI learners?

1. As LAI learners who are privileged enough to study in a Christian school, the story of Elijah should encourage us and help us to be bold in reaching out to those who don’t acknowledge the existence of God. As we are being prepared for the outside world, we should start as early as now in spreading the gospel and to extend a helping hand to those who need God.

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In what sense was love, integrity, faith, and excellence lived out by the Bible Character?
I chose Elisha, the prophet who took after Elijah in 1-2 Kings. I believe he displays the virtue of love in his relationship with Elijah. He looked up to Elijah as he would his own father, offering to take on the obligation Elijah once took as a prophet. He would perform miracles like asking for God to revive a sick young boy and healing Namaan's leprosy, showing his care for the people around him, Israelite or not. Demonstrating integrity in his case meant not turning away from the Aram king when he could have been captured. This shows his commitment despite adversity.
He displays faith to God's plan when he slaughters all his livestock and provides it as food, and leaves his life behind for the sake of fulfilling his duty as a prophet. He also shows excellence in following God's plan for Him throughout his whole life, and being a helper to all regardless of whether or not they were Israelites or not.

To what extent did they make a positive difference in their community?
Elisha was a generally helpful and faithful prophet who gave aid to kings, Israelites, and foreigners all at once. Downfall was spelled out in the long term timeline of 1-2 Kings, but Elisha and Elijah both played important roles by signalling a need for reform. Ultimately, their efforts led to certain reforms like the abolishment of the belief of Baal and the defeat of Aram, and they were tantamount to showing that God was still at work in Israel.

How will their story help our class internalize the values and virtues we should live out as LAI learners?
Their stories largely revolve around inspiring others to practice accountability and loyalty to the one true God. They are a reminder of our duty as Christians: to spread the word, call out the injustices of the world, and show hospitality to everyone who may need it. They embody the commitment required in our walk with God.

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Scripture Role Model: Elijah - Aleixa Rebujio

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Scripture Role Model: Elijah - Aleixa Rebujio

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1. In what sense were love, integrity, faith & excellence lived out by the Bible character?

One character I've seen display love, integrity, faith & excellence is the prophet, Elijah. He has displayed love from when he has taken the call from God & prophesied to turn Israel back from apostasy. That is a display of love because he obeyed God and was willing to follow His will, obedience is a form of love because that means we are willing to heed whatever command.

Elijah exhibits integrity when he convicts King Ahab of killing Naboth to steal his vineyard. For me, that is a sign of integrity as integrity means choosing to do what is righteous, whether someone is watching or not & he truly was able to adhere to honesty.

He then sets forth the principle of faith when he stood against the prophets of Baal & had confidence God would be with him & prove His existence. Day & night, the prophets of Baal prayed for their god to show a sign but there was nothing. When it was Elijah's turn, he prayed, had faith in God that he would give a sign of His spirit & he deemed correct when God sent a pillar of fire from Heaven.

Lastly, he displays excellence when he carried out his role as a prophet of God. He diligently & willingly carried out God's orders & pleased Him for His glory, he excellently brought about all of God's commands and obeyed Him despite his life being in threat under King Ahab. He persevered & glorified God.

2. To what extent did he/she made a positive difference to his/her community?

Elijah made a positive difference by instilling the same faith he had in God to the people who were doubting the Lord. Although not stated, his conviction may have convinced the other people to believe in God & His competency as our Father.

3. How will his/her story help our class internalize the values & virtues we should live out as LAI students?

The prophet Elijah's story can help our class be more persevering and diligent as we are students for God. Elijah's faith & trust in God can help us have more faith & certainty. His story can enhance how we perpetuate our tasks, are we doing it for the sake of accomplishing it, or are we doing it to gratify God's name?

Just like Elijah, we must focus on God & obey Him wholeheartedly & without reluctance.

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Books of 1-2 Kings Summary: A Complete Animated Overview

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57 May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake us. 58 May he turn our hearts to him, to walk in obedience to him and keep the commands, decrees and laws he gave our ancestors.