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The writer has in mind the sharing of this material with others, hoping that it may be helpful in promoting interest and impressing on the participants the facts of the stories.

     These little plays have been written for use of grades three and four in the Bible School, but they are adaptable to older or younger ages.  As much as possible, the exact wording of the Bible has been used, thus aiding in Bible memory work.

      Very few suggestions have been given as to costumes, stage settings or properties.  These may be held to a minimum if used in the class period.  If presented to an audience, the teacher may wish to spend more time on this phase.  In either instance, it is recommended that more time be used on the Bible story itself, as this is the desired end.

     Children, particularly grades three and four, are interested in drama.  In order not to spend a great deal of  time on one story, play reading is very effective.  Memory may be used if the play is to be presented to visitors.

     These plays, like any other method, are only a means to an end, the end being the teaching of God’s word.  Let it never be said of you as a teacher that this method was used to “fill in” the class period.  There is so little time available to teach these eager little folk that we should feel very keenly our responsibilities in using every minute to the Glory of God and the teaching of His Word to these YOUNG CHARGES.

     It is highly recommended that the teacher who uses these plays check the wording against the Bible text.  We are responsible to God for teaching the Bible exactly as it is written.