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280 Cards in this Set
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Create
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To make something out of nothing (only God can do this)
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Fruitful
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To grow and multiply in number
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Dominion
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To rule over something or someone
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Image
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A physical or spiritual likeness of someone or something
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Divided
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To put things into separate parts
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Glorify
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To praise and honor someone
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Commandments
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God's rules for life and living
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Love
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Serving another out of respect and devotion
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Grievous
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difficult or painful
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Godhead
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One God that exists in a perfect union of three persons or trinity
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Father
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God the Father, the first person of the Trinity
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Son
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God the Son, the second person of the Trinity
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Holy Spirit
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God the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity
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Spirit
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A person who thinks, feels, wills, knows, acts, but has no physical human body
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Body
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A physical body with flesh and blood that we can see and touch
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Lord
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Supreme Ruler or Divine Being
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Everywhere
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In every place at the same time
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Flee
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To run away from someone or something
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Presence
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When someone is with others or is in a place
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Ascend
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To go up
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Invisible
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A real thing or person that cannot be seen
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Always
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Something that happens over and over and will never change
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Eternal
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There is no beginning nor end to God
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Hidden
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To keep something from being seen by another
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Knoweth
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To have good understanding
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Nothing
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Nothing of any kind or amount
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Impossible
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Something that cannot be done
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Holy
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Pure and set apart for God's use
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God's will
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The things that God wants to do
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Confess
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To declare that something or someone is true
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Inspiration
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God given words; as if God breathed the words out of His own mouth
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Obey
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To follow the rules or commands of another
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Alone
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By yourself; without anyone else
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Rule
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A guide or standard by which we can measure other things
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Wrote
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When someone writes down some words
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Holy Scriptures
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The Sixty-six books of the Bible
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Prophecy
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To speak or proclaim God's Words to others
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Interpretation
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To explain the words of another
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Parents
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A man and woman who have children
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Rib
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A bone in the chest of a human body
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Ground
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The dust of the earth
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Covenant
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An agreement or promise between two or more persons
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Spirit
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The invisible part of a human being that can worship God, also called the soul
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Forever
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Something that will never end even over time
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Physical
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The material visible part of man that includes flesh, bones, and blood
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Gave
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To have given someone something
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Holy
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To be completely dedicated to God and separated from sin
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Righteous
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To act in a holy and obedient way toward God
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Commandments
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God's rules for human beings
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Happy
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To be filled with joy and gladness
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Agreement
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When two or more people make an arrangement
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Promise
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A pledge by someone to do something
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Mankind
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All human beings living on the earth
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Nation
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A whole country
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Sacred
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Something that is devoted to God and respected as holy
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Works
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Acts that people do to complete a job
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Perfectly
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Without error; with no mistakes
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Required
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Something that must be done
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Exactly
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When something is correct in every detail
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Reward
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Something that we get in return for something we have done
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Threaten
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To warn someone that punishment is coming if they do not act a certain way
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Punish
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To cause a person to undergo pain, experience loss, or suffer for wrongdoing- even to the point of death
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Rebel
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To go against the rule of a person in authority
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Thought
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Something our minds think about
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Deed
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An act or action taken
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Omission
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To leave something out or undone
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Commission
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To do something on purpose after thinking about it
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Forbid
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To command someone not to do something
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Require
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To order someone to do something
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Parable
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A short story designed to teach truth
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Servant
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A person who works for someone else
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Deserve
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To earn something
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Wrath
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Strong anger
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Curse
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To bring problems and trouble upon a person as punishment
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Foolishly
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To act or think in an unwise manner
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Saviour
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A person who can free people from the curse and penalty of sin; Jesus is the only true Saviour
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Forbidden
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When someone is told not to do something
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Tempt
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To try to make someone do wrong
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Enemy
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A person or group who does not like you
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Careful
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To be on guard against danger
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Miserable
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Completely unhappy and very sad
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Innocence
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To be pure and free from sin
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Blame
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To put responsibility on someone for a sin or mistake
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Promise
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When someone says he will do something
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Descendants
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People who are born from a particular person
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Guilty
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When someone is found to have broken a moral or civil law
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Represented
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When a person acts on behalf of others or takes the place of others
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Sin
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Breaking God's law or failing to obey what it tells us to do
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Generate
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Give birth to another person
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Nature
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The way you are made
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Corrupt
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Affected by the evil of sin
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Being
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The whole of a person in body and spirit
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Restrain
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To keep someone from doing anything they wish
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Original Sin
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Adam's first sin which brought guilt and corruption to all of his descendants
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Fit
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To be prepared
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Regeneration
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Spiritual rebirth by the Holy Spirit
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Terms
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The guidelines or rules of an agreement
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Repent
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To turn away from error unto the truth
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Condemned
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To be sentenced for breaking the law
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Works
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The things we do and say
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Perfectly
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When something is done without error or mistakes
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Will
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The part of a person that chooses how to act and think
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Saved
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To be freed from the power and penalty of sin
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Grace
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The free, undeserved mercy and redemptive love of God given through the Holy Spirit
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Penalty
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A punishment given to someone for breaking a law or agreement
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Saviour
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A person who is able to deliver people from sin and its penalty
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Elect
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God's chosen people
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Chosen
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To pick out
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Adopted
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When someone is taken into a family by choice
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Pleasure
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Something that makes you happy
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Whole
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Something or someone is complete in every part
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Work
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When action is taken to do something
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Kept
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To put something under your control and protect it perfectly
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Sinless
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Free from sin in mind and heart
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Suffer
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To go through pain
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Earth
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The name given to the world we live on
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Poverty
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When someone is poor and lives with very little
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Peaceful
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Quiet and calm
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Painful
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When we are hurt and feeling bad
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Shameful
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That which makes one look foolish or immoral
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Atonement
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When someone pays a penalty that should have been paid by others
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Accepted
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To receive something offered
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Justify
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To defend or uphold as right
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Sanctify
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To make someone or something holy and pure
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Holy
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Pure and dedicated to God
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Deserve
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When a person gets what he should rightly receive
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Repent
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To be sorry for sin and to turn away from it
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Forsake
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To leave something behind
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Displeases
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Something that makes a person sad or angry
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Hate
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To dislike someone or something very much
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Believe
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To accept something as true
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Pray
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When someone talks with God
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Salvation
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The act whereby God gives new spiritual life to someone
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Lydia
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A Christian woman who lived during the time of the Apostle Paul
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history
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the story of what happened long ago; it is God's Story- the story of how God works out His plan for men and nations
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created
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to make something new; God created the heavens and the earth in six days, and on the seventh day He rested
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Jesus Christ
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God's own Son; He is the Savior who came into the world to forgive His people of their sins and save them. One day He will return in all His glory.
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timeline
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a line of pictures at the beginning of each unit in the textbook that helps show how God's story progresses
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beginning
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the time and place when something starts. Your life began when you started growing inside your mother; likewise, history began when the earth was created.
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eternal
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without beginning or end; God is the only one who has no beginning or end.
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future
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the time that is to come; the days, months, and years ahead
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Pilgrim
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a person who travels from one place to another; the group of Christians who came to America from England to start a new life according to God's Word at Plymouth Colony in 1620
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glorify
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to honor and praise God in our hearts
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oceans
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large areas of water on the surface of the earth; called the "Seas" in the Bible
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curse
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the effect of Adam and Eve's sin; all the bad things that came upon people after they sinned; thorns, sickness, pain, and death
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continents
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dry land on the surface of the earth; called "Earth" in the Bible
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sin
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disobeying God's rules; "any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God," as defined in the WSC
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promise
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when a person agrees to do something; a serious pledge to do what you say you will do; even though man may not always keep his promises, God always does
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history
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God's Story; the story of how God works out His plan for people and nations
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flood
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an overflowing of water in an area that is normally dry; the great flood of Noah's time covered the whole earth
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ark
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a very large boat in which Noah, his family, and two of every kind of animal were saved; 450'L, 75'W, 45'H; made out of gopher/cypress wood, sealed with pitch/bitumen; three levels
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rainbow
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a half circle of bands of color that represent the spectrum/range of colors in visible light; it is formed by the sun's rays reflecting off water-raindrops, spray, or mist- in the air- ROY G BIV
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government
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rulers, police, and judges who make sure people obey the laws
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language
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the sounds and words we make with our mouths; these sounds and words help us to talk to each other, and especially to praise God and tell others about Christ
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nation
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a large group of people who live in the same place, speak the same language, and work together; they are also ruled by the same laws
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laws
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rules that a king or ruler tells the people to obey
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sacrifice
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a lamb or calf that is killed to pay for the sins of the people; Christ is the Lamb of God who came into the world and died to pay for the sins of His people
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wilderness
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a large desert place where it is very hard to grow plants for food or for people to live
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Joshua
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an Ephraimite, the son of Nun; the personal attendant of Moses, who succeeded him and led the Israelites into the Promised Land; conquered Canaan and planned for the settlement of the land
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family line
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includes grandparents, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, etc.
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plagues
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hard, painful things God sent to make the king of Egypt let His people go
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idol
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something made out of wood or stone that sinful people worship instead of the Living God, Creator, & Lord of the universe; any object or person that people worship & give honor to instead of the Living God
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empire
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a big group of nations that has a strong king who rules over them
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disciples
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students or followers of Jesus Christ
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miracle
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something wonderful that only God can do
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criminal
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a person who does something wrong or breaks the law
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elder
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a local church leader who oversees the spiritual care of God's people-exercising rule, giving instruction, and ordaining other men to office
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church
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the people who believe in Christ and together worship God; an organized community of believers who trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as their supreme Ruler and meet to worship Him
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martyr
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a person who dies for his faith
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Pentecost
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the harvest festival that is held fifty days after Passover (when Christ died); on this day the Holy Spirit came upon Christ's disciples, and the Christian Church was born
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apostle
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a special disciple sent by Christ to est. & lead His Church; "sent one" or "messenger"; 1 of the men chosen by Him to see the events of His life & resurrection, & to testify concerning Him to men
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Caesars
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powerful kings who ruled the Roman Empire
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Trinity
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the Bible doctrine that teaches God is one God, yet three Persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
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lord
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a ruler who owned land and had people work for him
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castle
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a group of buildings with thick stone walls around them
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missionary
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a person who leaves his home to go and tell people the good news about Jesus Christ
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vassals
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people who worked for a lord
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knights
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special soldiers who wore metal suits of armor to protect them in battle
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priest
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a minister in the Roman Church
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faith
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trusting in Christ for salvation; the means by which the free gift of salvation is received
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reformers
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men who served Christ in those days when Christ reformed His Church
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hell
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the place where God forever punishes sinners who do not have their sins forgiven through the blood of Jesus Christ
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reformed
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to be changed by the Word of God; to make better by removing faults and defects, to put a stop to abuses or malpractices
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Puritans
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people who followed the teachings of the Reformation in England and tried to purify the Church of England of its unbiblical doctrines and practices
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explore
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travel to a new place and learn about the land and the people that live there
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worship
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to serve someone or something with all your heart; the Bible says that we should worship God, and God alone
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colony
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a place that is ruled by a faraway country
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tribes
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small groups of people that live and work together; they are usually related to each other and have the same language, laws, and customs
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Pilgrims
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Christians who suffered much for following Christ and left England to start a new life in America
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Great Awakening
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when large numbers of American colonists had their hearts turned to faith in Christ; they finally understood the good news of Christ's death and resurrection
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Declaration of Independence
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a paper that said the American people were free from the rule of Great Britain; it was signed by fifty-six members of the Continental Congress
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Constitution
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a paper that tells the most important laws in the land, which everybody must obey
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president
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a leader of a country, but not a king; a king is free to do as he sees fit, but a president can only do what the law (the Constitution) says
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freedom
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free to govern in agreement with God's Word
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declaration
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an important message
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independence
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free to live as God requires
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territory
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a land that is owned and controlled by a nation, but without the status of a state (as in Australia or the United States) or province (as in Canada)
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guide
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a person whose job is to help visitors through a land that is new to them
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cabins
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small, one-story houses made out of logs
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settlers
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the first ons to come to a new part of the country and start farms and towns
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plantation
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a large farm with a lot of workers to plant crops and care for animals
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wagon train
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a line of wagons traveling together; pioneer families crossed the western plains in wagon trains to start a new life of farming, ranching, mining, etc.
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pioneers
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brave people who go into new territory, preparing the way for others to follow; early settlers
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slaves
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men, women, and children who were owned by rich landowners and did work for them in their fields, workshops, and kitchens
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War Between the States
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the civil war in the United States between the South (the Confederate States of America) and the North (the Union) from 1861 to 1865
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dictionary
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a book that tells what words mean; it also tells how the words are spelled, pronounced, and from where they came
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invention
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a new tool or machine that someone thinks about in his mind; he draws it on a piece of paper and then builds it
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inventor
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a person who makes an invention
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national
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something that belongs to all the country
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First World War
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the war in which many countries of the world fought; the war (1914-1918) between the Allies and the Central Powers
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Second World War
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another war in which many countries of the world fought; the war (1939-1945) between the Allies and the Axis Powers
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submarines
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boats that can travel under water and fight in wars; a kind of warship, armed with torpedoes, guided missiles, etc. that can operate under the water
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capital
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a city where the leaders of a country or state meet to pass laws and to rule the people
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dome
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the part of a building that looks like a ball cut in half; the Capitol building has a dome on the top
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crier
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a person who begins each meeting of the Supreme Court; he cries, "God save the United States and the Honorable Court."
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backbone
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the long line of bones down the middle of your back; the Rocky Mountains look like the backbone of a big, strong man
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geyser
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a hot spring which shoots off water and steam straight into the air
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Congress
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the meeting of leaders from all fifty states who come to make laws for the nation; it is held in the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
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Supreme Court
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a group of judges who make sure that the laws passed by Congress and signed by the president agree with teh Constitution; it is the highest court of the land
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White House
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the place where the President of the United States lives
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motto
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a short sentence or phrase that describes the character, general motivation, or intention of a person, group, organization, or thing; a guiding principle
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hot spring
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a place where very hot water bubbles up from below the ground
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blessing
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the joy that comes when serving others for Christ
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hell
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a very awful place where Satan will be; everyone whose name is not written in the Book of Life will be thrown into the Lake of Fire that burns forever
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heaven
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a very happy place where God lives; those who believe in Jesus will be able to go there because their names are written in the Book of Life
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Judge
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Jesus Christ; when He returns He will tell everyone what was good and bad
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Creator
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the One who made all things; God
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glory
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praise and honor given to the Lord God
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seas
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huge areas of water; oceans
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universe
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the heavens and the earth; all that God created
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rotate
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to turn in a circle or spin
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moon
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a heavenly body that circles a planet
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planet
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a huge heavenly body that moves around the sun
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spaceship
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a ship that flies high into outer space
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Big Dipper
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a star picture of a cup (or dipper)
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firmament
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the sky or heaven above the earth
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season
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one of the four parts of a year; spring, summer, fall, or winter; each season is about 90 days or three months
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year
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the passing of twelve months or the four seasons
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weather
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what it is like outside; sunny, cloudy, rainy, or snowy
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calendar
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a chart that shows the days, weeks, and months of one year
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fuel
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something that burns which creates heat or power; wood, coal, oil, or gas (all come from plants)
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roots
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the part of a plant that grows down into the soil
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soil
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ground that is made of tiny bits of rock and dead plants
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medicine
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something that helps people get better when they are sick
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stem
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the part of a plant that grows above the soil and holds the leaves, flowers, and fruit
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leaves
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green parts of a plant that grow out of the stem; they make food for the plant and help it "breathe"
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flower
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the part of a plant that can be eaten; it is made from the flower and has one or more seeds in it
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seeds
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parts of a plant found in the fruit; they make new plants
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thorax
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the middle part of an insect
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abdomen
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the end part of an insect
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disease
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something that makes people very sick
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pollen
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yellow "dust" that flowers make; bees carry pollen to other plants that help them grow fruit with seeds
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silk
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soft, shiny thread made by the silkworm or other insects
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wigglers
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baby mosquitos
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tumblers
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young mosquitoes
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caterpillars
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baby butterflies
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chrysalis
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a special "home" made by a caterpillar where it rests and changes into a butterfly
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social insects
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insects that like to live together in large groups
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colonies
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large groups of social insects
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soul
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the spirit of a person that lives forever
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migrate
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when some animals travel to warmer places during the winter to find food
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hibernate
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when some animals sleep all winter long
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forage
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to look hard for food
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"playing possum"
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when an animal pretends to be dead; it protects itself fro its enemies by doing this
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tracks
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the "footprints" that animals make in the mud or snow
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hooves
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the "feet" of some animals like deer, cows, and sheep
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dominion
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to rule over something; in Genesis 1 God commanded man to rule over His creation
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science
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the study of God's creation
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five senses
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seeing, hearing, tasting, feeling, and smelling
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heaven
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the sky or the firmament above the earth; also a name for God's home
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male
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the name used for men and boys
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female
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the name used for women and girls
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weight
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the measurement of how heavy something is
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scale
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a tool used to measure the weight of things
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balance
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a tool used to tell if one object is heavier than another
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aquarium
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a "box" that has glass walls and can hold water; it is used to keep fish or other animals
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temperature
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the measurement of how hot or cold something is
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thermometer
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a tool used to measure the temperature of things
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height
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the measurement of how tall something is
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ruler
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a tool used to measure how long or tall something is
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