CHAPTER 1
Genesis 1:31
God saw everything he had made: it was supremely good.
God
Point the index finger of your right hand, with the other fingers curled down. Bring the hand down in front of your face as if you are drawing a shepherd's crook. Open the palm as you bring your hand down. End with your hand flat and your palm facing left.
Saw
Hold your fingers in a V-shape. Touch the V beneath one eye. Move the hand forward.
Everything (All)
Hold the left palm toward the body. Circle the right hand out and around the left palm. End with the back of the right hand in the open left hand.
God
Point the index finger of your right hand, with the other fingers curled down. Bring the hand down in front of your face as if you are drawing a shepherd's crook. Open the palm as you bring your hand down. End with your hand flat and your palm facing left.
Made
Make fists with both hands. Place the right fist on the left fist. Twist the fists from side to side in opposite directions and tap them together.
Good
Touch the fingers of your right hand to your chin, Move the hand forward and drop it the back of the hand into the open palm of the left hand.
Exodus 3:12
God said, "I'll be with you."
God
Point the index finger of your right hand, with the other fingers curled down. Bring the hand down in front of your face as if you are drawing a shepherd's crook. Open the palm as you bring your hand down. End with your hand flat and your palm facing left.
Said
Point your index finger at your chin several times.
I (Me)
Point to yourself.
With
Make fists with both hands, with the thumbs out. Place the fists together, with curled fingers touching.
You
Point out with your index finger.
Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and your mother.
Honor
Hold up the first two fingers on each hand. Place one hand slightly below the other. Bring both hands together in an arch away from your face and down.
Father
Hold your right hand with fingers and thumb spread out as you would to show the number five. Touch the tip of your thumb to your forehead.
Mother
Hold your right hand with fingers and thumb spread out as you would to show the number five. Touch the tip of your thumb to your chin and wiggle your fingers slightly.
Joshua 24:24
We will serve the LORD our God and will obey him.
Serve
Hold both hands palms up. Move your hands several times in front of your body with one hand moving forward while the other hand moves backward.
Lord
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
Obey
Hold both hands with thumb and fingertips closed together at eye level with palms facing your body. Drop both hands down and open the fists with the palms facing up.
1 Samuel 16:7
The LORD sees into the heart.
Lord
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
Sees
Hold your fingers in a V-shape. Touch the V beneath one eye. Move the hand forward.
Heart
Use the second finger on each hand to outline the shape of a heart over the position of your actual heart.
Psalm 8:1
LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth!
Lord
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
Majestic (Great)
Raise both hands up head high with palms facing out. Push hands forward and up.
Then bring hands down to shoulder level and push hands slightly forward and up again.
Name
Extend the first two fingers of both hands. Cross the fingers of the right hand over the fingers of the left hand, forming an X. Tap the fingers together several times.
Earth
Place your right thumb and right middle finger on the back of the left hand near the wrist and rock the right hand back and forth.
Psalm 16:5, CEV
You, LORD, are all I want! You are my choice.
You
Point out with your index finger.
Lord
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
All
Hold the left palm toward the body. Circle the right hand out and around the left palm. End with the back of the right hand in the open left hand.
I (Me)
Point to yourself.
Want
Hold out both hands with palms up and fingers slightly curved. Move both hands toward your body with your fingers curling in.
Choice
Make a "V" with the first two fingers of your left hand. Move the thumb and index finger of your right hand as if you are picking something off each finger of the "V."
Psalm 23:1
The LORD is my shepherd.
Lord
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
Shepherd
Hold your left fist out, palm down. Place your right hand on the left arm and make a cutting motion with the first two fingers.
Hold hands open, with palms facing each other in front of your body. Move both hands down in a parallel motion.
Psalm 27:14
Hope in the LORD! Be strong! Let your heart take courage! Hope in the LORD!
Hope
Hold both hands with your palms open, facing the sides of your head. Your right hand should be above your head. Your left hand should be at eye level. Moving both hands at the same time, bend your hands to make a right angle with your fingers and then unbend them so that the fingers point straight up.
Lord
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
Strong (Courage)
Hold both hands with your palms facing your shoulders and your fingers spread apart. Bring both hands forward as you close both hands into fists with the thumbs on the outside.
Heart
Use the second finger on each hand to outline the shape of a heart over the position of your actual heart.
Courage
Hold both hands with your palms facing your shoulders and your fingers spread apart. Bring both hands forward as you close both hands into fists with the thumbs on the outside.
Psalm 77:11
But I will remember the LORD'S deeds; yes, I will remember your wondrous acts from times long past.
Remember
Curl both hands into fists with the thumbs out. Touch the right thumb to your forehead. Bring your right thumb down and place it on top of your left thumb.
Lord's
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
Deeds
Form a "C" with each hand, with palms facing down. Move your hands right and left several times.
Wondrous (Great)
Raise both hands up head high with palms facing out. Push hands forward and up. Then bring hands down to shoulder level and push hands slightly forward and up again.
Acts (Deeds)
Form a "C" with each hand, with palms facing down. Move your hands right and left several times.
Past
Hold your open hand in front of the right shoulder with your palm facing your body. Move the hand backwards over the shoulder.
Psalm 100:1
Shout triumphantly to the LORD, all the earth!
Shout
Cup your right hand in front of your mouth and quickly move the hand up and away from your mouth.
Triumphantly (Celebrate)
Hold both hands above your shoulders with each index finger bent into a crook shape. The remaining fingers are curled into the palms with thumbs on top. Circle your hands up higher.
Lord
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
All
Hold the left palm toward the body. Circle the right hand out and around the left palm. End with the back of the right hand in the open left hand.
Earth
Place your right thumb and right middle finger on the back of the left hand near the wrist and rock the right hand back and forth.
Psalm 100:5
Because the LORD is good, his loyal love lasts forever; his faithfulness lasts generation after generation.
Lord
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
Good
Touch the fingers of your right hand to your chin. Move the hand forward and drop the back of the hand into the open palm of the left hand.
Love
Cross your fists at the wrists and press them to your heart.
Forever
Hold up your right index finger and circle it in the air. Then bring your hand down and out with the thumb and little finger straight out. The three middle fingers are curled into the palm.
Faithfulness
Touch your right index finger to your forehead. Bring down your right hand, touching the tip of your index finger to the tip of your thumb to form a circle. Bring your left hand up with the index finger and thumb forming a second circle. Tap the two circles together.
Generation
Hold both hands in front of your right shoulder with the palms facing your body. Roll your hands down from the shoulder.
Psalm 118:24
This is the day the LORD acted; we will rejoice and celebrate in it!
Day
Extend the index finger of the right hand. Hold the left arm parallel to the floor. Place the right elbow at the left index finger. Move the right index finger down in an arc until it touches the inside of the left elbow.
Lord
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
Acted (Made)
Make fists with both hands. Place the right fist on the left fist. Twist the fists from side to side in opposite directions and tap them together.
Celebrate
Hold both hands above your shoulders with each index finger bent into a crook shape. The remaining fingers are curled into the palms with thumbs on top. Circle your hands up higher.
Psalm 122:1
I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let's go to the LORD'S house!"
I (Me)
Point to yourself.
Rejoice (Celebrate)
Hold both hands above your shoulders with each index finger bent into a crook shape. The remaining fingers are curled into the palms with thumbs on top. Circle your hands up higher.
Said
Point your index finger at your chin several times.
Me
Point to yourself.
Go
Point both index fingers away from the body in one quick movement.
Lord's
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
House
Touch the fingertips of both hands together in the shape of a roof. Bring the hands apart and down to outline the walls of the imaginary house.
Psalm 150:6
Let every living thing praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!
Everything (All)
Hold the left palm toward the body. Circle the right hand out and around the left palm. End with the back of the right hand in the open left hand.
Living
Hold both hands at your waist with your thumbs and index fingers pointing out. Move your hands up and along your chest.
Praise
Bring both hands up and clap your hands several times.
Lord
Make an "L" with the right index finger and thumb. Place the "L" at the left shoulder and then move the "L" across the body to the right waist.
Proverbs 17:17
Friends love all the time.
Friends
Hold out both hands with index fingers extended. Hook your right index finger over the left index finger. Reverse.
Love
Cross your fists at the wrists and press them to your heart.
All Time (Forever)
Hold up your right index finger and circle it in the air. Then bring your hand down and out with the thumb and little finger straight out. The three middle fingers are curled into the palm.
Isaiah 9:6
A child is born to us.
Child (Baby)
Place your arms like you are holding a baby. Rock.
Born
Hold your right hand palm down on your abdomen. Then put the back of the right hand in the palm of the left hand. Slide your right hand under your left hand.
Us
Hold up the first two fingers of your right hand, pressing the other fingers down with the thumb. Touch your right shoulder with this hand. Circle your hand out and touch the fingers to your left shoulder.
Isaiah 11:6
And a little child will lead them.
Little
Hold out both hands with palms facing each other and fingers extended. Start with your hands apart and move them closer together.
Child
Pretend to pat the head of a small child.
Lead
Hold your left hand about chest high with your palm flat and fingers together. Grasp your left fingers with your right hand and pull the left hand away from your body.
CHAPTER 2
Matthew 5:9
Happy are people who make peace, because they will be called God's children.
Happy
Hold both hands with palms open facing the chest and thumbs pointing up. Pat the chest in an upward motion several times.
People
Make the "P" letter sign (see page 6) with both hands. Circle your hands in front of your body.
Make
Make fists with both hands. Place the right fist on the left fist. Twist the fists from side to side in opposite directions and tap them together.
Peace
Place the right palm on top of the left palm. Turn your hands so that the left palm is on top of the right palm. Move both palms down and to the sides.
Called (Named)
Extend the first two fingers of both hands. Cross the fingers of the right hand over the fingers of the left hand, forming an X. Tap the fingers together several times.
God's
Point the index finger of your right hand, with the other fingers curled down. Bring the hand down in front of your face. Open the palm as you bring your hand down.
Children
Move both hands, palms down, as if you are patting the heads of several children.
Matthew 6:10
Bring in your kingdom so that your will is done on earth as it's done in heaven.
Bring
Hold both hands on your right side at waist level, palms up. Move both hands in front of your body over to the left side.
Kingdom
Make a "K" with the right index finger and thumb (see page 6). Place the "K" at the left shoulder and then move the "K" across the body to the right waist.
Kingdom
Flatten both hands and hold them palms down. Place the left hand near the right hip and move the right hand outward in a circle.
Will
Touch the right palm to your heart. Bring your hand out and slightly down.
Done (Happens)
Hold both hands in a fist with the index fingers extended and palms facing up. Flip your fists over so that your palms face down.
Earth
Place your right thumb and right middle finger on the back of the left hand near the wrist and rock the right hand back and forth.
As it's done (Same)
Hold your hand with your thumb and little finger out and your first three fingers curled down. Your palm faces down. Move your hand from side to side.
Heaven
Bend both arms at the elbows and hold both hands with fingers together pointing straight up. Then move both arms together in an arc above your head. Just before the hands touch, move the right hand, palm down, so that it sweeps under the left hand and then up, ending with the palm of the right hand facing out.
