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Each lesson introduces punctuation, numbers, or symbols, then reinforces them with drills and accuracy checks. Students type three short Scripture scribes and answer a question after each passage.Punctuation and Mechanics
1. Capital Letters and Shift
Use the opposite-hand Shift key while typing God’s promises of rest, help, and care. Keys:Shift
Faith words: Jesus, Faith, Grace, Mercy, Peace, Truth, Gospel, Christ, Spirit, Bible, Lord, Psalm, Holy, Glory, Amen
Matthew 11:28–30
28. Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28–30, BSBQuestion: To whom does Jesus promise rest?
Isaiah 41:10–12
10. Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness. 11. Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. 12. You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. Isaiah 41:10–12, BSBQuestion: Why does the Lord tell his people not to be afraid?
Psalm 121:1–3
1. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2. My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3. He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Psalm 121:1–3, BSBQuestion: Where does the psalmist say help comes from?
2. Exclamation, Apostrophe, and Quote
Practice exclamation points, apostrophes, and quotation marks by typing shouted words of praise. Keys:!, ', "
Faith words: "Hosanna!", 'Alleluia!', "Amen!", 'Rejoice!', "Glory!", 'Praise!', "Don't!", 'It's!', "Hallelujah!", 'Holy!', "Savior!", 'Grace!', "Peace!", 'Mercy!', "Truth!"
John 11:25–27
25. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. 26. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” 27. “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.” John 11:25–27, BSBQuestion: What does Jesus tell Martha about himself?
Matthew 28:18–20
18. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, 20. and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18–20, BSBQuestion: What promise does Jesus give as he sends his disciples?
Genesis 15:4–6
4. Then the word of the LORD came to Abram, saying, “This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.” 5. And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” 6. Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Genesis 15:4–6, BSBQuestion: What does the Lord promise Abram?
3. Hyphen, Equals, and Tilde
Practice hyphen, underscore, plus, equals, backtick, and tilde. Keys:-, _, =, +, ```, ~
James 1:2–4
2. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, 3. because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2–4, BSBQuestion: What does testing of faith produce?
Jeremiah 29:11–13
11. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. 12. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11–13, BSBQuestion: What does the Lord say about his plans?
2 Peter 1:3–4
3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 4. Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 2 Peter 1:3–4, BSBQuestion: What has God given believers?
4. Parentheses, Brackets, and Braces
Practice parentheses, brackets, and braces together as matching pairs. Keys:(, ), [, ], {, }
Faith words: (faith), (grace), (mercy), [hope], [peace], [joy], {love}, {life}, {light}, (spirit), [cross], {glory}, (truth), [praise], {bless}
Philippians 1:4–6
4. In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, 5. because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6. being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:4–6, BSBQuestion: What is Paul sure God will do?
1 John 1:8–9
8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8–9, BSBQuestion: What happens if we confess our sins?
Hebrews 13:5–6
5. Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” 6. So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:5–6, BSBQuestion: What has God said that lets believers be unafraid?
5. Colon, Less Than, and Greater Than
Practice colon, less-than, and greater-than. Keys::, <, >
Isaiah 40:6–8
6. A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. 7. The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. 8. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:6–8, BSBQuestion: What remains when grass withers and flowers fade?
Romans 10:9–11
9. that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10. For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. 11. It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Romans 10:9–11, BSBQuestion: What does Paul say a person must do to be saved?
Deuteronomy 31:6–8
6. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” 7. Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. 8. The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:6–8, BSBQuestion: What promise does Moses give Joshua and the people?
Numbers and Symbols
6. Numbers in Scripture
Use the number row in Scripture references while learning that God hears his people and stays near when they are hurting. Keys:0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Psalm 34:17–18
17. The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. 18. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. Psalm 34:17–18, BSBQuestion: To whom does the Lord draw near?
Numbers 6:24–26
24. ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; 25. may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26. may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ Numbers 6:24–26, BSBQuestion: What blessing does the Lord tell Aaron to speak over Israel?
Psalm 91:1–3
1. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2. I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3. Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. Psalm 91:1–3, BSBQuestion: Who keeps safe the person who rests in the shadow of the Most High?
7. At, Hash, Dollar, and Percent
Practice @, #, $, and %. Keys:@, #, $, %
Psalm 16:8–10
8. I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 9. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely. 10. For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. Psalm 16:8–10, BSBQuestion: Why can the psalmist rest in hope?
Isaiah 43:1–2
1. Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! 2. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:1–2, BSBQuestion: What does the Lord tell his people after calling them by name?
Zephaniah 3:16–18
16. On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. 17. The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” 18. “I will gather those among you who grieve over the appointed feasts, so that you will no longer suffer reproach. Zephaniah 3:16–18, BSBQuestion: How does Zephaniah describe the Lord who is with his people?
8. Caret, Ampersand, and Asterisk
Practice caret, ampersand, and asterisk. Keys:^, &, *
John 10:27–29
27. My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. 28. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. 29. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. John 10:27–29, BSBQuestion: What does Jesus promise his sheep?
Romans 8:31–33
31. What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32. He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? 33. Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Romans 8:31–33, BSBQuestion: What is Paul’s answer if God is for us?
1 Peter 5:6–7
6. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 7. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6–7, BSBQuestion: What should believers do with their worry?
9. Backslash, Pipe, and Slash
Practice backslash, pipe, and slash. Keys:\, |, /
Matthew 5:14–16
14. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14–16, BSBQuestion: What does Jesus tell his followers they are?
Psalm 37:1–4
1. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. 2. For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. 3. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4. Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:1–4, BSBQuestion: What does Psalm 37 tell people to do instead of being upset about evil people?
Psalm 119:105–107
105. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 106. I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments. 107. I am severely afflicted, O LORD; revive me through Your word. Psalm 119:105–107, BSBQuestion: What does the psalmist say God’s word is like?