Teacher Lesson Plans

Bibletime Levels 0-4

C Series
C7-C12

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BIBLE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
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BES MISSION:
We produce Bible lessons for Partners to take the truth of Jesus Christ to the next generation globally.

BES VISION:
Every partner will have our curriculum in their own language and use it effectively to reach the next generation.

GENERAL INFORMATION
What Bible Educational Services does:

Bible Educational Services (BES) publishes Bibletime, Bibletime Going Deeper and Gleaners Bible lessons in English,
and supports Postal Bible Schools and similar organisations using BES lessons in the UK and overseas. We do this
by visiting, networking, advising and training. BES is also currently working in partnership with groups in other
countries who are involved in translation, design, publishing and distribution of lessons.

Lessons must be provided free of charge to all students.

Bibletime lessons were first used in Southern Ireland over 60 years ago. Bible Educational Services maintains
editorial responsibility for Bibletime Lessons in English and all foreign languages. Bibletime lessons have been
normally published in an A4 format which enables students in some areas, every four weeks, to send the lessons
back to a Postal Bible School Centre for marking. More recently, lessons for six months have been published in an A4
format, which has made usage in Churches and Schools much easier, especially where there is no effective postal
system. Revival Movement Association, print the 6-month booklet in an A5 version to send internationally.

The BES lessons are unique in that they are prepared with home or group (Church / School) study in mind. They
follow a planned syllabus which allows students to continue studying for up to 20 years. Five levels of lessons are
available for specific age groups, Pre-school, 5-7’s, 8-10’s, 11-13’s, 14-16’s. There is a three-year syllabus for each
age group. The age groups may vary according to different levels of ability. The Bibletime resources allow children the
opportunity to study the Bible and reflect on its relevance in the lives of people today.

Printed copies of the lessons are available in English from the BES website [Link] or the BES Office in
Enniskillen. They are also available on the website in other languages. BES has documents which may be helpful to
you if you are considering partnering with us, which are also available on the website.

BES CONTACT ADDRESSES:

BES Office (stockist of all English lessons):
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LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS
Teacher Lesson Plans are produced to equip Teachers using Bibletime lessons with suggestions and ideas for
classroom study. In this booklet they are designed for use with Levels 0-4.

Each lesson plan follows the same Bible reference as the Bibletime lesson and are designed to be used on a weekly
basis. The April lessons are specific to the Easter story and the December lessons are based on the birth of Jesus at
Christmas.

Normally the classroom Teacher will work through the monthly A4 lesson each week with the class. They are free to
allow time for independent study if this is appropriate. At the end of the month, the Teacher will collect the lesson and
do the necessary marking, returning the marked lessons as soon as possible to the pupils.

PREPARATION FOR TEACHERS

Teachers should feel free to use their own ideas and initiatives when using the Bibletime lessons, adapting them as
appropriate to their particular pupils. These are suggestions which may help in the use of this Resource:

• Be familiar with the story - Teachers should be as familiar as possible with the Bible Story and also with the
Bibletime lesson that accompanies it. Ideally, the Bibletime lesson should be completed by the Teacher before
the lesson. The Lesson Plans for each lesson should also be carefully considered as a planning aid for the
lessons.
• Understand the lessons to be learned - At the top of each lesson plan you will notice the words ‘We are
learning that’, followed by some learning intentions. The children will hopefully have grasped these points after
listening to the Teacher’s presentation and completing the Bibletime lesson.
• Introduce It - With all lessons, we start where the children are with their own experience of the situation. We
have suggested various ways that might be used to introduce the story to enable the children to be interactive
in discussing the starting point of the story.
• Teach It - We have given the Key Points in the story. Teachers should not have to refer to these when
actually teaching the story, but they are a useful guide. Aim to teach it in an interesting and inspiring way!
Help the children to understand the main points by grasping their attention - use the appropriate tone and ask
questions to test their learning.
• Show It - We appreciate that in some situations, visuals will be very difficult to obtain but wherever possible it
is important to focus on pictures or objects to help in the understanding of the story. In most lessons, we have
given information about pictures from [Link] (FBI) which are downloadable from their
website. These direct links to the story / study are available in Appendix A, B or C at the back of the booklet.
• Learn It - There is a Key Verse attached to each story. Hearing and learning these verses should enable
pupils to increase their knowledge of Biblical vocabulary.
• Complete It - In a school situation, you will be aware of the abilities of children to complete worksheets and
the amount of Teacher support required. For some, it will be a requirement that the Teacher reads over the
text of the lesson as the children follow what is now a familiar narrative. Other children may be able to read
the text independently. Whatever the approach, try to make the lesson enjoyable, and remember to praise the
pupils’ efforts.
• Review It - We have suggested possible quizzes, games, art and drama to assist learning, and as a means of
revising the story.
• Live It - This section carries the heading ‘How does the lesson challenge Christians today?’ and also some
suggestions for possible group work and individual responses to the challenge of the lesson.

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BIBLETIME SYLLABUS

LEVEL 0 (Pre-School)
LEVEL 1 (Ages 5-7) LEVEL 3 (Ages 11-13) LEVEL 4 (Ages 14+)
LEVEL 2 (Ages 8-10)

STARTER Introduction – BES & Friends Introduction – BES & Friends Introduction – BES & Friends

1. Creation 1. Creation 1. Creation & Fall

2. Noah 2. Noah 2. Early developments - Genesis
3. Peter 3. Peter 3. Peter
4. Peter - The Cross 4. Peter - The Cross 4. Peter - The Cross
5. Abraham 5. Peter 5. Peter
6. Abraham 6. Abraham 6. Abraham
SERIES A 7. Peter 7. Jacob 7. Jacob
8. Peter 8. Prayer 8. The Christian Life
9. Jacob 9. Paul 9. Paul
10. Early Christians 10. Paul 10. Paul
11. Paul 11. Paul 11. Paul
12. The Christmas Story 12. The Christmas Story 12. The Christmas Story

1. Early Life of Christ 1. Parables 1. Parables

2. Miracles 2. Miracles 2. Miracles
3. Bethany 3. Bethany 3. Bethany
4. The Cross 4. The Cross 4. The Cross
5. Parables 5. Early Christians 5. Early Christians
6. Joseph 6. Joseph 6. Jacob & his family
SERIES B 7. Joseph 7. Joseph 7. Joseph
8. People Jesus met 8. Gospel Writers 8. Acts 2: 42 - The way ahead
9. Moses 9. Moses 9. Moses
10. Moses 10. Moses 10. Moses
11. Moses 11. Moses 11. The Law
12. The Christmas Story 12. The Christmas Story 12. The Christmas Story

1. Daniel 1. Daniel 1. Daniel

2. More Miracles 2. People Jesus met 2. The sayings of Jesus
3. People Jesus met 3. More Miracles 3. The Lord’s Power
4. Death of Christ 4. Death of Christ 4. Death of Christ
5. Ruth & Samuel 5. Ruth 5. Ruth
6. David 6. Samuel 6. Samuel
7. David 7. David 7. David
SERIES C
8. Joshua 8. Joshua 8. Joshua
9. Elijah 9. Elijah 9. Elijah
10. Elisha 10. Elisha 10. Elisha
11. Jonah 11. Men used by God - OT 11. More OT Characters
12. The Christmas Story 12. The Christmas Story 12. The Christmas Story

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C7 Story 1
David and Jonathan / David on the run

We are learning that:

• Jonathan showed that he was a good friend in the way he helped David.
• The Bible teaches that Jesus can be our friend.

Key Verse: 1 Samuel 20: 17

Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 18: 1-11 (Level 0)
1 Samuel 20: 1-42 (Levels 1&2)

In today’s story, we will learn about how David’s good friend protected him.
Level 0-1 pupils - show the children pictures of items which offer protection e.g. helmet, suncream,
INTRODUCE IT toothpaste and brush, warm gloves, seatbelt, etc. Ask them to select an item and say how it protects
them. Explain that there are also people who protect us / keep us safe – parents, guardians,
grandparents, teachers, friends, police.
Level 2 pupils could think about the qualities that make a good friend and then share their answers
with the whole group. Emphasise the qualities which a friend might show if someone is having a
difficult time e.g. a friend helps, listens, protects, and is always there for you.

• Remind the pupils that after David had killed Goliath, he went to live in the palace with King Saul and
became best friends with Jonathan (Saul’s son). But King Saul was very jealous of David. Ask the
pupils why. Reasons might include killing Goliath, winning more battles, God protecting David from
harm and one day David was going to be the next king. Ask them to recall how Saul’s jealousy
showed itself (Saul tried to kill David, and he also sent him into a very dangerous battle hoping he
would be killed). For Level 2, you may wish to explore how jealousy can affect our behaviour
towards each other and that the Bible warns us against being jealous as it can make us think and do
bad things.
• King Saul was holding a great feast that lasted for several days. David was expected to attend but
he thought it was safer not to. Jonathan was willing to help David and find out if King Saul was
TEACH IT thinking of harming him. Later he planned to meet up secretly with David in a field. There, he would
use arrows as a sign to show David if he was safe or in danger (1 Samuel 20: 4-23). Explain that
God was looking after David by giving him a special friend to protect him.
• King Saul noticed David was missing on the second day of the feast. Describe his reaction (1
Samuel 20: 27-34). How did Jonathan protect his friend, David?
• The Bibletime lesson does not include the part about how the arrows were used as a sign to let
David know about the danger he was in. You could add these details as they make an interesting
story. The next morning Jonathan went out to the field where David was hiding behind a rock. He
took a boy with him. The boy shot 3 arrows way beyond the target. David already knew that the sign
meant his life was in danger and that he needed to run away to safety (1 Samuel 20: 35-40).
• After Jonathan told the boy with the arrows to go back to town, it was safe for David and Jonathan to
talk to each other. Discuss how David would have felt about having a friend like Jonathan. It was
hard to say goodbye, but they promised each other that they would always be friends (1 Samuel 20:
41-42).
• The Bible tells us that Jesus wants to be our friend if we ask Him to be. He knows what is best for us
and wants to help and protect us every day if we let Him. Link back to the qualities of a friend which
were highlighted in “Introduce It” and discuss how Christians believe that their loyalty and greatest
friendship is to God, who guides and helps them through difficult choices.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – David on the run.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse - 1 Samuel 20: 17

REMEMBER IT Use these questions for a quiz:

• Where did Saul expect David to be?
• Where did Jonathan and David meet up?
• When did Saul miss David?
• What did David and Jonathan promise each other?
• How did Saul react about David?
• What does the Bible teach about Jesus’ friendship?

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C7 Story 2
Level 0: David the King (use Story 3 lesson plan)
Levels 1&2: David spares Saul’s life

We are learning that:

• David did not try to take revenge on King Saul.
• The Bible teaches that God wants us to make the right choices about how we treat
other people.

Key Verse: Ephesians 4: 32

Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 31: 1-6, 2 Samuel 5: 1-5 (Level 0)
1 Samuel 24: 1-22 (Levels 1&2)

INTRODUCE IT In today’s story, we are going to learn about how David treated King Saul.
Discuss situations where children are faced with someone having treated them badly. How
do they react? Do they want to get their own back on the person? Explain that the Bible tells
us that God will help us to choose the right way to react and to forgive others if we ask Him
for help.

TEACH IT • Review Saul’s treatment of David in the previous stories (C6 Story 4 and C7 Story 1).
• Describe the desert where David was hiding. Talk about caves and how they can be very
big and dark! Along with 3,000 men, King Saul went looking for David. Then King Saul
happened to go into the cave where David was hiding with his men. Build suspense –
would Saul find David? King Saul didn’t realise that David was hiding at the back of the
cave (1 Samuel 24: 1–3).
• David’s men saw this as an opportunity for David to get his own back on Saul and
encouraged David to kill King Saul. Help the pupils to explore the choice that David
faced. Would it have been right for David to have killed King Saul? Explain that for now,
King Saul was God’s anointed king even though he did many bad things. Remind them
that God had promised David that he would be king. Could anything or anyone change
that promise? God had protected David so far – when he killed Goliath and later when
Saul tried to kill him with his spear. Emphasise that David’s life was in God’s hands and
no one could stop God’s promises and plans from working out in his life. David would be
king in God’s time (2 Samuel 2: 1–4).
• David knew it would not be right to get his own back on Saul by killing him and he
showed great courage to stand up against his friends and do what he knew was right.
Explain how he carefully crept up to where Saul’s coat was and cut the corner off it!
David waited until Saul moved out of the cave (1 Samuel 24: 4–7).
• Then David walked to the entrance of the cave and shouted to Saul. Reflect on the
surprise Saul must have got! David showed him the corner of his coat which he had cut
off. What would Saul realise now? David explained to Saul that he had spared his life.
Saul’s heart was touched. He knew that David had been good to him and hadn’t treated
him as he deserved. So, Saul gave up chasing after David and trying to harm him (1
Samuel 24: 22).
• The Bible tells us that the way David treated King Saul is a picture of how God has
treated us. God has shown us His mercy and forgiveness which we didn’t deserve. He
has made a way for us to be forgiven through the death of Jesus. The Bible teaches that
when people believe in Jesus and ask him for forgiveness of their sins, they should then
follow His example and be willing to forgive others.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – David spares Saul’s life.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse - Ephesians 4: 32. The verse divides
naturally into three parts so children can practise and perform it in groups of three.

REMEMBER IT Level 0-1 pupils could make a wall display by decorating large letters to describe keywords in
today’s story – kind, good, forgiving, loving, sorry, respectful, and courageous.

Level 2 pupils could work together in small groups to make up a drama about forgiving
others.

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C7 Story 3
David praises God/David becomes king

We are learning that:

• God kept His promises to David and made him king.
• God gave David another promise about a greater King.

Key Verse: Galatians 2: 20

Bible Passage: 2 Samuel 7 : 1-29 (Level 0)
1 Samuel 31: 1-6, 2 Samuel 5: 1-5 (Levels 1&2)

INTRODUCE IT Talk about how we sometimes wait a long time for promises to happen when they have been
made to us. Ask the pupils for any examples from their own lives.
David has a long wait in his life. Review what the children already know about him, by asking
questions. Did David come from a royal family? (i.e. was his father a king?) No, David wasn’t a
prince. He came from an ordinary family. What did he work at? (as a shepherd) Who chose him
to be the next king? (God - he was anointed by Samuel the prophet.) Emphasise that David
was God’s choice for king, but there was another king already in place (King Saul) and so
David would have to trust God to make it happen. It took a long time.

TEACH IT • One day King Saul and his family were killed in a battle. David was very upset. Jonathan,
his best friend, had been killed, and also King Saul, who David had great respect for, even
though he had treated David very badly (1 Samuel 31: 1–6).
• Soon the people came to David. Why? They reminded David of how he was to be a
shepherd to the people of Israel and be their ruler. Relate this statement to David’s earlier
life as a shepherd. God’s promise to David was finally being fulfilled! David waited 20 years
for God to keep his promise! During that time David was patient and trusted God’s
promise. David was 30 years old when he became king. His reign as king lasted for 40
years! (2 Samuel 5: 1-5)
• Next, David recaptured the city of Jerusalem which had been taken over by God’s
enemies. There, David had a beautiful palace built. We are told that David became more
and more powerful because God was with him. Explain to the pupils that Christians believe
if they put God first in their lives, God will look after them (2 Samuel 5: 9–11).
• David was also willing to build a Temple where God could be worshipped. Explain that up
until now God had been worshipped in a special tent called the Tabernacle. But one of
God’s prophets, Nathan, gave David the message that this wasn’t part of God’s plan for
David.
• Through Nathan, God reminded David of all the wonderful things he had already done for
David and gave him another amazing promise that one of David’s family would be king
forever. Ask the pupils if they can work out who this could be. Give some clues about the
baby who was born in Bethlehem or the king that the wise men came looking for. Help
them appreciate how much David had to praise God for (2 Samuel 7). You could read
some of David’s words of praise e.g. verse 22.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – David becomes King.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse - Galatians 2: 20.

REMEMBER IT Level 0-1 pupils could decorate crowns with different materials (glitter, silver foil, sequins,
fabric, wool, paint, etc) or draw and colour a picture of King David.

Level 2 pupils could produce a collage using different materials of King David in his beautiful
palace (sequins, glitter, fabric, paint, wool, etc)
They could answer these “who” questions which review the story of David so far:
• Who promised David he would be king?
• Who anointed David at his father’s house?
• Who did David kill with a sling?
• Who tried to kill David with a spear?
• Who was David’s best friend?
• Who hid in a cave?
• Who died in battle?
• Who did David praise?

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C7 Story 4
David and Mephibosheth

We are learning that:

• David kept his promise to his friend Jonathan by showing kindness to
Mephibosheth.
• The Bible teaches that God shows kindness to us.

Key Verse: 2 Samuel 9: 7

Bible Passage: 2 Samuel 9: 1-13

INTRODUCE IT In today’s story, David wanted to find someone to be kind to. Suggest that looking out for
ways of being kind to others is a good thing to do!
Ask the pupils to think of ways to be kind to others e.g. how would you be kind to: someone
who falls, forgets something, has too much to carry, has too many tasks to do, has no one to
play with….? Ask the children to come up with other examples of kindness they have shown.

TEACH IT • Remind the pupils of Story 3 where we learned how God kept His promises to David;
God protected David, God made David king and there was peace. David had not
forgotten the promises that he and Jonathan had made to each other. Mention that it’s
the right thing to keep promises which we have made to others. David wondered if there
was anyone from Jonathan’s family still living that he could show kindness to. He asked
Ziba who had been one of King Saul’s servants if he knew of anyone (2 Samuel 9: 1-3).
• Ziba immediately thought of Mephibosheth, who was Jonathan’s son. Mephibosheth had
fallen when he was 5 years old and he was lame (couldn’t walk properly). Mephibosheth
was now living in a place far away from Jerusalem. Ask the pupils to think about what
Mephibosheth might have thought when he received the invitation to the palace (2
Samuel 9: 3-5). Surprised, shocked, afraid?
• King David explained to Mephibosheth that he had nothing to be afraid of. Rather he
wanted to do him good. He wanted to show him kindness because of his father
Jonathan, and because of the special friendship which David and Jonathan had shared.
David was generous in what he gave Mephibosheth. Ask the pupils to tell you the gifts
and privileges he received and write them on the board: (1) the land that had belonged
to King Saul (Mephibosheth’s grandfather); (2) lots of servants to farm the land; (3) a
place at the king’s table. Explain that eating with the king meant he was being treated as
one of the king’s family. Mephibosheth humbly accepted what David gave him,
recognising the greatness and kindness of David (2 Samuel 9: 6-13).
• This story helps us understand God’s kindness. The Bible teaches that sin keeps people
away from God, but God is willing to forgive them and welcome them into His family
through his great love. This is only made possible through the death of God’s Son,
Jesus. Christians respond to God’s kindness by thanking Him for Jesus and showing
kindness to one another.
Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – David and Mephibosheth.

LEARN IT Teach the Key Verse 2 Samuel 9: 7, emphasising the point that David kept his promise.

REMEMBER IT Level 1 pupils could have a quiz. Questions could be written on the backs of pictures of food
on the king’s table with different points allocated to each one.
• Who was the kind king?
• Who had been David’s special friend?
• Who told David about Mephibosheth?
• What happened to Mephibosheth when he was young?
• Name one thing David gave Mephibosheth.
• Where was Mephibosheth to eat his meals from now on?
• Who does the Bible say has shown kindness to us?

Level 2 pupils could work in groups to create a poster to illustrate ways to show kindness.

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C8 Story 1
Joshua becomes a new leader

We are learning that:

• The Bible tells us that God promises to never leave us.
• God helps us with the tasks He gives us to do.

Key Verse: Joshua 1: 9

Bible Passage: Joshua 1: 1-9 (Levels 0&1)
Joshua 1: 1-18 (Level 2)

INTRODUCE IT Ask the pupils who is in charge of their school, church or their local area. What happens if
that person is away? Who takes over, and who is then in charge? (maybe a deputy)
Talk about how important it is to have someone in charge; to make decisions and be
responsible for all those under their care. Being the boss and making up the rules may sound
good fun, but it carries lots of responsibility and sometimes stress.
This story is about a man called Joshua who was an assistant, but when his boss Moses
died, God put him in charge of His people. Suddenly Joshua had to lead the people into the
Promised Land.

TEACH IT • God spoke to Joshua and told him that because Moses had died, he was now to
lead the people into the Promised Land (1: 1-2). Level 2 - Ask the pupils to give you
examples of leadership qualities (strong, courageous, good decision maker, fair,
honest, confident, good listener and speaker, encourages others).
• The people were to get ready to cross the River Jordan and God was going to give
them the land He had promised many years before. The Israelites had been here 40
years before but had sinned and not believed God, so they had been left to wander
in the desert (1: 3).
• God told Joshua several times to be strong and courageous. He would need to be
brave, but God promised him that whatever happened He would never leave him
alone (1: 5-7, 9, 18). Ask the pupils to give you examples of when they have had to
be brave and strong.
• God also reminded Joshua of the law and commandments that He had given to
Moses. Joshua needed to learn them and obey them. If he kept God’s commands,
God would bless the people in their new homes (1: 7-8).
• Joshua then told all the people to pack their things and be ready to leave. The
people promised Joshua, that just as they had obeyed and followed Moses, they
would obey and follow him (1: 10-11, 16-18).
• The Bible tells us that when we trust Jesus and ask Him to be the leader of our
lives, then He, too, makes the promise to be with us and never to leave us.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Joshua becomes the new leader.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Joshua 1: 9

REMEMBER IT Ask children to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• Who had died?
• What was the name of the river they had to cross?
• What did God tell Joshua he needed to be?
• What was God’s promise to Joshua?
• What did Joshua need to read and learn?
• What did the people agree to do?

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C8 Story 2
Joshua and the new land

We are learning that:

• The Bible teaches that God can use all kinds of people to help His plans.
• The Bible tells us that God keeps His promises.

Key Verse: Joshua 2: 24

Bible Passage: Joshua 2: 1-24

INTRODUCE IT Ask the pupils what they know about spying. What do they think is important about being a
spy? What happens to spies if they get caught? What do the children think would happen if
you were caught helping a spy who worked for the enemy?
This story is about two men sent into Jericho by Joshua to spy and how they were helped by
a woman called Rahab who lived in the city.

TEACH IT • Two men were sent into the land and into Jericho to spy for Joshua so that the people
would know how to take over the land. Jericho was a large city surrounded by huge
stone walls, a mud embankment (bank/ridge) and strong gates.
• The men went to the house of a lady named Rahab. Unfortunately, the spies were
seen, and the king of Jericho was told (2: 1-2).
• The king sent a message to Rahab to bring out the men, but Rahab took the men and
hid them on her roof covered in straw. She told the king’s messengers that they were
too late, and the men had already left. The soldiers of the king then went out to try and
find the spies outside the city (2: 3-7).
• Rahab then went and told the spies that the whole country was afraid of the Israelites.
They had heard all that God had done and knew God was going to destroy them.
Rahab asked the spies if they could keep her and her family safe (2: 8-13).
• The spies promised to keep her safe if she didn’t tell anyone they had been there.
They told her to make sure she tied a red cord/rope and to hang it out of her window
and everybody in her home would be safe. The spies then climbed down a rope and
escaped. Point out that Rahab’s home was built in the wall and she had a window
facing out of the city which allowed for a quick escape (2: 14- 21).
• When the men got back to Joshua they reported what they had heard; that God was
with them and everyone was afraid of them (2: 23-24).
• It is not right to tell lies, and under pressure Rahab had to make a choice – she chose
to protect these men of God. The Bible does not tell us why she lied, but we can
assume that she asked God to forgive her for this sin. Many people would assume
Rahab would never be interested in God. Yet, she was willing to risk everything for a
God she barely knew. We should not be prejudiced against a person because of their
interest in God, or judge them on their appearance, lifestyle or background.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Joshua and the new land.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Joshua 2: 24

REMEMBER IT Ask the pupils to paint a picture of Jericho with its high stone walls, mud embankment and
strong gates.

Ask them to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• How many spies did Joshua send?
• Whose house did the spies go into?
• Where did Rahab hide the spies?
• What did she ask the spies to do?
• How did the spies get away?
• What did they tell Joshua?

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C8 Story 3
Joshua and the River Jordan

We are learning that:

• The Bible tells us that nothing is too difficult for God.
• Like Joshua, Christians need to obey God’s instructions.

Key Verse: Joshua 3: 5

Bible Passage: Joshua 3: 1-17 (Levels 0&1)
Joshua 4: 1-24 (Level 2)

INTRODUCE IT Talk with the pupils about something they may have been asked to do which they thought was
impossible. Maybe a piece of homework or school work that they just couldn’t do.
How did they get over their problem? Was there someone else who could help them?
This story is about Joshua leading the people across the River Jordan. The problem Joshua had
was that the river was wide flowing and there were no bridges and no way around it. Let’s see
how God helped Joshua to solve this problem!

TEACH IT • Joshua and all the people packed up their camp and moved out towards Jericho. They
stopped at the bank of the River Jordan and set up camp there (3: 1).
• After 3 days, Joshua sent a message around the camp for everyone to prepare to
move. They were to follow the priests who were carrying the Ark of the Covenant. This
was a special, holy box which reminded them that God was with them. Joshua told the
people to prepare themselves for the next day; God was going to do amazing things for
them (3: 2-5).
• Joshua told the priests to go ahead of all the people and they were to walk into the
River Jordan. The priests did as Joshua said and as soon as their feet touched the
edge of the water, the river stopped flowing. The water piled up and the priests were left
standing on dry ground. You can point out that the ground was dry and not wet, despite
the fact the water had just been there (3: 6-16).
• All the people then crossed over the river on the dry ground and were able to camp on
the other side of the river, near to Jericho (3: 17).
• 12 large stones were taken from the Jordan and put on the side of the river, as a sign
for the future so they would remember what God had done for them that day.
• When everything was done, Joshua commanded the priests to come out of the river. As
soon as the priests’ feet touched the dry land, the river began to flow as it had before
(4: 1-9).
• The people then realised that God was with Joshua just as He had been with Moses (4:
14).
• The Bible says that when we trust God and obey His Word (the Bible), no matter how
difficult it may be, He will help us. Joshua obeyed God when the situation seemed
impossible. Nothing is too difficult for God.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Joshua and the River Jordan.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse - Joshua 3: 5

REMEMBER IT Ask pupils to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• Which river did the people have to cross?
• Who went first into the river?
• What were they carrying?
• What happened to the water?
• How many people managed to get across?
• What did they collect from the river?
• What were the stones for?
• What did they realise about Joshua?

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C8 Story 4
Joshua and Jericho

We are learning that:

• Faith in God helped Joshua’s army defeat their enemies.
• Christians should obey God, whatever He asks them to do.

Key Verse: Hebrews 11: 30

Bible Passage: Joshua 6: 1-25

INTRODUCE IT This story is about how God told Joshua and the people what to do to defeat the mighty city
of Jericho. All they had to do was obey the simple instructions that God gave and see God
work for them.
Talk to the pupils about what they may be afraid of. How does fear make them act?
If you told them to do something that seemed silly but then they wouldn’t be afraid anymore
would they do it or would they think you were a little crazy?

TEACH IT • God told Joshua that Jericho was ready for them to invade. Joshua didn’t think it
appeared to be ready but he trusted God! Jericho had shut all its gates and no one
was allowed in or out of the city. The people inside felt safe because of the huge,
thick wall that surrounded the city (6: 1).
• Joshua then gave the people the instructions he had received from God. They were
to march around the city wall once every day for 6 days. In front was to be the
armed guard, then 7 priests carrying trumpets made from rams’ horns, then the
priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant, followed by the rear guard. The people
were to walk around in silence with just the trumpets blowing (6: 2-11).
• Every day the people got up early and walked once around the city. This would have
taken a good deal of time - it was a big city. Also point out that men, women and
children inside Jericho would have been watching out of their windows at this
strange sight of people marching around the city walls in silence, with only the
sound of trumpets blowing (6: 12-14).
• On the seventh day, the people got up and marched around the city 7 times. On the
seventh time, when the priests blew the trumpets Joshua ordered the people to
shout. When the people shouted the walls of Jericho collapsed and the soldiers ran
in, killing all the people inside (6: 15-21).
• Joshua ordered the spies to find Rahab (the lady who had helped them) and to bring
her and her family out of the city and put them in a safe place. Her and her whole
family were saved and lived with the Israelites from that time (6: 22- 23).
• Joshua ordered the soldiers not to keep any of the gold or silver or other valuable
items for themselves, but to bring them to the House of God and dedicate them to
God (6: 24-25).
• The soldiers and the people knew that it was not themselves who had defeated the
enemy but God. The city was destroyed and burnt to the ground. Point out that
Jericho had been a very wicked place with terrible things happening in it.
• God helped Joshua and the Israelites conquer the wicked city of Jericho. The Bible
teaches that when we trust Him He helps us overcome all that is wrong in our lives,
but this is not easy, and it sometimes takes a long time.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Joshua and Jericho.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse - Hebrews 11: 30

REMEMBER IT Ask pupils to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• What was carried around the city?
• What did the priests blow?
• How many times did the people walk around every day?
• How many days did they do this for?
• What did they do on the seventh day?
• What made the walls collapse?
• Who was saved?
• What happened to Jericho?

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C9 Story 1
Elijah obeys God

We are learning that:

• Elijah obeyed God when he told King Ahab God’s message.
• Christians try to obey what God says in the Bible.

Key Verse: 1 Kings 17: 5

Bible Passage: 1 Kings 17: 1-7

INTRODUCE IT Ask the pupils to list their needs and wants and discuss the difference between the two. Explain
that in today’s story God provides Elijah with his needs.
Ask the children if they’ve ever played ‘Hide and Seek’. How did they feel when someone was
hunting for them?

TEACH IT • Elijah had to tell wicked King Ahab some bad news. King Ahab didn’t love God and he
was the worst king Israel had ever had (1 Kings 16: 30). He worshipped gods who
were not real and made the people of Israel do the same. He was married to wicked
Queen Jezebel. God was angry with all the evil in the land and was going to punish
King Ahab. God chose Elijah, a man who loved God, to be his messenger. He was to
tell Ahab there would not be any rain or dew in Israel for a long time.
Relate 1 Kings 17: 1. Elijah obeyed God by telling King Ahab the bad news.
• How do you think the king felt about this news? Angry. Discuss what it would mean –
crops and vegetables would not grow; animals and people would not have water to
drink and food to eat. King Ahab was so angry because of Elijah’s message that he
wanted to kill him! But God had a plan to keep Elijah safe. He told him to go and hide!
Elijah was to go on a journey to a hot, steep-sided valley called Cherith (NIV Kerith).
There was a stream there and Elijah could drink the water. God also said he would
provide him with food in a wonderful way. Each morning and evening, ravens (large,
black birds) would bring Elijah bread and meat in their beaks (1 Kings 17: 2-4). God
was looking after Elijah. Elijah obeyed and set off for the valley at Cherith.
• Day after day, God provided for Elijah’s needs. Elijah drank water from the stream and
the ravens provided him with food. As time passed, Elijah noticed the water in the
stream was drying up. Why? There had been no rain, as God had said. The water
became less and less until one day there was only a dried-up river bed. What was
Elijah to do now? God already had a plan for Elijah! All he had to do was obey!
(1 Kings 17: 5-7)
• Elijah obeyed God even though he knew that telling King Ahab bad news would be
dangerous for him. He went to Cherith where God provided him with food and water.
Elijah had the courage to do what God told him to do and he trusted God to look after
him.
• Christians believe that God speaks to us today through the Bible. He tells us how to
live and how to become a member of His family. We need to listen to what God says
in the Bible and obey Him. God looks after and cares for those who love Him.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Elijah obeys God.

LEARN IT Teach the Key Verse and explain where necessary: 1 Kings 17: 5. Choose the first part of the
verse for younger children.

REMEMBER IT Draw the outline of a raven on a card and use tissue / crepe paper to decorate, or quiz.
• What was the name of the wicked king and queen?
• What was God going to do to punish King Ahab?
• Who did God choose to tell the king God’s plan?
• How did King Ahab respond?
• Where did God send Elijah?
• How did God look after Elijah when he was there?
• What eventually happened to the stream?
• What do we learn about Elijah from this story?
• How can Christians obey God?

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C9 Story 2
Elijah trusts God

We are learning that:

• Elijah and the widow trusted in God to provide their needs.
• Christians believe that God provides for our daily needs.

Key Verse: 1 Kings 17: 14

Bible Passage: 1 Kings 17: 8-16 (Levels 0&1), 1 Kings 17: 8-24 (Level 2)

INTRODUCE IT Use visual aids from last week and let the pupils retell the story. We are going to find out what
happens next.
Show flour and oil. What can we make? (bread) What do we need? (fire). Show a bundle of
sticks and a small loaf or bread roll.

TEACH IT • God told Elijah to leave Cherith and go to a town called Zarephath. Relate what God also
told Elijah – that a widow would supply him with food. Ask the pupils to define a widow.
Elijah obeyed and set off on a long, hot walk. He trusted God would look after him. When
he arrived at the entrance to the town, he saw a woman bending down and picking up
sticks which had fallen from the branches of trees and bushes. Read the conversation in
verses 10-12. Why were the widow and her son so short of food? There had been no rain
and the crops for making flour had not grown. People were going to die due to lack of food
(1 Kings 17: 8-12).
• Relate what Elijah said to the woman, and what God promised (verses 13-16). What do
you think the woman did? The woman trusted, she believed God would keep His promise.
She went away and made a small loaf of bread for Elijah and then she made some for
herself and her son. Something amazing happened! When she looked in the jar of flour,
there was still flour left and there was oil in the jug. The flour and oil should have been
used up. But day after day, the jar had flour in it and the jug of oil never ran dry. It was just
as God had said! There was food every day for Elijah, the woman and her son. God had
kept his promise. He provided for their needs (1 Kings 17: 13-16).
• The last section of the Bible passage (1 Kings 17: 17-24) is only mentioned in Level 2
Bibletime. Sadly, one day the woman’s little boy became very ill and died. She carried the
boy in her arms to Elijah. He took the boy upstairs to his room and put him on the bed.
Elijah prayed three times: “O Lord, my God, restore this child to life.” God heard Elijah’s
prayer and the boy started to breathe again! He carried the boy downstairs and gave him
to his mother. God had not only provided their daily food, but he had brought the widow’s
son back to life. The woman knew that Elijah’s God was the true God.
• Christians believe that God provides for our needs today – food, families and friends. He
cares about every detail of our lives. The Bible teaches that God cares about us so much
that He sent His son, Jesus, to die so we can have our sins forgiven. If we ask, God will
forgive our sin, and we will have eternal life with Him in Heaven.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Elijah trusts God.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – 1 Kings 17: 14.
Explain that God kept His promise. He keeps all His promises in the Bible.

REMEMBER IT Using the flour, oil and a bundle of sticks, act out the story, or quiz: Share the loaf with the
children. (Check for allergies.)
• Where did God tell Elijah to go when the stream at Cherith dried up?
• Who did he see when he got there, and what was she doing?
• What did he ask for? What was the woman’s reply?
• What was God’s promise to the woman? Did He keep it?
• What happened to the widow’s son?
• How many times did Elijah pray?
• Whose power brought the boy back to life?

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C9 Story 3
Elijah serves God

We are learning that:

• God gave Elijah the victory at the contest on Mount Carmel.
• Christians believe that the God of the Bible is the one, true God.

Key Verse: 1 Kings 18: 39

Bible Passage: 1 Kings 18: 1-2, 16-39 (Level 0), 16-46 (Levels 1&2)

INTRODUCE IT Explain what a contest is by using examples, such as games between two teams.
Talk about everyday choices – favourite colours, food, music. People in our story are asked
to make a very important choice.

TEACH IT • No rain had fallen for three whole years in Israel. Describe what this would mean – no
crops, grass, vegetables, plus animals and people would die. Remind the pupils why
God had punished the people of Israel in this way – the wickedness of King Ahab and
the worship of false gods. God told Elijah to go back to King Ahab and tell him that very
soon God would send rain. Elijah obeyed (1 Kings 18:1-2).
• King Ahab was still angry with Elijah. What had he threatened to do to him? (Kill him).
This time he called Elijah a trouble-maker. Relate Elijah’s reply in verse 18. Elijah
decided it was time to show King Ahab and the people of Israel who was the real God.
He set up a contest which was to be held on Mount Carmel overlooking the sea.
Describe what happened in verses 19 and 20 and the challenge of Elijah to the people
in verse 21. (1 Kings 18: 16-21)
• The contest would be between the false god Baal and the true God. Describe how two
altars would be built and a sacrifice placed on each. Those who believed in Baal, and
Elijah who believed in the true God, would each pray for fire to come down and burn up
the sacrifice on their altar. Wherever the fire fell, that would prove who was the true God
(1 Kings 18: 22-26).
• Those who believed in Baal prayed first. They prayed all morning, but there was no
answer from their god, no fire came. They shouted out even louder, but there was no
response, no one answered, no one paid attention. Why? They were praying to a stone
god that could not hear (verses 25-29).
• Now it was Elijah’s turn. When the sacrifice was placed on the altar, Elijah poured 12
barrels of water over it. Why? It would make it harder for the fire to burn it up. Elijah
prayed quietly to the God of Israel. Relate his prayer in verses 36 and 37. Immediately,
fire from God fell and burnt up the sacrifice, the stones of the altar and dried up the
water. God was alive, had heard Elijah’s prayer and shown His great power. When the
people saw what had happened, they fell down on the ground and cried: “The Lord, He
is God” (verses 38-39). Elijah ordered the prophets of Baal to be killed (verse 40).
• What a victory for Elijah and his God! What had Elijah promised Ahab at the start of our
story? It would rain! The day ended with God sending rain. The sky grew black with
clouds, the wind blew, and heavy rain fell down (1 Kings 18: 41-46).
• The people of Israel saw that day that God was the only true God. Remind the pupils
what Elijah said in verse 21. They gave up worshipping false gods and turned back to
worshipping the true God. Can you think of any ‘false gods’ people worship today?
Christians believe that the God of the Bible is the one, true God.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Elijah serves God.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – 1 Kings 18:39.

REMEMBER IT Ask the pupils to retell the story using the visual aids, or quiz:
• What message from God did Elijah have to give to King Ahab?
• What did King Ahab call Elijah?
• What was Elijah’s reply?
• What choice were the people given? (Verse 21)
• What happened when the people who believed in Baal prayed?
• What happened when Elijah prayed? What did the people do and say?

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C9 Story 4
Level 0: Elijah prays again (use Story 3 lesson plan)
Levels 1&2: Elijah forgets God

We are learning that:

• When Elijah was afraid, he forgot to trust God to take care of him.
• Christians believe that they can trust God at all times.

Key Verse: Psalm 62: 8

Bible Passage: 1 Kings 19: 1-16 (Levels 1&2)

INTRODUCE IT What situations make you afraid or sad? The Bible says that God is with you!
Using visual aids, recap the story of Mount Carmel (Story 3).

TEACH IT • King Ahab’s wife, wicked Queen Jezebel, was furious when she heard what had
happened on Mount Carmel and that the prophets of Baal had been killed on Elijah’s
instructions. What had the people of Israel learned? The God of Elijah was the true God.
In her temper, Queen Jezebel sent a message to Elijah to say she would have him killed
within the day for what he had done. When Elijah heard this, he was afraid and ran for his
life!
• Elijah felt alone and sad and forgot to trust in God (1 Kings 19: 3). Talk to the pupils
about times when they feel sad and alone, when they are teased at school or get into
arguments. The Bible says that God knows all that happens and what makes us sad and
afraid.
• Elijah ran into the hot, dusty desert and sat down under a tree. He asked God to let him
die and then fell asleep. Tell the pupils about the provision given by the angel, showing
God’s care for Elijah. After eating and sleeping, Elijah was strong enough to walk for 40
days and nights to Mount Horeb (also called Mount Sinai). Ask the children if they can
remember anything that happened there – Moses was given the 10 commandments by
God. Elijah spent the night in a cave (1 Kings 19: 3-9).
• Relate the question which God asked Elijah and his reply. Elijah was able to tell God how
he felt and why he was so sad. The Bible teaches that God will always listen. You can tell
him how you feel and why you are sad or afraid. Introduce the Key Verse - Psalm 62: 8.
• God told Elijah to go and stand on the mountain. God was going to meet with Elijah.
There came a strong wind, an earthquake and fire, but God was not talking to Elijah in
any of these. Then Elijah heard a gentle whisper. It was God speaking. He told Elijah to
go back the way he had come. Relate what God said and the new jobs he had for Elijah.
One of the jobs God had for Elijah was to find a young man called Elisha who was going
to be God’s next prophet or messenger. Elijah was old, and his life was almost at an end.
He had served God well. God had taken care of him. Recap how God had provided for
him at Cherith, Zarephath and on Mount Carmel
(1 Kings 19: 11-16).
• God had spoken to Elijah throughout his life and told him what to do. Christians believe
that God speaks to us today through what we read in the Bible. If we are sad or afraid, we
can ask God to be with us and to help us. We can trust God at all times.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Elijah forgets God.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Psalm 62: 8. God never changes. He is
always there.

REMEMBER IT Pupils could draw or create a timeline for the story, or quiz:
• Who threatened to kill Elijah?
• How did Elijah react?
• What did he ask God to allow him to do?
• What meals did the angel provide?
• How long did it take for Elijah to get to Mount Horeb?
• What question did God ask and what was Elijah’s reply?
• Name three things which were not God talking to Elijah?
• How did God speak to Elijah?
• What job did he give him to do?
• Who can Christians call on when they are sad or afraid?

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C10 Story 1
Elisha, God’s new helper / The call to follow

We are learning that:

• God gave Elisha power to do His work.
• The Bible says that God will help all those who love Him to serve Him.

Key Verse: 2 Kings 2: 14

Bible Passage: 1 Kings 19: 19-21, 2 Kings 2: 1-15

INTRODUCE IT Discuss ways in which people work specifically for God – missionaries, church workers,
Christian charities, telling others about Jesus. Explain that a Christian’s work should always
glorify God, no matter what he/she is employed to do.
Talk to the pupils about things they find hard to do – their school work, saving their pocket
money, not getting angry, etc. Sometimes we need help from other people. A man in our
story needed God’s help to do the work God had given him.

TEACH IT • Who had God chosen to take over from Elijah to be His new messenger? Recap on
God’s instructions to Elijah in 1 Kings 19: 15-16. Elijah knew his work for God was
coming to an end, so he set off from Mount Horeb to find Elisha, a younger man to
carry on God’s work. Elijah found Elisha ploughing in a field (show images of how
ploughing was done in Bible times), he took off his cloak and threw it around him.
Elisha knew this was a sign he had been chosen by God to leave his work as a farmer
and to serve God. He said goodbye to his family and went with Elijah. Elisha started
his new job (1 Kings 19: 19-21).
• Elijah and Elisha went everywhere together as they worked for God. After a while, the
time came for God to take Elijah to Heaven. One day, the two men came to the edge
of the River Jordan. Explain what happened in verse 8. Elijah was able to do this
because God was with him and gave him the power. Elijah asked Elisha what he
wanted him to do for him before he was taken by God. Elisha knew he would need the
same God-given power that Elijah had to help him to do God’s work. Relate the
conversation in 2 Kings 2: 7-10.
• Suddenly an amazing thing happened as they were talking together. A chariot and
horses of fire appeared between the two men. Elijah was lifted up towards Heaven in a
big swirl of wind. Elisha could no longer see Elijah, only his cloak that had fallen to the
ground. How do you think Elisha felt? (Alone, amazed, sad) (2 Kings 2: 11-12)
• Elisha picked up the cloak and went back to the river. Elisha wondered if God was with
him. Relate the Key Verse. Elisha now knew that Elijah’s God was with him and would
give him the power he needed to do his work for God. He would help him as he had
helped Elijah (2 Kings 2: 13-15).
• Christians believe that God uses people today to do His work. It may mean going to
another country or staying in your own country. Christians serve God by living lives
that please Him. Whatever is done for Him, God promises to help – just like he helped
Elijah and Elisha.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Elisha: a call to follow.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – 2 Kings 2: 14. Focus in on Elisha’s
words and explain the context.

REMEMBER IT Draw the outline of a chariot and ask the pupils to decorate with the flames – paint, crayon,
coloured paper, or quiz:
• Who did Elijah have to find to take over his work for God?
• What was Elisha doing when Elijah found him?
• What did Elisha do?
• Who caused the River Jordan to part, so the men could cross over?
• What did Elisha ask for?
• What came between Elijah and Elisha when Elijah was lifted up to Heaven?
• What item did Elisha pick up and use?
• Was God now with Elisha? How did Elisha know?
• How does God help those who work for Him?

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C10 Story 2
Elisha helps a poor widow / Comfort for a friend

We are learning that:

• Elisha shows kindness to the poor widow and the rich woman.
• Christians believe that they can pray to God about difficult things in their lives.

Key Verse: 2 Kings 4: 33

Bible Passage: 2 Kings 4: 1-7 (Levels 0-1)
2 Kings 4: 8-37 (Level 2)

INTRODUCE IT Have you ever helped a friend? Discuss.

In today’s story a poor widow cries out to Elisha for help. (Level 0-1)
Level 2 children will also study the story of the boy being raised back to life.

TEACH IT • Elisha travelled around the country doing God’s work. Recap how Elisha had taken
on the work from Elijah and had been given God’s power to do so. He met a poor
widow who needed some help. She couldn’t pay her dead husband’s debts and she
was worried that her sons would be taken as slaves by the creditor.
• Elisha had compassion on the woman. She didn’t have much in her house (2 Kings
4: 2) but God was able to use the ‘little’ to bring about a lot!
• God then uses Elisha to perform a miracle with oil. This oil was probably used for
cooking, lamps and for fuel. The widow was able to sell it in order to pay her debts
and provide for her family.
• The widow’s faith and willingness to obey Elisha’s instructions led to blessing.
• LEVEL 2 Elisha often visited a place called Shunem where a rich woman lived with
her husband. They loved having Elisha in their home for a meal, and after a while
decided to build him his own room at the top of their house where he could stay for
the night. Describe what they put in the bedroom – bed, chair, table and lamp. The
couple showed kindness to their friend. We should do the same for our friends (2
Kings 4: 8-10).
• Elisha wanted to do something in return for their kindness. He heard that the woman
was sad because she didn’t have any children. Elisha told her that God would give
her a baby boy! Soon the woman had a baby boy of her own. How do you think she
felt? One day, when the boy was older and helping his father on the farm, he
became very ill. He was carried into the house but soon died. Who do you think his
mother thought could help? Elisha. She knew Elisha was a man of God and could
help her with God’s power. When you are in difficulty who do you turn to for help?
(Family, teacher, pastor, friend?) (2 Kings 4: 11-25)
• For this age group, the following events have been simplified. Elisha returned with
the woman and went to his bedroom where the body of the boy lay. He shut the
door and prayed to God. He breathed into the boy’s body and the boy started to
come back to life. Suddenly, he sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. God
had answered Elisha’s prayer! He gave the boy back to his mother. How thrilled she
must have been to see her son alive! Elisha trusted God to help and God answered
his prayer. The woman, her husband and the boy learned about the power of God
that day (2 Kings 4: 26-37).
• The Bible teaches that God wants us to trust Him and pray about difficult things in
our lives. Discuss some difficulties – a friend moves away, a pet dies, someone is
horrible to you at school. God listens to our prayers and is able to help.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Elisha: comfort a friend.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – 2 Kings 4: 33

REMEMBER IT Level 0-1 Using props e.g. jars, oil, money, act out the poor widow’s story, or have a quiz.
Level 2 – Create two feelings trees to illustrate how the rich woman felt after her son died,
and when he was raised to life again, or try writing a prayer for help in a difficult situation.

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C10 Story 3
God uses Elisha to heal a sick man / Cleansing for a leper

We are learning that:

• Naaman had a disease which could only be cured by God.
• The Bible teaches that God has made a way for us to have the problem of sin
forgiven.
Key Verse: 2 Kings 5: 15
Bible Passage: 2 Kings 5: 1-19

INTRODUCE IT Who do you go to see to make you better when you are ill? Discuss. A man in our story was
ill and no one could help him.
Talk about instructions, written and verbal. A man in our story had to obey instructions given
by Elisha, even though he didn’t want to.

TEACH IT • Naaman, the commander of King Aram’s army, was a very important man. He was a
brave soldier, had won many battles and the king was very pleased with him. He
lived in a big house with his wife and servants. But he was an enemy of God’s
people, the Israelites. One day, a terrible thing happened. He looked at his skin and
saw there was something wrong. He had leprosy – a disease which in those days
couldn’t be healed by doctors. Soon, other people would see he had the disease. He
would lose his job and be sent away from his family (2 Kings 5: 1).
• Living in his house was a young girl who served and helped his wife. She had been
captured from the land of Israel and brought to the house as a servant. She heard
the terrible news about Naaman and knew of someone who could help. Who?
(Relate verse 3) Naaman agreed to go to see Elisha.
• Leprosy was a problem Naaman could not solve. The Bible teaches that we have a
problem that we cannot solve – sin, which makes us do wrong things.
• King Aram allowed Naaman to go to see Elisha and gave him gold, silver and
clothing to take as presents (2 Kings 5: 2-7).
• When Naaman arrived, Elisha sent a messenger to tell him to wash seven times in
the River Jordan and he would be healed of his leprosy. Naaman was furious – he
was angry that Elisha had not come out himself to see him and he didn’t want to
wash in the muddy River Jordan. Relate verses 13 and 14 - get the children to
count the seven times Naaman had to dip down into the water. How amazing!
Naaman was healed! His skin looked perfect. Relate what Naaman said to Elisha.
Naaman now knew the God of Israel was the true God. Naaman offered Elisha the
presents of gold, silver and fine clothing, but Elisha would not take them. It was God
who had healed Naaman, not Elisha (2 Kings 5: 8-19).
• Naaman had to obey what Elisha said to be healed of his leprosy. There was no
other way for him to be made better. The Bible teaches that sin separates us from
God. However, God loved us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the
cross for our sin. When we believe this and say sorry to God, we are forgiven and
become part of God’s family.
Complete the Bibletime lesson.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Elisha: cleansing / healing a leper.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – 2 Kings 5: 15.

REMEMBER IT Use a circle of cardboard or paper plate for each child to draw a sad face with spots on one
side and a happy face without spots on the other side. Get them to retell the story, or quiz:
• What job did Naaman do?
• What illness did he have? Was there anyone who could help?
• Who knew Elisha, God’s messenger, could help?
• Who let Naaman go to see Elisha? What presents did Naaman take?
• How many times did Naaman have to wash in the River Jordan?
• Was he happy to do so? Who told him to obey Elisha’s instructions?
• What happened when Naaman came out of the water for the seventh time?
• What did he say to Elisha?
• Did Elisha accept his presents? Why?
• What problem does the Bible say we have that only God can solve?

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C10 Story 4
Elisha and his greedy servant / Cheating is punished

We are learning that:

• God punished Gehazi for being greedy and telling lies.
• The Bible says that Jesus took the punishment for our sin when He died on the
cross.

Key Verse: Numbers 32: 23

Bible Passage: 2 Kings 5: 19-27

INTRODUCE IT Discuss what it means to be greedy; or is it right to tell lies? When we do these things, we
hope that no one will know or find out just like someone in our story.
Show images and / or quiz to recap the story of Naaman. This is what happened next.

TEACH IT • Naaman the army commander, his men and servants set off for home. Naaman was
happy he had been cured of his leprosy and he now knew that Elisha’s God was the true
God. But there was someone who was not happy. Gehazi, Elisha’s servant was cross that
his master had not accepted the gifts of silver and fine clothes from Naaman. Can you
remember why Elisha had not taken the presents? (It was God who had healed Naaman
and not Elisha.) Gehazi thought it was silly of Elisha not to take anything from Naaman
and planned to get some of the gifts for himself. Gehazi was being greedy. We can be
greedy sometimes and want what other people have got. God has said we should not be
like this. Refer to Exodus 20: 17 and 2 Kings 5: 19-20.
• Gehazi ran after Naaman even though he had gone some way on his journey. When
Naaman saw Gehazi running up behind, he got off his horse and asked Gehazi if
everything was all right. Relate Gehazi’s reply in verse 22. Gehazi had made up a story
that was not true in order to get some silver and fine clothing for himself. God has said we
should not tell lies. Refer to Exodus 20: 16. Gehazi cheated Naaman into giving him the
presents meant for Elisha. Naaman gave Gehazi even more than he had asked for! He
sent two of his servants to help carry the gifts back home for Gehazi. We can sometimes
tell lies to get out of trouble or to get something which is not ours (2 Kings 5: 21-23).
• The servants gave Gehazi the gifts and Gehazi hid them in his house. He thought nobody
would know what he had done. Do you think he was right? Who would know what he had
done? God! God knows when we do wrong things. He knows everything. He is not happy
when we cheat or lie (2 Kings 5: 24).
• Gehazi went to Elisha and stood in front of him. Relate the conversation in verses 25-26.
Explain that God had told Elisha what his servant had done. God punished Gehazi for
what he had done wrong. He couldn’t be allowed to get away with it. His sins had been
found out by God. Suddenly Gehazi was covered in leprosy (2 Kings 5: 25-27).
• The Bible says we all do wrong things. We have all sinned. God knows everything we
have done. We can ask God to forgive our sins because His Son, Jesus, took the
punishment for sin when He died on the cross.
Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Elisha: cheating is punished.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Numbers 32: 23. Explain that some
people think that no one will find out about their sin, but the Bible says that God knows
everything.

REMEMBER IT Ask pupils to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• Why did Gehazi think his master, Elisha, was silly?
• What did Gehazi do? What did he say to Naaman?
• How would you describe Gehazi?
• Who helped Gehazi back to his home with the gifts from Naaman?
• What did Gehazi do with the gifts?
• Did he think he had got away with it? Who knew?
• What happened to Gehazi?
• What does the Bible teach about sin?

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C11 Story 1
Jonah in the ship

We are learning that:

• Christians try to do what God asks them to do.
• The Bible teaches that we cannot hide from God.

Key Verse: Jonah 1: 3

Bible Passage: Jonah 1: 1-4 (Level 0)
Jonah 1: 1-9 (Levels 1&2)

INTRODUCE IT Ask the pupils for examples of how we communicate with one another today e.g. email, social
media, text, phone calls, letters. We have many ways of contacting people. Ask the children if
they know how God communicates to us today. Christians believe that the Bible is God’s
Word and that He speaks through it.
Explain to the children that in Old Testament times God often spoke through men, called
Prophets. These men were sent by God to different places to pass on God’s message to that
place.

TEACH IT • God spoke to a man called Jonah; he was a prophet and God wanted him to go to a
city called Nineveh. God had seen all the wrong behaviour that the people in the city
had done. Now Jonah was to tell them that God was going to punish them for it.
Nineveh was a foreign city for Jonah and a very scary place. He didn’t want to tell the
people there what God had said, so he decided to run away from God. Jonah went to
the dock and boarded a ship going to Tarshish (in the opposite direction to
Nineveh!), to escape from God (Jonah 1: 1-3).
• But God sent a storm on the sea and the ship was tossed around so much the
sailors thought the ship would break up and they would all die. All the sailors cried
out to their own gods and threw all the cargo overboard to help lighten the ship, but
the storm continued. Jonah was unaware of the storm, he was fast asleep down
inside the ship. The captain went to wake Jonah and asked him to call on his God
too, to help save the ship (Jonah 1: 4-6).
• The sailors decided to cast lots (this was a way things were decided in those days,
like drawing straws or throwing dice) to see whose fault the storm was, and the lot
fell to Jonah. They asked Jonah who he was and where he had come from. Jonah
explained that he was a Hebrew who served the God of Heaven, who made the sea
and the earth and everything in it. He told them the storm was all his fault because
he was running away from God (Jonah 1: 10).
• When Christians read the Bible, they try and put into practice what it says. This can
be difficult, but God promises to help. Disobeying God’s Word, as Jonah found out,
does not please God.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Jonah in the ship.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Jonah 1: 3

REMEMBER IT Ask the pupils to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• What job did Jonah have?
• Where did God want Jonah to go?
• Why didn’t Jonah want to go there?
• What did Jonah try to do?
• What happened when the ship set sail?
• What was Jonah doing during the storm?
• How did the sailors discover it was Jonah’s fault?
• Who did Jonah say he served?

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C11 Story 2
Jonah in the sea

We are learning that:

• Christians believe we can pray to God wherever we are, and He will hear us.
• The Bible teaches that even when we do things against God, He is still willing to
forgive us.

Key Verse: Jonah 2: 9

Bible Passage: Jonah 1: 5-17a (Level 0)
Jonah 1 : 10-17 & 2 : 1-10 (Levels 1&2)

INTRODUCE IT Ask the pupils if they have ever been on a boat, maybe a small sailing boat or a large ferry
going across the sea. Talk about how it feels on a boat, but then ask how they think it would
feel if that boat was in the middle of a huge storm. How scared would they be?
This is how Jonah felt in today’s story! His actions had put others in danger because he had
turned away from God.

TEACH IT • When the sailors found out who Jonah was and who he served they were very
frightened. The men asked Jonah what they should do to stop the storm from
destroying them. Jonah told them it was his fault, that he was trying to run away
from God, and that they should throw him overboard into the sea. However, the men
didn’t want to kill Jonah so they tried to row back to shore, but the storm grew
worse. Then the sailors cried out to God and asked that they would not be punished
for killing Jonah. They picked Jonah up and threw him into the sea. Immediately the
storm stopped, and the sea grew calm. The men on the boat realised who God was
and offered their praise and worship to Him (Jonah 1: 10-15).
• As Jonah sank, God sent a great fish that came and swallowed him whole. Jonah
spent three days and three nights in the belly of the fish (Jonah 1: 17).
• As Jonah sat in the belly of the fish he prayed to God, he remembered how he
thought he was going to die as he sank to the bottom of the ocean. He remembered
how he had cried to God as he thought he was dying, how God had heard that
prayer and saved his life. He thanked God for hearing him and acknowledged God
was the only true God and that the people who prayed to idols would never be
saved by their gods. Jonah praised God for being the only God who can save
(Jonah 2: 1-9).
• After 3 days and nights in the belly of the fish God ordered the fish to vomit Jonah
out on to dry land (Jonah 2: 10).
• God punished Jonah for His disobedience, but He also provided a way of saving
him when he was really sorry and owned up to his sin. The Bible teaches that we
deserve to be punished for our sins, but God will forgive us if we are truly sorry,
because He sent Jesus to die for us.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Jonah in the sea.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Jonah 2: 9

REMEMBER IT Ask the pupils to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• What did the sailors first do when Jonah told them to throw him overboard?
• Why didn’t they want to throw Jonah overboard?
• What happened when they threw Jonah into the sea?
• What did the sailors then do?
• What did God send to rescue Jonah?
• How long was Jonah in the belly of the fish?
• What did Jonah do while he was in the fish?

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C11 Story 3
Jonah preaches in Nineveh
(Level 0 Jonah in the fish – use Story 2 Lesson Plan)

We are learning that:

• If we are sorry for what we have done, no matter how bad, the Bible says God will
forgive us.
• Christians believe that God can work through ordinary people.

Key Verse: Jonah 3: 5

Bible Passage: Jonah 2: 10, Jonah 3: 1-10 (Level 1)
Jonah 3: 1-10 (Level 2)

INTRODUCE IT Talk to the pupils about times they may have had to say sorry; how sometimes they may have
been forced to but didn’t really mean it. Talk about times when they know they’ve made a big
mistake and wanted to say sorry; how guilty they may have felt and how they felt after saying
sorry.
Today we are going to look at how the people of Nineveh felt when Jonah told them how
angry God was with them.

TEACH IT • No sooner had Jonah come out of the fish than God spoke to him again, telling him
to go to Nineveh to deliver God’s message. This time Jonah left immediately and
went to the great city. Nineveh was such a great city that it took 3 days to walk
across it. Jonah began to travel across Nineveh telling the people that God was
going to destroy them for their wicked ways (Jonah 3: 1-4).
• Surprisingly the people believed Jonah’s message and were very upset for what they
had done. They wanted to show God how sorry they were. The people in the city
called for a fast; they didn’t eat anything at all and put on sackcloth to show how they
viewed themselves as worthless and how sorry they were (Jonah 3: 5).
• When word reached the king, he got down from his throne, removed his royal robes
and put on sackcloth too. He issued a decree that everyone in the city, including all
the animals, should eat nothing and be covered in sackcloth. He also commanded
that each person turn from his evil ways and call out to God. The king hoped that
God would see and hear the people and not carry out His plan to destroy them
(Jonah 3: 6-9).
• When God saw how sorry the people were and how they were prepared to change,
He changed His mind. He forgave them and decided not to destroy them. God also
saw that the people really meant what they said, and they weren’t just putting on a
show in order to save their own lives.
• The Bible teaches that God is still kind and forgiving today. If like the people of
Nineveh we turn back to Him, say sorry for our sin and believe His message, we will
be forgiven.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Jonah preaches in Nineveh.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Jonah 3: 5

REMEMBER IT Ask the pupils to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• What did God now want Jonah to do?
• How long did it take to walk across the city of Nineveh?
• What happened when the people heard his message?
• What did the king do?
• What did the king command the people to do?
• What did God decide to do?

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C11 Story 4
Jonah prays to God
(Level 0 Jonah in the city – use Story 3 Lesson Plan)

We are learning that:

• In the New Testament, Jesus refers to the story of Jonah when talking about His
death.
• The Bible teaches that God cares for all people.

Key Verse: Matthew 12: 41

Bible Passage: Jonah 4: 1-11 (Levels 1&2)

INTRODUCE IT Talk with the pupils about how we like to see wrongdoers punished. We might tell a parent or
a teacher when we see someone doing something wrong. Isn’t it true we can get cross when
we don’t think they have been punished properly?
This is how Jonah felt towards God in today’s story. He was angry because God didn’t punish
the people of Nineveh in the way He had said He would.

TEACH IT • Jonah was very unhappy when he realised God was not going to destroy Nineveh
and told him that this was why he had run away in the first place. He knew that God
was merciful, slow in becoming angry and full of love. He told God that he was so
upset that God had not punished the people that he wanted to die! (Jonah 4: 1-3)
• Jonah went out of the city and sat down to watch if God was going to do anything. It
was a very hot day and Jonah sat there, miserable. But God felt sorry for Jonah and
caused a plant to grow near him to give Jonah shade from the heat of the sun. Jonah
was grateful for the plant and went to sleep in its shade (Jonah 4: 5-6).
• At dawn the next day God sent a worm to attack the plant, and the plant withered
and died. Then God sent a scorching wind and the hot sun beat down upon Jonah.
Jonah was feeling faint and told God he would rather die than live any longer. Jonah
was angry with God that He had killed the plant. God asked Jonah why he was so
upset about a plant that he hadn’t cared for or looked after, and which had only been
there for one night. He should not be angry that God had spared a city full of 120,000
people who hadn’t even known about God (Jonah 4: 7-11).
• Explain that when Jesus was on earth he spoke to the people about Jonah. He told
them that He would be buried for 3 days and 3 nights, the same amount of time that
Jonah had been in the fish. He also told them that the people of Nineveh would be
angry with those who heard about Jesus but didn’t believe in Him. This is because
they had heard the message from Jonah, listened and repented. Now Jesus
declared that He was a much greater person than Jonah (Matthew 12: 40-41).

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – Jonah prays to God.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Matthew 12: 41

REMEMBER IT Ask the pupils to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• Why was Jonah angry with God?
• What did Jonah want to happen to him?
• Where did Jonah go?
• What did God send to help Jonah?
• What happened to the plant?
• Why did Jonah get upset?
• How does the story of Jonah compare with what happened to Jesus?

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C12 Story 1
God sends His Son, Jesus

We are learning that:

• The Bible teaches that Jesus was God’s Son sent to earth to be born as a baby.
• Mary and Joseph travelled from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted.

Key Verse: 1 John 4: 14

Bible Passage: Luke 2: 1-7

INTRODUCE IT Show the pupils some pictures of babies. (If possible, bring a photo of yourself as a baby or
get the children to bring in photos of themselves as babies.) Discuss where babies are
usually born i.e. in hospitals and the way they are cared for when they are born e.g. how you
dress them, where you put them to sleep. Explain that today they will be learning a story
about a baby being born.

TEACH IT • The Roman rulers wanted to know how many people were in their empire. They
ordered everyone to return to the place of their birth so that they could be counted
(Luke 2: 1-3).
• Joseph and Mary lived in Nazareth. They were engaged to be married. Mary was
going to have a baby soon. Explain that this would be a very special baby because
Mary had been told He was the Son of God. They had to leave Nazareth and go to
Bethlehem to be counted (Luke 2: 4-5).
• While they were in Bethlehem, the baby was born. Mary wrapped her baby in cloths
and she placed Him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
• Explain that a manger was where the animals would have eaten and then discuss if
this was a good place to put a new baby (relate back to introduction discussion)
(Luke 2: 6-7).
• Explain that even though this baby was the Son of God He was born into a difficult
situation and grew up in a poor family. The Bible teaches that God showed how
much He loves us by sending His Son into the world. One day this little baby would
grow up to die on a cross as the Saviour of the world (See the Key Verse).

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – God sends his Son, Jesus.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – 1 John 4: 14

REMEMBER IT Ask the pupils to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• Who was ruling the land at that time?
• What did the Romans make everybody do?
• Who was Joseph going to be married to?
• Where did Joseph and Mary live?
• Where did they have to travel to, to be counted?
• What was special about the baby that was born?
• What did Mary wrap Him in?
• Where did Mary place Him?

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C12 Story 2
God sends Jesus, the Saviour

We are learning that:

• The shepherds were the first people to be told Jesus was born.
• Christians believe that Jesus is the Saviour of the world.

Key Verse: Luke 2: 11

Bible Passage: Luke 2: 8-15

INTRODUCE IT Talk to the pupils about names. Ask them if they know why their name was chosen (if any
children have recently had a new baby in their family, you could also ask why their name
was chosen). Ask the pupils if they are ever called by any other names except their given
ones i.e. nicknames. Remind them of the previous story about God’s Son being born.
Explain that the baby was given the name Jesus but that He was also given some other
very special names.

TEACH IT • Near Bethlehem there were some shepherds out in the fields, watching their sheep
at night (Luke 2: 8). Explain why it was necessary for shepherds to watch over their
sheep at night. Explain also that they were probably the only people awake who
could hear this good news.
• The sky lit up and an angel appeared. The shepherds were terrified. The angel said
to them “Don’t be afraid, I am giving you good news that will bring joy to all people.
Today, in Bethlehem a Saviour has been born and He is Christ, the Lord. The baby
is wrapped in cloths and is lying in a manger.”
• Ask the pupils to identify the other names (from the angel’s message) that Jesus
was called i.e. Christ, Lord and Saviour. Focus on the fact that Jesus was called
Saviour because He would save the world from their sins. Explain to the children
that in the Bible we read that when Jesus grew up, He died on the cross and took
the punishment for our sin so that He could be our Saviour (Luke 2: 9-12).
• Suddenly, a great crowd of angels filled the sky and they sang praises to God
saying, “Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace among those with whom
He is pleased!” Remind the pupils that God sending Jesus to earth to be the
Saviour was a really amazing thing and that, just as the angels praised God, so
Christians want to praise and thank Him too for what He has done (Luke 2: 13-14).
• When the angels left, the shepherds spoke to each other and said, “Let’s go to
Bethlehem and see this thing that God has told us about.” (Luke 2: 15)
• Help the children to understand that for Christians, Jesus was the greatest
Christmas present that God could possibly give.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – God sends Jesus, The Saviour.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Luke 2: 11

REMEMBER IT Ask the pupils to create a piece of artwork of the field where the shepherds watched their
sheep. Use different materials – cotton wool, silver paper, card, fabric, wool, paint, etc.

Or ask the children to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• Who was out in the fields?
• What time of the day was it?
• What appeared in the sky?
• How did the shepherds feel?
• Who did the angel say had been born?
• What filled the sky?
• What did they sing?
• What did the shepherds decide to do?

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C12 Story 3
The shepherds find Jesus

We are learning that:

• The shepherds’ lives were changed when they met Jesus.
• For Christians, Jesus, the Son of God, coming to earth as a baby was an
amazing event.

Key Verse: Luke 2: 20

Bible Passage: Luke 2: 16-20

INTRODUCE IT Talk to the pupils about a time when they heard really good news. Give some personal
examples e.g. hearing about a new baby being born or hearing about someone coming to
visit. Ask them how they felt when they heard the news and if they shared the news with
anyone else. Tell the children that today’s story will be about the good news that the
shepherds heard, and how they told everybody about it.

TEACH IT • When the shepherds heard the good news about Jesus, they couldn’t wait to go
and see the baby for themselves. They hurried off and found Mary, Joseph and
the baby lying in a manger, just as the angel had told them (Luke 2: 16).
• When they had seen Jesus, they couldn’t keep the good news to themselves.
They told everyone they met about what had happened. The people they told
were amazed and wondered about the things they had heard. Remind pupils that
Christians today want to share this amazing news, just like the shepherds wanted
to tell people they met about Jesus (Luke 2: 17-18).
• Mary remembered all the things that had happened, and she thought a lot about
them. The shepherds went back to their fields, but they never forgot the things
they had heard either. They continued to give glory to God and praise Him for all
the great things that they had seen (Luke 2: 19-20).
• Explain to the pupils that when the shepherds met Jesus, their lives were
changed. Christians believe that when we get to know Jesus and He becomes
our Saviour, then He can change our lives too.
• We give thanks for presents we receive at Christmas time. Just like the
shepherds praised God, Christians thank God for sending Jesus.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – The Shepherds find Jesus.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Luke 2: 20

REMEMBER IT Ask the pupils to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• Who had told the news of the new baby to the shepherds?
• What did they do when they heard the good news?
• Who did the shepherds find when they got to Bethlehem?
• Where was the baby Jesus lying?
• Who did the shepherds tell about the things they had seen?
• Who remembered the things that had happened and kept thinking about them?
• Where did the shepherds go after they left Bethlehem?
• Who did they give praise to?

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C12 Story 4
John baptises Jesus

We are learning that:

• John baptised Jesus in the River Jordan.
• Jesus was about to start His work on earth as the Saviour.

Key Verse: Mark 1: 7

Bible Passage: Mark 1: 1-11

INTRODUCE IT Ask the pupils if they have ever experienced anyone important coming to visit their home,
their school or their town (if not, you could imagine someone important was coming).
Discuss the preparations that would need to be done for that person coming. Tell them
that today’s story is about someone who prepared the way for Jesus.

TEACH IT • After Jesus was born, the Bible doesn’t tell us much about His life until He was
30 years old. He probably grew up in Nazareth with His family and He might
have worked as a carpenter like Joseph did.
• Jesus had a relation called John. We often call him John the Baptist. John had
been living in the desert where he wore camel skins and his food was locusts
and wild honey (Mark 1: 6).
• John the Baptist became a preacher. His special job was to get people ready for
the coming of Jesus Christ. Lots of people came out to hear the message that
John was preaching. He baptised people and told them that someone far better
and more powerful than him was coming. When he talked about Jesus he said,
“I am not worthy to undo His sandals”. He also said that one day Jesus would
bring the Holy Spirit to the people (Mark 1: 4-5, 7-8).
• When Jesus was about 30 years old the time came for Him to start calling
people to God and to preach the Good News that the angel had spoken about
on the day that He was born. Jesus went out to the River Jordan to where John
was preaching and baptising people. John baptised Jesus in the River Jordan
(Mark 1: 9).
• Explain to the pupils that Jesus didn’t need to be baptised. He didn’t need to
publicly show that he was sorry for His sin as He had never done anything
wrong. Instead, He was coming alongside sinful people, setting an example for
them to follow, identifying with John’s ministry and marking the start of His
mission to the world.

Complete the Bibletime lesson.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix A – John baptises Jesus.

LEARN IT Teach and explain where necessary the Key Verse – Mark 1: 7

REMEMBER IT Ask the pupils to answer the following questions as a means of revising the story:
• Where did Jesus grow up?
• What was Jesus’ relation called?
• What did John eat in the desert?
• Who did John the Baptist say was coming?
• John the Baptist said that Jesus was much more ____ than him?
• What age was Jesus when He came to see John?
• What did John do for Jesus?
• Did Jesus need to have His sins forgiven?

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Lesson 1 – The life of David Study 1 – The life of David
Topic – Choosing the king Topic – Choosing the king

Bible Focus: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 Bible Focus: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13
Key Verse: 1 Samuel 16: 7 Key Verse: Acts 13: 22
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. Saul had failed as the King of Israel, so a new king 1. Saul was rejected by God from being King of Israel
was needed. because of his disobedience to Him.
2. The Bible teaches that God is more concerned about 2. The Bible says that God does not judge by outward
the state of our ‘hearts’ than about our looks and it is appearance. (Appearance does not reveal what
only God who really knows our ‘hearts’. someone is really like or what their true values are.)

INTRODUCE IT Saul was Israel’s first king but was more concerned Saul had been told by God to destroy the Amalekites and
about appearances than obeying God’s commands. God their possessions – this nation had ambushed some of the
rejected him as King of Israel but allowed him to serve as Israelites when they left Egypt for Canaan. God knew the
king as long as he lived. He was not, however, allowed to Israelites would never have peace as long as the
pass his crown on to his sons when he died. Unlike Saul, Amalekites existed. Saul disobeyed God’s command and,
the next king, King David, would be chosen for the quality as a result, God rejected him as king by not allowing any of
of his ‘heart’ and not for his appearance. Most people his family to be King of Israel. He did allow Saul to remain
spend hours maintaining their outward appearance; the king until his death.
Bible teaches that they should be developing their inner
character instead!

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. Samuel, the prophet, was sent by God, to 1. God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse’s
Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse’s sons as the sons to be the future king of Israel. This was because
future King of Israel. Saul had become very Saul had been rejected as king due to his rebellious
arrogant and rebellious and so God rejected him and arrogant nature (16: 1).
as king (16: 1). 2. Samuel invited Jesse and his seven sons to the
2. Samuel looked at the seven sons of Jesse who sacrificial feast, looking to find the next King of Israel,
were present at the feast, confident that one of but God told him: ‘The Lord has not chosen these’ (16:
them was the future King of Israel, but God told 10).
Samuel He had not chosen any of them (16: 10). 3. Samuel enquired if he had any more sons. David, the
3. Samuel asked if there were any more sons. Young youngest, known for his shepherding skills and bravery
David was brought in from looking after sheep. was brought before Samuel. God told Samuel that
God directed Samuel to anoint David, for He knew David was to be the future king (16: 11-12).
David’s ‘heart’ was right on the inside (16: 11-12). 4. David was anointed king, but it was done in secret;
4. The anointing oil was poured over David’s head David was not publicly anointed until much later. Saul
and this showed that he was set apart for God’s was still the king, but God was preparing David for his
service (16: 13). future responsibilities (16: 13).
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it -
it - 1 Samuel 16: 7 Acts 13: 22
Complete Lesson 1. Complete Study 1.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Choosing the Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Choosing the
King. King.

REVIEW IT Reflect on this story with the pupils and emphasise the Ask pupils to review this study by giving answers to the
importance of not judging people by outward things following questions in their own words:
such as looks, clothes or riches. The media encourage (i) What was Samuel commissioned by God to do in
this misguided outlook by using glamorous people in verses 1-3?
advertisements, television and magazines. In contrast, (ii) Why did Samuel come to a false conclusion about
the Bible teaches God judges by faith and character. Eliab in verses 6 and 7?
Only He can see on the inside. Therefore, only He can (iii) Who was God’s choice for King of Israel and what did
accurately judge people. Samuel do that confirmed the right choice in verses
11-13?

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. What steps could we take to improve our ‘heart’ 1. David was different from Saul and the rest of his
attitude? brothers, in that he obeyed and loved God and God
2. It would be years before David was king, but God blessed him. How does God bless people today?
was preparing him for future service. Sometimes 2. The Bible says that God is more concerned about our
plans, even the ones Christians think God has inward appearance - our hearts, than our outward
approved, must be put on hold. How can this appearance, which is often what society admires. Ask
waiting time be useful? yourself the question - how do you judge others?

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Lesson 2 – The life of David Study 2 - The life of David
Topic – Battling with Goliath Topic – Conquering the Giant!

Bible Focus: 1 Samuel 17: 12-52 Bible Focus: 1 Samuel 16: 14-19; 17: 12-52
Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17: 47 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17: 47
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. David volunteers to go and fight Goliath. 1. David had faith to believe that God would give him the
2. Just as David was spiritually equipped to meet victory when he went out to fight Goliath.
Goliath, Christians believe they can be spiritually 2. Christians believe that they too can know victory over
equipped to resist the devil by reading God’s Word Satan in their lives through Jesus’ death on the cross.
and applying it to their lives.

INTRODUCE IT Remind the pupils that David had been anointed the next When the children of Israel first approached the Promised
King of Israel. The killing of Goliath clearly illustrated why Land, most of them were afraid to enter because of the
he was God’s choice. When this Philistine giant giants living there (Numbers 13: 32-33). In Deuteronomy
threatened the army of Israel, Saul and his army 3: 11, the Bible tells us King of Bashan needed a bed over
cowered in fear. However, David trusted in God and was thirteen feet long! Now Goliath, over nine feet tall, taunted
successful, showing that his power came not from size Israel’s soldiers on one side of the valley of Elah.
and strength, but from dependence on God.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. David brings supplies to his three brothers at the 1. The Philistine armies and the armies of Israel gather on
battlefront and sees the fear on the faces of the opposite sides of the Valley of Elah for battle. Goliath was
Israelite soldiers as the giant Goliath (over 3 metres heavily armed and for forty days defied the armies of
tall) taunts them (17: 20-24). Israel to send someone to fight him (17: 1-10). Read the
2. Read the full description of the weapons and armour full description of the weapons and armour of Goliath (17:
of Goliath (17: 4-7). 4-7).
3. David asks what the reward would be for the person 2. David saw this situation and the fear of the Israelites when
who killed Goliath, but his brother Eliab is very he brought food to his brothers at the battlefront. David
critical of him for coming to the battlefield (17: 26- knew that God had been with him in the past and offered
29). to fight Goliath, knowing God would ensure he was
4. David says he will go and fight Goliath. Saul doubts victorious (17: 26-29).
David’s ability to kill Goliath but knows the power of 3. Saul is doubtful, but seeing David’s courage gives him his
God working in his life when he defended his sheep own armour, which David discarded as it was only a
from a lion and a bear. David knows he can rely on hindrance to him (17: 34-39).
God to deliver him (17: 34-37). 4. With five smooth stones, a sling and a staff, David goes to
5. As David moves towards Goliath and slings the first meet Goliath who is very cross that someone as
stone, he hits him on the forehead causing Goliath to insignificant and small as David was sent to fight him (17:
fall to the ground. David uses the giant’s own sword 40-44).
to kill him and the Philistines flee with the Israelites 5. David, known for his shepherding skills, bravery and
in pursuit of them! (17: 40-51) marksmanship brought Goliath down when he slung the
6. God showed His mighty power by giving young first stone and hit him in the forehead. Goliath fell on his
David the victory. face and David used his own sword to kill him resulting in
the Philistines fleeing and the armies of Israel pursuing
after them (17: 40-52).
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it -
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn
it - 1 Samuel 17: 47 1 Samuel 17: 47
Complete Study 2.
Complete Lesson 2.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Battling with Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Conquering the
Goliath. Giant.

REVIEW IT Read Ephesians 6: 10-17 and explain to the pupils what Read 1 Corinthians 15: 57 and ask how David’s victory
the ‘spiritual armour’ was that David was equipped with over Goliath can be compared to Jesus’ victory over Satan.
when he went to fight Goliath. Also explain how Read Ephesians 6: 1-18 and ask pupils to discuss the
Christians need to wear this ‘spiritual armour’ to fight the types of ‘armour’ Christians need to put on to defeat Satan.
battles which they face every day in their Christian lives.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. What a difference perspective can make. Most 1. Criticism didn’t stop David. While the rest of the army
onlookers saw only a giant. David saw a mortal man stood around, David knew the importance of taking
defying God. David knew God would be with him. action. With God to fight for him, there was no reason to
What or who are the ‘giants’ you are facing and how wait. The people around you may be negative and
do you deal with it? How would these ‘giants’ look from discouraging. How should you respond?
God’s point of view? 2. Remember to look at everything in perspective and
objectively. How does it help you deal with the situation
more effectively? Can you think of an example?

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Lesson 3 – The life of David Study 3 – The life of David
Topic – Living with Saul Topic – Coping with problems

Bible Focus: 1 Samuel 18: 1-17; 19: 1-18 Bible Focus: 1 Samuel 18: 1-23; 19: 1-18
Key Verse: 1 Samuel 18: 14 Key Verses: Hebrews 13: 5 & 6
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. David was God’s chosen king but he had to rely on 1. Even though young David was God’s chosen king,
God to help him overcome many difficulties before this there were difficulties in his life he would have to face
would come about. before becoming King of Israel. David relied on God to
2. Just as God protected David in life-threatening help him overcome them.
situations, so the Bible says that God is always with 2. When Christians face trials and difficulties, their faith in
those who trust Him in the most difficult and Jesus helps them to be overcomers and gives them the
dangerous situations. strength to carry on living for Him.

INTRODUCE IT Revise the story so far. When David came to live with King Revise the story so far. Despite Saul’s jealousy of David,
Saul, a close friendship developed between Saul’s son Saul’s son Jonathan developed a close friendship with
Jonathan and David. Jonathan was the natural heir to the David, even though Jonathan knew David would
throne but was willing to forego this right to see David eventually be King of Israel. Although Saul tried to kill
crowned king. David was very successful when fighting the David on a number of occasions, Jonathan was used by
Philistines and this won him great popularity with the God to advise and protect David against Saul’s evil
people, but Saul became very jealous of him and sought intentions.
ways to kill him.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. David came to live with Saul, and Jonathan and 1. David came to live with Saul, and Jonathan and
David become great friends. Saul didn’t know that David become great friends. Saul’s appreciation of
David was God’s anointed king, but it gave David David turned to jealousy as people began to applaud
a real opportunity to learn information about David’s exploits and growing popularity (18: 1-7).
leading a nation. Saul gave David high rank but 2. On one occasion Saul attempted to murder David by
became jealous of David because the women hurling his spear at him, and then tried other ways of
sang: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his having him killed in battle (18: 10-27).
tens of thousands’ (1 Samuel 18: 1-7). 3. David behaves wisely (18: 5,15) and God protects
2. On one occasion Saul threw a spear at David and him as a result.
also tried other ways of having him killed in battle 4. Saul’s youngest daughter, Michal, was given to David
(18: 10-27). as his wife because he killed Goliath, but Saul’s
3. Jonathan advised David to hide but also reminds hatred of him still grew (18: 20-28).
his father, Saul, of David’s loyalty and success 5. War breaks out again with the Philistines, and even
against Israel’s enemies (19: 1-7). though Jonathan tried to advise Saul not to kill David,
4. Saul only relents for a short period of time before his rage overcomes him, and he tries a third time to
he hatches a plot to have David killed. However, kill him. David escapes for his life to Ramah to see
his plans are thwarted by God, and David flees to Samuel (19: 1-18).
Samuel in Ramah, for support and security (19: 9- 6. God was allowing David to go through difficult times
18). to strengthen his character and his faith.
5. God was allowing David to go through difficult
times to strengthen his character and his faith.
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it Explain the Key Verses and encourage pupils to learn
- 1 Samuel 18: 14 them - Hebrews 13: 5 & 6
Complete Lesson 3. Complete Study 3.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Living with Saul. Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Coping with
problems.

REVIEW IT In Psalm 59, David describes the behaviour of his Read Psalm 139: 7-12 and discuss how it relates to
enemies, especially the men sent by Saul to his house to David’s circumstances as highlighted in this lesson. Read
kill him. Draw the pupils’ attention to David’s trust in God. Psalm 140: 1-8 and discuss who (Saul?) may be on
Notice how he gives God the praise and thanks for being David’s mind as he writes this Psalm.
his ‘defence’ in such a dangerous situation in verses 9, Read Romans 12: 17-21 and discuss the qualities that
16 & 17. should characterise a Christian e.g. honesty, living
peacefully, being kind and forgiving, showing goodness.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. Jealousy is seen as a sin in the Bible and can lead to 1. David and Jonathan became close friends. Their
people seeking to harm one another through words or friendship was based on commitment to God and
actions. What can we do to deal with jealousy? sticking together when their friendship was tested. What
2. While Saul’s popularity made him proud and arrogant, do you base your friendships on?
David remained humble, even when the entire nation 2. Your friends may be jealous of your strengths and
praised him. Which do you think is the wiser abilities. How should you respond to them? (Matthew 5:
response? 44)

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Lesson 4 – The life of David Study 4 –The life of David
Topic – Friends with Jonathan Topic – Caring for others

Bible Focus: 1 Samuel 20: 1-42 Bible Focus: 1 Samuel 20: 12-17, 42; 2 Samuel 9: 1-13
Key Verse: 1 Samuel 20: 17 Key Verse: 2 Samuel 9: 1
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. David continues to face problems with Saul, 1. David was keen to keep his promises to show
but Jonathan is loyal to David. kindness to Jonathan’s family.
2. Loyalty is a precious quality and we should 2. Just as David showed kindness to Mephibosheth, the
keep our promises and be true to our friends. son of Jonathan, the Bible teaches that Jesus
showed kindness to us when He died for our sin on
the cross.

INTRODUCE IT Revise the story so far. David returns from Ramah and Revise the story so far. David came to Jonathan and tried to
comes to Jonathan to try to find out why his father is so find out why Saul was so intent on killing him, but Jonathan
intent on killing him. A test was proposed that would was unaware of his father’s attempts on David’s life. David
make it plain as to whether David was in danger or not. knew Saul would not share his plans with Jonathan because
Instead of coming to the monthly feast, David would stay he and David were so friendly. A test was devised to show if
away. If Saul asked about his absence, Jonathan was to David was in danger or not. Instead of attending the monthly
say he was in Bethlehem for the yearly sacrifice. If Saul feast in the royal court, David would remain absent. If Saul
was happy with this reason, David was safe. But if he did not object to this, David was safe. But if he became
became angry that David had slipped out of his hands, angry, then David was in danger.
David’s life was in great danger.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. David makes Jonathan aware that he fears for his 1. Jonathan warned David by a sign that his life was in
safety at the hands of Saul (20: 1-3). danger. Before David went into hiding, both men wept
2. Jonathan promises to let David know how Saul in each other’s arms, knowing they could no longer
reacts to his absence from the feast, by means of enjoy each other’s company (20: 35-42).
a prearranged sign. 2. David knew he may never see Jonathan again, so he
3. When Jonathan had discovered what the situation made a promise to look after Jonathan’s family when
was he would come to an arranged spot and he eventually became king (20: 42).
shoot three arrows. The directions he called to 3. When David was king he remembered the promise he
the boy, who would fetch the arrows near to made to Jonathan, that he would show love to
where David was hiding, would tell David to flee Jonathan and his family (2 Samuel 9: 1).
for his life or return to the court for safety (20: 18- 4. It was reported by Ziba, a servant of the late King Saul,
23). that Jonathan had a disabled son, called
4. Saul quizzes Jonathan as to David’s whereabouts Mephibosheth. He had been lame since he was five
and flies into a rage and throws a spear at his years old through a fall, and he was living in Lo-Debar
own son! (20: 28-33) (2 Samuel 9: 2-4).
5. The planned sign is given to David and his fears 5. David had him brought to Jerusalem, ordered the family
are confirmed. Both men weep in each other’s property be returned to him, and arranged for him to eat
arms and go their separate ways – David into every meal at the royal table. Ziba and his sons were to
hiding and Jonathan into the royal court (20: 41- attend to Mephibosheth, thus fulfilling David’s promise
42). to Jonathan many years earlier (2 Samuel 9: 5-11).
6. Remind pupils of Proverbs 18: 24 and discuss its
significance in connection with David and Jonathan.
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it -
it - 1 Samuel 20: 17
2 Samuel 9: 1
Complete Lesson 4.
Complete Study 4.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Friends with
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Caring for Others.
Jonathan.

REVIEW IT Review and summarise this lesson by asking pupils to Read 2 Samuel 4: 4 - discuss with pupils the events
explain in their own words the following, with the help of surrounding the cause of Mephibosheth’s lameness.
the verses indicated: Read Ephesians 2: 1-10 - discuss with pupils that just as
(i) What was David’s worry? (verses 1-3) Mephibosheth came into blessing as a result of David’s love
(ii) What was Jonathan’s response? (verse 4) and kindness, so Christians have inherited much greater
(iii) What was the plan that Jonathan and David agreed? blessings as a result of God’s love and kindness.
(verses 5-23)
(iv) What was the message David received?
(verses 24-40)
(v) How did Jonathan and David part? (verses 41-42)

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. Is it ever right to disobey your father, mother or 1. Years later David fulfilled his promise to Jonathan by
guardian, as Jonathan did here? What should a taking care of Jonathan’s son. Can you think of an
Christian child do if a parent disobeys God’s laws? example of when you have kept a promise?
2. Jonathan was very loyal to David and was willing to 2. As we consider David’s life, we see his heart was right,
suffer for him. What can we learn from their loyalty and his faith in God was strong. How did this affect his
and friendship to help us understand true attitude towards others? What can we learn from this?
friendship?

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Lesson 1 – Joshua Study 1 – Joshua
Topic – Leading the people Topic – The new leader

Bible Focus: Joshua 1: 1-11 Bible Focus: Joshua 1: 1-11; 16-18

Key Verse: Joshua 1: 9 Key Verse: Joshua 1: 9
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. After Moses’ death, Joshua succeeded him as Israel’s 1. After Moses’ death, Joshua succeeded him as
leader. His task was to bring Israel into the Promised Israel’s leader. His task was to bring Israel into the
Land of Canaan. Promised Land of Canaan.
2. Like Joshua, Christians need faith and trust in God to 2. Christians grow by obeying God’s Word, and the
begin and continue living the Christian life. Bible, and claiming its promises, especially in the
difficult days of their lives.

INTRODUCE IT Introduce Joshua. The Israelites had encamped on the Introduce Joshua. After Moses died, God told Joshua to
plains of Moab, east of the River Jordan. As commander in lead the Israelites into the Promised Land (also called
chief, Joshua would lead the Israelites over the River Canaan) and conquer it. Earlier, God had promised the
Jordan into the Promised Land. Although Joshua had great land of Canaan to Abraham and his descendants and He
military skills, it was his faith in God that equipped him to had also promised to help them drive out the wicked
replace Moses as the head of the nation of Israel. It was Canaanites. The Israelites were to destroy the Canaanite
Moses who trained him and it was God who gave him the altars so that nothing would distract them from
authority to be Israel’s leader. worshipping the one and only true God.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. After the death of Moses, God spoke to Joshua and 1. Joshua was called by God to be Israel’s new leader.
told him to lead the Israelites, more than two million He had been a personal assistant to Moses for 40
people, into a strange new land which He had years and was well prepared for the challenge of
promised to them. Remind the pupils that the nation leading more than two million people into a strange
had been wandering for 40 years around the desert land to conquer it. Remind the pupils that the nation
since they had left Egypt (1: 1-3). had been wandering for 40 years around the desert
2. Three times (verses 6, 7 & 9) Joshua is told by God to since they had left Egypt (1: 1-3).
be strong and very courageous because the task 2. God not only promised Joshua He would give the
ahead of him would not be easy. God also promised Israelites the land of Canaan (verses 3 & 4), but He
that as He had been with Moses, so He would be with promised His presence would be with them to
Joshua. strengthen and encourage them (verses 5 & 6).
3. Joshua was also told that to be successful, he must 3. God explains to Joshua (verses 7-9) that the secret
obey God’s law and constantly read and study God’s of true success is the place that God’s Word has in a
Word (1: 7-8). Christian’s life. It should be read, meditated upon,
4. Joshua obeyed God’s instruction and ordered the memorised, obeyed, and acted upon.
people to get ready to move in three days (1: 10-11). 4. Joshua obeyed God’s commands and the people, in
5. Discuss how Joshua knew what it was to listen to turn, recognised Joshua’s authority as their chosen
God’s voice and to act obediently, doing God’s will. leader and obeyed his instructions (verses 16-18).
5. Discuss how God had not only prepared Joshua for
the great task that lay ahead, but He had also
prepared the people too.
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it - Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn
Joshua 1: 9 it - Joshua 1: 9
Complete Lesson 1. Complete Study 1.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Leading the Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C– The new
People. Leader.

REVIEW IT Discuss with the pupils the similarities between God’s

Review this lesson by discussing with pupils the three instructions to Joshua, in verses 8 & 9, about the
good reasons for Joshua to be strong: importance of ‘the book of the Law’ in his life and God’s
(i) God’s promise to Joshua of a victory – verses 5 & 6 instructions to Christians in the readings below.
(ii) God’s Word as his safe guide – verses 7 & 8 (i) What does Psalm 1 say about the importance of
(iii) God’s presence as a sustaining power – verse 9 God’s Word in our lives?
(ii) How are we to ‘walk’ from day to day according to
Proverbs 3: 5-6?
(iii) According to James 1: 22-25 our obedience to God’s
Word is seen in the things we do.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
Joshua’s new job consisted of leading millions of people Many people think that prosperity and success come from
into a new land and conquering it! What a challenge! Every having power, influential friends and a relentless desire to
day we face new challenges, tough situations, difficult get ahead. How was God’s strategy towards Joshua
people, and temptations. How do you deal with difficult different?
situations? How can the Bible help you?

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Lesson 2 – Joshua Study 2 – Joshua
Topic – Spying the land Topic – Sends out the spies

Bible Focus: Joshua 2: 1-24 Bible Focus: Joshua 2: 1-24

Key Verse: Hebrews 11: 31 Key Verse: Hebrews 11: 31
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. Joshua sent spies to Jericho who were hidden by 1. Joshua sent spies to Jericho who are hidden by
Rahab from the king. Rahab from the king.
2. Just as Rahab was saved from certain death when she 2. Just as Rahab was saved from certain death when
put her faith in God, Christians believe they can be she put her faith in God, the Bible teaches that those
saved by putting their faith in Jesus. who have trusted Jesus and put their faith in Him
today are also saved.

INTRODUCE IT Now that Israel had reached the Jordan, the next obstacle Jericho was the first major city in the land of Canaan that
they faced would be the city of Jericho. the Israelites set out to conquer. Joshua sent two spies
Joshua sent two men to spy out the city of Jericho which across the River Jordan to spy out the city and bring
was a heavily fortified city. He needed information about back information for the forthcoming battle.
the city before he and his men would move into battle
against it.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. The spies arrived in Jericho. God had directed them to 1. The spies arrived in Jericho. God had directed
Rahab’s house. It was in an ideal place for a quick them to Rahab’s house. It was in an ideal place for
escape. In Joshua’s day, it was common to build a quick escape. Many cities had two walls 12-15
houses on city walls. Many cities had two walls 12-15 feet apart. It was common for houses to be built on
feet apart. Houses were built on wooden logs laid wooden logs laid across the tops of the two walls.
across the tops of the two walls. Rahab may have lived Rahab may have lived in such a house with a
in such a house with a window that looked out over the window that looked out over the outside wall
outside wall (verses 1-2). (verses 1-2).
2. Rahab had heard of the great victories God had given 2. Rahab recognised there is a God in Heaven who is
the people of Israel and concluded their God must be all-powerful, and she believed in Him. She knew
the true God. So, she put her faith and trust in Him the false gods of the Canaanites could not save
(verses 8-11). her, or the city from the fate about to befall them
3. Rahab’s house would have had a flat roof upon which (verses 8-11).
flax was piled high to dry, making a good hiding place 3. Rahab’s new-found faith gave her the courage to
for the spies. The spies hid from the King of Jericho hide the spies. The spies hid from the King of
under the flax on Rahab’s roof. They promised to spare Jericho under the flax on Rahab’s roof. Rahab took
Rahab and her family if she hung a scarlet (bright red) the risk because she realised the God of the
cord in the window of her home and if her family Israelites was worth trusting.
members remained indoors during the attack on 4. Rahab was concerned about her family’s safety
Jericho (verses 15-21). when the Israelites attacked and the spies worked
4. The spies escaped down a rope from Rahab’s window. out a plan for their safety. She was to tie a scarlet
After hiding in the mountains for three days, they went (red) cord in the window of her home and all the
across the River Jordan and brought back a helpful family members had to stay inside (verses 17-20).
report to Joshua (verses 22-24). 5. Because of her faith, her family were kept safe and
5. Ensure the pupils understand Rahab risked her life to later on became ancestors of Jesus (Matthew 1:
save the lives of the spies because she had placed her 5). Explain how God was working His purposes out
faith in their God – the God of Israel. through Rahab, a foreign lady!
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it
it - Hebrews 11: 31
- Hebrews 11: 31
Complete Study 2.
Complete Lesson 2.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Sends out the
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Spying the land.
spies.

REVIEW IT Review the lesson using the following verses: Review the study using the following verses:
(i) Hebrews 11: 31 (Key Verse) – Why was Rahab (i) Romans 5: 5-8 – Rahab’s life was ‘ungodly’ until she
saved from death when the Battle of Jericho took put her faith in God. What does the Bible tell us about
place? the condition of our lives?
(ii) James 2: 25 – How did Rahab prove her faith in (ii) Ephesians 2: 6-8 – These verses emphasise that
God? salvation comes through faith and not works. Rahab’s
(iii) Hebrews 11: 6 – What does this verse tell us about deliverance also came through faith.
faith?

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
Rahab did not allow her past to keep her from the new role It is not right to tell lies, and under pressure, Rahab had
God had for her. Do we dislike, prejudice or gauge a to make a choice – she chose to protect these men of
person’s interest in God by his or her background, lifestyle God. Did she do the right thing? Are there situations
or appearance? today when a Christian might have to do the same
thing?

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Lesson 3 – Joshua Study 3 – Joshua
Topic – Crossing the river Topic – Crossing the Jordan

Bible Focus: Joshua 3: 1-17 Bible Focus: Joshua 3: 1-17; 4: 1-24

Key Verse: Joshua 3: 5 Key Verse: Joshua 4: 24
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. God commanded Joshua to take the Israelites 1. God commanded Joshua to take the Israelites
over the River Jordan and enabled him to do so. over the River Jordan and enabled him to do so.
2. Humanly it would have been impossible for such God commanded and then aided.
a large crowd of people to cross the River Jordan 2. The Bible teaches that God is all-powerful and
when it was in flood. God did a great miracle. wants to show His power in the lives of Christians
as He works in and through them.

INTRODUCE IT Israel needed to be reminded that God was with them Explain that the River Jordan was a major obstacle in
in crossing the Jordan. They could not see God but the taking the Israelites into the Promised Land. Israel had
Ark of the Covenant which went before them was a faced the Red Sea when they had left Egypt. Under
symbol of God’s presence and power. In this special the leadership of Moses, God had given them a
case the priests were to carry it (verse 3). passage on dry land in a miraculous way. So, under
Joshua, God does another miracle and the people
pass over the river in safety.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. Joshua gathered the Israelites together to tell 1. The time had come to cross the River Jordan which
them what God had commanded and how He had was now in flood stage. The priests were instructed
promised to do wonders amongst them (verses 1- to go ahead carrying the Ark. This was a symbol of
5). God’s presence and power, and the people were to
2. The people of Canaan were wicked, and God follow at a distance (3: 1-4).
wanted them driven out as He did not want the 2. When the priests’ feet touched the Jordan, a miracle
Israelites following their wicked ways and rituals. occurred, and the water was stopped upstream at
3. The Israelites were anxious to cross the River the city of Adam and the remainder drained into the
Jordan, but God gave them specific instructions Dead Sea. The priests walked to the middle of the
as to how to cross. river bed and stayed there until all the people
4. When the priests’ feet touched the River Jordan a crossed over on dry ground (3: 14-17).
miracle occurred. The River stopped at the city of 3. God directed that a man from each of the twelve
Adam (ten miles north of it) and the waters piled tribes should carry a stone from the riverbed and
up in a heap and whatever water was left drained that a memorial be set up, using the 12 stones, at a
into the Dead Sea, letting the Israelites cross over place called Gilgal. This would be in remembrance
on dry ground (verses 14-17). of God stopping the waters of the River Jordan (4:
5. Explain to the pupils that Israel had obeyed God’s 1-9).
instructions and the obstacle which could have 4. When the people had crossed, Joshua also set up a
been such a problem was removed. memorial of 12 stones in the middle of the riverbed
where the priests were standing and when they
crossed to the west bank with the Ark, the waters of
the River Jordan began to flow again (4: 9).
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to
learn it - Joshua 3: 5 Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to
learn it - Joshua 4: 24
Complete Lesson 3.
Complete Study 3.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Crossing the
River. Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Crossing the
Jordan.

REVIEW IT Remind pupils that just as God parted the waters of the Review this study by referring to – Psalm 114. Discuss
Red Sea to let the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 14), verse 3 particularly and explain that the writer is
so He parted the River Jordan to let them enter the referring to both: (i) the parting of the waters at the Red
Promised Land of Canaan. God’s presence and Sea when Moses and the Israelites passed through
faithfulness to the Israelites made the journey from safely and the Egyptians were drowned; and (ii) the
Egypt to Canaan possible. God chose the time when stopping of the waters of the River Jordan in this study.
the river was highest to show His supernatural power. Explain to pupils how there was almost 40 years
This gave them a great reputation amongst their between these events. What can we learn about God
enemies (verse 10) who greatly outnumbered them. from these two events?

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
Joshua made the people stop and listen. We live in a The 12 stones were a sign of victory, and a reminder
fast-paced world where everyone rushes and it’s easy that God had done great things for the Israelites. What
to get caught up in tasks and make errors. Think of the signs do you have or use to slow down, and remember
‘rivers’ or difficulties in your life. How do you slow down great things that have happened in your life?
and deal with them?

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Lesson 4 – Joshua Study 4 – Joshua
Topic – Obeying the Lord Topic –Victory and defeat

Bible Focus: Joshua 6: 1-25 Bible Focus: Joshua 6: 1-27; 7: 1-26

Key Verse: Hebrews 11: 30 Key Verse: Hebrews 11: 30
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. Joshua obeyed the instructions God gave him 1. Joshua obeyed the instructions God gave him exactly,
exactly, which resulted in victory at Jericho. which resulted in victory at Jericho. However,
2. Christians trust God to give them victory over all disobedience by Achan resulted in defeat at Ai.
kinds of sin. 2. Christians believe that faith and obedience to God
bring peace, joy and happiness in life. Sin and
disobedience to God bring serious consequences.

INTRODUCE IT Joshua now had to lead the people in an attack of Now the Israelites were in the Promised Land they faced
Jericho which was a heavily fortified city, with gates and two challenges. The cities of Jericho and Ai both served as
high walls. God had a plan to deliver Jericho into the valuable lessons to the Israelites as they began to take
hands of the Israelites, and therefore these heavy possession of the land of Canaan. When they trusted God
fortifications could not keep the Israelites out. and obeyed Him completely, they were assured of victory.
However, when they disobeyed God and relied on
themselves, they suffered defeat.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. Fear of the Jews caused Jericho to be barricaded 1. Although God had told Joshua that Jericho was already
before Joshua and his army arrived (6: 1). delivered into his hands, He gave him instructions for
2. The Israelites marched around Jericho once a the battle, reminding him victory would come from God
day for six days. First there was an armed guard, alone. Jericho was a wicked city and had to be
then seven priests blowing trumpets followed by destroyed (6: 2-5).
the Ark. The people followed behind, but they had 2. The Israelites marched around Jericho once a day for
to be quiet (6: 3-14). six days. First there was an armed guard, followed by
3. On the seventh day, they marched around it seven priests blowing trumpets; then the Ark. The
seven times. When the priests blew a loud blast people followed behind, silently (6: 3-14).
on their trumpets, the Israelites let out a great 3. Rahab and her household were saved from destruction
shout and the walls fell flat. They were now able because she had faith in God and because she hid the
to enter the city (6: 20). spies sent to spy in Jericho (6: 22-23).
4. The inhabitants and their livestock were 4. After their spectacular victory over Jericho, Joshua and
destroyed and only Rahab and her family were his army were confused by their defeat at the small city
saved! They were kept alive, because she had of Ai. Joshua later learned that it was caused by sin in
protected the spies and also obeyed their the camp (7: 6-12).
instructions (6: 22-23). 5. Achan disobeyed God by taking some of the enemy’s
5. In the Key Verse, we are taught it was ‘faith’ in belongings. God had commanded that everything
God that brought the walls down and in Hebrews connected with Jericho was to be destroyed (6: 18-19
11: 31 we are also taught it was that same faith & 7: 11-12).
that brought Rahab out alive. 6. Achan confessed his sin and he and his entire family
were stoned to death in order that no trace of his sin
would remain in the land of Canaan (7: 20-26).

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn
- Hebrews 11: 30
it - Hebrews 11: 30
Complete Study 4.
Complete Lesson 4.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Victory and
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Obeying God.
Defeat.

REVIEW IT Review the lesson by engaging pupils in discussion 1. Read James 1: 12-16 and discuss how (i) verse 12
about the following: can be applied to Rahab; (ii) verses 13-15 can be
1. What was God’s revealed plan to Joshua applied to Achan; and (iii) verses 12-16 can be applied
in verses 3-5? to people today.
2. What happened when the priests obeyed the 2. Discuss how Achan’s sin had serious consequences for
plan He had revealed to Joshua in verse 20? his family and some of his fellow soldiers, pointing out
3. Discuss how that victory followed obedience to how one wrong step leads to another.
God’s plan for the Israelites.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. What does 1 John 5: 5 say about belief in Jesus? When Joshua first went against Ai, he did not consult God.
2. This lesson teaches that Joshua’s faith in God gave What would be the consequences if Christians continually
the Israelites the victory and Rahab’s faith in God relied on their own strength? What lessons can we learn
resulted in her being saved from death. How from this today?
important is faith in God today?

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Lesson 1 – Elijah Study 1 – Elijah
Topic – Commanded by God Topic – God’s punishment

Bible Focus: 1 Kings 16: 29-33; 17: 1-7 Bible Focus: 1 Kings 16: 29-33; 17: 1-7
Key Verse: 1 Kings 17: 5 Key Verse: 1 Kings 17: 5
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. When the Israelites turned away from God, Elijah 1. Elijah was God’s man chosen to speak out against
remained true to Him. King Ahab and his wickedness.
2. God chose Elijah to speak out against King Ahab and 2. Christians believe that obedience to God’s Word is
all his wickedness. essential for daily living.

INTRODUCE IT In this set of lessons, we are introduced to Elijah one Elijah was the first in a long line of important prophets
of Israel’s greatest prophets. Elijah lived at the time God sent to Israel (the northern kingdom) and Judah (the
when King Ahab was on the throne of Israel. Ahab was southern kingdom). God, therefore, called prophets to
a very wicked king, married to an even more wicked rescue Israel from its spiritual and moral decline. Over
woman called Jezebel. She worshipped an idol called the next 300 years, these men and women would
Baal and influenced her husband to promote idol encourage the people and their leaders to return to the
worship at the time. The Israelites turned away from only true God.
God.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. Ahab was more evil and wicked than any of the 1. Ahab’s evil wife, Jezebel, came from the Phoenician
kings who went before him (1 Kings 16: 30 -33). city of Tyre, where her father Ethbaal, was a high
2. God sent Elijah to confront the people of Israel priest and king. She worshipped Baal and in order to
about their idolatry and sinful lives and encourage please her, Ahab built an altar of Baal (1 Kings
them to repent. 16:30-33). This promoted idolatry and led the nation
3. Elijah courageously announced to Ahab there of Israel into sin.
would be a drought and there would be no rain for 2. Baal worshippers believed it was Baal who brought
three years and six months (James 5: 17). This the rain and harvests. When Elijah courageously told
was God’s punishment against their idolatry (17: Ahab that there would be no rain for three years and
1). six months (James 5: 17), Ahab was shocked (17:
4. God told Elijah to leave Samaria and go east to the 1).
brook ‘Cherith’ where he would be fed by the 3. Elijah told Ahab of a power far greater than any
ravens and sustained by the water in the brook. pagan god – ‘the Lord God of Israel’ (1 Kings 17: 1).
After a while, however, the brook dried up (17: 2- 4. When rebellion and idolatry were at an all-time high
6). Elijah needed to continue to trust God. in Israel, God intervened and sent the drought.
5. Elijah believed God’s Word and obeyed His However, He told Elijah to leave Samaria and go east
instructions. God provided for all his needs. of the Jordan River to the brook ‘Cherith’. Here he
would be sustained by water from the brook and food
brought by the ravens (17: 2-6).
5. Elijah believed God’s Word, obeyed His instructions
and God provided for all his needs.

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn
learn it - 1 Kings 17: 5 it - 1 Kings 17: 5
Complete Lesson 1. Complete Study 1.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Commanded Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – God’s
by God. Punishment.

REVIEW IT Ask pupils to summarise in their own words: Read Deuteronomy 4: 13 and discuss how this verse
(i) The background setting of this lesson. relates to King Ahab. Read Deuteronomy 7: 1-6 and
(ii) Elijah’s prophecy to Ahab. discuss how God told the people of Israel that they were
(iii) God’s promise for Elijah. not to enter into marriage, or relationships, with God’s
enemies. God warns them that such relationships would
result in His people turning away from the true God.
Read verse 6 and discuss how God saw Israel as a
‘special people.’

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. If God chose to overlook sin, what would be the 1. Elijah was a powerful witness on a very dark and
consequences? What would this tell us about His sinful day. He directed the people back to God. How
character? can Christians follow his example? (See Luke 1: 17)
2. Just as it took courage by Elijah to tell the wicked 2. Elijah was known for being a man of God and for his
Ahab there would be judgment for sin, so it takes obedience to God. Why should obedience to God be
courage to live the Christian life. Can you think of a priority for Christians today?
examples when Christians need courage?

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Lesson 2 – Elijah Study 2 – Elijah
Topic – Cared for by God Topic – God’s provision

Bible Focus: 1 Kings 17: 7-24 Bible Focus: 1 Kings 17: 7-24

Key Verse: 1 Kings 17: 24 Key Verse: 1 Kings 17: 24

We are learning that: We are learning that:

1. Despite the serious drought, God looked after 1. The Bible teaches that God keeps His promises.
Elijah. 2. Christians believe that God can bring hope into the
2. Christians believe that it is God who provides most desperate situations.
the necessities of life.

INTRODUCE IT Remind pupils of the previous lesson. During the Remind pupils of the previous lesson. God now directed
drought, God was looking after Elijah but now the Elijah to go to Zarephath after the water dried up in the
brook ‘Cherith’ had dried up. God did not forget brook ‘Cherith’. In this study we learn how Elijah turned to
Elijah but told him to go to Zarephath. Zarephath was the Gentile widow for help and, as a result, she was
on the Mediterranean Coast between the cities of blessed beyond her expectations!
Tyre and Sidon, a considerable distance away.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:

1. In obedience to God, Elijah travelled to 1. In obedience to God, Elijah goes to Zarephath where
Zarephath as God had arranged a Gentile a Gentile widow is preparing, what she believes, is
widow to feed him there (17: 7-9). the last meal for herself and her son (17: 7-12).
2. Elijah asked her to make him some bread, but 2. Elijah tells her to make him some bread first even
she hesitated as she only had enough flour left though she had so little left. She trusted Elijah and by
for her son and herself. Elijah said that God doing so was giving God first place. Consequently,
would ensure that the flour and oil would not her supply of flour and oil never failed (17: 12-16).
run out. The widow obeyed, and the flour and 3. Later, the widow’s son became ill and died. Elijah
oil lasted until the drought finished (17: 12-16). took the boy to his bedroom, stretched himself out on
3. Later, the widow’s son became ill and died. the child three times and prayed to God to revive
Elijah prayed to God that the boy might live him. The boy revived and was taken down to his
again. God answered his prayer and he mother in normal health (17: 17-23).
handed the boy back to his mother alive (17: 4. This Gentile widow was convinced, beyond all doubt,
17-23). God had used Elijah to perform an because of both these miracles, that Elijah was a
amazing miracle! man of God and that God’s Word was the truth – not
4. The widow of Zarephath acknowledged that the idolatry being promoted by Ahab and Jezebel
Elijah was ‘a man of God’ (17: 24). (17: 24).
5. God turned to ravens, unclean birds, and to a
poor widow to supply Elijah’s needs. Christians
believe that God can help when we least
expect it and provides for His children in ways
that go beyond our expectations (See Matthew
6: 25-35).

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it
learn it - 1 Kings 17: 24 - 1 Kings 17: 24

Complete Lesson 2. Complete Study 2.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Cared for Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C– God’s provision.
by God.

REVIEW IT Review this lesson by asking pupils to recap the (i) Read Matthew 6: 31-34 and discuss how verse 33
circumstances Elijah found himself in, and how God relates to the Gentile widow’s experience.
supplied his needs. (ii) Read Hebrews 11: 32-35 and point out that in verse
35 the widow of Zarephath is one of the people being
referred to.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. Elijah’s life was characterised by prayer. He 1. The widow put her faith in God’s Word and was richly
believed he would receive what he prayed for. blessed. What can we learn from her example?
When we pray, do we expect God to answer? 2. Elijah was a man of God. He obeyed God and had
2. Elijah was obedient to God and had his needs his needs met, despite living in a difficult time. Does
met. What does it mean to be obedient to God? God still bless people today who are struggling in
3. Elijah was known as ‘a man of God’. Discuss difficult circumstances?
exactly what that means.

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Lesson 3 – Elijah Study 3 – Elijah
Topic – Challenging Baal’s prophets Topic – God’s power

Bible Focus: 1 Kings 18: 1-2, 16-46 Bible Focus: 1 Kings 18: 1-46
Key Verse: 1 Kings 18: 39 Key Verses: James 5: 17 & 18
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. Elijah proved on Mount Carmel that his God 1. Elijah proved on Mount Carmel that his God was the true
was the true God. God.
2. Christians believe that there is only one true 2. Christians believe that God hears and answers prayer.
God and only He can hear and answer prayer.

INTRODUCE IT God instructed Elijah to appear before King Ahab. One There were many false prophets in Elijah’s day who were an
day Elijah met Obadiah, a steward of King Ahab’s and obstacle in bringing God’s Word to the people. They brought
asked him to arrange a meeting with King Ahab. Elijah messages which contradicted the words of the true prophets.
challenged Ahab to assemble his idols on Mount They gave ‘messages’ which appealed to the people’s sinful way
Carmel in order to show who the true God was. Elijah of living and spoke only what the people wanted to hear. The
showed great courage on this occasion as King Ahab true prophets, such as Elijah, told God’s truth.
and his wife Jezebel hated him.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:

1. When a great crowd assembled on Mount Carmel, 1. Elijah was instructed by God to appear before King Ahab and
Elijah accused the people of Israel of wavering he met Obadiah, a senior member of Ahab’s staff. Obadiah
between two opinions. He advised them that they was a faithful believer and told Elijah Ahab was looking for
had to choose God or Baal and he set up a contest him. Elijah told Obadiah to tell King Ahab he wanted to see
to determine who the true God was (18: 20). him (18: 3-15).
2. Elijah told Ahab to have a meal before returning to 2. Elijah met Ahab and told him he was disobeying God’s laws
Jezreel because rain was coming, and he would and leading Israel into idolatry. Elijah proposed a contest
need to leave Mount Carmel. Elijah ran before between himself and the 850 false prophets to determine
Ahab’s chariot, in pouring rain, demonstrating his who the true God was (18: 18-19).
loyalty as a faithful subject to Ahab even though 3. Two bulls were to be sacrificed, one by the prophets of Baal
Ahab hated Elijah (18: 45-46). and one by Elijah. The God who answered by fire was the
3. Two bulls were to be sacrificed, one by the true God. The 850 prophets cried to their god all day but
prophets of Baal and one by Elijah. The God who there was no response (18: 22-29).
answered by fire was the true God. The 850 4. Elijah rebuilt an altar of 12 stones and laid the sacrifices on it.
prophets cried to their god all day but there was no He covered it with water. Then he prayed to God to send
response (18: 22-29). down fire from Heaven. Immediately this happened, and the
4. Elijah rebuilt an altar of 12 stones and laid the people had to admit Elijah’s God was the true God. All the
sacrifices on it. He covered it with water. Then he prophets of Baal were then killed (18: 30-41).
prayed to God to send down fire from Heaven. 5. Elijah prayed for rain and continued doing so until the rain
Immediately this happened, and the people had to appeared. He told Ahab to return to his palace in Jezreel as
admit Elijah’s God was the true God. All the quickly as possible and he ran before his chariot in drenching
prophets of Baal were then killed (18: 30-41). rain. God had worked a miracle in defeating the prophets of
5. Christians today believe that things like power, Baal.
status, appearance or material possessions can 6. Christians believe that when something or someone takes
become false gods. the place of God it becomes a false god.

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verses and encourage pupils to learn them -
learn it - 1 Kings 18: 39 James 5: 17 & 18
Complete Lesson 3. Complete Study 3.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Challenging Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – God’s Power.
Baal’s prophets.

REVIEW IT Review the lesson by asking pupils to summarise: (i) Read Joshua 24: 15 and compare it with 1 Kings 18: 21.
(i) What did God tell Elijah to do (verse 1)? Discuss how Elijah and Joshua challenged the people to take
(ii) What was Obadiah doing, and why, when Elijah a stand for God.
met him? (ii) Read Isaiah 45: 21-22 and discuss what these verses tell us
(iii) What did Elijah suggest to Ahab so that they would about the only true God.
find out who was the true God?
(iv) How did God answer Elijah’s prayers?

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today? Discuss.
Discuss. 1. The people in Elijah’s day had to decide whether they would
1. Elijah believed in God and was not afraid to stand obey God or idols. What idols do people today worship?
up for Him. How should Christians react when 2. If Christians don’t take a stand for God, who are they really
people disown God today? worshipping?
2. Elijah prayed, in times of great difficulty, to God and
his prayers were answered. Why should Christians
follow his example?

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Lesson 4 – Elijah Study 4 – Elijah
Levels 3&4
Topic – Confused by fear Topic – God’s presence

Bible Focus: 1 Kings 19: 1-18 Bible Focus: 1 Kings 19: 1-18

Key Verse: 1 Kings 19: 10 Key Verse: James 4: 8

We are learning that: We are learning that:

1. After Elijah’s triumph, his faith is tested, and he 1. Being a servant of God did not make Elijah immune to
goes through a difficult time. human worries and concerns.
2. Christians believe that God can help them 2. The Bible teaches that God understands when we face
overcome their problems so that they are useful in times of discouragement and depression.
His service.

INTRODUCE IT In the previous lessons, we have learned Elijah Jezebel was enraged because of the death of her prophets.
predicted the beginning and end of a 3-year drought, Elijah, who caused the prophets’ deaths, was ‘a thorn in her side’
he was used by God to restore a dead son to his because he was always predicting doom and gloom. Since
mother and represented God in a showdown with the Jezebel could not control his actions, she wanted to kill Elijah
priests of Baal. Despite all these achievements, Elijah and so he fled for his life. As long as Elijah was about she could
gives in to feelings of fear and depression when not carry out all the evil that she wanted to do.
Jezebel threatens to have him killed because he had
ordered the death of her prophets.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:

1. Elijah flees from Jezebel to Beersheba in the desert 1. After achieving great spiritual victories, Elijah becomes
and sits down under an evergreen tree wishing he discouraged and depressed. He flees into the wilderness of
could die (19: 1-5). Beersheba (19: 1-5).
2. God provided rest, food and drink for Elijah and he 2. God looked after his physical needs by providing food and
then travelled for 40 days from Beersheba to a cave drink. Elijah travelled on to Mount Sinai (Horeb) after being
on Mount Sinai (Horeb) (19: 5-9). refreshed. He thought that he was the only person left who
3. God asked him what he was doing there. Elijah said was still true to God. He forgot others had remained faithful
he was the only one who remained true to God, as too during the nation’s wickedness. There were 7,000 in
the children of Israel had fallen into idolatry. Elijah Israel who did not bow down to Baal (19: 5-9 and 18).
was told to stand outside of the cave where he had 3. Elijah was told to stand outside the cave where he had spent
spent the night (19: 9-11). the night (19: 9-11).
4. God visited the mountain with wind, an earthquake 4. God visited the mountain with wind, an earthquake and a fire.
and a fire. After the fire, Elijah heard a still, small After the fire, Elijah heard a still, small voice and God
voice and God revealed Himself to him (19: 11-14). revealed Himself to him (19: 11-14).
5. God told him to return north to the Desert of 5. The Lord told him to return north to the Desert of Damascus
Damascus where he would anoint three people. where he would anoint three people. Despite his fears, God
Despite his fears, God gives Elijah an important job gives Elijah an important job to do. He was to anoint; (i)
to do. He was to anoint; (i) Hazael to be king over Hazael to be king over Syria; (ii) Jehu as king over Israel; and
Syria; (ii) Jehu as king over Israel; and (iii) Elisha as (iii) Elisha as his own successor (19: 15-18).
his own successor (19: 15-18).
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it –
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to
James 4: 8
learn it - 1 Kings 19: 10
Complete Study 4.
Complete Lesson 4.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – God’s Presence.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Confused by
fear.

REVIEW IT Review the lesson by asking the pupils to summarise, (i) Read Isaiah 40: 29-31 and discuss with pupils how these
in their own words: verses describe Elijah’s experiences at both the beginning
(v) What was Jezebel’s threat? and end of this Study.
(vi) Describe Elijah’s experience on Mount Sinai. (ii) Read Hebrews 13: 5-6 and discuss with pupils that,
(vii) What were the important tasks God gave him? instead of becoming discouraged and depressed, Elijah
should have trusted God to meet his needs.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today? Discuss.
Discuss. 1. Christians believe that God speaks through the Bible more
1. Read Psalm 56: 3 and discuss how this relates to often in ‘whispers’ than in ‘shouts’ as indicated by ‘gentle
the story of Elijah, and to people facing difficult whisper’ in this Study. What does this mean practically in
circumstances today. the life of a Christian?
2. Elijah had failures and weaknesses, but God used 2. Times of difficulty are inevitable at different points in life.
him in powerful ways. How can this encourage What should a Christian’s response be?
Christians today?

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Lesson 1 – Elisha Study 1 – Elisha
Topic – Elijah meets Elisha Topic – Elijah meets Elisha

Bible Focus: 1 Kings 19: 19-21; 2 Kings 2: 1-15 Bible Focus: 1 Kings 19: 19-21; 2 Kings 2: 1-22
Key Verse: 1 Kings 19: 21 Key Verse: 2 Kings 2: 14
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. Elijah’s work is now complete, it’s time for him to 1. Elisha was willing to follow and learn from Elijah in
go and for Elisha to take over. order to do the work which God had called him to.
2. Just as Elisha wanted to be Elijah’s ‘double’ by 2. Elisha desired to do God’s will and God used him
serving God like him, Christians try to imitate powerfully.
Christ.

INTRODUCE IT Remind pupils of C9 Lesson 4 and God’s Remind pupils of C9 Study 4 and God’s instructions to Elijah.
instructions to Elijah. The time had now come for The time had now come for Elijah to finish his work for God on
Elijah to finish his work for God on earth and Elisha earth and Elisha was to succeed him. They had worked
was to succeed him. They had worked together for together for some time but then God’s plan was to take Elijah
some time but then God’s plan was to take Elijah to to Heaven. There are many parallels between the ministry of
Heaven. Elijah and Elisha. Elisha performs many miracles and tells
Israel to return to God, but they persist in living sinful and
wicked lives.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. Elijah did as God instructed and called Elisha to 1. Elijah is soon to be taken up to Heaven and he transfers
follow him. He became his assistant for many his authority to Elisha by putting his cloak on Elisha’s
years (19: 19-21). shoulders. A cloak was the most important garment a
2. Then the time came for Elijah to go. Before person could own in those days. Elisha kills his oxen,
leaving, Elijah visited four places; Gilgal, Bethel, showing he would not be returning to his life as a wealthy
Jericho and Jordan, and Elisha faithfully insisted farmer, and says goodbye to his parents (19: 19-21).
on going to all of these places with him (2 Kings 2. The time had come for Elijah to finish his ministry, visiting
2: 1-7). Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho and Jordan for the last time. Elisha
3. Then they came to the River Jordan. When Elijah faithfully insisted on going with him to these places. Elijah
struck the river with his cloak, the waters parted, strikes the river with his cloak, the waters part, and both go
and both went over on dry land. Elisha made a over to Gilead on dry ground. It is here Elisha asks for a
request for a ‘double portion’ of the spirit of ‘double portion’ of Elijah’s spirit, which God gives him.
Elijah, indicating he wanted to be his worthy Elijah is then taken up to Heaven (2 Kings 2: 1-12).
successor (2 Kings 2: 8-10). 3. Elisha crosses back over the Jordan and uses Elijah’s
4. As they walked on, they were separated by a cloak to strike the waters. Again, they part and Elisha
chariot and horses of fire and Elijah was taken up crosses over on dry land – showing the transfer of
into Heaven in a whirlwind (2 Kings 2: 11-13). authority was now complete. The ‘sons of the prophets’ at
5. In sadness, Elisha returned to the River Jordan Bethel, who were really disciples supporting the
and struck it with the cloak Elijah had left. The recognised prophets, witnessed the transfer of Elijah’s
waters parted again, and he crossed back on dry ministry to Elisha (2 Kings 2: 13-15).
land. When the sons of the prophets saw the
parting of the Jordan, they understood Elisha
was Elijah’s true successor (2 Kings 2: 13-15).

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it - 2
learn it - 1 Kings 19: 21 Kings 2: 14
Complete Lesson 1. Complete Study 1.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – The Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Elisha and Elijah.
prophet Elijah meets Elisha.

REVIEW IT Review this lesson by asking pupils the following: Read Matthew 6: 24 – Discuss how this was true of Elisha.
(i) What were the last four places Elijah visited Read Romans 12: 1-2 – Discuss how Elisha lived according to
before being caught up to Heaven? these verses.
(ii) What do verses 2, 4 & 6 tell us about Elisha’s
faith?
(iii) What was the question Elijah asked Elisha and
what was his reply?
(iv) How was Elijah taken to Heaven?

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. Elijah’s life had a strong, spiritual influence on 1. God granted Elisha’s request for a double portion
Elisha. Ask pupils to think of people who have because his motives were pure, and he wanted to
had a positive influence on their lives. achieve more for God. Is it right to ask for this sort of
2. Knowing that it is possible to have both a thing today?
positive and negative influence on those around 2. Elisha kept close to Elijah, recognising him to be a great
us, how should a Christian live? spiritual mentor. Ask the pupils if they have experienced
the help of a spiritual mentor.

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Lesson 2 – Elisha Study 2 – Elisha
Topic – Elisha helps two women Topic – Elisha provides help

Bible Focus: 2 Kings 4: 1-37 Bible Focus: 2 Kings 4: 1-44

Key Verse: Ephesians 3: 20 Key Verse: 2 Kings 4: 33
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. Elisha’s ministry was helping other people. In this 1. God used Elisha in a remarkable way. Elisha trusted in God to
lesson, he is involved in helping both the poor and perform great miracles.
the rich. 2. It’s important to show genuine care and concern for others as
2. Elisha’s obedience to God resulted in God using Elisha did.
him greatly in his service to Him.

INTRODUCE IT Remind the pupils that Elisha has now taken on Elijah’s Elisha, unlike Elijah who spent most of his time confronting idolatry
role. Both Elijah and Elisha attended to the needs of the and evil, spent most of his time showing compassion to needy
people around them. Whilst Elijah spent much of his people. This study is about four of God’s miracles through Elisha: (i)
time denouncing idolatry and the wickedness of the day, the provision of money for a poor widow; (ii) the raising of a dead
Elisha spent much of his time showing care and boy to life; (iii) the purifying of poisonous food; and (iv) the provision
compassion to those around him, as illustrated in this of food for 100 men.
lesson.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. Elisha helps the poor widow of one of the godly 1. The widow woman was in debt and afraid of losing her two
prophets by miraculously supplying her with a large sons as slaves. She collected jars from her neighbours as
amount of oil. This enabled her to pay off her debt instructed by Elisha. She poured olive oil from her jar and filled
and support her two sons who were at risk of as many jars as she could find. When they were sold her
becoming slaves if the debt was unpaid (2 Kings debts were paid (2 Kings 4: 1-7).
4: 1-7). 2. Elisha also helped a rich woman, who showed him hospitality
2. Elisha also helped a rich woman, who showed him by providing him with a special room. Elisha wanted to return
hospitality by providing him with a special room. her kindness to her. She had no family, and he told her she
Elisha wanted to return her kindness to her. She would have a son (2 Kings 4: 8-17).
had no family, and he told her she would have a 3. Years later the boy took ill and died. His mother went to Mount
son. Although she did not believe at first, in time Carmel to find Elisha, believing that he could raise her son
she gave birth to a son (2 Kings 4: 8-17). from the dead (2 Kings 4: 18-28).
3. Years later the boy took ill and died. His mother 4. When Elisha breathed his own life into him, the boy came
went to Mount Carmel to find Elisha and told him alive. God blessed the mother, through the prophet Elisha, by
she did not want to be deceived by being given a raising her son from the dead (2 Kings 4: 31-37).
son and having him taken away (2 Kings 4: 18- 5. At this time, there was a famine in the land and one of Elisha’s
28). servants, when making stew, put some poisonous fruit into it.
4. Although Elisha sent Gehazi initially to bring the Elisha threw some flour into the pot and made it safe to eat,
boy back to life, Elisha had to go himself, as the and nobody was hurt (2 Kings 4: 38-41).
dead boy did not waken. When Elisha breathed his 6. Finally, Elisha fed 100 men with 20 small loaves and there
own life into him, the boy came alive. God had was enough and more to spare.
blessed this mother, through the prophet Elisha, by 7. These four miracles remind us that nothing is impossible with
raising her son from the dead (2 Kings 4: 31-37). God (See Luke 1: 37).
5. These two miracles remind us of the Bible’s
teaching that nothing is impossible with God (See
Luke 1: 37).

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it - 2
learn it - Ephesians 3: 20 Kings 4: 33
Complete Lesson 2. Complete Study 2.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – The prophet Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Elisha and the poor.
Elisha helps a woman.

REVIEW IT Review this lesson by asking pupils the following: (i) Read Ephesians 3: 20-21. Discuss how this prayer of praise to
1) How did Elisha use the great power God had given God is true of the four miracles in this study.
him? (ii) Read Philippians 4: 13. Discuss how God supplied the needs,
2) Consider whether God still does miracles today. through Elisha, of the people mentioned in the four miracles in
this study.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today? Discuss.
Discuss. 1. The woman from Shunem showed kindness to Elisha because
1. These miracles show us that it is important to she sensed a need to do so. How sensitive are we to the needs
show kindness and care to others. How can of others?
Christians help others? 2. The Bible teaches us to be kind and compassionate to others.
2. Elisha was obedient to God and so God used him What effect does this have on us? On them?
powerfully. What can Christians learn from his
example?

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Lesson 3 – Elisha Study 3 – Elisha
Topic – Elisha helps a soldier Topic – Elisha and an army officer

Bible Focus: 2 Kings 5: 1-16 Bible Focus: 2 Kings 5: 1-27

Key Verse: 2 Kings 5: 15 Key Verse: 2 Kings 5: 15
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. Elisha’s miracle ministry continues with the 1. God worked through Elisha to miraculously heal Naaman
healing of a man with leprosy. from leprosy.
2. In the Bible, leprosy was a contagious skin 2. Leprosy is a picture of sin. In the same way that the
disease which brought shame and isolation disease causes separation, the Bible teaches that sin
upon those who suffered from it. separates us from God and makes us unclean in His
sight. Jesus Christ is the only answer.

INTRODUCE IT Remind the pupils how God used Elisha in so many In this study we continue to learn how God worked
different situations. In this lesson, Elisha’s miracle – miraculously through Elisha in the healing of Naaman, the
working power is extended to a commander in the commander of the Syrian army, from his leprosy. We also
Syrian army, called Naaman. He had what many learn how a captive Jewish girl, who was loyal to God and of
people today would believe gave him complete no importance in the eyes of the world, was used by God to
satisfaction in life. He had position, power, good help bring about Naaman’s cleansing.
character, he was brave, but he was a leper! That
spoiled it all!

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:

1. Naaman’s wife had a maid, who was a captive 1. Syria conducted raids on Israel and Israelite captives
from the land of Israel, and who had faith in the were often taken i.e. Naaman’s servant girl. She had faith
true God. She advised her mistress that Elisha in the true God and advised her mistress that Elisha could
could heal Naaman of his leprosy (2 Kings 5: 1- heal Naaman of his leprosy (2 Kings 5: 1-3).
3). 2. The king of Syria requested healing for Naaman from the
2. Naaman made a number of mistakes before he king of Israel, Jehoram, who was angry, suspecting Syria
eventually took the maid’s advice. He went to the was going to attack Israel (2 Kings 5: 7).
wrong person: King Jehoram an idolater, he went 3. Elisha became aware of Naaman’s problem and sent
to the wrong means of healing: his gold, silver word to him to dip in the River Jordan seven times for
and clothes and he went with the wrong idea: “I cleansing. Naaman was outraged when treated like an
thought….!” (2 Kings 5: 4-11) ordinary person – he expected royal treatment!
3. Naaman rejected Elisha’s advice initially, to wash Eventually Naaman was persuaded by his servants to
in the River Jordan seven times. But when he got obey Elisha’s instructions and was cleansed! Naaman
rid of his pride, and obeyed Elisha’s instructions, was filled with gratitude, thanked Elisha and declared he
he was healed of his leprosy (2 Kings 5: 12-14). now knew the true God (2 Kings 5: 8-15).
4. After he was cleansed, he said “I know”. He knew 4. Unfortunately, Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, saw an
his obedience to God’s Word through Elisha, opportunity to get rich. He asked Naaman for the reward
resulted in him being a new man! (2 Kings 5: 15) Elisha had refused and lied about his motives to Elisha.
This resulted in God’s judgment and Gehazi becoming a
leper (2 Kings 5: 20-27).

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it –
learn it - 2 Kings 5: 15 2 Kings 5: 15
Complete Lesson 3. Complete Study 3.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – The Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Elisha and an army
prophet Elisha helps a soldier. officer.

REVIEW IT (i) Naaman had to learn that he could do nothing to (i) Read 2 Corinthians 5: 17. Discuss how this verse sums up
change his life. The Bible teaches that it is only the change in Naaman’s life after he was cleansed, and the
Jesus who can change our lives (2 Corinthians change God can make in a Christian’s life.
5: 1). (ii) Read Numbers 32: 23 and Galatians 6: 7. Discuss how
(ii) Naaman came from a country where there were these two verses sum up the actions of Gehazi.
many gods; now he learned that there is only one
true God (2 Kings 5: 15).

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. In the midst of idolatry, the maid spoke up for 1. We do not know much about the maid, but she was placed
God. When should a Christian speak up? in Naaman’s house for a purpose, and she was faithful.
2. Naaman left idolatry and served the true God. He God used her to spread His Word to others. How can this
showed the change in his life by his conduct. How encourage faithful service today?
can Christians show their inner life change by 2. Naaman found it hard to obey God’s Word from Elisha but
their outward conduct? Give examples. when he did his life was completely changed. Are there
areas of obedience that are difficult today?

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Lesson 4 – Elisha Study 4 – Elisha
Topic – Elisha promises victory Topic – Elisha and the Syrian Army

Bible Focus: 2 Kings 6: 24-25, 7: 1-20 Bible Focus: 2 Kings 6: 24-25; 2 Kings 7: 1-20
Key Verse: 2 Kings 7: 2 Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 15: 57
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. The King of Aram had surrounded the city of 1. When the King of Aram surrounded the city of Samaria
Samaria. There was no food in the city, and the there was such a severe famine that cannibalism was taking
people were desperate. place.
2. Elisha told the people God was going to give them 2. Israel’s king blamed Elisha – he knew he was a man of God
a great victory. and he was frustrated at having to wait for a solution.

INTRODUCE IT The King of Syria (Aram) was trying to take control of The Syrian army invaded Israel and surrounded Samaria leaving
Israel. His army surrounded the city of Samaria, so it cut off and facing a serious famine. Israel was constantly
food was scarce and expensive. The King of Israel rejecting God’s leadership and in Deuteronomy 28: 49-57, it
acknowledged that only God could help in such a was predicted such a famine would happen. The King of Israel
time. People were even practising cannibalism to blamed Elisha for the famine, as the prophets often predicted
satisfy their hunger. They blamed the king for failing to doom because of the evil of Israel’s kings. He also knew Elisha
do anything about it. He blamed Elisha and went to was ‘a man of God’ and may have thought he could do any
see Elisha to kill him, but Elisha had a message from miracle he wanted. He was angry that Elisha had not come to
God for him (2 Kings 6: 32-33, and 7: 1-3). Israel’s rescue.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. Elisha informed the king that the next day barley 1. Elisha prophesied God’s deliverance to the king but the army
and flour would be on sale at low prices and told officer said it couldn’t happen (2 Kings 7: 1-3).
the king’s unbelieving officer that he would not 2. According to the law, lepers were not allowed in the city and
enjoy the blessing of cheap food because he had depended on charity outside the city gate. However, their
not believed Elisha’s words (2 Kings 7: 1-3). situation was so desperate they deserted to the Syrian camp
2. The four men who had leprosy left and went to the to get food and found it abandoned. God had caused the
camp of the Syrians to try and get food but found Syrians to hear the sound of a mighty rushing army and so
the camp abandoned. God had caused the Syrians they fled (2 Kings 7: 3-7).
to hear the noise of a coming army, so they were 3. The lepers kept the ‘good news’ about all they had found and
scared and retreated (2 Kings 7: 3-7). forgot about their fellow citizens starving in the city. However,
3. The four men with leprosy helped themselves to they realised the need to report their findings to the king
the food, money and clothing left behind by the (2 Kings 7: 8-11).
Syrian army and reported this ‘good news’ back to 4. The king suspected the Syrians of laying an ambush for the
the king (2 Kings 7: 8-11). Israelites; he agreed to send a few scouts to check out the
4. The king suspected the Syrians of an ambush but land. They confirmed the Syrians had fled and the people of
agreed to send out scouts who found the Syrians Israel plundered the tents of the Syrians – the famine was
had actually fled and left all their belongings over! (2 Kings 7: 8-11)
behind them (2 Kings 7: 12-15). 5. Although the king’s officer was a witness to the end of the
5. Famine was over, and Elisha’s prophecy had famine, he never enjoyed the blessings which followed as he
come to pass. Flour and barley was now cheap, was trampled to death at the gate of the city –because of his
and the unbelieving officer of the king was unbelief, just as Elisha had foretold (2 Kings 7: 16-20).
trampled to death by the people at the city gate
(2 Kings 7: 16-20).

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it –
learn it - 2 Kings 7: 2 1 Corinthians 15: 57
Complete Lesson 4. Complete Study 4.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – The prophet Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Elisha and the Syrian
Elisha promises victory. army.

REVIEW IT Discuss with pupils how God was in control 1. Read Luke 4: 17-19 – What do these verses teach about
throughout the famine by: Jesus?
(i) Ensuring the king did not kill Elisha. 2. Read John 6: 1-15. Discuss how Jesus met the needs of
(ii) Using Elisha to show the people of Samaria that the people in the feeding of the five thousand and compare
God was an all-powerful God who could supply their with the miracle of the famine in this study. Can Christians
needs – something the false gods could not do. trust God to meet all their needs? See Matthew 6: 25-34.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today? Discuss.
Discuss. 1. The Bible teaches that it is God who provides our daily food
1. The men with leprosy needed to share their ‘good and all other daily blessings. Why then should Christians not
news’. How can Christians apply this to their lives? give in to worry and despair?
2. The Bible teaches that God is always in control – 2. Is there a difference between carefully planning ahead and
even in the most difficult situations in our lives. How worrying about tomorrow?
should a Christian respond to this?

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Lesson 1 – Men used by God Study 1 – Men of the Old Testament
Topic – Gideon Topic – Gideon

Bible Focus: Judges 6: 11-23; 7: 12-22 Bible Focus: Judges 6: 1-23; 7: 1-23
Key Verse: Judges 6: 16 Key Verses: Judges 6: 23 & 24
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. At a difficult time in Israel’s history, Gideon is 1. Gideon, a reluctant deliverer is chosen to free
chosen to free Israel from the Midianites. Israel from the Midianites.
2. Christians believe that God uses all sorts of 2. If Christians trust and obey God, He will give
people to do His work despite their weaknesses them the strength to serve Him, even though
and failures. they may not feel adequate for the tasks He
calls them to.

INTRODUCE IT Once again, the Israelites had forgotten God and God punished them by allowing the Midianites to attack
turned to false gods. God punished them by allowing them. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon he
the Midianites to attack them. God sent a special was threshing wheat in a pit hidden from the view of the
messenger to speak to Gideon to show him how he Midianites. The Midianites were making the production of
would defeat the Midianite army. Although Gideon felt food impossible for the Israelites.
he was not able for this task, he eventually obeyed
God and God made him victorious.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. The Israelites were being oppressed by the 1. The Midianites had been oppressing Israel for seven
Midianites and when they cried to God for help, a years, resulting in the Israelites turning back to God. A
prophet was first sent to remind them of their prophet was sent by God to explain to the Israelites
idolatry. Then the angel of the Lord appeared to that they were being punished because of their
Gideon and told him God was going to use him to idolatry (6: 7-10).
deliver the Israelites from the Midianites (6: 7-12). 2. The angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and
2. Gideon wanted a sign to show that God was really promised to give him the strength needed to defeat
going to use him. He prepared an offering and the Midianites. Gideon made excuses about his
brought it to the angel who touched it with his staff limitations but eventually obeyed when the ‘sign’ he
and it was burned up (6: 13-22). asked for was confirmed - the food he placed on the
3. Later Gideon went to the camp of the Midianites rock was burned up by the angel of the Lord (6: 13-
and heard a Midianite tell his friend a dream which 22).
assured Gideon of victory. He returned to the 3. God reduced the army of the Israelites from 32,000 to
Israelite camp to prepare them for war. Gideon 300 so there could be no doubt the victory was from
divided them into three companies of 100 each God. They were only armed with trumpets, clay
and gave each man a trumpet and a pitcher with a pitchers and lamps and instructed by Gideon as to
lamp inside. When Gideon’s men marched what to do when they reached the Midianites (7: 1-8,
towards the Midianites camp, the blazing lights, 16).
the deafening noise of the trumpets and the 4. The noise of the Israelites blowing their trumpets,
breaking of the pitchers caused the Midianites to along with the noise of the clay pitchers breaking and
panic and flee (7: 8-22). the sudden appearance of light from the lamps,
4. The Midianites were defeated as God had told terrified the Midianites, causing them to panic and
Gideon (Judges 6: 14). retreat (7: 17-22).
5. Although surprised by the challenge of the Lord,
Gideon accepted the task he was called to do, which
resulted in victory over the Midianites.
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verses and encourage pupils to learn
learn it - Judges 6: 16 them - Judges 6: 22 & 23
Complete Lesson 1. Complete Study 1.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Gideon.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Gideon.

REVIEW IT Review this lesson by asking the pupils: (i) Read Judges 6: 24-40. Discuss how Gideon put his
(i) Who was the messenger? What was his message? life at risk for signs of proof that God would use him.
(ii) Why was the dream Gideon overheard a source of (ii) Read 1 Corinthians 1: 26-29. Discuss how God uses
encouragement to him? ordinary people in His service.
(iii) What was the strategy God gave Gideon and his
men to defeat the Midianites?

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. Before Gideon went to war he worshipped God 1. Like Gideon, Christians are called to serve God in
(Judges 7: 15). How can a Christian reflect this specific ways. Discuss some examples.
attitude? 2. Read 2 Timothy 3: 16-17. What do these verses teach
2. Gideon could not see how God was going to work about God’s guidance?
through him. Instead of making excuses, what should
a Christian do?

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Lesson 2 – Men used by God Study 2 – Men of the Old Testament
Topic –Samson Topic – Samson

Bible Focus: Judges 16: 6-31 Bible Focus: Judges 13: 1-25; 16: 4-31
Key Verse: Judges 16: 28 Key Verses: James 4: 7-8
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. Samson was born to rid Israel of the Philistines who 1. Manoah’s wife was told by the angel that her son would
had taken over their country. ‘begin’ the deliverance of Israel from Philistine oppression.
2. Despite Samson’s many weaknesses, God used him 2. God was able to use Samson despite his many mistakes.
to overcome the Philistines on several occasions.

INTRODUCE IT Once again Israel was in the grip of the Philistines The story of Samson is the sad record of the weakest,
which lasted some forty years. Samson was born to strong man of the Bible. However, in spite of his failures he
Manoah and his wife and God’s plan for his life was to accomplished the purpose announced by the angel who
rescue Israel from the Philistines. He was a judge in visited his parents before his birth (Judges 13: 5). Before he
Israel for twenty years. (If time allows review for pupils died, Samson acknowledged it was only God who could give
the main events in Judges chapters 13-16.) him strength. God answered his prayer and destroyed the
temple and Philistine worshippers.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. Samson fell in love with a Philistine woman called 1. The angel of the Lord told Manoah and his wife they
Delilah (16: 4). would have a son called Samson who was to be a
2. The Philistines are scared of Samson because of Nazirite, a man set aside for God’s service as a Judge,
his great strength. Delilah is bribed by the in Israel (13: 3-5).
Philistines and offered a great money reward if 2. Eventually Samson formed a relationship with a
she could find the secret of Samson’s strength. Philistine woman, called Delilah, and she influenced him
Delilah tried three times to find out the secret. to betray his calling from God. He revealed to her the
Each time Samson lied to her and overcame secret of his strength. His long hair wasn’t the source of
those who attacked him (16: 6-15). his strength but rather showed that he was a Nazirite. It
3. Samson finally breaks down and reveals to her was his relationship with God that made him strong.
the secret of his strength. When he was asleep, When his hair was cut, he was powerless (16: 6-20).
the Philistines shaved off his hair and his strength 3. The Philistines capture Samson, took out his eyes and
left him, but Samson did not realise the Lord had put him in prison. Now he was blind and weak.
left him (16: 17-20). The Philistines crowded into one of their temples, built to
4. The Philistines seized him, took out his eyes and an idol god, to make fun of Samson. In spite of his past,
placed him in prison. They held a giant Samson prayed to God for strength and one more time
celebration of their god, Dagon, compelling God answered his prayer. Samson pushed down the
Samson to entertain them. Samson took hold of two pillars supporting the temple and killed all present,
the two middle pillars in the temple, called on God including himself (16: 21-30).
for strength, pushed down the pillars and killed all 4. When we think of Samson, we tend to think of his
present, including himself (16: 21-30). undoubted strengths. However, he had many
5. When we think of Samson, we tend to think of his weaknesses because he disobeyed God, and in the
undoubted strengths. However, he had many end, was the author of his own violent death.
weaknesses because he disobeyed God, and in
the end, was the author of his own violent death.

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verses and encourage pupils to learn
learn it - Judges 16: 28 them - James 4: 7-8
Complete Lesson 2. Complete Study 2.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Samson. Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Samson.

REVIEW IT Review the lesson by referring to the purpose of Read Judges 14: 1-20; 15: 1-20. Explain to the pupils that
Samson’s birth, announced by the angel of the Lord these two chapters not only show Samson’s strengths but
(Judges 13: 5). When Samson died, God turned his show significant weakness in his life.
failures into victory by bringing about the deaths of the
Philistines (Judges 16: 30).

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
When Samson strayed from God he realised his 1. Samson allowed Delilah to influence him for wrong. How
weakness and his need for dependence on God. How important is it for a Christian to choose positive
is this same principle still true for Christians today? relationships?
2. The New Testament makes no comment in Hebrews 11:
32-33 of Samson’s failures, just some of his achievements.
What does this teach us about God’s patience and
willingness to keep no record of wrongs?

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Lesson 3 – Men used by God Study 3 – Men of the Old Testament
Topic – Jonah Topic – Jonah

Bible Focus: Jonah 1: 1-7; 3: 1-3 Bible Focus: Jonah 1: 1-17; 2: 10 -3: 2
Key Verse: Jonah 2: 9 Key Verse: Jonah 2: 9
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. Jonah disobeyed God and learnt the lesson of 1. If Jonah had obeyed God immediately he would not
obedience the hard way. have experienced such difficulty.
2. The Bible teaches that we cannot hide from God; 2. Christians read the Bible in order to receive direction
He knows all about us. from God.

INTRODUCE IT Jonah came from Galilee and was told to go to In 2 Kings 14: 25, we learn that Jonah was the son of
Nineveh in the reign of King Jeroboam, the mightiest Amittai, a prophet in Galilee. God sent Jonah to preach
king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. God sent to Nineveh during the time when King Jeroboam II was
Jonah to preach repentance to the people of Nineveh, ruling in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Nineveh was
a wicked city, and capital of the Assyrian Empire at the capital of the Assyrian Empire and was not only a
the time. The Assyrians were a very cruel Gentile Gentile nation but a cruel one. Jonah was reluctant to
nation. Jonah, a Jew, didn’t want to take the message share God’s love and mercy with the Ninevites because
of repentance and salvation to the Ninevites. So, God they were not Jews and he had grown up hating the
had to deal with his disobedience. Assyrians, so God had to deal with his disobedience.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. Jonah’s missionary call – God sent Jonah to 1. Jonah’s call and commission – God called
preach to Nineveh, but he disobeyed and took a Jonah to go and preach to the Ninevites because
ship to Tarshish in the south of Spain. He was of their great wickedness (Jonah 1: 1-2).
sent on a 500-mile journey east but disobeyed 2. Jonah’s disobedience and its consequences –
and took a dangerous 2000-mile journey west on Jonah attempted to flee from God and headed for
a ship, to try and flee from God’s presence and Tarshish on the southern coast of Spain. While
power (Jonah 1: 1-3). Jonah was asleep on the ship, a storm raged,
2. The storm at sea – There was a mighty storm endangering the lives of all on board. After the
and the ship and crew were in danger. They cast casting of lots it was clear that Jonah was the
lots to see who was responsible and Jonah was problem. Jonah confessed his sin and was thrown
identified as the culprit. The sailors were terrified overboard. He was swallowed by a great fish and
and didn’t know what to do (Jonah 1: 4-10). was in its belly for three days and three nights
3. Jonah was thrown overboard and swallowed (Jonah 1: 3-17).
by a great fish – The crew reluctantly threw 3. The great deliverance and renewed
Jonah overboard and he was held captive by the commission – Jonah prayed from inside the great
great fish for three days and three nights (Jonah fish and God delivered him onto dry land when he
1: 13-17). acknowledged: ‘Salvation is of the Lord’ (Jonah 2:
4. Jonah goes to Nineveh – Jonah acknowledged 1-9).
that salvation is of the Lord Jonah 2: 9 and the 4. Jonah is re-commissioned to go to Nineveh –
fish vomited him out on dry ground. God told him Jonah obeyed and went to Nineveh and preached
again to go to Nineveh. He obeyed and warned the message God gave him, resulting in the people
the Ninevites about their danger, resulting in the of the city repenting and being spared from
people of the city repenting and being spared judgment. However, Jonah was angry that Israel’s
from judgment (Jonah 2 & 3). Gentile enemies had been spared! (Jonah 3 & 4)

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn
learn it - Jonah 2: 9 it - Jonah 2: 9
Complete Lesson 3. Complete Study 3.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Jonah Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Jonah.

REVIEW IT Review this lesson by discussing with the pupils Jonah 2: 1-9 – Discuss how Jonah was saved after his
John 3:16. Remind them He not only loves the Jews, prayer. Jonah’s prayer was thankful, but also included
but the Gentiles. Jonah was of the Jewish line and his repentance to God.
the Ninevites were of the Gentile line. God showed Jonah 4: 1-11 – Discuss Jonah’s prayer and how he
His love by forgiving both Jonah and the Ninevites was happy when God saved him but angry when He
when they repented. saved the Ninevites. God taught Jonah forgiveness
wasn’t only for Israel but for all who repent and believe.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
Jonah showed a lack of compassion for the people of Jonah was given a second chance to serve God. How
Nineveh. God, however, showed grace and love. How should this encourage those who feel unworthy of
should a Christian treat others? serving God? Do past mistakes or lack of ability, rule out
a role in service?

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Lesson 4 – Men used by God Study 4 – Men of the Old Testament
Topic – Nehemiah Topic – Nehemiah

Bible Focus: Nehemiah 1: 1-4, 2: 1-8, 4: 6-23 Bible Focus: Nehemiah 1: 1-4, 2: 1-8, 4: 8-23
Key Verse: Nehemiah 4: 6 Key Verse: Nehemiah 4: 20
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. Nehemiah was a great man of God who was used 1. Nehemiah was a man of character,
to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. persistence and prayer.
2. Christians believe that God hears and answers prayer 2. God worked through Nehemiah to accomplish
– the first step in any venture is to pray. what seemed like an impossible task.

INTRODUCE IT Nehemiah worked in Persia and was the cupbearer to Nehemiah was cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, the
King Artaxerxes which was a very influential position. Persian King and the king trusted him. He was also a
However, he left this comfortable job to go and help the man of God, who was concerned about the Jews and
people of Jerusalem rebuild the city’s walls, which had the fact that Jerusalem’s walls were in ruins. As he
been destroyed years before. In Nehemiah’s day city prayed to God about this situation he was guided
walls were essential to the safety of the city protecting it about his role in the rebuilding of the city walls
from raids by Israel’s enemies. Nehemiah was not only a leading him to leave Persia and head to Jerusalem.
man of prayer, but a great leader who could decide on a From beginning to end, he prayed for God’s help and
plan of action and motivate others to help him carry it the wall around the city was rebuilt in record time,
out. despite resistance from his enemies.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:
1. Nehemiah’s brother brings him a report that the 1. Nehemiah was deeply concerned about the
Jews who had returned from exile to Jerusalem condition of Jerusalem. He prayed to God and
were having a difficult time and the city’s walls looked for ways to improve the situation by
needed to be rebuilt (1: 1-3). putting all his resources, knowledge, experience
2. Nehemiah was very concerned about the problem and leadership into working out what should be
and he prayed and asked the king to release him to done (1: 1-10).
go to help rebuild the city’s walls. The king agreed 2. The king noticed Nehemiah’s sad appearance
which was obviously an answer to Nehemiah’s (2: 2). It was dangerous to show sadness before
prayers (2: 1-6). the king, but Nehemiah wasn’t ashamed to
3. Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem and inspected the admit his fear. Instead, he prayed.
walls (2: 11-13). 3. Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem and inspected
4. When the walls were half built, they began to face the walls (2: 11-13).
opposition, but Nehemiah continued to pray about 4. When the walls were half built, they began to
the problem and put men on guard in case of attack face opposition, but Nehemiah continued to pray
(4: 7-9). about the problem and put men on guard in case
5. Nehemiah, and those working with him, continued of attack. Half the men worked while the other
to pray, watch and work and their enemies half kept guard (4: 7-19).
abandoned their plan to attack them (4: 16-19). 5. Nehemiah encouraged the builders by assuring
them ‘God shall fight for us’ and eventually the
wall was finished, with God’s help, in 52 days (4:
20 & 6: 15).

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to
it - Nehemiah 4: 6
learn it - Nehemiah 4: 20
Complete Lesson 4. Complete Study 4.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – Nehemiah Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Nehemiah

REVIEW IT Read Colossians 3: 23-24 and discuss with the pupils Read Nehemiah 2: 11-20 – Discuss how Nehemiah
how these verses can be applied to Nehemiah in this surveyed the walls by moonlight and came up with a
lesson. Also discuss the number of times Nehemiah plan of action which he shared with those who would
prays to God and tells the builders to depend on God build the walls. Point out how Nehemiah depended
with regard to the rebuilding of the walls (Chapter 1: 4, on God in verses 18 and 20 to achieve the rebuilding
2: 4, 4: 9, 4: 14 & 4: 20). of the city walls.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians
Discuss. today? Discuss.
Nehemiah’s service for God included talking with Him in 1. Why is it important for Christians to share vision
prayer and walking with Him by putting what he learned with others?
from God’s Word into action each day. How can a 2. Nehemiah was a trusted servant of the king and
Christian learn from his example? this gave him the opportunity to intercede for his
people. Do Christians today have to be in
positions of authority to achieve God’s work?

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Lesson 1 – The Christmas Story Study 1– Christ’s birth
Topic – In the beginning Topic – Promises given

Bible Focus: Genesis 3: 13-20; Isaiah 7: 14-16 Bible Focus: Genesis 3: 1-24; Isaiah 7: 14-16
Key Verse: Isaiah 7: 14 Key Verse: Isaiah 7: 14
We are learning that: We are learning that:
1. The Bible teaches that the Christmas story did 1. The relationship between God and people was broken
not start in Bethlehem but right at the when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden.
beginning of history. 2. God promised that the birth of Jesus would result in the
2. God’s plan was to deal with the sin of Adam relationship between God and people being restored.
and Eve by sending His Son to die. This would be fulfilled through Jesus’ death on the
cross.

INTRODUCE IT The Bible teaches that before Adam and Eve sinned in Adam and Eve broke their relationship with God. They were
the Garden of Eden, God already had a plan in place convinced their way was better than God’s way and so
to deal with their disobedience. The sin of Adam has disobeyed Him. Once they did that, they hid themselves.
been passed on to all people. The entire Bible is the When God spoke to them, they tried to excuse and defend
story of how God’s plan of salvation unfolds, ultimately themselves. The sin of Adam was then passed on to all
leading to the birth of Jesus Christ. people. The Bible teaches that Jesus’ sinless life and death
made it possible for God to offer forgiveness to all who ask
for it.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:

1. Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden 1. Satan tempted Eve by getting her to doubt God’s
when they disobeyed God’s commands. God commands. After she sinned by disobeying God’s
searched after them, asking them where they warning in Genesis 2: 16-17, she involved Adam in
were and what they had done. God had come to her wrongdoing. When God asked Adam about his
find them (Genesis 3: 6-9). sin, he then blamed Eve (Genesis 3: 11-13).
2. God punished the serpent who had deceived 2. Adam and Eve learnt by painful experience, that God
Adam and Eve (Satan) and told him that even is holy and hates sin. He must punish sinners.
though he would oppose the coming Messiah, he 3. God revealed his plan to defeat Satan. In Genesis 3:
would be defeated by the death and resurrection 15, the phrase ‘you will strike his heel’ refers to
of the Messiah, in a coming day (Genesis 3: 15). Satan’s attempts to defeat Jesus while on earth.
3. God explained to Adam and Eve that their sin However, the phrase ‘’He will crush your head’ refers
would have consequences in that the woman to Jesus’ victory at the cross. A bruised heel is not
would suffer pain when having children and the deadly, but a bruised head is. This all foreshadowed
husband would have to work hard to provide for Satan’s defeat and the offer of salvation to the world
the family. He also told them they would now die through Jesus Christ.
and return to dust because of their sin (Genesis 4. Adam and Eve’s disobedience, and fall in Eden’s
3: 16-19). garden, affected all creation (Romans 5: 12). Many
4. Adam and Eve were driven out of the garden but, years later, God, through the prophet Isaiah gave
in the meantime, God continued to promise the another promise regarding the birth of Jesus to be the
Saviour’s birth through the prophets, especially Saviour of the world (Isaiah 7: 14).
Isaiah 7: 14.
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it -
Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Isaiah 7: 14
learn it - Isaiah 7: 14
Complete Lesson 1. Complete Study 1.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – In the Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Promises Given.
Beginning.

REVIEW IT Review this lesson by discussing how Romans 5: 12 Use Romans chapter 5 to discuss the following:
sums it all up:
(i) Who is the ‘one man’ in the verse? Adam’s children: God’s children:
(ii) Where did this sin take place? Sin Righteousness
(iii) Sin has brought physical death. Which verse Death Eternal Life
in Genesis 3: 13-20, tells us this? Separation from God Relationship with God
(iv) Sin also brings spiritual death and separation Disobedience Obedience
from God. What promise did God give to the Judgment Deliverance
serpent that Jesus would defeat sin and make it Law Grace
possible for our sins to be forgiven?

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. How could you answer someone who said the 1. When Adam and Eve sinned, their guilty consciences
Christmas story started in Bethlehem? made them want to hide from God. Is this true of
2. Read Isaiah 7: 14 and Matthew 1: 23. Christians today?
Jesus was God in the flesh and He literally walked 2. Old Testament prophecies about Jesus’ birth were
among His creation. How do Christians confirmed. How should this encourage Christians
experience the presence of God today? today?

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Lesson 2 - The Christmas Story Study 2 – Christ’s birth
Topic – God’s messenger Topic – Problems faced

Bible Focus: Matthew 1: 18-25 Bible Focus: Matthew 1: 18-25

Key Verse: Matthew 1: 21 Key Verse: Matthew 1: 21

We are learning that: We are learning that:

1. The birth of Jesus was unique and fulfilled all the 1. The Bible teaches that Jesus needed to be born in
prophecies of the Old Testament. order to begin the fulfilment of God’s plan of salvation
2. He was to be called Jesus which means for the world.
2. When Christians face difficult situations in life, they
Saviour.
look to God as their source of help.

INTRODUCE IT Introduce this lesson by reminding pupils that many Introduce this study by reminding pupils that Jesus was
prophecies in the Old Testament pointed to the coming conceived by the Holy Spirit. His birth is referred to as the
of Jesus Christ. In Lesson 1, we were reminded that ‘Virgin Birth’, which is a central teaching of the Christian
Jesus would defeat Satan on the cross. Isaiah spoke of faith. The Bible teaches that He was born holy and because
Jesus as being ‘the mighty God’ (Isaiah 9: 6), showing He could not sin, He was therefore able to die for our sins
us He was God in human form. Micah also prophesied and make us acceptable to God. Jesus was a human being,
that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5: 2). but He was also the Son of God, born without any trace of
sin.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:

1. The birth of Jesus was different from any other 1. Joseph faced a difficult choice when he discovered
birth – his mother was Mary, but His father was Mary was expecting a baby. Although Joseph seemed
God. Mary’s pregnancy was a miracle of the Holy to be doing the right thing by wanting to break the
Spirit. As a result of the angel’s message to engagement, God’s guidance from the angel in a dream
Joseph, he married Mary (Matthew 1: 20). helped him make the right decision (Matthew 1: 19-21).
2. 700 years before the birth of Jesus, Isaiah 2. Jesus came to earth to save us from the power and
foretold His unique birth and that He would be penalty of sin, as indicated in the meaning of the name
called Immanuel meaning ‘God with us’ Jesus – ‘Saviour’ (Matthew 1: 21). 700 years earlier
(Matthew 1: 22-23). Isaiah prophesied He would be born (Isaiah 7: 14) and
3. This child would ‘save His people from their would be called Immanuel, meaning ‘God with us’.
sins’ (Matthew 1: 21) by going to the cross to Jesus was literally ‘with us’ when here on earth and is
die in their place. present in the life of every Christian today.
3. Joseph obeyed God and went ahead with his marriage
plans and married Mary. He was the earthly Father of
Jesus whilst God was His Heavenly Father (Matthew 1:
24-25).

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it -
learn it - Matthew 1: 21 Matthew 1: 21

Complete Lesson 2. Complete Study 2.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – God’s Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Problems faced.
Messenger.

REVIEW IT Review this lesson by referring to the fact that the birth (i) Read Galatians 4: 4 & 5. Discuss how these two
of Jesus is also recorded by Luke. Read Luke 1: 26-35 verses summarise this Study.
and discuss the similarities between this passage and (ii) Read 1 Timothy 1: 15. Discuss how this verse
Matthew 1: 18-25. Both writers wrote around the same summarises the reason for Christ’s birth.
time, 60AD, and whilst Matthew was writing to Jews, (iii) Read 1 John 4: 9, 14. Discuss how in verse 9, Jesus is
Luke wrote to the Gentiles. God was ensuring this referred to as God’s only Son. Only Jesus enjoys this
important message of the birth of Jesus would be unique relationship with God. Verse 14 also
spread throughout all the people of the world, including summarises the reason for Christ’s birth.
those doing this lesson!

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
Joseph’s task was not easy but like Mary, he trusted in 1. Joseph obeyed God and proceeded to marry Mary,
God and left everything in His hands. Think of some even though others may have disapproved. Do we
examples of difficult situations which Christians face. avoid doing right because of what others may think?
How can they rely on God in these times? 2. Mary and Joseph were ordinary people, but God used
them for extraordinary purposes. How might this
encourage a Christian who thinks they have nothing to
offer in service to God?

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Lesson 3 – The Christmas Story Study 3 – Christ’s birth
Topic – The special star Topic - Prophecies fulfilled

Bible Focus: Matthew 2: 1-12 Bible Focus: Matthew 2: 1-12

Key Verse: Matthew 2: 11 Key Verse: Matthew 2: 6

We are learning that: We are learning that:

1. The young child born ‘King of the Jews’ was so 1. The birth of Jesus was predicted by the prophet
special that men came from the east to worship Micah (Micah 5: 2) approximately 700 years
Him. before it happened.
2. The Wise Men were guided to Jesus by a special 2. The Wise Men travelled thousands of miles to
star. see Jesus. When they found Him they
responded with joy, worship and gifts.

INTRODUCE IT In this lesson, we learn that wise men from the east Discuss how the birth of Jesus was prophesied by both
came in search of the ‘King of the Jews’ (verse 2). This Micah and Isaiah. Micah said He would be born in
star somehow made them aware of Jesus’ birth. The Bethlehem and would be ‘Ruler in Israel’. Isaiah also used
course of this star was highly irregular as it led the Wise names to describe the coming Jesus: ‘Wonderful’ meaning
Men right to the house where Jesus was (verse 9) and exceptional, ‘Counsellor’ meaning giving right advice,
then stopped! Point out that this event was so unusual ‘Mighty God’ meaning God revealed as man, ‘Everlasting
that Christians explain it as a miracle. Father’ meaning timeless, and ‘Prince of Peace’ meaning
His government is just and peaceful (Isaiah 9: 6).

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:

1. When Jesus was born, Herod, a very wicked man, 1. The Wise Men, who travelled thousands of miles to see
was king. He was troubled because he heard that the new-born King saw ‘His star in the east’. Whatever
this baby was to be the King of the Jews - a threat the explanation for this star, couldn’t God who created
to his position (2: 3). the heavens have created this special star to signal the
2. Herod sent for the religious leaders of the day to greatest birth ever – the arrival of His Son? (2: 1-2)
ask where the ‘new-born’ King could be found, and 2. Herod the Great was not the rightful heir to the throne
they quickly quoted Micah 5: 2 which said in and was troubled at the news that the ‘King of the Jews’
Bethlehem. Herod asked the Wise Men (Magi) to was born! Herod did not want the Jews to unite around
let him know when they found the baby, pretending a Jewish King, who would swing the balance of power
he wanted to visit him as well (2: 4-8). away from Rome and himself! Although he told the
3. The Wise Men were guided by the star to the Wise Men he wanted to worship Jesus, he was lying.
house where they saw Jesus. They fell down and His plan was to kill Jesus (2: 3-8).
worshipped Him. They brought Him presents and 3. Jesus was probably one or two years old when the
each of these presents tells us something about Wise Men found Him. They were overjoyed (Matthew
this special child. Gold speaks of the fact He is 2: 10) when they found Him and fell down and
really God; Frankincense speaks of His perfect life; worshipped Him! They gave Him expensive gifts only fit
and Myrrh speaks of the sufferings He would for a future King and gifts that were to be symbolic of
endure when He would be crucified (2: 9-11). His life. Gold because He was God, Frankincense for
4. The Wise Men were warned in a dream not to go His perfect life and Myrrh was a spice for anointing a
back to the evil Herod but to go home by another body for burial (2: 9-11).
route. God was in control! (2: 12) 4. The Wise Men, warned by God, returned home by
another route, avoiding any contact with the evil Herod
(2: 12).

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it
learn it - Matthew 2: 11 - Matthew 2: 6

Complete Lesson 3. Complete Study 3.

Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – The Special Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Prophecies
Star. Fulfilled.

REVIEW IT Review this lesson by emphasising the point that the Review this Study. Show how Isaiah 9: 6 and Micah 5: 2
Wise Men were full of trust and worship. They gave have already been fulfilled in this Study and how John 14:
expensive gifts because they knew these were worthy 1-6 is yet to be fulfilled.
of this future King.

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. The Wise Men diligently sought for Jesus and 1. The Wise Men gave Jesus their very best gifts. What
found Him. How can a Christian diligently seek can Christians learn from their devotion?
after God today? 2. After the Wise Men found Jesus they were warned to
2. When the Wise Men entered the house, they return home by a different route. The Christian life isn’t
worshipped Jesus. What does it mean to always straightforward. What can a Christian do to
worship? maintain a sense of divine protection?

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 Levels 3&4 C12– LEVEL 3 C12 – LEVEL 4
Lesson 4 – The Christmas Story Study 4 – Christ’s birth
Topic – The nighttime escape! Topic – Persecution begins

Bible Focus: Matthew 2: 13-23 Bible Focus: Matthew 2: 13-23

Key Verse: 1 John 3: 8 Key Verse: Hebrews 2: 14

We are learning that: We are learning that:

1. The birth of Jesus and His protection was carefully 1. Herod was king appointed by the Romans, but
carried out by God as prophesied by the prophets Jesus was the true King, so God’s place for His
many years earlier. Son could not be thwarted by anyone.
2. Satan was unable to destroy Jesus; God had 2. Jesus became a man so that He could die and rise
promised in the Garden of Eden that Jesus would again in order to destroy the devil’s power over
defeat him when He died on the cross. death as foretold in Genesis 3: 15.

INTRODUCE IT Discussion could centre on people in the world today who are Introduce this study by asking if anyone has heard of the
facing persecution and becoming refugees in other countries. Sphinx and the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Explain that
From infancy, the threat of death hung over Jesus and, they were as much part of Egyptian culture in Jesus’ day
although born to die for sinners, it would be at God’s as they are today. Also, at that time there were colonies
appointed time. Joseph was warned by an angel of the Lord of Jews in several of the large cities of Egypt who were
to flee to Egypt with his family – he would become a refugee also under Roman rule, just like the people in Judea and
to escape Herod’s wrath. We do not know how long they Galilee. These circumstances would have made it easier
stayed. for Joseph, Mary and Jesus to settle temporarily in
Egypt.

COMPLETE IT Present the Bible Story Present the Bible Story

Discuss and Explain: Discuss and Explain:

1. For the fourth time, in Matthew 2, we are reminded of 1. In the first dream or vision Joseph received from
another prophecy being fulfilled by Hosea (Hosea 11: 1) God he was told Mary’s son would be Jesus
who said that Jesus would be called out of Egypt. This (Matthew 1: 20-21). In this second dream or vision
prophecy was fulfilled when Joseph and his family he was told how to protect the child’s life by fleeing
returned to Israel from Egypt (2: 15). to Egypt. Joseph again obeyed God’s Word
2. When Herod realised his plot had failed to locate the (Matthew 2: 13-15).
young child Jesus, he ordered the death of all male 2. Herod was afraid this new-born King would take his
children under the age of two in Bethlehem and in the throne one day; he ordered that all the boys of two
districts around it. This wicked act caused much grief to years old and under in Bethlehem and its
the parents concerned but his young ‘Rival’ was safe in surrounding districts, should be killed. However,
Egypt (2: 16-18). It was part of the devil’s plot to destroy God was in control and Herod could not harm
Jesus, but of course it failed. Jesus. Herod misunderstood the reason for the
3. An angel of the Lord told Joseph when it was safe to coming of Jesus – He did not want Herod’s throne;
return to the land of Israel after Herod had died. He wanted to be King of Herod’s life (Matthew 2:
However, Joseph knew Herod’s son had become king 16-18).
and he decided to avoid Judea and travelled north to 3. When Herod died in 4BC his son Archelaus, a very
Galilee and settled in Nazareth. God was guiding the evil ruler, was in charge of the regions of Judea and
young child’s movements as the prophets said He would! Samaria which included places such as Jerusalem
(2: 19-23) and Bethlehem. God did not want Joseph to return
to this area, and so he directed him to go
northwards to Nazareth in Galilee (Matthew 2: 21-
23).
4. Jesus grew up in the despised town of Nazareth
and that meant He too would have been treated with
scorn like all the other Nazarenes.

Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn it – Explain the Key Verse and encourage pupils to learn
1 John 3: 8 it - Hebrews 2: 14
Complete Study 4.
Complete Lesson 4.
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix C – Persecution
Show it: see FBI links in Appendix B – The Nighttime Begins.
Escape.

REVIEW IT Review this lesson by asking the following questions: (i) Read Genesis 3: 15 – Ensure pupils understand that
(i) Why did Joseph, Mary and Jesus have to flee to Egypt? this verse was pointing forward to the time when
(ii) Why did Herod kill the baby boys in Bethlehem? Jesus would die and rob Satan of his power.
(iii) Why did this family settle in Nazareth? (ii) Read Acts 10: 38-43 – Discuss how Peter’s powerful
(iv) Why is the Christmas Story one of sadness as well as sermon in these verses sum up this study.
joy?

LIVE IT How does the lesson challenge Christians today? How does the lesson challenge Christians today?
Discuss. Discuss.
1. In Luke 2: 11, when the angel announced the birth of 1. Joseph looked for God’s guidance for his life. How
Jesus, he referred to him as both ‘Saviour’ and ‘Lord’. Do can a Christian do this?
some research on what these two titles mean. 2. After Jesus’ birth, Herod caused severe persecution.
2. How have these lessons helped in understanding the However, God was in control and protected the new-
importance of the Old Testament? born King. How can this encourage a Christian facing
persecution today?

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 Appendix A - Level 0 & 1 Free Bible Images
Title Story Images
C7 David David and Jonathan/ David on the run
[Link]
David the King/David spares Saul's life
[Link]
David becomes king
[Link]
David and Mephibosheth
[Link]

C8 Joshua Joshua becomes the new leader

[Link]
Joshua and the new land
[Link]
[Link]
Joshua and the River Jordan
[Link]
Joshua and Jericho
[Link]

Appendix A - Level 0 & 1 Free Bible Images

Title Story Images
C9 Elijah Elijah obeys God
[Link]
Elijah trusts God
[Link]
Elijah serves God
[Link]
[Link]
Elijah prays again/forgets God
[Link]

C10 Elisha Elisha, God’s new helper

[Link]
Elisha helps a poor widow
[Link]
God uses Elisha to heal a sick man
[Link]
[Link]
Elisha and his greedy servant
[Link]

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 Appendix A - Level 0 & 1 Free Bible Images
Title Story Images
C11 Jonah Jonah in the ship
[Link]
[Link]
Jonah in the sea
[Link]
[Link]
Jonah preaches in Nineveh
[Link]
Jonah prays to God
[Link]

C12 The Christmas Story God sends His Son, Jesus

[Link]
God sends Jesus, The Saviour
[Link]
The shepherds find Jesus
[Link]
John baptises Jesus
[Link]
[Link]

Appendix A - Level 2 Free Bible Images

Title Story Images
C7 David David on the run
[Link]
David spares Saul's life
[Link]
David becomes king
[Link]
[Link]
David and Mephibosheth
[Link]

C8 Joshua Joshua becomes the new leader

[Link]
Joshua and the new land
[Link]
[Link]
Joshua and the River Jordan
[Link]
Joshua and Jericho
[Link]

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 Appendix A - Level 2 Free Bible Images
Title Story Images
C9 Elijah Elijah obeys God
[Link]
Elijah trusts God
[Link]
Elijah serves God
[Link]
[Link]
Elijah forgets God
[Link]

C10 Elisha Elisha - The call to follow

[Link]
[Link]
Elisha - Comfort for a friend
[Link]
Elisha - Cleansing for a leper
[Link]
Elisha - Cheating is punished
[Link]

Appendix A - Level 2 Free Bible Images

Title Story Images
C11 Jonah Jonah in the ship
[Link]
[Link]
Jonah in the sea
[Link]
Jonah preaches in Nineveh
[Link]
[Link]
Jonah prays to God
[Link]
[Link]

C12 The Christmas Story God sends His Son, Jesus

[Link]
[Link]
God sends Jesus, The Saviour
[Link]
The shepherds find Jesus
[Link]
John baptises Jesus
[Link]
[Link]

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 Appendix B - Level 3 Free Bible Images
Title Story Images
C7 David Choosing the King
[Link]
Battling with Goliath
[Link]
Living with Saul
[Link]
Friends with Jonathan
[Link]

C8 Joshua Leading the people

[Link]
Spying the land
[Link]
Crossing the river
[Link]
Obeying the Lord
[Link]

Appendix B - Level 3 Free Bible Images

Title Story Images
C9 Elijah Commanded by God
[Link]
Cared for by God
[Link]
Challenging Baal's prophets
[Link]
[Link]
Confused by Fear
[Link]

C10 Elisha The prophet Elijah meets Elisha

[Link]
[Link]
The prophet Elisha helps two women
[Link]
The prophet Elisha helps a soldier
[Link]
The prophet Elisha promises victory
[Link]

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 Appendix B - Level 3 Free Bible Images
Title Story Images
C11 Men used by God Gideon
[Link]
[Link]
Samson
[Link]
Jonah
[Link]
Nehemiah
[Link]
[Link]

C12 The Christmas Story In the beginning

[Link]
God's Messenger
[Link]
The Special Star
[Link]
The Nighttime Escape!
[Link]

Appendix C - Level 4 Free Bible Images

Title Story Images
C7 David Choosing the King
[Link]
Conquering the giant
[Link]
Coping with problems
/[Link]
Caring for others
[Link]

C8 Joshua The new leader

[Link]
Sends out spies
[Link]
Crossing the Jordan
[Link]
Victory and Defeat
[Link]
[Link]

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 Appendix C - Level 4 Free Bible Images
Title Story Images
C9 Elijah God's Punishment
[Link]
God's Provision
[Link]
God's Power
[Link]
[Link]
God's Presence
[Link]

C10 Elisha Elisha meets Elijah

[Link]
[Link]
Elisha and the Poor
[Link]
Elisha and an Army Officer
[Link]
Elisha and the Syrian Army
[Link]

Appendix C - Level 4 Free Bible Images

Title Story Images
C11 Men of the Old Gideon
Testament [Link]
[Link]
Samson
[Link]
[Link]
Jonah
[Link]
Nehemiah
[Link]
[Link]

C12 Christ's birth Promises given

[Link]
Problems faced
[Link]
Prophecies fulfilled
[Link]
Persecution begins
[Link]

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