Embry Hills church of Christ – Lesson Plan Form
Class/Age: 3/4 year olds Segment #: 7 Lesson #: 1
Lesson Topic and Text: Joash Repairs the Temple II Kings 11:1-12:16
NOTE: Please keep in mind the “Old Testament objectives” as you prepare your lesson plan.
A. Lesson Content (the facts/stories that will be covered in this lesson)
1. Joash was one year old when he was taken by Jehoiada’s wife to live in the Temple.
2. Joash lived in the Temple for 6 years and the priest, Jehoiada taught him about God.
3. When Joash was 7, Jehoiada anointed Joash and crowned him king.
4. Jehoiada, Joash, and the people made a covenant with the Lord, promising to be the Lord’s people.
5. The people destroyed all of the altars for the idols, and the idols.
6. When Joash became older, he wanted to repair the Temple. He ordered the priests to collect money for the repairs, but years went by with no repairs.
7. Joash and Jehoiada placed a large box outside the Temple and people placed their money gift for the Temple in the box.
8. As long as Jehoiada was alive, sacrifices were made at the Temple, but after he died, the people turned back to idol worship.
B. Specific Objectives
- God used different people to try and bring the people of Israel away from idol worship and back to Him.
- Jehoiada, the priest, loved God and followed His commandments.
- In the beginning, Joash loved God and wanted to honor God by repairing the Temple.
- God was with Joash and the people as long as they loved Him and worshiped Him.
C. Concept Development with Key verse
1. God wants us to follow His commands
2. God takes care of us when we obey Him
3. We need to trust and obey God
4. If we turn from God, He will not take care of us
D. Classroom Activities
1. Reviewed briefly, last segment
2. Sang songs: Books of the Old Testament, My God is so Big, God has a Plan
3. Used story from Read-n-Grow Picture Bible to tell the story of “Joash the Boy King”
4. Gave color sheet: “Joash repairs the Temple”, have kids color and glue in Little Bible.
5. Added lesson to “Take home folder” (from last segment)
E. Big Picture Segment Goals/Objectives
1. God has a plan for everything and everyone
2. God is pleased when we obey Him
3. God will take care of us if we follow Him
4. God uses different people to carry out His plan, to teach others
Embry Hills church of Christ – Lesson Plan Form
Class/Age: 3/4 year olds Segment #: 7 Lesson #: 2
Lesson Topic and Text: Joash Repairs the Temple II Kings 11:1-12:16
NOTE: Please keep in mind the “Old Testament objectives” as you prepare your lesson plan.
A. Lesson Content (the facts/stories that will be covered in this lesson)
1. Joash was one year old when he was taken by Jehoiada’s wife to live in the Temple.
2. Joash lived in the Temple for 6 years and the priest, Jehoiada taught him about God.
3. When Joash was 7, Jehoiada anointed Joash and crowned him king.
4. Jehoiada, Joash, and the people made a covenant with the Lord, promising to be the Lord’s people.
5. The people destroyed all of the altars for the idols, and the idols.
6. When Joash became older, he wanted to repair the Temple. He ordered the priests to collect money for the repairs, but years went by with no repairs.
7. Joash and Jehoiada placed a large box outside the Temple and people placed their money gift for the Temple in the box.
8. As long as Jehoiada was alive, sacrifices were made at the Temple, but after he died, the people turned back to idol worship.
B. Specific Objectives
- God used different people to try and bring the people of Israel away from idol worship and back to Him.
- Jehoiada, the priest, loved God and followed His commandments.
- In the beginning, Joash loved God and wanted to honor God by repairing the Temple.
- God was with Joash and the people as long as they loved Him and worshiped Him.
C. Concept Development with Key verse
1. God wants us to follow His commands
2. God takes care of us when we obey Him
3. We need to trust and obey God
4. If we turn from God, He will not take care of us
D. Classroom Activities
1. Sang songs: Books of the Old Testament, My God is so Big, God has a Plan
2. Used story from Read-n-Grow Picture Bible to tell the story of “Joash the Boy King”
3. Gave out “treasure chests”, painted them, gave out “coins”, glued them in chests.
4. Put the color sheet: “Joash repairs the Temple” (as a review) in the “take home” folders.
E. Big Picture Segment Goals/Objectives
1. God has a plan for everything and everyone
2. God is pleased when we obey Him
3. God will take care of us if we follow Him
4. God uses different people to carry out His plan, to teach others
Embry Hills church of Christ – Lesson Plan Form
Class/Age: 3/4 year olds Segment #: 7 Lesson #: 3
Lesson Topic and Text: Josiah Hears God’s Work II Kings 22:1-23:3
NOTE: Please keep in mind the “Old Testament objectives” as you prepare your lesson plan.
A. Lesson Content (the facts/stories that will be covered in this lesson)
1. Josiah was the son of King Amon, and he was 8 years old when he became king of Judah.
2. After many years, Josiah wanted to repair the Temple.
3. The high priest, Hilkiah, showed a worker of Josiah’s a book found in the Temple.
4. The book was the laws of God’s covenant with the Israelites.
5. The worker took the book to King Josiah and he read the book to Josiah.
6. Josiah was very sad because he knew the people had not obeyed God and God would punish them.
7. Josiah called all of the people of Judah to the Temple and he read to them from the book.
8. King Josiah and all of the people made a promise to obey the Lord.
9. Josiah had all of the things used to worship the idols removed from the Temple.
10. Josiah had all the idols and altars to idols torn down and destroyed.
11. Josiah ordered that the people celebrate the Passover which had not been done in a long time.
12. Josiah loved the Lord and obeyed the law of God.
B. Specific Objectives
- God used different people to try and bring the people of Israel away from idol worship and back to Him.
- King Josiah wanted to do what was right in the sight of the Lord.
- Josiah wanted to honor the Lord by cleaning the Temple and having a place of worship.
- Josiah and the people knew they had to make a promise to God to obey His law and turn from idol worship.
- The Lord was with Josiah and the people because they obeyed Him and worshiped only the true God.
C. Concept Development with Key verse
1. God wants us to follow His commands
2. God takes care of us when we obey Him
3. We need to trust and obey God
4. If we turn from God, He will not take care of us
D. Classroom Activities
1. Reviewed last lesson on King Joash.
2. Sang songs: Books of the Old Testament, My God is so Big, God has a Plan
3. Used story from Read-n-Grow Picture Bible to tell the story of “Josiah Renews the Covenant”
4. Gave out color sheet: “Josiah hears God’s Word”, children colored and glued into “Little Bible.”
5. Placed lesson 3 in “take home” folder.
E. Big Picture Segment Goals/Objectives
1. God has a plan for everything and everyone
2. God is pleased when we obey Him
3. God will take care of us if we follow Him
4. God uses different people to carry out His plan, to teach others
Embry Hills church of Christ – Lesson Plan Form
Class/Age: 3/4 year olds Segment #: 7 Lesson #: 4
Lesson Topic and Text: Josiah Hears God’s Work II Kings 22:1-23:3
NOTE: Please keep in mind the “Old Testament objectives” as you prepare your lesson plan.
A. Lesson Content (the facts/stories that will be covered in this lesson)
1. Josiah was the son of King Amon, and he was 8 years old when he became king of Judah.
2. After many years, Josiah wanted to repair the Temple.
3. The high priest, Hilkiah, showed a worker of Josiah’s a book found in the Temple.
4. The book was the laws of God’s covenant with the Israelites.
5. The worker took the book to King Josiah and he read the book to Josiah.
6. Josiah was very sad because he knew the people had not obeyed God and God would punish them.
7. Josiah called all of the people of Judah to the Temple and he read to them from the book.
8. King Josiah and all of the people made a promise to obey the Lord.
9. Josiah had all of the things used to worship the idols removed from the Temple.
10. Josiah had all the idols and altars to idols torn down and destroyed.
11. Josiah ordered that the people celebrate the Passover which had not been done in a long time.
12. Josiah loved the Lord and obeyed the law of God.
B. Specific Objectives
- God used different people to try and bring the people of Israel away from idol worship and back to Him.
- King Josiah wanted to do what was right in the sight of the Lord.
- Josiah wanted to honor the Lord by cleaning the Temple and having a place of worship.
- Josiah and the people knew they had to make a promise to God to obey His law and turn from idol worship.
- The Lord was with Josiah and the people because they obeyed Him and worshiped only the true God.
C. Concept Development with Key verse
1. God wants us to follow His commands
2. God takes care of us when we obey Him
3. We need to trust and obey God
4. If we turn from God, He will not take care of us
D. Classroom Activities
1. Reviewed last lesson on King Joash.
2. Sang songs: Books of the Old Testament, My God is so Big, God has a Plan
3. Used story from Read-n-Grow Picture Bible to tell the story of “Josiah Renews the Covenant”
4. Gave out the picture of King Josiah for the children to color. Then cut out and tape together to make a stand up figure of King Josiah.
5. Placed lesson 4 in “take home” folder. (see file in file cabinet)
E. Big Picture Segment Goals/Objectives
1. God has a plan for everything and everyone
2. God is pleased when we obey Him
3. God will take care of us if we follow Him
4. God uses different people to carry out His plan, to teach others
Embry Hills church of Christ – Lesson Plan Form
Class/Age: 3/4 year olds Segment #: 7 Lesson #: 5
Lesson Topic and Text: Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall Nehemiah 1-6
NOTE: Please keep in mind the “Old Testament objectives” as you prepare your lesson plan.
A. Lesson Content (the facts/stories that will be covered in this lesson)
1. Nehemiah, a Jew, was the cupbearer for King Artaxerxes.
2. The temple in Jerusalem had been destroyed and there were Jews there working, rebuilding the temple and the city.
3. Nehemiah’s brother told him that the wall had not been repaired in Jerusalem.
4. Nehemiah wanted to help the people in Jerusalem.
5. Nehemiah prayed to God to help him be able to help the people of Jerusalem.
6. Nehemiah asked the king if he could leave and help rebuild the wall around Jerusalem.
7. The king allowed Nehemiah to go to Jerusalem.
8. Nehemiah traveled to Jerusalem and told the rulers and priests he was there to help them and God had answered his prayers to help them.
9. They began rebuilding the wall.
10. Two enemies tried to keep them from rebuilding, Sanballat and Tobiah.
11. The people were not discouraged by Sanballat and Tobiah.
12. The wall was rebuilt.
B. Specific Objectives
- Nehemiah was a man of God and wanted to help his people.
- Nehemiah prayed to God to ask for help.
- God answered Nehemiah’s prayers.
- Nehemiah encouraged the Lord’s people.
- With God’s help, the people rebuilt the wall.
C. Concept Development with Key verse
1. God takes care of us when we obey Him
2. We need to trust and obey God
3. We need to encourage and help others.
D. Classroom Activities
1. Reviewed past lessons.
2. Sang songs: Books of the Old Testament, My God is so Big, God has a Plan
3. Used A Beka cards to tell the story of “Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall”
4. Gave out the picture of “Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall” to color, added to “Little Bible”
5. Placed lesson 5 in “take home” folder.
E. Big Picture Segment Goals/Objectives
1. God has a plan for everything and everyone
2. God is pleased when we obey Him
3. God will take care of us if we follow Him
4. God uses different people to carry out His plan, to teach others
Embry Hills church of Christ – Lesson Plan Form
Class/Age: 3/4 year olds Segment #: 7 Lesson #: 6
Lesson Topic and Text: Esther Becomes Queen Esther 1-4
NOTE: Please keep in mind the “Old Testament objectives” as you prepare your lesson plan.
A. Lesson Content (the facts/stories that will be covered in this lesson)
1. Esther was a beautiful young Jewish woman who was raised by Mordecai.
2. King Xerxes needed to choose a new queen and asked all the young beautiful women to come to the palace.