Review: (5 min) Review Lesson Eleven stories and main Bible characters (Samuel, Saul, David, David defeats Goliath)

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Lesson Twelve: Gen2Rev Lesson Plan Intermediate Level Theme: God Builds a House through David and Solomon Time Period: Royal Kingdom Book of the Bible: 2 Samuel, 1 Kings Key Verse: 2 Samuel 7:16 And

1 Lesson Twelve: Gen2Rev Lesson Plan Intermediate Level Theme: God Builds a House through David and Solomon Time Period: Royal Kingdom Book of the Bible: 2 Samuel, 1 Kings Key Verse: 2 Samuel 7:16 And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure for ever before me; your throne shall be established forever. Holy Bible Reading Checklist 2 Samuel 1:1-16; 2:1-10; 5: Samuel 6; 7:16 2 Samuel 11-12:15 1 Kings 1:28-40; 3: Kings 8:1-21; 9:1-9: 11:7-13 David becomes king of all Israel David brings the Ark to Jerusalem David sins and repents Solomon anointed king and asks for wisdom Solomon builds a Temple for God Welcome & Opening Prayer: (5 min) Review: (5 min) Review Lesson Eleven stories and main Bible characters (Samuel, Saul, David, David defeats Goliath) Opening activity: (10 min) David and Solomon Matching Tell the Story: (15 min) Using your Gen2Rev Storybook: A Walk Through the Catholic Bible, read Chapter Twelve: God Builds a House through David and Solomon, or have students take turns reading aloud. Discussion Questions: 1) What was special about David that God chose to make a covenant with him? (He is called a man after God s own heart. He wanted to build a beautiful temple for God. He wanted to lead the Israelites to follow God with joy. David had a pure heart. When he did sin, he totally repented. This was a fulfilled promise to Abraham that kings would come from Abraham s seed. David s line becomes the special focus in God s plan of salvation.) 2) Do you feel joyful when you go to church just like David when he brought the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem? Why do you think David was joyful? (He loved God. He had the opportunity to lead the people to follow God.) 3) Do you think God would give you wisdom like he did to Solomon if you ask for it? Why or why not? Some illustrations copyright Ascension Press. Used with permission. page 1

2 Search the Story: (20 min) Using a Catholic Bible, have students complete Lesson Twelve: Search the Story question set. (This may be done prior to class time if assigned as homework) Snack: (10 minutes) Cracker triangles and cream cheese After giving the kids the triangular crackers and an individual cup with a scoop of cream cheese, have them form the Star of David as a reminder of the covenant of royal dynasty fulfilled through King David. Read 2 Samuel 7:11-16 to the children where the language is used to establish the royal kingdom with David and his ancestors. God reveals His covenant to Nathan, a prophet, who reports this to David. David s response is a prayer of thanksgiving and praise to God. Application questions: Do you remember to praise and give thanks to God for all of your gifts when you pray? If you are old enough to receive Holy Communion, you probably know that you are to offer up a prayer of thanksgiving and praise after you receive Jesus body and blood. Explain to the person next to you, why we would give thanks and praise to God at this point in the Mass. Game: (20 min) Finish the Proverbs (directions available separately) Craft: (20 min) Star of David Stamp (directions available separately) Play: (30-60 min) Star of Light Three Anointings of David & Royal Dynasty (script available separately) Closing activity: (10 min) Covenant Crossword Puzzle Review and Dismissal: (5 min) Review theme: God Builds a House through David and Solomon Hand out Lesson Thirteen Search the Story questions if you assign homework. Read or recite Key Bible Verse 2 Samuel 7:16. Close with the Our Father or pray spontaneously for children s prayer intentions. Extra activity: (up to 10 min) So far, we have learned about Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, Esau, Joseph, Moses, the Pharaoh, Aaron, Miriam, Joshua, Caleb, Balaam, Rahab, Deborah, Gideon, Samson, Ruth, Hannah, Samuel, Saul, David, and more. Pick one of these people and play 20 questions with your students. Consult your Gen2Rev Storybook and your Bible for help. Some illustrations copyright Ascension Press. Used with permission. page 2

Killed Goliath (1 Samuel 17:51) Built the Temple (1 Kings 6:2) David Wrote many Psalms, which are songs of worship (2 Samuel 22:1) Known for his

3 Name David and Solomon Matching David and his son Solomon were both kings of Israel in the period of the Royal Kingdom, but they were known for different things. Draw a line from the pictures of King David and King Solomon to the phrases that describe what each was known for. Killed Goliath (1 Samuel 17:51) Built the Temple (1 Kings 6:2) David Wrote many Psalms, which are songs of worship (2 Samuel 22:1) Known for his wisdom (1 Kings 3:10-12) Was a shepherd (1 Samuel 17:34) Solomon Son of Bathsheba (1 Kings 1:11) Some illustrations copyright Ascension Press. Used with permission. page 3

4 SOLUTION David and Solomon Matching David and his son Solomon were both kings of Israel in the period of the Royal Kingdom, but they were known for different things. Draw a line from the pictures of King David and King Solomon to the phrases that describe what each was known for. Killed Goliath (1 Samuel 17:51) Built the Temple (1 Kings 6:2) David Wrote many Psalms, which are songs of worship (2 Samuel 22:1) Known for his wisdom (1 Kings 3:10-12) Was a shepherd (1 Samuel 17:34) Solomon Son of Bathsheba (1 Kings 1:11) Some illustrations copyright Ascension Press. Used with permission. page 4

5 Lesson 12 - Searching the Story Time Period: Royal Kingdom, part 2 Name: Word Bank in a tent Nathan he was anointed Bathsheba rock, fortress, deliverer Solomon keep the commandments wisdom a house/a temple a house 1. What happened to King David in Hebron? (2 Samuel 5:3) 2. While King David lived in a house of cedar, where was the ark of God? (2 Samuel 7:2) 3. The Lord fulfills his promise of a Royal Dynasty when he reveals that he will establish this for David: (2 Samuel 7:11) 4. Who did King David see on a rooftop who later became his queen? (2 Samuel 11:2-3) 5. What prophet did the Lord send to David to tell him that he had sinned? (2 Samuel 12:1) 6. What is the name of the son of David and Bathsheba? (2 Samuel 12:24) 7. David writes a psalm to praise God in Chapter 22. What does he call the Lord? (2 Samuel 22:2) 8. What gift does God grant Solomon when he becomes king? (1 Kings 3:12) 9. What does Solomon build for the Lord? (1 Kings 5:5, 6:2 RSV or 1 Kings 5:19 NAB) 10. What does the Lord ask Solomon to do so that his royal throne is established forever? (1 Kings 9:4-5) Some illustrations copyright Ascension Press. Used with permission. page 5

Lesson 12 - Searching the Story Time Period: Royal Kingdom, part 2 ANSWER KEY Word Bank in a tent Nathan he was anointed Bathsheba rock, fortress, deliverer Solomon keep the commandments wisdom a

The Lord fulfills his promise of a Royal Dynasty when he reveals that he will establish this for David: (2 Samuel 7:11) a house 4. Who did King David see on a rooftop who later became his queen?

6 Lesson 12 - Searching the Story Time Period: Royal Kingdom, part 2 ANSWER KEY Word Bank in a tent Nathan he was anointed Bathsheba rock, fortress, deliverer Solomon keep the commandments wisdom a house/a temple a house 1. What happened to King David in Hebron? (2 Samuel 5:3) he was anointed 2. While King David lived in a house of cedar, where was the ark of God? (2 Samuel 7:2) in a tent 3. The Lord fulfills his promise of a Royal Dynasty when he reveals that he will establish this for David: (2 Samuel 7:11) a house 4. Who did King David see on a rooftop who later became his queen? (2 Samuel 11:2-3) 5. What prophet did the Lord send to David to tell him that he had sinned? (2 Samuel 12:1) Bathsheba Nathan 6. What is the name of the son of David and Bathsheba? (2 Samuel 12:24) Solomon 7. David writes a psalm to praise God in Chapter 22. What does he call the Lord? (2 Samuel 22:2) rock, fortress, deliverer 8. What gift does God grant Solomon when he becomes king? (1 Kings 3:12) wisdom 9. What does Solomon build for the Lord? (1 Kings 5:5, 6:2 RSV or 1 Kings 5:19 NAB) a house/temple 10. What does the Lord ask Solomon to do so that his royal throne is established forever? (1 Kings 9:4-5) keep the commandments Some illustrations copyright Ascension Press. Used with permission. page 6

7 Name Covenant Crossword Puzzle We have learned about five of the six covenants so far. They are One Holy Couple, One Holy Family, One Holy Tribe, One Holy Nation, and One Holy Kingdom. See how many things you can remember about them to help you solve the crossword puzzle below ACROSS 2 Abraham would see the covenant expand to One Holy. 5 The promises given to Abraham: land, descendants, and world wide. 7 God chose King to make Israel s name great. 8 This man was given the sign of the covenant when it expanded to One Holy Family. 9 The house of the Lord that Solomon built. DOWN 1 The sign of the covenant that there would never be another flood that covers the entire land again. 2 Abraham's promises from God came in parts. 3 What God gave as a sign of the first covenant. 4 After God makes a covenant with King David God s family becomes One Holy. 6 This man would lead the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt. Some illustrations copyright Ascension Press. Used with permission. page 7

8 SOLUTION Covenant Crossword Puzzle We have learned about five of the six covenants so far. They are One Holy Couple, One Holy Family, One Holy Tribe, One Holy Nation, and One Holy Kingdom. See how many things you can remember about them to help you solve the crossword puzzle below. ACROSS 2 Abraham would see the covenant expand to One Holy. 5 The promises given to Abraham: land, descendants, and world wide. 7 God chose King to make Israel s name great. 8 This man was given the sign of the covenant when it expanded to One Holy Family. 9 The house of the Lord that Solomon built. DOWN R A 2 3 T R I B E S I H A N R 4 K B B L E S S I N G B O E N A W G 6 M T 7 8 D A V I D N O A H O S 9 T E M P L E S The sign of the covenant that there would never be another flood that covers the entire land again. 2 Abraham's promises from God came in parts. 3 What God gave as a sign of the first covenant. 4 After God makes a covenant with King David God s family becomes One Holy. 6 This man would lead the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt. Some illustrations copyright Ascension Press. Used with permission. page 8

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND EQUIPPING MINISTRIES Institute in the Foundations of Church Leadership Dr. Steve Van Horn

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND EQUIPPING MINISTRIES Institute in the Foundations of Church Leadership Dr. Steve Van Horn THE MAJOR THEME OF THE OLD TESTAMENT THE KINGDOM OF GOD Advanced Lecture 1 INTRODUCTION: