NAAMAN'S NEW SKIN. The Koala. "It Pays To Obey" Object Lesson - D. Naaman's riches could not rid him of his terrible disease.

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1 NAAMAN'S NEW SKIN LESSON 9 Scripture to Study: II Kings 5:1-14 Central Truth: Memory Verse: God's Animal: It pays to obey God even when it seems silly. Proverbs 3:5, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart." The Koala Additional Object Lesson - Puppet Skit- "It Pays To Obey" "God's Medicine" Visual Aids: Servant Girl (234), N aaman Dipping (235), Elisha (236), Gehazi (237), Naaman Standing (238) Outline: I. There was a great man in Syria called Naaman. A. He was the general over all the armies of Syria and was very wealthy. B. He was very brave and courageous, too. C. But Naaman was a leper. 1. Leprosy is a terrible disease that rots away the skin. 2. Leprosy does to the body what sin does to your heart. D. Naaman's riches could not rid him of his terrible disease. IL N aaman heard that he could be healed. A. A little servant girl told his wife about Elisha, the prophet. B. Naaman had faith in the little girl's words, so he travelled to Israel to be healed. C. After a long journey, N aaman finally reached the home of Elisha. III. Reluctantly, Naaman accepted God's method to heal him. 99

2 A. Naaman wanted God to heal him in his own way, but we must be willing to do things God's way. B. Elisha refused to see Naaman, but sent Gehazi, his servant, to tell Naaman to dip in the Jordan River seven times. C. This idea seemed ridiculous to Naaman. IV. Naaman became angry and started to go home. A. Naaman's servants persuaded him to obey the prophet's instructions. B. Naaman dipped seven times in the Jordan River. l. The leprosy disappeared. 2. Naaman was healed because he obeyed God. C. Naaman had to lay down his pride to be healed. 100

3 BELSHAZZAR'S FOLLY LESSON 10 Scripture to Study: Central Truth: Memory Verse: God's Animal: Pride and rebellion bring big trouble. Proverbs 16:18, "Pride goes before trouble." The Turkey Puppet Skit - "Haughty Is Naughty" Additional Story - "The Poisoned Grain" Visual Aids: Idol (216), Daniel (239), Belshazzar (240), Hand (241), Gold And Silver Cups (262) Outline: I. King Belshazzar, the grandson of Nebuchadnezzar, had a great feast. A. Belshazzar was a proud, wicked man. B. He had no respect for God ev~n though his family had experienced many workings of God's power. C. Belshazzar's big party made fun of God and brought glory to idols. 1. The people at the feast drank wine out of the gold and silver cups from God's Temple. 2. The people worshipped idols at the feast. D. Belshazzar had no excuse for being so ungodly. He had, no doubt, heard many times how God had delivered his grandfather, Nebuchadnezzar. II. During the feast, God wrote Belshazzar a message on the wall. A. The king saw the hand of God writing on the wall of the palace. B. Belshazzar became so frightened that his knees began to knock together. Everyone at the party was afraid. 111

4 C. None of Belshazzar's magic men could explain th_e words. D. Finally, Belshazzar sent for Daniel. III. Daniel interpreted the writing for the king. A. The words on the wall warned Belshazzar to listen to God and put aside his wicked ways. B. Belshazzar did not repent. 1. That night he was killed. 2. His kingdom was taken captive by his enemies. IV. Belshazzar died because he served Satan. A. God had mercy on Belshazzar by giving him the message and a chance to repent. Belshazzar refused God's mercy. B. When a man turns his back on God, he gives his soul into the hands of the enemy and opens the door for destruction. 112

5 JONAH AND THE WHALE LESSON 11 Scripture to Study: Jonah 1:1-3:10 Central Truth: Memory Verse: God's Animal: We should obey God the first time. Isaiah 1: 19, "If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land." The Whale Story - "Brindle's Icy Adventure" Additional Puppet Skit - "Obey The First Time" Visual Aids: Ninevites (230), Jonah (242), Nineveh (243), Whale (244) Outline: I. The Lord told Jonah to preach in Nineveh. A. Nineveh was a very wicked city where thousands of people lived. B. Jonah didn't want to go to Nineveh, so he decided to run from God. 1. Jonah didn't want God to give the people of Nineveh a second chance. 2. God wanted to be merciful to Nineveh but He had to send someone there to preach to them and tell them about Him. C. Jonah caught a boat going in the opposite direction God wanted him to go. 1. We cannot run from God. 2. God's presence is everywhere. II. God sent a storm to get Jonah's attention while he was on the boat, but Jonah slept through it. A. The sailors woke Jonah up and found out that he was rnnning from doing what God had told him to do. 125

6 B. At Jonah's word, the men threw him overboard and the storm stopped. III. God had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. A. A whale swallowed Jonah. B. Jonah remained in the whale's belly for three days and three nights. C. He finally realized the awfulness of his sin and repented. 1. God heard Jonah pray out of the whale's belly. 2. God was merciful to Jonah and gave him another chance. 3. The whale spit Jonah out on dry ground. IV. Jonah finally obeyed God and went to Nineveh. A. He boldly preached God's Word. B. The whole city repented and asked for God's mercy. C. God was merciful to Jonah and to the city of Nineveh. 1. God always wants to bless us but He cannot if we won't obey H im. 2. Jonah should have obeyed God the first time. 126

7 HEZEKIAH'S PRAYER LESSON 12 Scripture to Study: Central Truth: Memory Verse: God's Animal: II Kings 18: 1-19:37 When we sin, we should ask for forgiveness. I John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive our sins." The Polar Bear Additional Object Lesson - Puppet Skit - "God's Forgiveness" "God Will Forgive You" Visual Aids: Outline: Angel (215), King Hezekiah (245), Isaiah (246), Enemy Army (233) I. When Hezekiah became king of Judah, he rid the land of idol worship and wickedness. A. The Assyrians, a wicked nation, had forced the Israelites to pay money to them. B. At first, King Hezekiah refused to pay this money because the Assyrians worshipped idols and used the money to destroy the kingdom of God. C. When the Assyrians heard of Hezekiah's refusal, they sent a huge army and conquered most of Judah. D. Hezekiah began to operate in fear, and agreed to pay Assyria the money they demanded. 1. Hezekiah sinned and took the gold and silver out of God's Temple to pay the Assyrians. 2. Hezekiah should have resisted fear and not given in to the enemy. II. Soon, the Assyrians became dissatisfied with the money Hezekiah was paying them. A. The devil can never be satisfied. If you give him ground, he will never stop trying to steal from you. 137

8 B. Three of Assyria's highest officers came to Judah and demanded more money. 1. They insulted God and told the people of Judah that the idols of Assyria were mightier than God. 2. The Assyrians decided to make war on God. III. God never leaves His people. A. King Hezekiah humbled himself and went to the Temple to talk to God. 1. It would have been better if he had prayed earlier. 2. Don't wait until things become hard before you pray to God. B. The Lord told His prophet, Isaiah, to tell Hezekiah that the Assyrians were defeated because they were fighting against God. C. That same night, God sent one angel to fight for Judah. 1. The armies of Assyria were defeated at the hand of God's angel! 2. God had won the battle for Judah before it was ever fought. D. It never pays to fight against God or His people. E. God delivers those who call on His Name. 138