Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 7 LESSON 1 9/16/15
All Ages Building the Temple Coloring Sheet [F]ear God and keep His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13b). Lesson 1: The Kingdom of Israel Under Solomon Page 2 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Lily Pad Cutouts Ages 2-2nd Grade Lesson 1: The Kingdom of Israel Under Solomon Page 3 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Books of the Bible 1st-4th Grade GENESIS EXODUS LEVITICUS NUMBERS DEUTERONOMY JOSHUA JUDGES RUTH 1 SAMUEL 2 SAMUEL 1 KINGS 2 KINGS 1 CHRONICLES 2 CHRONICLES Lesson 1: The Kingdom of Israel Under Solomon Page 4 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Books of the Bible 1st-4th Grade EZRA NEHEMIAH ESTHER JOB PSALMS ECCLESIASTES ISAIAH PROVERBS SONG OF SOLOMON JEREMIAH LAMENTATIONS EZEKIEL DANIEL HOSEA Lesson 1: The Kingdom of Israel Under Solomon Page 5 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Books of the Bible 1st-4th Grade JOEL AMOS OBADIAH JONAH MICAH NAHUM HABAKKUK ZEPHANIAH HAGGAI ZECHARIAH MALACHI MATTHEW MARK LUKE Lesson 1: The Kingdom of Israel Under Solomon Page 6 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Books of the Bible 1st-4th Grade JOHN ACTS ROMANS 1 CORINTHIANS 2 CORINTHIANS GALATIANS EPHESIANS PHILIPPIANS COLOSSIANS 1 THESSALONIANS 2 THESSALONIANS 1 TIMOTHY 2 TIMOTHY TITUS Lesson 1: The Kingdom of Israel Under Solomon Page 7 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Books of the Bible 1st-4th Grade PHILEMON HEBREWS JAMES 1 PETER 2 PETER 1 JOHN 2 JOHN 3 JOHN JUDE REVELATION Lesson 1: The Kingdom of Israel Under Solomon Page 8 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 7 LESSON 2 9/10/15
Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Coloring Sheet All Ages [H]e who heeds counsel is wise (Proverbs 12:15b). Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 10 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Books of the Bible Bingo Activity 1st-4th Grade GENESIS EXODUS LEVITICUS NUMBERS DEUTERONOMY JOSHUA JUDGES RUTH 1 SAMUEL 2 SAMUEL 1 KINGS 2 KINGS 1 CHRONICLES 2 CHRONICLES Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 11 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Books of the Bible Bingo Activity 1st-4th Grade EZRA NEHEMIAH ESTHER JOB PSALMS ECCLESIASTES ISAIAH PROVERBS SONG OF SOLOMON JEREMIAH LAMENTATIONS EZEKIEL Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 12 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Books of the Bible Bingo Activity 1st-4th Grade DANIEL HOSEA JOEL AMOS OBADIAH JONAH MICAH NAHUM HABAKKUK ZEPHANIAH HAGGAI ZECHARIAH MALACHI MATTHEW Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 13 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Books of the Bible Bingo Activity 1st-4th Grade MARK LUKE JOHN ACTS ROMANS 1 CORINTHIANS 2 CORINTHIANS GALATIANS EPHESIANS PHILIPPIANS COLOSSIANS 1 THESSALONIANS 2 THESSALONIANS 1 TIMOTHY Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 14 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Books of the Bible Bingo Activity 1st-4th Grade 2 TIMOTHY TITUS PHILEMON HEBREWS JAMES 1 PETER 2 PETER 1 JOHN 2 JOHN 3 JOHN JUDE REVELATION Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 15 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Old People Activity 1st-4th Grade 1. There are many Old Testament characters that lived a long time. For some of them, very important things happened in their lives when they were old. Read the following scriptures and find out how long each of these people lived. Adam (Genesis 5:5) Noah (Genesis 9:29) Jacob (Genesis 47:28) Abraham (Genesis 25:7) Sarah (Genesis 23:1) Isaac (Genesis 35:28) Moses (Deuteronomy 34:7) Joseph (Genesis 50:26) 2. TRUE OR FALSE: We grow old and die because we aren t useful to anyone anymore. 3. When our body dies, the part of us that does not die is called our. 4. If you were an older person, how would you want others to treat you? (Draw circles around your choices): With respect With kindness Ignore you Listen to you Never visit you Spend time with you Treat you like you don t know very much 5. Do you know at least one person older than your parents who is very special to you? Why is that person special to you? Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 16 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Choose Good Advice Activity Instructions: Cross out all the images of people you should not take advice from. Ages 2-5 Teacher Preacher Actors Mother Doctor Father Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 17 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Choose Good Advice Activity Instructions: Cross out all the images of people you should not take advice from. Ages 2-5 Older People Child Elders Baby Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 18 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Answer Key Teacher Preacher Actors Mother Doctor Father Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 19 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Answer Key Older People Child Elders Baby Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 20 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Answer Key 1. There are many Old Testament characters that lived a long time. For some of them, very important things happened in their lives when they were old. Read the following scriptures and find out how long each of these people lived. Adam (Genesis 5:5) 930 Years Noah (Genesis 9:29) 950 Years Jacob (Genesis 47:28) 147 Years Abraham (Genesis 25:7) 175 Years Sarah (Genesis 23:1) 127 Years Isaac (Genesis 35:28) 108 Years Moses (Deuteronomy 34:7) 120Years Joseph (Genesis 50:26) 110 Years 2. TRUE OR FALSE: We grow old and die because we aren t useful to anyone anymore. FALSE 3. When our body dies, the part of us that does not die is called our Soul 4. If you were an older person, how would you want others to treat you? (Draw circles around your choices): With respect With kindness Ignore you Listen to you Never visit you Spend time with you Treat you like you don t know very much 5. Do you know at least one person older than your parents who is very special to you? Why is that person special to you? Lesson 2: Rehoboam Follows Poor Advice Page 21 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 7 LESSON 3 9/16/15
All Ages Jeroboam Coloring Sheet God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth (John 4:24). Lesson 3: Jeroboam Leads Israel into Sin Page 24 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Jeroboam and Rehoboam Activity Sheet All Ages Jeroboam Rehoboam Lesson 3: Jeroboam Leads Israel into Sin Page 25 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Who s on the Throne? Activity Sheet All Ages Lesson 3: Jeroboam Leads Israel into Sin Page 26 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Worship Activity Sheet All Ages Wrong Worship Acts: Women preachers Instrumental music Taking Lord s Supper once each month Worshipping on Saturday Not giving as we prosper Praise teams Worship skit Speaking in Tongues Correct Worship Verses: John 4:24 Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16 1 Corinthians 16:2 1 Corinthians 11:26 Acts 20:7 Hebrews 10:25 1 Timothy 2:12 Lesson 3: Jeroboam Leads Israel into Sin Page 27 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 7 LESSON 4 9/16/15
Good King Asa of Judah Coloring Sheet All Ages But you, take courage! (2 Chronicles 15:7a, ESV). Lesson 4: Good King Asa of Judah Page 30 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Memory Verse Puzzle Instructions: Print the following boxes on card stock. Cut each memory verse into a puzzle. As the children put their puzzles together, discuss what it means to take courage (don t be afraid; always trust in God). All Ages But you, take courage! (2 Chronicles 15:7a, ESV). But you, take courage! (2 Chronicles 15:7a, ESV). Lesson 4: Good King Asa of Judah Page 31 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Who s on the Throne? Activity Sheet All Ages Lesson 4: Good King Asa of Judah Page 32 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Head and Crown Cutouts All Ages Lesson 4: Good King Asa of Judah Page 33 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 7 LESSON 5 9/17/15
God Feeds Elijah Coloring Sheet All Ages Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! (Psalm 118:29a). Lesson 5: God Takes Care of the Prophet Elijah Page 36 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
God Takes Care of the Birds, and God Takes Care of Me! All Ages Lesson 5: God Takes Care of the Prophet Elijah Page 37 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Memory Verse Scramble 1st-4th Grade CAST YOUR BURDEN ON THE LORD, AND HE SHALL SUSTAIN YOU; HE SHALL NEVER Lesson 5: God Takes Care of the Prophet Elijah Page 38 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Memory Verse Scramble 1st-4th Grade PERMIT THE RIGHTEOUS TO BE MOVED. PSALM 55 : 22 Lesson 5: God Takes Care of the Prophet Elijah Page 39 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Bird and Bread Cutouts 1st-4th Grade Lesson 5: God Takes Care of the Prophet Elijah Page 40 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
God Takes Care of Elijah Word Search 1st-4th Grade S U V E C T N Z V D W C C K K N E Z B D E E P V O T U U R H R S D Y E W X T B G S B L J Y C U M S S C H E R I T H A R U B N F J L T Y E O U N E H C Y P X G D O X G H O C S G K H N A Z D X V N L G K W J T P O N W N S V E N L K W G Z L J P E G U S S L X W N S W Y M D E B T V S G I A E R A H Q B Y G Y M E N M J V D G F B N D D N M M P R R A V O K S N Q M C U Y X O D R H I P M Q B K C Y X P S K V N A T E A A J T Y M O F R S N F B L L M R S B B O K Z Ahab Brook Cherith Elijah God Love Messenger Obey Raven Trust Lesson 5: God Takes Care of the Prophet Elijah Page 41 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Answer Key S U V E C T N Z V D W C C K K N E Z B D E E P V O T U U R H R S D Y E W X T B G S B L J Y C U M S S C H E R I T H A R U B N F J L T Y E O U N E H C Y P X G D O X G H O C S G K H N A Z D X V N L G K W J T P O N W N S V E N L K W G Z L J P E G U S S L X W N S W Y M D E B T V S G I A E R A H Q B Y G Y M E N M J V D G F B N D D N M M P R R A V O K S N Q M C U Y X O D R H I P M Q B K C Y X P S K V N A T E A A J T Y M O F R S N F B L L M R S B B O K Z Lesson 5: God Takes Care of the Prophet Elijah Page 42 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 7 LESSON 6 9/22/15
Elijah On Mount Carmel Coloring Sheet All Ages [A]s for me and my house, we will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15b). Lesson 6: Elijah and the Contest on Mount Carmel Page 44 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
The Lord, He is God! Cutouts All Ages Lesson 6: Elijah and the Contest on Mount Carmel Page 45 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
I Can Name that Memory Verse in Game O.T. 7 Part 1 Lessons 1-6 Lesson 1 YOUNGER CHILDREN: Fear God and keep His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13b). 1st-4th Grade OLDER CHILDREN: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man s all (Ecclesiastes 12:13b). Lesson 2 YOUNGER CHILDREN: [H]e who heeds counsel is wise (Proverbs 12:15b). OLDER CHILDREN: The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise (Proverbs 12:15). Lesson 3 YOUNGER CHILDREN: God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth (John 4:24). OLDER CHILDREN: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan (Proverbs 29:2). Lesson 4 YOUNGER CHILDREN: But you, take courage! (2 Chronicles 15:7a, ESV). OLDER CHILDREN: But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded! (2 Chronicles 15:7). Lesson 5 YOUNGER CHILDREN: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! (Psalm 118:29a). OLDER CHILDREN: Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved (Psalm 55:22). Lesson 6 YOUNGER CHILDREN: [A]s for me and my house, we will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15b). OLDER CHILDREN: Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15b). Lesson 6: Elijah and the Contest on Mount Carmel Page 46 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Elijah on Mount Carmel Crossword Puzzle 1st-4th Grade 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Across 3. Elijah challenged the of Baal and Asherah. 4. A caused a severe famine. 7. He was a great prophet (messenger for God) in the northern part of the Divided Kingdom. 8. King Ahab's wife's name 10. King searched the land for water. Down 1. Who said the following: I will sendrain on the face of the Earth? 2. Idol worshipping began with what king in Israel? 5. How many stones were on the altar Elijah built? 6. Elijah challenged Ahab on Mount. 9. What god did Jezebel serve? Lesson 6: Elijah and the Contest on Mount Carmel Page 47 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Answer Key Across G1 2J 3P R O P H E T S D R 4D R O U G H 5T 6C B W A O E R 7E L I J A H L M M V E 8J E Z E 9B E L A 10 A H A B L Down Lesson 6: Elijah and the Contest on Mount Carmel Page 48 O.T. 7: Part 1 The Divided Kingdom
Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 7 LESSON 7 9/25/15
Elijah in the Wilderness Coloring Sheet All Ages [T]he Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9b). Lesson 7: Elijah s Fears and the Still, Small Voice Page 50 O.T. 6: Part 1 David
Elijah s Fears and the Still, Small Voice Chronological Activity 1st-4th Grade Elijah shows God s power on Mount Carmel. Elijah prays for rain. Elijah warns King Ahab to leave quickly. Queen Jezebel wants Elijah killed. Elijah gets scared and runs to Beersheba. Elijah leaves his servant in Beersheba. Elijah goes into the wilderness and sits by a tree. God feeds Elijah twice. Elijah is on Mount Horeb. God speaks to Elijah in a still, small voice. Lesson 7: Elijah s Fears and the Still, Small Voice Page 51 O.T. 6: Part 1 David
Elijah s Fears and the Still, Small Voice Word Search 1st-4th Grade W L Q M G U X H F D S W V L W X S F T D J U S O V I E L E X M R U B A N S G O L S A U Z G Z V Z R J I J I D V M O J J V D P F A H A B E H S R E E B F R K C N M Y R J Z T H R X Q Z F H V B E N R N U E E K T V Q V O I C E L B C X L B W U W H T R U S T C O X A X L E H O A B E S U M W F Q V O S G L V Y H B X O Q D O N G U U K V W P Z R A R C N S V E E O M X E I X J B O F M C U M V B C O P J Ahab Beersheba Food God Horeb Jezebel Small Trust Voice Wilderness Lesson 7: Elijah s Fears and the Still, Small Voice Page 52 O.T. 6: Part 1 David
Answer Key Chronological Activity 1. Elijah shows God s power on Mount Carmel. 2. Elijah prays for rain. 3. Elijah warns King Ahab to leave quickly. 4. Queen Jezebel wants Elijah killed. 5. Elijah gets scared and runs to Beersheba. 6. Elijah leaves his servant in Beersheba. 7. Elijah goes into the wilderness and sits by a tree. 8. God feeds Elijah twice. 9. Elijah is on Mount Horeb. 10. God speaks to Elijah in a still, small voice. Word Search W L Q M G U X H F D S W V L W X S F T D J U S O V I E L E X M R U B A N S G O L S A U Z G Z V Z R J I J I D V M O J J V D P F A H A B E H S R E E B F R K C N M Y R J Z T H R X Q Z F H V B E N R N U E E K T V Q V O I C E L B C X L B W U W H T R U S T C O X A X L E H O A B E S U M W F Q V O S G L V Y H B X O Q D O N G U U K V W P Z R A R C N S V E E O M X E I X J B O F M C U M V B C O P J Lesson 7: Elijah s Fears and the Still, Small Voice Page 53 O.T. 6: Part 1 David