Bible Teaching for Kids Grades 3-4 Learner Guide
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BIBLE TEACHING FOR KIDS
A guide for children ages 8 to 10. Winter 2011-2012 • Volume 6 • Number 2
December Jesus’ Birth God’s Promise Through the Prophets. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Send questions/comments to Editorial Project Leader, Bible Teaching for Kids 3rd & 4th Graders Learner Guide One LifeWay Plaza Nashville, TN 37234-0172 Or make comments on the Web at www.lifeway.com. Management Personnel Jerry Vogel, Director Landry Holmes and Cindy Landes, Managing Directors Childhood Ministry Publishing Becky Loyd, Director Childhood Ministry David Francis, Director Sunday School Gary H. Hauk Director, Publishing LifeWay Church Resources Printed in the United States of America.
Angels Spoke to Mary and Joseph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mary Visited Elizabeth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Jesus Was Born. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
January Joshua and the Judges God’s Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Jericho Fell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Deborah and Barak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Gideon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Samson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bible Teaching for Kids 3rd and 4th Graders Learner Guide (ISSN 1557-4318; Item 005075030) is published quarterly by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234, Thom S. Rainer, President. © 2011 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. For ordering or inquiries visit www.lifeway.com, or write LifeWay Church Resources Customer Service, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234-0113. For subscriptions or subscription address changes e-mail [email protected], fax (615) 251-5818, or write to the above address. For bulk shipments mailed quarterly to one address, e-mail [email protected], fax (615) 251-5933 or write to the above address. We believe that the Bible has God for its author; salvation for its end; and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter, and that all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. The 2000 statement of The Baptist Faith and Message is our doctrinal guideline. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible® Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Holman CSB®, and HCSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
February A Prophet and Kings Samuel’s Birth and Calling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 King Saul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 King David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 King Solomon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30 Answers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
THE WEEK OF
December 4, 2011
God’s Promise Through the Prophets
In the picture below, find words from the Bible story to complete each sentence.
1. King __ __ __ __ was the king of Judah.
2. __ __ __ __ __ __ was the
prophet who spoke to King Ahaz.
3. The __ __ __ __ __ __ __ has always existed with God.
4. The prophet __ __ __ __ __ said the Messiah would come from Bethlehem.
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The pictures below the lines provide clues to discover the missing words or parts of words.
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__ __ __
k __ __w
p r o __ __ __ __ __
__ __
t __ __ __
God
s __ __ __ the Savior.
Bible Teaching for Kids 3rd and 4th Graders Learner Guide © Copyright 2011 • LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in the U.S.A.
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News Anchor: This is a special report from “JNN” (Judean News Network). Not long ago, we had a report that armies were threatening to invade Judah and terrorize God’s people who live there. Let’s go now to our reporter in Jerusalem with more on the story. Jerusalem Reporter: I am here with an eyewitness. Sir, tell me what you saw and heard. Eyewitness 1: King Ahaz seemed pretty scared. Then the prophet Isaiah came to speak with the King. Isaiah told King Ahaz to calm down and be quiet and that God would not allow these invading armies to harm His people. Isaiah told King Ahaz to ask for a sign as proof that God would do what He said. But King Ahaz didn’t want to test God. Then Isaiah said to King Ahaz, “Will you try the patience of God? The Lord Himself will give you a sign. A virgin will give birth to a special son who is Immanuel. Immanuel means God is with us.” News Anchor: When this young woman gives birth to this special son, it will be a sign that God will do what He has promised. Jerusalem Reporter: I have here with me several other eyewitnesses who have more information about what Isaiah has said. Eyewitness 2: I heard Isaiah speak of this son who would be a special sign for King Ahaz. Isaiah said that the son would be a sign for all of God’s people both now and in the future. Eyewitness 3: Isaiah also said that this child would have many names. He would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace. Jerusalem Reporter: Wow, this child sure sounds like someone very special. Eyewitness 4: Yes, indeed He is. And I can tell you even more. Isaiah said that the special child would come from the family of a man called Jesse, and that God’s Spirit will be upon Him. He will have a spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, and a reverence for God. He will be honest and always do what is right. And the special child who is to be the Messiah will always be reverent and faithful toward God. News Anchor: Thank you all for what you have shared. By the way, I have heard of another prophet in a city just north of here named Micah. He has also been speaking of the coming Messiah. Micah has said that the Messiah will come from Bethlehem of Judah to be a ruler over Israel and that the Messiah has always existed with God. This has been a special report from “JNN” (Judean News Network). Isaiah 7:1-4,10-14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2
Read Your Bible Sunday: Isaiah 9:6 Monday: Matthew 2:6 Tuesday: Matthew 1:23 Wednesday: Luke 1:28 Thursday: Luke 1:32 Friday: Luke 1:35 Saturday: Luke 1:38
Memory Verse P You are to name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21
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BIBLE TEACHING FOR KIDS
A guide for children ages 8 to 10. Winter 2011-2012 • Volume 6 • Number 2
December Jesus’ Birth God’s Promise Through the Prophets. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Send questions/comments to Editorial Project Leader, Bible Teaching for Kids 3rd & 4th Graders Learner Guide One LifeWay Plaza Nashville, TN 37234-0172 Or make comments on the Web at www.lifeway.com. Management Personnel Jerry Vogel, Director Landry Holmes and Cindy Landes, Managing Directors Childhood Ministry Publishing Becky Loyd, Director Childhood Ministry David Francis, Director Sunday School Gary H. Hauk Director, Publishing LifeWay Church Resources Printed in the United States of America.
Angels Spoke to Mary and Joseph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mary Visited Elizabeth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Jesus Was Born. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
January Joshua and the Judges God’s Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Jericho Fell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Deborah and Barak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Gideon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Samson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bible Teaching for Kids 3rd and 4th Graders Learner Guide (ISSN 1557-4318; Item 005075030) is published quarterly by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234, Thom S. Rainer, President. © 2011 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. For ordering or inquiries visit www.lifeway.com, or write LifeWay Church Resources Customer Service, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234-0113. For subscriptions or subscription address changes e-mail [email protected], fax (615) 251-5818, or write to the above address. For bulk shipments mailed quarterly to one address, e-mail [email protected], fax (615) 251-5933 or write to the above address. We believe that the Bible has God for its author; salvation for its end; and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter, and that all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. The 2000 statement of The Baptist Faith and Message is our doctrinal guideline. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible® Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Holman CSB®, and HCSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
February A Prophet and Kings Samuel’s Birth and Calling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 King Saul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 King David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 King Solomon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30 Answers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
THE WEEK OF
December 4, 2011
God’s Promise Through the Prophets
In the picture below, find words from the Bible story to complete each sentence.
1. King __ __ __ __ was the king of Judah.
2. __ __ __ __ __ __ was the
prophet who spoke to King Ahaz.
3. The __ __ __ __ __ __ __ has always existed with God.
4. The prophet __ __ __ __ __ said the Messiah would come from Bethlehem.
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The pictures below the lines provide clues to discover the missing words or parts of words.
__
__ __ __
k __ __w
p r o __ __ __ __ __
__ __
t __ __ __
God
s __ __ __ the Savior.
Bible Teaching for Kids 3rd and 4th Graders Learner Guide © Copyright 2011 • LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in the U.S.A.
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News Anchor: This is a special report from “JNN” (Judean News Network). Not long ago, we had a report that armies were threatening to invade Judah and terrorize God’s people who live there. Let’s go now to our reporter in Jerusalem with more on the story. Jerusalem Reporter: I am here with an eyewitness. Sir, tell me what you saw and heard. Eyewitness 1: King Ahaz seemed pretty scared. Then the prophet Isaiah came to speak with the King. Isaiah told King Ahaz to calm down and be quiet and that God would not allow these invading armies to harm His people. Isaiah told King Ahaz to ask for a sign as proof that God would do what He said. But King Ahaz didn’t want to test God. Then Isaiah said to King Ahaz, “Will you try the patience of God? The Lord Himself will give you a sign. A virgin will give birth to a special son who is Immanuel. Immanuel means God is with us.” News Anchor: When this young woman gives birth to this special son, it will be a sign that God will do what He has promised. Jerusalem Reporter: I have here with me several other eyewitnesses who have more information about what Isaiah has said. Eyewitness 2: I heard Isaiah speak of this son who would be a special sign for King Ahaz. Isaiah said that the son would be a sign for all of God’s people both now and in the future. Eyewitness 3: Isaiah also said that this child would have many names. He would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace. Jerusalem Reporter: Wow, this child sure sounds like someone very special. Eyewitness 4: Yes, indeed He is. And I can tell you even more. Isaiah said that the special child would come from the family of a man called Jesse, and that God’s Spirit will be upon Him. He will have a spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, and a reverence for God. He will be honest and always do what is right. And the special child who is to be the Messiah will always be reverent and faithful toward God. News Anchor: Thank you all for what you have shared. By the way, I have heard of another prophet in a city just north of here named Micah. He has also been speaking of the coming Messiah. Micah has said that the Messiah will come from Bethlehem of Judah to be a ruler over Israel and that the Messiah has always existed with God. This has been a special report from “JNN” (Judean News Network). Isaiah 7:1-4,10-14; 9:6; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2
Read Your Bible Sunday: Isaiah 9:6 Monday: Matthew 2:6 Tuesday: Matthew 1:23 Wednesday: Luke 1:28 Thursday: Luke 1:32 Friday: Luke 1:35 Saturday: Luke 1:38
Memory Verse P You are to name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21
