Women of Faith Review Women of Faith Review Questions

During our review week, we gather details from previous lessons learned.  We try to remember as many details as we can.  Do you know the answers to these questions?

1. In the story of Esther, who convinced the king to kill all of the Jews?

a.    Henry

b.   Harod

c.    Mordecai

d.   Haman

2.   When Esther wanted to save the Jews, what did she ask her people to do? 

a.    Run as fast as they can, as far away as possible

b.   Hide

c.     Go to war

d.     Fast for 3 days and 3 night

3. At the end of the story of Esther, who was killed? 

a.     Esther

b.     Mordecai

c.     The Jews

d.     Haman

4. Boaz’s story is found on what book of the Bible?
1. Ruth
2. Boaz
3. Judges
4. Joshua
5. What did Ruth do during the summer?
1. Went on vacation with Naomi and sat under palm trees.
2. Ran away from Naomi.
3. Worked on the field – Boaz watched her work hard.
4. Appeared before the men of the land.
6. Boaz became the great grandfather of whom?
1. Goliath
2. Paul
3. King David
4. Esther
7. Deborah’s story is found in which book of the bible?
8. We find out that the Israelites have been doing evil things in the eyes of God, so He turns them over to King Jabin, a Canaanite king. Who is the commander of his army? 
9. Deborah tells Barak that God has commanded him to go into battle against Sisera. Barak agrees to go, but on one condition. What is that condition? 
10. How does Jael kill Sisera?
11. Rahab knows that the God of Israel is the one true God, and believes that her land will be given over to the Israelites. The two spies promise that she and her family will be spared as long as they stay in her house and hang something from the window. What is that thing?
12. Do the Israelites keep their promise to Rahab when they conquer Jericho?

The Palm of Deborah

Choosing between 2 projects, here's a recreation of a large palm tree.  This is where Deborah could be found. The picture doesn't capture the detail of colors, but stop by and see for yourself!  Great job guys!  

God went before the Israelites.  God told Barak to lead the Israelites down by the river, on level ground with the King's army.  It didn't make much sense.  But God caused the river to overflow, the horses got stuck in the mud and God confused Sisera's army!  When God goes before us, we can trust his word and follow.

Deborah

We'll build a tent. We'll witness what it's like to have an unfair advantage. And we'll learn that Sisera, leader of the king's army, died of a killer headache. God goes before us, we can have courage to follow! (Judges 4)

You May Be Tempted! (The Lyrics)

Verse 1:
You may be tempted
To yell at your brother
But don’t, just don’t
You may be tempted
To steal from another
But don’t, just don’t

* Chorus:
Beat temptation
And God will bless you
Don’t be misled
Temptation will test you
But when you feel like doing
Something you know is wrong
Just don’t, just don’t

Verse 2:
You may be tempted
To lie to your teacher
But don’t, just don’t
It may seem easier
To follow the leader
But it won’t, it just won’t

*

Insert kid-submitted lyrics for additional verses:
- To slap your sister
- The steal a big cookie
- To touch the ballet pole
- To punch your brother in the eye
- To jump out a window
- To ditch school

You may be Tempted

We have a review tomorrow! We've been studying the book of James - just the first chapter. So we have some fun activities to recap. And... we might just even have a super surprise! So come join us. C: See you bright and early!

James 1: 9-11. What should you be Proud of?

What should we be Proud of?
James 1:9-11
Teachers: Sarah and Mark Silk
Sunday 4-18-10

9:30 – 9:50 – Outside Activity -
9:50 – 10:00 – Review previous week’s teaching
10:00 – 10:10 – Read the Passage for this week & Class Discuss
10:10 – 10:30 – Activity – Discuss, Posters & Sharing
10:30 – 10:40 – Now What
10:40 – Donut Holes & to the BB Courts


Review of previous week –
Read last weeks passage – James 1:1-8
Divide into groups – put passage in order.
Come together and do in big words up in front

When troubles come your way have joy!
Why have joy with troubles? – makes us stronger in our faith
If you need wisdom, who do we ask? - God
Should we doubt? - No
Why not? Because God promises to help us

What?
Have a student read James 1:9-11

So What?
The passage talks about poor and rich – what are other things, besides money, you can be rich in?
- gifted athlete
- talented artist
- talented musician
- do well in school
- good at particular games
Will these things get you into heaven?
What is important to God? – to be in right relationship with Him
How do we get into a right relationship with God?
- it doesn’t matter whether we are poor or rich; talented at something or not
- God loves us all the same; our talents and abilities don’t impact God’s love for us
- being in right relationship with God is through asking forgiveness for our sins and asking Jesus into our hearts and lives

What are things we should be doing if we are following God?
- Praying
- Reading the Bible
- Using out talents to honor God
- Our pride should be that we are God’s child, not in the abilities he has given us
At the end of our lives – what is important about the talents and abilities God has given us?
- our talents and gifts will fade away
- how we used them to serve God is what is important
How do we use our talents to serve God?
- help others – tutor - school work, sports – help others get better, musician/artist – teach others
- be kind to others; especially if you are talented at something – don’t make fun of or look down on others who aren’t as talented – but help them
- share with others about God in the circles we interact with – other people who may not come to church or otherwise hear about God

Activity –
- Group Posters
- Discuss some ideas to put on the poster
- Illustrate ways we can honor or serve God and grow in our relationship with Him
- Groups will share with the class

Now What?
- What are you going to do this week to grow in your relationship with God?
o Pray
o Read the Bible
o Use your talents to help others – How?

James Challenge: Part 1

We started a new series on the book of James.

The author, James, was probably Jesus' little brother. And he wrote this letter to believers who were being persecuted (treated unfairly).

Can you put these in order?
- Faith tested
- Troubles come
- Perfect and complete
- Endurance grows
- Fully developed
- Great joy

(*Hint: We learned this on Sunday. Read James chapter 1)