Learning Intention: To understand the meaning of what it is to be a Prophet. Success Criteria: * I can create a definition of the word Prophet. * I can read the scripture story 'The Call Of Samuel'. * I can discuss with my class what this story means - the main theme/s of this scripture story. * I can write down what I feel God is saying to me
Story Overview: While the young Samuel was sleeping, the Lord called his name. Not recognizing the voice, Samuel ran to the elderly Eli, thinking it was him. When the voice continued to call Samuel, Eli told him to listen because it must be the Lord speaking. The Lord did speak to Samuel and told him that Eli’s sons would not be the new priests of Israel. Samuel would be. Samuel served the Lord as long as he lived. He was a Priest, Judge, and a Prophet. Journaling time: Imagine that you could hear God’s voice calling you. * What would it be that God might call you to do? * What might God call you to speak out against? * What might God’s dream for your class be? * How might God need you to help ensure that people around you live the way that God might dream all people can live today? * What if God needed you to be a prophet for justice in your class today? * What if God needed you to be a prophet for justice in our world today? * What might you say to God in response? Record what responses come into your heart.
Jeremiah Learning Intention: To gather an understanding of who the prophet Jeremiah was and his key message. Success Criteria: * I can actively listen to the story of Jeremiah. * I can contribute to discussions about Jeremiah. * I can respond to questions about the message/theme of Jeremiah. * I can use the bible to read given scriptural readings to further understand Jeremiah's message.
Questions: 1. Read Jeremiah 18:4-6. What did the potter do with difficult clay? How might God be reworking you? 2. Read Jeremiah 23:5-6. Who is this? Prove your answer with more details. 3. Compare Lamentations 1:20 and 3:22-24. Where can you find hope in the midst of hard times? What helps you?
Isaiah Learning Intention:To understand who the prophet Isaiah was and his key message. Success Criteria: * I can actively listen to the story of Isaiah. * I can contribute to discussions about Isaiah. * I can respond to questions about the message/theme of Isaiah. * I can use the bible to read given scriptural readings to further understand Isaiah's message.
Isaiah’s name refers to God’s salvation
Isaiah is called the messianic prophet because he was deeply motivated and inspired by messages from God that spoke of a time in the future when Israel and all nations would be free from human suffering and sorrow under the rule of the Messiah.
Isaiah also sounded further warnings: “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” (Isaiah 5:20)