Q6 - God is Good at Bread In quarter 6 we are studying great bread stories from the . We will learn that “bread” is the food/nourishment that God provides to keep life going on earth. He provides more than physical food, He provides Jesus, “the Bread of Life.” If you eat this bread you will live forever. God is good at life. God is good at bread.

Date: Aug 30-Sept 5, 2020 Lesson 21: & EZEKIEL FACTS TO KNOW WHO: King , Isaiah, King TEACH VALUABLE LESSONS Manasseh, Amon, Josiah, Hejoahaz, Jehoiakim, ABOUT BREAD Jehoiachin, Ezekiel Text: Isaiah 55:2-3, Ezekiel 16:48-30, Matt. 25:31- 46, John 4:30-38 WHEN (Purple Card): Kings & Homesick Heros Memory Verse: John 4:34

WHERE: Tigris and Euphrates, Dear Parents, A Giver and Taker of Bread is our God! Talk to your child about God’s justice. If we do what is right, God will reward Isarael "cross out," - us, but if we do what is wrong, God will punish us. cross it out, , , Babylonia,

Prayer & Praise WHAT: God tried to keep the Praise Verse: Psalm 107:9 on the right path. Use the praise verse to praise & lead to into prayer! Sometimes they would follow He gives those who are thirsty all the water they want. Him, and sometimes they He gives those who are hungry all the good food they can eat. would not. Isn’t God right to

punish wrong doing? Theme Song: “Break Thou the Bread of Life” Theme Psalm: Psalm 23

Open My Eyes that I may see … Feeding others is good for me.

When Wall (Timeline) Use the “When Wall – Purple Cards Key” file to do the When Wall cards at home. Review the Historical Heading cards (“purple cards”) that tell the story of the Bible. For Kindergarten and up add in the Famous People cards (white cards) and for 2nd grade and up add in the Books of the Bible cards (yellow cards).

Lesson As you introduce the lesson, talk about where in the Bible timeline this lesson occurs (which purple card this lesson falls under). See the Bread-When Wall answer key for guidance. This week’s lesson Isaiah goes under the “Kings” purple card on the “Judah” side and Ezekiel goes under “Homesick Heroes”. Tell carefully or read dramatically today’s lesson using the Bible and your child’s lesson folder. This week praise God while telling about good King Hezekiah & the prophet Isaiah using the interactive lesson 22 visuals created by Renee (please read the “Note to Parents” on the 2nd slide). Remember to emphasize how God is the hero of the story!

Activities Use the activity packet (found in the pocket of your child’s Quarter 6 folder) for lesson 22 to help reinforce the lesson.

Additional Ideas Praise God in Song: My God is So Big; Shout Hallelujah; Lord I Lift Your Name on High; Let it Rise; Jesus Loves Me; Days of Elijah

Bible Fun for Kids – King Hezekiah

Marching Drill Use the marching drill to review concepts Lesson Marching Drill – Start with : from each lesson! Left, Left, Left, Right, Left

13 You are God of Gods to me. Lord of Lords you’ll always be. 14 From the waterless pit save me. Jesus Christ will set me free. 15 Jesus, Jesus, you bring light. Family Study Questions: No more darkness, gloom, or night 16 Jesus taught. The light did shine. Make this a study for your entire family! And darkness left this heart of mine. 1. What is Isaiah talking about in Isaiah 55:1-2? 17 God is my hope, my praise, my light. What is it that people labor for but does not The fountain, the source of all delight. satisfy? 18 I’ll have faith; I’ll have no fear. Because I know my god is near. 19 I will listen to God’s Son. 2. Why do you think people pursue those things Until my days on Earth are done. that do not satisfy over the things of God that 20 I know Jesus is my light! do? I’ll worship Him both day and night. 21 I believe, obey, rejoice; 3. When was this time that Isaiah prophesied That’s God’s plan and that’s my choice! about? 22 Jesus did not die in vain. I will leave sin’s dark domain. 4. What is the bread of God that can satisfy us?

5. What example did Ezekiel give when he was pointing out God’s anger toward Judah? What was Judah’s sin?

6. What should our attitude be concerning the “bread” God has given us? What must we be willing to do with it?

7. What is the bread that we’re talking about?