Transcription of 2011 Elementary leader's guide summer
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Today s Bible StoryBook of JonahObjectivesHChildren will connect with the biblicalstory of Jonah and the fish. HChildren will recognize that God s graceis for Book of Jonah is unique from the otherOld Testament prophetic books in that it givesthe account of a single event in the life of aprophet. The story can be divided into threeparts. First, Jonah receives instruction fromthe Lord and decides to run away rather thanobey. There are times when children canidentify with Jonah in his desire to flee ratherthan to follow. Children can go to greatlengths to avoid obeying parents or teachers. Second, after spending some time in the bellyof a great fish, Jonah decides he cannotescape God s reach. He then goes to Ninevehand deliver s God s message to the his surprise, the Ninevites heed God swarning and repent of their ways. They beginto live faithfully, and God responds to theirfaithfulness by offering forgiveness andredemption. Jonah s response to God scompassion for the Ninevites is surprising.
Today’s Bible Story Book of Jonah Objectives ★Children will connect with the biblical story of Jonah and the fish. ★Children will recognize that God’s grace is for everyone. The Book of Jonah is unique from the other Old Testament prophetic books in that it gives
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