From Jacob to the 12 Spies - Sonseekers

1 JacobAngelwrestles withtheSTUDENTHANDBOOKLEVEL THREEAGES 8-10 UNIT 2 From Jacob to the 12 SpiesName:See more at Handbook - Unit 2 Level ThreeJoshua and Caleb Spying out the Old Goombungee Road, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 AustraliaPhone: 1300 885 048 - Fax: 1300 728 293 Email: - Website: 12/09/2009 10:46:25 AMIntroduction Student Handbook - Level Three Page 1 ContentsWelcome to Sonseekers ..1A note to parents ..2 Publisher s note ..3 Unit 2 (Lessons 17-32):17. Jacob becomes Israel ..418. Joseph the favourite son ..619. Joseph goes to Egypt ..820. Joseph interprets dreams ..1021. Joseph s brothers ..1222. Israel in Egypt ..1423. Israelite slaves, Moses born .. 1624. Moses returns to Egypt ..1825. Let Me people go ..2026. The first Passover, Israel delivered ..2227. Crossing the Red Sea ..2428.

2 Manna, water from rock ..2629. Sinai and the ten commandments ..2830. Moses and the tabernacle ..3031. The golden calf ..3232. Twelve Spies , 40 years wandering ..34 Curriculum Outline ..36 Published byvisionone incABN 37 430 685 89010 Old Goombungee RdToowoomba Qld 4350 AustraliaPhone: 1300 885 048 Fax: 1300 728 293 Email: All rights reserved July 2009 Welcome to Sonseekers ..Dear ParentsWelcome to Sonseekers , a Sunday School Program designed to give children a sound background in Biblical events, people and places. We trust that you, and your child, are blessed by participation in this curriculum has been produced by over 100 people who have voluntarily given of their time and talents to write, draw and create activities, as well as to edit, review and proof-read.

3 We deeply appreciate the commitment and love shown by all who have contributed to this project. The benefit and blessing to children, as they learn about God s life and love, is a testimony to their , the real key to children knowing God as their Father lies with their families. As parents train their children in God s way, they begin to experience the reality of the Father s love for Sonseekers program is designed to support and encourage family life and order. The Student Handbook is a feature of the program, offering follow up activities and daily devotions, which you may wish to use in your own family God bless and guide you as you share the Lord s life with your you wish to know more about the Sonseekers program, please contact the publishers on the numbers in Christ The Sonseekers TeamStudent HandbookPage 2 Student Handbook - Level Three IntroductionTimeline Creation4000BC Adam and Eve The Fall2500BC Noah The Flood Tower of Babel2000BC Abraham1900BC Isaac1800BC Esau and Jacob1750BC Joseph1360BC Moses1280BC Exodus from Egypt and Journeys Joshua1240BC Entry into and Conquest of Land1220BC Judges1100BC Gideon1070BC Samson1063BC Samuel1020BC Saul as King980BC David as King940BC Solomon as King900BC Kingdom Divided839BC Elijah Emerges.

4 Mt Carmel Jehoshaphat814BC Elisha s Ministry749BC Jonah662BC Hezekiah; Isaiah576BC Josiah540BC Daniel taken to Babylon527BC Exile into Babylon457BC Restoration from Babylon4BC Birth of Jesus26AD Baptism of Jesus Call of Disciples28AD Feeding of 5000 Parables29AD Miracles; Transfiguration30AD Raising of Lazarus Parables Palm Sunday Jesus Crucifixion and Resurrection Day of Pentecost Peter s Ministry33AD Conversion of Paul45AD Paul s Missionary Journeys60AD Paul as Prisoner to RomeWhat are the Sonseekers materials?The Sonseekers Sunday School materials are a four year course of 128 Bible lessons. The lessons are written with the twin aims of teaching the students an accurate chronology of Biblical events and also drawing from each lesson pastoral points relevant to the age and stage of each child. They are written at four levels to cover from pre-school to 12+ age groups.

5 The 128 lessons are organised into 8 units, each of sixteen lessons. The table below indicates the suitable age group for each level: Sonseekers Student School Level Age Level Level One 4 - 5 Kindergarten, Prep Level Two 6 - 7 Lower Primary Level Three 8 - 10 Middle Primary Level Four 11 12+ Upper PrimaryWhat s in my SonseekersLevel Three Student Handbook?Each Level Three Student Handbook contains sixteen homework activities and sixteen My Own Page sections, relevant for the age of your homework activity page comprises:the title of the lesson; the Bible reference for each lesson; an activity related to some aspect of the lesson; the memory verse to be learnt from the lesson../cont dA note to parents about the Sonseekers materials .. Introduction Student Handbook - Level Three Page 3.. note to parents.

6 How do I help my child use the Student s Handbook?The following suggestions are then made with regard to using the each lesson Make sure that your child learns the memory verse from the lesson. Have the child read the Bible passage for the lesson again or read it to him/her. The reference is provided in the header on the homework activity page. All Scripture references are taken from the New King James Version (1983 edition).Discuss the story with the child and ask them what they learnt from the story. Link the activity that the teacher used to the story so that the significance of the activity is clear to the regular times each week for the child to complete the homework activity and daily devotions. Give your child as much help and encouragement as they need to complete these tasks. This is an opportunity to fellowship in the word of God with your child!

7 Ensure that your child brings the handbook to class so that the teacher can check the homework and mark the following week s memory your child to read ahead for the next lesson. May God bless you and guide you as parentsas you help your children in this way!Publisher s note:The publisher wishes to acknowledge the use of clip art from Coreldraw, Clickart, Bible View Clip Art by Pastoral Computer Services and Logos Bible publisher gives permission for artwork masters to be photocopied for the use of the students in the Sonseekers classes. However, no other part of this publication may be produced or transmitted in any form without permission in writing from the 4 Student Handbook - Level Three Lesson 17 Jacob becomes Israel Genesis 32 & 33 Memory Verse For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

8 (Genesis 32:30). If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceable with all men. (Romans:12:18). Jacob got himself into trouble. Read the story to find the way out by putting a circle around each correct sa ifrdfi . wct t. ogs atbeJac i wnteneefdes hkds et , sdotls h b oe ss rhime, t cupft rn nttis o a lannu dr woith (2f th, 5 Es hhdaiu) so m e(mn,f bat Thrert rss,o mme,oJJaty ohthb pre, eentr,ms. ruonehilvmwnt aehahtiveJe f s)anac. r o Ag bngwebel ws soanmb Ge onid dhGmt, Jedot c t o CJoagacoob nm sweeaHesst eereand ghers mtse uh Iee cwoEusatscypied n) ofgwi uwlduh(. ehe n (aNn oalaly hed, ecthse usesEhips s Evaofo ery) e liat wed tad t h ocooseb J a sa cd t Eor Tu he)heydani wvineo onw Jrcuilpyana ddGoao tons lsloens nto EHas ho Ewo nt alsodi s Mdend ebuf th,be an t withhin maJaa lioypmmineAMepaob snt hsei s am aeede.

9 AMan ( tatolked,a sela. t, wretlamim until dawetouch as suJ,acwoha Lod andbbct auobn. aslehangee000, 400he wnt bsaeranaaSTARTHERE(Genesis 32:24)(Genesis 32:6)(Genesis 32:5)(Genesis 32:3)(Genesis 32:9)Israel. ELesson 17 Student Handbook - Level Three Page 5 The Lord can change usDaily DevotionsMondayGenesis 27:41-43; 33:1 4. In what way had Esau changed while Jacob had been away?TuesdayGenesis 32:24-28. What was changed during Jacob s wrestle with God?WednesdayMatthew 18:21-22. God is always willing to forgive us. What should be our attitude about forgiving others?ThursdayEphesians 4:24-29. What are some actions that will change when a person has truly repented?FridayMatthew 6:14-15. If we forgive others, what is God able to do for us?Page 6 Student Handbook - Level Three Lesson 18 Joseph,the favourite son Genesis 37:1-24 Memory Verse But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.)

10 (Galatians 5:22,23). For He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5).What do you think Joseph s coat looked like? Draw and colour it in. What were Joseph s dreams?(Work it out from the code)A=1 B=2C=3 D=4 E=5F=6 G=7 H=8I=9 J=10 K=11L=12 M=13 N=14O=15 P=16 Q=17R=18 S=19 T=20U=21 V=22 W=23X=24 Y=25 Z=26 Joseph said, Lesson 18 Student Handbook - Level Three Page 7 Envy and self-seekingDaily DevotionsMondayGenesis 37:9-11. When Joseph told of his second dream, how did his father and brothers respond?TuesdayMatthew 27:15-22. Why did the chief priests and elders want to kill Jesus? (v18).WednesdayTitus 3:1-5. What sort of people were we all before we let God s love and kindness change us?ThursdayJames 3:13-18. What does envy and self-seeking cause?