Rebuilding the Temple | Nov 8
Rebuilding the Temple - Ezra 4–6; Haggai 1–2
KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 25:9
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How did God plan to fix what sin broke? Before He created the world, God planned to send the Messiah.
CHRIST CONNECTION: God’s people rebuilt the temple so they would have a place to
worship God. Years later, God sent His Son, Jesus, to be with His people. Jesus provides
something better than the temple; He gives us Himself.
STORY POINT: God’s people rebuilt the temple to worship Him.
AT HOME:
1. Why should we obey God even when others might challenge our obedience?
Discuss how God deserves our obedience because He is greater than anyone or anything. Even when others might encourage us to disobey, we can remember that God loves us and always wants what is best for us. Loving and obeying God will bring us the most joy. Read Acts 5:29
2. The prophet Haggai reminded the people to put God first. How can we show God is most important?
Answers will vary. Share that God is worthy of being as the most important person in our
lives. Encourage kids to think about how they can seek God through prayer, the choices they make, reading His Word, etc. Tell kids that those who trust in Jesus desire to seek Him above everything else. Read Matt. 6:31-33.
3. What are some ways you can celebrate and worship God for how He has worked in
your life?
Answers will vary. Remind kids that God was working in His people’s lives and providing the way for them to continue rebuilding the temple. Tell kids that God is working in our lives in more ways than we can recognize. Discuss how no matter what we are facing or what will come, God is worthy of our worship. Read Ps. 95:1-3
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How did God plan to fix what sin broke? Before He created the world, God planned to send the Messiah.
CHRIST CONNECTION: God’s people rebuilt the temple so they would have a place to
worship God. Years later, God sent His Son, Jesus, to be with His people. Jesus provides
something better than the temple; He gives us Himself.
STORY POINT: God’s people rebuilt the temple to worship Him.
AT HOME:
1. Why should we obey God even when others might challenge our obedience?
Discuss how God deserves our obedience because He is greater than anyone or anything. Even when others might encourage us to disobey, we can remember that God loves us and always wants what is best for us. Loving and obeying God will bring us the most joy. Read Acts 5:29
2. The prophet Haggai reminded the people to put God first. How can we show God is most important?
Answers will vary. Share that God is worthy of being as the most important person in our
lives. Encourage kids to think about how they can seek God through prayer, the choices they make, reading His Word, etc. Tell kids that those who trust in Jesus desire to seek Him above everything else. Read Matt. 6:31-33.
3. What are some ways you can celebrate and worship God for how He has worked in
your life?
Answers will vary. Remind kids that God was working in His people’s lives and providing the way for them to continue rebuilding the temple. Tell kids that God is working in our lives in more ways than we can recognize. Discuss how no matter what we are facing or what will come, God is worthy of our worship. Read Ps. 95:1-3
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