Marvel at God’s Staying Power
| Session | Focus | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elisha and the Blind Soldiers | God protected the people of Israel and saved them from their enemies. | 2 Kings 6:8-23 |
| 2. Joash Repairs the Temple | God preserved David's family line and used young King Joash to restore the temple. | 2 Kings 11-12 |
| 3. The Fall of Samaria | After years of disobedience, God allowed the kingdom of Israel to be carried away by its enemies. | 2 Kings 17:1-23 |
| 4. A Bully and a Threat | God blessed Hezekiah, a good and faithful king. | 2 Kings 18-19 |
| 5. Lost and Found | King Josiah led his people back to worshipping God and obeying God's law. | 2 Kings 22-23:30 |
| 6. Judah Taken Captive | God punished the people of Judah. | 2 Kings 25; 2 Chronicles 36:11-23; Jeremiah 27:16-22 |
Dear Family Text
During the six weeks of this unit, our group will explore some difficult stories. We’ll be discovering how God’s people refused to listen and respond to the prophets God sent them. Even the few good kings who came along weren’t enough to keep them in line. The people worshipped other gods and turned their backs on the God who loved them.
I hope you have time to read, explore, and talk about these stories at home, too. This schedule will help you keep track of where we are in God’s Big Story, the Bible.
Elisha and the Blind Soldiers (2 Kings 6:8-23)
Imagine together what the angels surrounding us would look like.
Joash (2 Kings 11-12)
How do you see God at work in this story?
The Fall of Samaria (2 Kings 17:1-23)
In what ways do you think God’s judgment and grace can be seen in today’s world?
A Bully and a Threat (2 Kings 18-19)
How do you think Hezekiah viewed prayer? How does that compare with your own views?
Lost and Found (2 Kings 22-23:30)
Josiah’s father and grandfather were evil. How do you suppose Josiah became a good king who served God?
Judah Taken Captive (2 Kings 25; 2 Chronicles 36:11-23; Jeremiah 27:16-22)
How does this story show God is both a God of justice and a God of love?
Our Memory Challenge is Matthew 6:20-21. To listen to or purchase a great musical version of these verses, visit the Leader Support page on DwellCurriculum.org and look for the song “Treasure.”