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See more at www.sonseekers.com.au Student Handbook - Unit 3 Level Four

STUDENTHANDBOOK

LEVEL FOUR

AGES 11-12+

UNIT 3From Aaron‛s Rod to Eli

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Introduction Student Handbook - Level Four Page 1

ContentsWelcome to Sonseekers ............ 1

A note to parents ...................... 2

Publisher’s note ........................ 3

Unit 3 (Lessons 33-48):

33. Aaron’s rod .............................. 434. Moses hits the rock .................. 635. The bronze serpent .................. 836. Balaam and his ass ............... 1037. Joshua and Rahab ................. 1238. Crossing the Jordan, Jericho 1439. The sin of Achan .................... 1640. The sun stands still ................ 1841. Gideon’s fleece ...................... 2042. Gideon and his army ............. 2243. Samson .................................. 2444. Samson and Delilah .............. 2645. Ruth, Naomi and Boaz .......... 2846. Hannah .................................. 3047. Samuel hears God speak ....... 3248. Eli, Hophni and Phinehas ..... 34

Curriculum Outline ............... 36

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Welcome to Sonseekers …

Dear Parents

Welcome 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 program.

The 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. 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 faithfulness.

However, 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 themselves.

The 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 devotions.

May God bless and guide you as you share the Lord’s life with your child.

If you wish to know more about the Sonseekers program, please contact the publishers on the numbers listed.

Yours in Christ

The Sonseekers Team

Student Handbook

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Page 2 Student Handbook - Level Four Introduction

Timeline 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; 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 Rome

What 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. 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 Primary

What’s in my SonseekersLevel Four Student Handbook?Each Level Four Student Handbook contains sixteen homework activities and sixteen “My Own Page” sections, relevant for the age of your child.

Each 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’d

A note to parents about the Sonseekers materials . . .

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Introduction Student Handbook - Level Four Page 3

. . . note to parents . . .How do I help my child use the Student’s Handbook?The following suggestions are then made with regard to using the book.

After 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 ♦students.Set 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!Ensure that your child brings the handbook to class so that the teacher can check the homework and ♦mark the following week’s memory verse.Encourage 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 Clips.

The 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 publisher.

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Aaron’s rod Numbers 16 & 17

Memory Verse“Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account.” (Hebrews 13:17).“The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to avoid the snares of death.” (Proverbs 14:27).

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Don’t be rebelliousDaily DevotionsMondayNumbers 16:1 6. What are the names of the main leaders whose hearts rebelled against Moses?

TuesdayPsalm 1:4 6. What happens to the ungodly?

WednesdayProverbs 17:11. What is the only thing an evil man seeks?

ThursdayJeremiah 28:13 17. Hananiah should have been trustworthy, but what was it that he taught?

FridayHebrews 3:7 11. What is happening in our heart when we are in rebellion?

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Moses hits the rock Numbers 20:2-13

Memory Verse“But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” (Psalm 86:15).“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” (I John 5:3).

Godwantedtoshow

HismercytothepeopleofIsrael

byprovidingwater outofarockfor them.Read

Numbers20

:11 anddraw

thescenedescribedthere.

Circlethe

correct

answer:

1.WasMosessupposedtohit therock?Yes/No

2.WasMosesangrywiththepeopleofIsrael?Yes/No

3.WasGodpleasedwithMosesandAaron?Yes/No

4.Do

yousometimeshit thingswhenyouare

angry?

Yes/No

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Ask and you will receiveDaily DevotionsMondayNumbers 20:8 12. God asked Moses to speak to the rock, but what did Moses do?

TuesdayMatthew 7:7 11. What happens when we ask?

WednesdayJohn 14:12 14. What does Jesus promise when we ask in His name?

ThursdayJames 1:5 8. How are we to ask when we need God’s wisdom?

FridayJames 4:1 3. Why don’t we receive when we ask?

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The bronze serpent

Memory Verse“Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth!” (Isaiah 45:22).

“Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 5:20).

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

God sent poisonous snakes.

The people repented.Moses made a serpent of bronze

and raised it on a pole.

Read John 3:14-15. Who do we look to for life? _________________________________________________

Numbers 21:4-9;John 3:14-15

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Look to the Lord and live

Daily DevotionsMondayNumbers 21:4 9. What happened when those bitten by snakes looked at the bronze snake?

TuesdayGenesis 19:17,26. What happened to Lot’s wife who was instructed not to look back?

WednesdayLuke 9:57 62. What does Jesus say about the one looking back?

ThursdayTitus 2:11 13. What does Paul encourage us to be looking for?

FridayHebrews 12:1 2. Continue this sentence to the next comma:“Looking unto Jesus …

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Balaam and his ass Numbers 22 - 24

Memory Verse“Search me, O God, and know my heart.” (Psalm 139:23).

“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (I Thessalonians 5:23).

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Obeying God’s voiceDaily DevotionsMondayNumbers 22:10 12. What did God tell Balaam to do?

TuesdayDeuteronomy 11:26 28. What was set before the children of Israel if they obeyed the commandment of the Lord?

WednesdayI Samuel 15:24 28. Someone else did not obey God’s voice, who was it?

ThursdayActs 5:25 29. What did the Apostles say when brought before the council?

FridayMatthew 7:24-27. What people are like those who build their house on the rock and those who build their house on the sand?

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Joshua and Rahab Joshua 1 & 2

Memory Verse“Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13).

“I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.” (John 17:15).

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Responding to GodDaily DevotionsMondayJoshua 2:8 14. Why did Rahab decide to help the spies?

TuesdayI Kings 17:8 16. What happened to help the widow discern that Elijah was from God.

WednesdayI Kings 18:38 40; 19:1 2. What was Jezebel’s response to Elijah and therefore to God?

ThursdayActs 16:16 24. How did the people in the city respond to what Paul and Silas did?

FridayActs 16:25 34. How did Paul and Silas react when God let them be put in prison?

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Crossing the Jordan, Jericho

Memory Verse“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5 6).“Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.” (Jeremiah 32:17).

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The __________ commanded the __________of __________ to march around the city. Theywould be led by the __________ with the__________ of the __________. They would__________ around the city __________ aday for __________days. On the _________ day they would march__________ times. The priests would _________ __________ __________, the __________ would __________ and the __________ would__________ __________.

Joshua 3 – 6;Kings 16:34

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The Jordan RiverDaily DevotionsMondayJoshua 3:10 17. How were the Israelites able to cross the Jordan?

TuesdayII Kings 2:1 11. Where did they end up? What happened to Elijah?

WednesdayII Kings 5:9 15. What did God use the Jordan River for?

ThursdayMark 1:4 11. Who baptised Jesus? Where? What happened to Jesus?

FridayGenesis 13:7 11. Where did Lot choose? Why?

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The sin of Achan Joshua 7

Memory Verse“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24).“For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself.” (Romans 14:7).

See if you can find the shortest way to the tent with the stolen treasure.

Read Matthew 14:44-46. What did the people in the two parables have to do to get the treasure?______________________________________________________________________Read Deuteronomy 6:5. What does God want us to do to find His treasure?______________________________________________________________________________

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Cleansing our hearts from sin

Daily DevotionsMondayJoshua 7:10 15. What did God require the Israelites to do to remove sin from their midst?

TuesdayI Samuel 15:17 23. What two things does God delight in, as revealed in this passage?

WednesdayPsalm 51:1 4. What did David acknowledge before God?

ThursdayPsalm 24:1 6. Who may stand in God’s holy place?

FridayI John 1:8 10. What does God do if we confess our sin?

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The sun stands still Joshua 10:1-15

Memory Verse“If we ask anything according to his will, He hears us.” (I John 5:14).

“He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!” (Luke 8:25).

Find the answers to this question and other questions belowhidden in each coded word. The first and last letter ofeach of the coded words is the first and last letterof the hidden word answer. Cross out the unneeded letters in between to find the correct word. Read the Bible references for clues. Write the correct answers in the space provided.

3. Who can we ask for help?

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The sun, moon and stars

Daily DevotionsMondayJoshua 10:8 14. What happened when Joshua spoke to the sun and the moon?

TuesdayGenesis 15:1-6. What was Abraham asked to count that was as numerous as his descendants would be?

WednesdayGenesis 1:14 18. For what purpose did God create the sun and the moon?

ThursdayRevelation 12:1 6. How is this woman (the church) clothed?

FridayRevelations 21:22 27. Why won’t the new Jerusalem need the sun and moon to shine in it?

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Gideon’s fleece Judges 6:36-40

Memory Verse“O Lord, You have searched me and known me … You have hedged me behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me.” (Psalm 139:1,5).“And we have such trust through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God.” (II Corinthians 3:4,5).

LOOK UP

Psalm 139

The Lord answered Gideon’s test and treatedhim gently because He knew that beneath

Gideon’s fear was a willing heart.

R e a d a l l o f t h e P s a l m, t h e n c h o o s e o n e s e c t i o n ,e i t h e r v e r s e s ( 1-4 ) , ( 13- 16) o r ( 23-24) .

Wr i t e b e l o w w h at t h o s e v e r s e s me a n t o y o u .

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Gideon’s call Daily DevotionsMondayJudges 6:1 3. Why did God deliver Israel into the hand of Midian for seven years?

TuesdayJudges 6:4 6. What made the children of Israel cry out to God?

WednesdayJudges 6:7 10. God had saved Israel many times. Write down the last sentence of verse 10 which describes Israel’s response.

ThursdayJudges 6:11 16. This is God’s first call to Gideon. What was God’s answer when Gideon felt He was too weak?

FridayJudges 6:17 24. What happened to the meat and unleavened bread (Gideon’s offering) when it was put on the rock?

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Gideon and his army

Memory Verse“Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.” (Hebrews 13:7).“With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” (II Chronicles 32:8).

Judges 6:11-35;7:1 – 8:28

To find out more about Gideon, lookup the Scriptures listed. Select ananswer from the box below that bestdescribes Gideon, and write it on theline beneath each Bible reference.* cautious * loyal to God* obedient * plans strategy* humble * communicates with God

Judges 6:15________________

Judges 6:17________________

Judges 6:27________________

Judges 6:36________________

Judges 7:16-18________________

Judges 8:22-23________________

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Gideon obeys GodDaily DevotionsMondayJudges 6:25 27. What happened to the altar of Baal (a false God)?

TuesdayJudges 6:28 35. In what way did the Lord help Gideon when the Midianites gathered against His people?

WednesdayJudges 6:36 40. How did God answer Gideon’s test with the fleece?

ThursdayJudges 7:1-7. How did God choose an army to fight the Midianites?

FridayJudges 7:8-18. What was their cry when Gideon’s men blew their trumpets and broke their pitchers?

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Samson Judges 13 & 15

Memory Verse“The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will.” (Acts 22:14).“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” (Proverbs 14:12).

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SamsonDaily DevotionsMondayJudges 13:1-5. God promised Manoah’s wife a son. How would this child help the Israelites?

TuesdayJudges 13:6-14. What did Manoah pray for when he learnt he was to become a father?

WednesdayJudges 13:15-25. What name did Manoah and his wife give to their son?

ThursdayJudges 15:1-5. How did Samson harm the Philistines?

FridayJudges 15:6-17. How did Samson escape the ropes that bound him?

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Samson and Delilah Judges 16

Memory Verse“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7).“I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is within my heart.” (Psalm 40:8).

“Take My ________upon you and learn

from Me.” Matthew 11:29-30

“ __________ unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” Hebrews 12:2 “The commandment of the

Lord is pure, enlighteningthe ________.” Psalm 19:8

“The statutes of the Lord are right,rejoicing the _____________.”

Psalm 19:8

“Blessed is the man who_________ not in the counsel of theungodly, nor ________ in the path

of sinners.” Psalm 1:1

“ ... nor _____________ in the seat of the

scornful.” Psalm 1:1

“Incline your _____and come to Me.”

Isaiah 55:3

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Being set apart to serve God

Daily DevotionsMondayDaniel 1:8-20. How did God honour these Hebrew boys for their decision to eat only ‘clean’ food (separating themselves for God.)

TuesdayII Timothy 2:19-21. To be a vessel of honour for the Lord, what must you abstain from, and what must you pursue?

WednesdayMatthew 19:16-26. Why was this man grieved in his heart, and chose not to inherit eternal life?

ThursdayI Timothy 6:6-12. What is great gain for us?

FridayII Corinthians 6:17 18; 7:1. The Lord called the Israelites to be a people set apart for Him. How are we to be set apart for God?

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Ruth, Naomiand Boaz Ruth

Memory Verse“Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man?” (Proverbs 20:6).“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1).

mother’srichgleanRuthNaomiGodBoazheadsMoab

peoplewheatgoOrpahMarabarleyreturnkinsmanfieldBethlehem

Because there was a famine in B_________________, a man named Elimelech and his wife N_________, and their two sons, went to the country of M_______. The family lived in Moab for some time. The father died and then the two sons.The mother made plans to r___________ to Bethlehem. Her two daughters-in-law, Orpah and R_______ started to walk back with her, but Naomi saidto them, “Return each to her m_______________ house.”

Only O_______ turned around. Ruth went with Naomi. Ruth promised to loveG_____ and Naomi’s p___________. When they got to Bethlehem, Naomi saidto her friends, “Do not call me Naomi; call me M_______, for the Almighty hasdealt very bitterly with me.” A k_____________ of Naomi’s husband lived inBethlehem. He was a very r_______ man named B_______. He had many fieldsof w_________ and b___________. Ruth said to Naomi, “Let me go to thef_________, and g_________ h_________ of grain.” Naomi said, “G___, mydaughter.”

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Making right choicesDaily DevotionsMondayRuth 1:8-18. When faced with a choice, which people and which God did Ruth choose?

TuesdayDeuteronomy 30:15 20. What choice are the Israelites encouraged to make?

WednesdayProverbs 3:31 35. Whose way are we to be careful not to choose?

ThursdayIsaiah 7:10 15. What would this promised child refuse …………………………….., and what would He choose ……………………………..?

FridayJohn 15:12 17. For what purpose are we chosen by Jesus?

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Hannah I Samuel 1 & 2

Memory Verse“All things come from You, and of Your own we have given You.” (I Chronicles 29:14).“I cry out with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord!” (Psalm 119:145).

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Crying out for helpDaily DevotionsMondayI Samuel 1:1-11. Why was Hannah so sad? What was her vow?

TuesdayI Samuel 1:12-18. Who did Hannah cry out to in her sorrow?

WednesdayLuke 18:1 8. How does God answer the cry of His elect (His people)?

ThursdayPsalm 40:1-3. How did God answer David’s cry for help?

FridayHebrews 5:5-10. What was the result of Jesus’ crying out to His Father?

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Samuel hearsGod speak I Samuel 3

Memory Verse“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27).

“The Lord our God we will serve, and His voice we will obey.” (Joshua 24:24).

Look up I Samuel 3:10 to see how Samuel replied the fourth time.

Circle the correct answer:1. When Samuel first heard his name called, did he say: a). “It’s not fair! I was nearly asleep.” b). “Go away, I’m tired.” c). “Here I am.”

2. The second time Samuel heard his name called, did he say: a). “Samuel do this, Samuel do that, it’s all I ever hear.” b). “Here I am.” c). “In a minute, I’ll just finish this comic.”

3. The third time Samuel heard his name called, did he say: a). “Make up your mind, do you want me or not.” b). “Why don’t you call somebody else for a change?” c). “Here I am.”

4. Why have I asked these silly questions? To show that: a). Samuel had an excuse or grumble for everything that was asked of him. b). Samuel had a willing heart.

In one or two sentences explain the difference between being“here” and “hearing” (consider “going to church” in your answer).

^ SAMUEL

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Making a right responseDaily DevotionsMondayI Samuel 3:1-10. What was Samuel’s response when the Lord called him?

TuesdayI Samuel 3:11-18. Why was God judging Eli and his sons?

WednesdayEphesians 6:1-3. What is God’s commandment to us as children? What is the promise to obedient children?

ThursdayEphesians 6:4. What is a father’s responsibility towards his children?

FridayJames 1:22-25. In your own words say what a “forgetful hearer” is.

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Eli, Hophniand Phinehas I Samuel 4 - 6

Memory Verse“Who is able to stand before this holy Lord God?” (I Samuel 6:20).

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness.” (Romans 1:18).

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Right judgementDaily DevotionsMondayRomans 14:10-13. Why is it so important not to judge each other?

TuesdayMatthew 5:20-26. How seriously does Jesus rate unjust anger?

WednesdayII Corinthians 5:9 11. We are the house of God. God is already judging our actions. What actions will He judge?

ThursdayPsalm 19:7-11. What does this passage say about the judgements of God?

FridayI Peter 2:21-25. What lesson can we learn from Jesus in this passage?

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Sonseekers CurriculumUnit One Unit Two Unit Three Unit Four

Creation 11. Creation 22. Adam and Eve3. The fall4. Cain and Abel5. Noah builds an ark6. The flood, Noah and his 7. sonsThe tower of Babel8. Abram called, Abram 9. and LotThe covenant with 10. AbrahamIshmael and Isaac11. Sodom and Gomorrah12. The sacrifice of Isaac13. Rebekah, Isaac’s bride14. Jacob and Esau15. Jacob’s ladder, Leah and 16. Rachel

Jacob becomes Israel17. Joseph, the favourite son18. Joseph goes to Egypt19. Joseph interprets the 20. dreamsJoseph’s brothers21. Israel in Egypt22. Israelite slaves, Moses 23. bornMoses flees and returns 24. to Egypt“Let My people go” 25. The first passover, Israel 26. deliveredCrossing the Red Sea27. Manna, water from the 28. rockSinai and the ten 29. commandmentsMoses and the tabernacle30. The golden calf31. Twelve spies, 40 years of 32. wandering

Aaron’s rod33. Moses hits the rock34. The bronze serpent35. Balaam and his ass36. Joshua and Rahab37. Crossing the Jordan, 38. JerichoThe sin of Achan39. The sun stands still40. Gideon’s fleece41. Gideon and his army42. Samson43. Samson and Delilah44. Ruth, Naomi and Boaz45. Hannah46. Samuel hears God speak47. Eli, Hophni and Phinehas48.

Saul chosen49. Saul and the Amalekites50. David chosen51. David and Goliath52. David and Jonathan53. David and Saul54. David crowned55. David and the ark56. Absalom57. Solomon becomes king58. Solomon’s temple59. Israel divided, Rehoboam 60. and JeroboamElijah and the widow61. Elijah on Mount Carmel62. Good King Jehoshaphat63. Elisha and the double 64. portion

Unit Five Unit Six Unit Seven Unit EightThe widow’s oil, a boy 65. raisedNaaman66. Famine in Samaria67. Jonah68. The captivity of Israel 69. (the northern kingdom)Hezekiah and 70. SennacheribIsaiah71. Josiah72. Jeremiah73. The captivity of Judah 74. (the southern kingdom)Daniel interprets the 75. king’s dreamThe fiery furnace76. The writing on the wall77. Daniel in the lions’ den78. Esther79. Restoration80.

Zacharias, Elizabeth, 81. Mary and JohnThe birth of Jesus82. Jesus in the temple83. John the Baptist 84. Jesus baptised and 85. temptedThe call of the disciples86. Water turned to wine87. The temple cleansed, 88. NicodemusThe woman at the well89. Healing of the paralysed 90. manThe house built on the 91. rockJesus stills the storm92. The feeding of the 500093. The centurion’s servant94. Forgiveness in Simon’s 95. houseThe sower and the seed96.

Jairus’ daughter, a 97. woman touches JesusJesus walks on the water98. Miracles of healing99. The transfiguration100. A boy is healed101. The unmerciful servant102. A man born blind103. The good Samaritan104. Prayer105. The raising of Lazarus106. The lost sheep, coin and 107. sonAttitudes of a servant108. The marriage of the 109. king’s sonThe ten lepers110. The ten virgins111. The talents112.

Palm Sunday113. The last supper and 114. GethsemaneThe crucifixion115. The resurrection116. Peter restored117. The risen Christ and His 118. ascensionThe day of Pentecost119. Peter and John120. Peter and the Gentiles121. Stephen122. Philip123. Paul’s conversion124. Paul’s first missionary 125. journeyPaul’s second and third 126. missionary journeysPaul’s capture and 127. imprisonmentPaul’s final journey128.