Weekly Bible Lessons on Old Testament Characters

Absolutely! Here’s an outline for a 12-lesson series focusing on main characters of the Old Testament. Each lesson can cover a particular character, key events, and lessons applicable to modern life.

Weekly Lessons Outline: Main Characters of the Old Testament

Lesson 1: Adam and Eve

• Key Themes: Creation, temptation, and choice
• Scripture Reading: Genesis 1-3
• Activities: Creation craft, discussion on choices and consequences.

Lesson 2: Noah

• Key Themes: Obedience, faith, and God's covenant
• Scripture Reading: Genesis 6-9
• Activities: Build a model of the ark, discussion on faith in tough times.

Lesson 3: Abraham

• Key Themes: Faith, promise, and trust in God
• Scripture Reading: Genesis 12, 15, 22
• Activities: Story mapping of Abraham's journey, discussion on faith.

Lesson 4: Isaac

• Key Themes: Obedience, sacrifice, and God’s provision
• Scripture Reading: Genesis 21, 22
• Activities: Create a family tree, discuss God's promises.

Lesson 5: Jacob

• Key Themes: Identity, striving, and reconciliation
• Scripture Reading: Genesis 25, 28, 32-33
• Activities: Discussion on identity and God's role in our lives, crafts about dreams.

Lesson 6: Joseph

• Key Themes: Forgiveness, resilience, and God's plan
• Scripture Reading: Genesis 37, 39-45
• Activities: Coat of many colors craft, discuss overcoming challenges.

Lesson 7: Moses

• Key Themes: Leadership, freedom, and God's law
• Scripture Reading: Exodus 3-4, 12, 20
• Activities: Craft of the Ten Commandments, role-play the Exodus.

Lesson 8: Joshua

• Key Themes: Courage, leadership, and trust
• Scripture Reading: Joshua 1, 6
• Activities: Marching around Jericho game, discuss trusting God in new ventures.

Lesson 9: Ruth

• Key Themes: Loyalty, love, and God's providence
• Scripture Reading: Book of Ruth
• Activities: Discuss friendships and loyalty, gardening activity symbolizing new beginnings.

Lesson 10: David

• Key Themes: Courage, worship, and repentance
• Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 16-17, Psalm 23
• Activities: Slingshot activity (soft objects), discuss bravery and being a person after God’s heart.

Lesson 11: Solomon

• Key Themes: Wisdom, wealth, and building relationships
• Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 3-4, Proverbs 1
• Activities: Wisdom discussions, crafts for “Building Wisdom” using building blocks.

Lesson 12: Esther

• Key Themes: Courage, purpose, and standing up for others
• Scripture Reading: Book of Esther
• Activities: Discuss bravery and identity, drama role-play of key moments.

Suggestions for Each Lesson:

• Memory Verse: Introduce a relevant memory verse each week.
• Discussion Questions: Encourage conversation about the lessons learned and how they apply to their lives.
• Prayer: Close each session with a prayer focusing on the themes discussed.

This structure will provide a comprehensive overview of key figures and themes in the Old Testament and foster engagement through various activities. Enjoy your teaching!

Certainly! Here are five simple questions you can ask kids after Lesson 1, focusing on Adam and Eve, to ensure they grasp the key points of the lesson:

1. Who were the first people God created?

   • (Expected Answer: Adam and Eve)

2. What special place did Adam and Eve live in?

   • (Expected Answer: The Garden of Eden)

3. What was the one rule God gave Adam and Eve?

   • (Expected Answer: Do not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil)

4. What happened when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit?

   • (Expected Answer: They disobeyed God and were sent out of the Garden)

5. What important lesson can we learn from Adam and Eve's choices?

   • (Expected Answer: The importance of making good choices and listening to God)

These questions should stimulate discussion and help reinforce the key concepts from the lesson!