10- God Cares for The Little King Joash

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen

Lesson No. ( 10 )

The Little King Joash

References:

2 Kings 11 & 12.

Notes for Servants

«        We may face so many people who want to destroy us, and take our belongings or positions, but God will always protect His children and fight for us.

«        When we face problems bigger than our capabilities and strength, we should not worry, but we should pray to God -the source of our power- with faith, that He will help us to overcome any problem.

Objectives

General: Listening to God.

Specific:

The children will be able to...

1. Know how Joash was raised in the Temple.
2. Tell how God gave him his throne.
3. Explane why he was a good King.

Bible Verse

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1)

Teaching Aids

1. Felt figure and flannel board.

Instruction

(1) Review last week's lesson.

(2) Who remembers the verse?

(3) Remind the children about the church occasions for the coming week.

Story Time

In the southern kingdom of Judah, Athaliah, the daughter of Jezebel, wanted to be queen.  She had every rival killed, including her own grandsons.  Jezebel’s daughter managed to save her smallest son, Joash, and hid him in the temple, where he was brought up by the high priest, Jehoiada.

For six years, Athaliah ruled as queen of Judah. Then, Jehoiada called all the royal guards and the priests to the temple and led them before Joash, the late King's son. He handed each captain a shield and spear, and reminded the soldiers that the weapons had been King David's and that the boy was of David's family.  Then, Jehoiada placed the crown on his head and everyone shouted: "Long live the king!"

Athaliah heard the shouting and hurried to the temple.  "Treason!" She called out, as she saw the new King standing by a pillar. But, Jehoiada ordered two guards to take Jezebel outside the temple and kill her.

Once he was king, Joash had all Athaliah's temples of Baal destroyed. He ordered the great Temple to be repaired and had a chest placed beside the altar, so that people could leave money offerings to God inside it.

But in time he too did wrong and God punished him. The Syrians invaded Judah and Joash was killed by his own servants.

Discussion

1 - Follow up the story by talking about it with the children.

2 - Continue the discussion while they do the activity.

Learning Activities

Activity Sheet.