FAITH CHALLENGE
Wisdom: Proverbs 10-22
(Week 2)
Scripture: Proverbs 10-22
Memory Verse: Each student will choose five
proverbs to memorize.
· Students will review information about the book of Proverbs.
· Students will create a coloring book for younger children to illustrate and teach verses from the book of Proverbs.
· Students may write their own proverbs about life today.
1.
As students
arrive, ask those who were present last week, to share their small book of
proverbs with a classmate. If a student
was not there, ask someone who was present to give an overview of the class and
what they did. Note: This is a “before class” activity to provide
a review time for early-arriving students.
There will not be time for students who were not present last week to
make books.
2.
Review the
timeline and remind students we are studying Proverbs from the Old
Testament.
3.
The Coach leads
the opening routine: snack, fellowship, prayer wall activity, and prayer
chain. Nametags are available.
4.
The Coach
collects the offering. We will continue
to collect money for the Presbyterian Disaster
Assistance Iraqi Relief Fund. This
collection was begun during our last unit on Peacemaking and will continue
throughout the summer.
5. The Coach introduces the Guide who leads the lesson.
1. Review briefly from last week with the following questions:
· What is a proverb? Practical advice delivered in a catchy saying.
· Who wrote many of the proverbs we are studying? King Solomon
· Where is the book of Proverbs found? Old Testament
· What type of literature is Proverbs? Wisdom literature. What are some other books of the Bible that are also wisdom literature? Job, Ecc
· What is the purpose of the book of Proverbs and other wisdom literature? To teach and provide practical instructions for living. Proverbs are a way for adults to pass along information to children.
2.
With that purpose in mind—to teach younger
people—tell the class they are going to create a coloring book for younger
children at the Kirk to help them learn some of the Biblical proverbs. Explain that the coloring book will have one
proverb per page—and one proverb per letter of the alphabet. The proverbs have already been chosen along with
the letter they will represent.
3.
Display the sample page and explain the following:
·
The letter of the alphabet to which their
proverb corresponds is to be written as a large single letter at the top of the
page.
·
The proverb is to be written NEATLY at the
bottom of the page
·
The illustration is to be drawn SIMPLY in the
middle of the page. Remember this is for
younger children and cannot be too complicated or detailed.
·
The illustration must be an OUTLINE in black
marker. Encourage students to draw in
pencil first and go over it in black marker. The younger children will color
the outlined picture.
·
You might want to provide some coloring books as
a reference for students who have not looked as one recently as a reminder of
how simple the drawings can be.
·
Remind students to work neatly—there is plenty
of time to do a good job.
4.
Ask students to choose a partner for this
project. Encourage students to work in
pairs, although if someone wants to work alone, that is ok. Discourage more than two working together,
however.
5.
The proverbs to be illustrated are attached to this
lesson. Cut these so there is one
proverb on a strip of paper. Lay the
strips on the table and ask the pairs to choose one they wish to
illustrate. Students may move to the
city room where tables are set up with pencils paper and markers.
6.
When a pair has finished their illustration, ask
them to show it to an adult before choosing another proverb to illustrate. Adults should screen the drawings for
appropriateness, neatness and ease of coloring for younger children.
7.
After the adult’s ok, students may illustrate
another proverb.
8.
Have an additional table set up with both the cover
and the back of the book laid out. Ask
all students at some time during the morning to stop by this table and sign
their name to the back of the book. The
cover and back are all on the same sheet of paper. The cover is on the right side of the page. Have the students sign the left side—their
signatures will end up on the back.
9.
Although it might be necessary to allow most of the
class time to complete the illustrations, you may find some students become
bored and the activity needs to be changed.
If so, an additional activity is listed below. This will probably work best as an entire
class, so it is suggested that if this is to be used, the Guide should ask all
students to finish the illustration they are doing and return to the country
room.
10. When
the students are reassembled, ask if they have noticed anything about the way
the proverbs are written. Answers will
vary—but suggest that many are similar to the two listed below. It would be helpful to have the following
written on flip chart paper or the dry erase board.
·
Fools
enjoy doing wrong, but anyone with good sense enjoys acting wisely. The two
halves of the proverb are structured similarly (x enjoys y), but in each half
the x and y are opposites (fools vs. anyone with good sense, doing wrong vs.
acting wisely).
· Fools have no desire to learn; they would much rather give their own opinion. The second half of the proverb develops or comments on the first half.
11. Pass
out paper, pencil and clip boards Ask students to write at least three of their
own proverbs using the above as examples.
. Remind them the proverbs are to
be practical advice to pass along to someone else. If necessary, spend a few minutes
brainstorming. Ideas such as “Fools
spend too much time in front of the computer . . .” or
“Work hard in school; you will . . .”
12. Collect
all the proverbs students have written.
An idea might be to type and copy them to hand out next week for all the
class to enjoy. Leave the original
and/or the copies in the classroom for next week’s lesson.
1. Ask students to tidy up.
2. The Coach conducts the closing prayer.
3. Close/lock the door and turn off the lights.
1. Copy and cut into strips the “Selected Proverbs for the coloring book”
2. Print the cover for the coloring book on legal-size paper.
· Writers’ Bible study materials titled “Wisdom: Proverbs 10-22” prepared by Susan Mazzara
·
Roland
E. Murphy. “The Proverbs” and “wisdom,” Harper’s
Bible Dictionary (HBD). Achtemeier,
Paul J., ed.
Selected
Proverbs for Coloring Book
A The start of an Argument
is like a water leak-- so stop it before real trouble breaks out. Proverbs
17:14
B A dry crust of Bread eaten in peace and quiet
is better than a feast eaten where everyone argues. Proverbs
17:1
C Gray hair is a
glorious Crown worn by those
who have lived right. Proverbs 16:31
D Drawing straws is one way to settle a difficult case. Proverbs
18:18
E A gossip tells Everything, but a true
friend will keep a secret. Proverbs
11 :13
F A Friend is always a friend, and
relatives are born to share our troubles.
Proverbs 17:17
G Grandparents are proud of their grandchildren, and children
should be proud of their parents Proverbs 17:6
H It's
better to be Honest and poor
than to be dishonest and rich. Proverbs 16:8
I If you stop learning, you will forget what you already know. Proverbs 19:27
J Sensible
words are better than gold or Jewels.
Proverbs 20:15
K Kind words are good medicine, but deceitful words can really
hurt
Proverbs 15:4
L Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm
settles arguments. Proverbs 15:18
M Charge
too Much for grain, and you
will be cursed; sell it at a fair price, and you will be praised.
Proverbs 11:26
N No matter how much you want, laziness won't help a bit, but hard
work will reward you with more than enough.
Proverbs 13:4
O The
lamp of a good person keeps on shining; the lamp of an evil person soon goes Out. Proverbs
13:9
P Don't
be a fool and disobey your Parents. Be smart! Accept correction. Proverbs
15:5
Q It makes you look
good when you avoid a fight-- only fools love to Quarrel. Proverbs
20:3
R Crooks
walk down a Road full of
thorny traps. Stay away from there! Proverbs
22:5
S Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal. Proverbs
12:18
T The
LORD is a mighty Tower where
his people can run for safety-- 11the rich think
their money is a wall of protection. Proverbs
18:10
U Be sensible and store
Up
precious treasures--don't waste them like a fool. Proverbs 21:20
V A
simple meal with loVe is
better than a feast where there is hatred.
Proverbs 15:17
W Kind
Words are like honey-- they
cheer you up and make you feel strong. Proverbs
16 :24
X If
you won't help the poor, don't eXpect
to be heard when you cry out for help. Proverbs 21:13
Y If
You
are too lazy to plow, don't expect a harvest.
Proverbs 20:4
Z If
you are laZy and sleep your
time away, you will starve. Proverbs 19:15