This workshop leader’s Bible study
is a historical, theological, and contextual introduction to the Mary and
Martha rotation of Kirk of Kildaire’s Faith Quest workshop rotation
program. It is intended to provide
workshop leaders with:
·
A historical context for understanding the Bible
story.
·
A Biblical context for reading and teaching the
story.
·
The theological basis for the concepts to be
taught to the children.
In Kirk of Kildaire’s Faith Quest program, workshop
leaders attend a one-hour Bible study two weeks prior to the start of a new
rotation. This Bible study helps
workshop leaders understand how the concepts to be taught to the children are
derived from the Bible story and how the lessons in the rotation fit together
to reinforce the concepts. It also
provides an opportunity for the workshop leaders to grow in their own faith and
understanding of the Bible.
It will be helpful to have a
chalkboard, whiteboard, or flip chart for writing down questions or
observations during the Bible study.
Note: This is not a comprehensive study of the
text, but only a few notes to help provide context and background for workshop
leaders. Consult titles cited in the
reference list at the end of these notes for more information.
Scripture:
Luke 10:38-42
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
v
Don’t worry about
little things.
v
Jesus wants us to
listen to God.
v
God wants us to
be considerate, patient, loving, and kind.
v
Do the best you
can and don’t worry about what others are doing.
v
God wants us to
get ready for Jesus.
·
If workshop leaders do not know each other, give
them an opportunity to introduce each other and say which workshop they will be
leading.
·
Begin the Bible study by praying for God’s
guidance as teachers begin a new rotation.
Ask a workshop leader to read the text aloud. Ask the workshop leaders what questions came to mind as they heard the story or read it before the Bible study. Write down any questions that arise and will need to be answered during the Bible study.
Ask each workshop leader to summarize his or her workshop. As they do so, point out the concepts that each lesson reinforces. Ask workshop leaders if they have any questions about the logistics or practical application of their lesson.
Antioch Arcade: The children will talk about the story of
Mary and Martha and the choices that they made, and will play a game where they
will have to make some choices.
Apostles’
Playhouse: The children will experience the story of Mary and Martha using
charades, drama, and pantomime.
Creation Station: The children will create symbols of Mary and Martha’s talents out of clay. Holywood: Children will view the video “Martin the Cobbler”. They will learn the value of hospitality and explore ways that they can show hospitality to others and to God.
Praising Puppets: This workshop will focus on the attitudes that Mary and Martha showed while they were serving Jesus. The children will discuss that any activity can be done with a cheerful attitude of caring or with a sour attitude of discontentment.
Return to the questions that were
gathered at the start of the hour. Have they
been answered? Are there any further
questions about the Bible story or about the lessons?
Close the Bible study with a
prayer.