Don’t Do Something; Just Stand There! LESSON 1
Your Response to the Lesson What was most interesting in the Bible story? What activity was most enjoyable? What new things did you learn?
Activity A Battle Plans How are our best efforts and plans in the eyes of God? What are ways you try to fight your own battles? Why not allow God to fight your battles?
Activity B Interpretation Art Read 2 Chronicles 20:17, first part, in as many translations as there are in the group. “Set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you” (King James Version) “Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you” (New International Version) What does obeying this verse look like in your own life?
power text “You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you” (2 Chronicles 20:17).
POWERPOINT When we praise God together He wins the victory for us.
PRAYER AND PRAISE How Was Your Week? Good things? Challenges? Special events?
PRAYER AND PRAISE Songs “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” ( He Is Our Song, no. 85) “Be Still” ( Praise Time, no. 59) “Cares Chorus” ( He Is Our Song, no. 141)
Kazakhstan She Doesn’t Lie Ellina Minina, 13 www.adventistmission.org
PRAYER AND PRAISE Prayer Time Praise God that He has already won the battle for us. Pray over the prayer requests. Thank God for answering the prayers according to His will, for He knows what is best for us.
power text “You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you” (2 Chronicles 20:17).
INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY God Provides for Our Needs How can you thank God for something that hasn’t • even happened yet? We don’t deserve God’s blessings and we often pass • by them without acknowledging that everything good that we freely enjoy comes from God. What are ways you can thank God for how He has • blessed in the past, how He cares in the present, and how He will continue to provide for all our needs?
INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY The Story You may listen to a podcast recording of the story: www.juniorpowerpoints.org
POWERPOINT When we praise God together He wins the victory for us.
EXPERIENCE THE STORY Jehoshaphat’s Choir Read 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 as follows: Narrator: verses 1-6 (first part) King Jehoshaphat’s prayer: verses 6-12 Narrator: verses 13-15 (first part) Jahaziel’s speech: verses 15-17 Narrator: verses 18-20 (first part) King Jehoshaphat: verse 20 (last part) Narrator: verse 21 (first part) All: verse 21 (last part) Narrator: verses 22-30
EXPLORE THE BIBLE Psalms of Praise Read the following psalms in groups. • Group 1—Psalm 145 • Group 2—Psalm 146 • Group 3—Psalm 147 • Group 4—Psalm 148 • Group 5—Psalm 149 • Group 6—Psalm 150 Why did the psalmist praise God? What are reasons you praise God and what are ways you express your praise to Him?
power text “You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you” (2 Chronicles 20:17).
APPLY THE LESSON God’s Job • What are some of your struggles or the battles you are fighting? • God will take care of you and will bring solutions to all your problems. • He has already won the battle for us.
POWERPOINT When we praise God together He wins the victory for us.
SHARE THE LESSON Carry the Light • What are some of the battles God has won for you? • Did you tell someone about the victories that God has won in your life? • Jesus’ victory brings light into our world!
Coming Up Next Week “Prince Rescued” • Joash is proclaimed king • Study your Sabbath School lesson each day • Complete the daily activities • Memorize the Power Text
Closing Prayer Dear Jesus, Thank You for fighting our battles. Please help us to “stand still” and allow You to win the victory in our lives. Your victory gives us hope and assurance of salvation. Thank You! Amen.
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