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Doodle Bible School
Lesson 8
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1. What is the theme of Joshua 9?
2. Can you doodle the picture clue?
3. What did the inhabitants of Gibeon hear about? (9:3)
4. Can you quote the memory verse?
5. How did the Gibeonite messengers act toward Israel? (9:4)
6. What type of luggage and clothes did they wear? (9:4-5)
7. In what condition were the food they carried? (9:5)
8. From where did they say they had come? (9:6)
9. What report had they heard? (9:9)
10. Have you ever tried to trick someone? When is that lying?
Application Sermon Questions
Lesson 8
Were you able to watch the entire lesson?
1. What was the title of this lesson?
2. What was the first point made within this lesson? (Joshua 9:18, 20)
3. What was the second point made within this lesson? (Joshua 9:18)
4. What was the third point made within this lesson? (Joshua 9:21)
5. What type of labor were the Gibeonites assigned to do? (9:21)
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Home Church Worship Guide – Joshua 9
Scripture Explains Itself!
Lesson 8
Were you able to watch the entire lesson?
1. What is the main topic of this passage? (John 3:3-8)
2. Why did Nicodemus not need instructions on being physically born?
3. What does Jesus say to indicate Nicodemus should have known better? (John 3:10)
Reading Assignment
Lesson 8
Investment (Part 3)
Taking Ownership of Their Place Within the Church (cont.)
As was stated last time, the supreme goal of all Christian fellowship is unity in praise of God the Father. Involvement in the various expressions of worship is also a great enticement to investment. Guide young people to the following list. Help them find their own function within the worship service. (Note: More information about reverent, relevant, and revealing worship will be discussed in the final sections of this study.)
1. Prayer – In Acts 2:42 (NKJV), we are told that early Christians “continued steadfastly … in prayers.” In I Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV), Christians are commanded to “pray without ceasing.” How is your prayer life? Do you encourage the prayer life of others through teaching and example? How would you measure your effective use of this expression of worship?
2. Singing – In Ephesians 5:19 (NKJV), Paul told the early Christians to worship by “speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.” Not every Christian can sing with a beautiful voice, but every Christian is commanded to sing. The true effectiveness of singing is not measured by pitch or rhythm but by message and sincerity. How well do you speak to your fellow Christians through song?
3. Study – In the early church, Bible study came in at least three forms: personal study (II Timothy 2:15), through the aid of a teacher (II Timothy 2:2, Hebrews 5:12), and through the aid of a preacher (Romans 10:14-15). How effective are you at personal study, listening to others, and sharing what you know?
In II Timothy 1:11 (NKJV), Paul said that he “was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.” In this passage, Paul differentiates between the work of a preacher and the work of a teacher. You should study this distinction further and ask yourself for which you are best suited.
4. Communion – Perhaps the best definition of communion is having a common union. Communion is expressed when people of common faith unite to memorialize and celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. In Acts 20:7, we find that the early church met every Sunday to take communion. In I Corinthians 11:28-29 (NKJV), every Christian was commanded to “examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.” How much focus and self-examination do you give to the Lord’s supper each week? How would you measure your effective use of this expression of worship?
5. Giving – In I Corinthians 16:2, Paul gave this command to the church in the city of Corinth: “On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.” In keeping with that example, you should consider making weekly donations to the needy and to the work of your local congregation. Under the Old Law, ancient Hebrews were commanded to give 10% of their belongings. What percentage do you give to the Lord? How does your contribution toward God’s work compare to your weekly spending on recreation and entertainment? How would you measure your effective use of this expression of worship?
The list above is not complete. Worship can also be expressed through fellowship, service to others, personal change in character, or triumphant endurance over hardship. Worship is a positive acknowledgment of God and it should be part of every moment of every day.
Conclusion
Whether worship is expressed in a collective church gathering, as is commanded by God (Hebrews 10:24- 25), or individually, as is also commanded by Him (Matthew 6:6), worship is only acceptable when it comes from hearts that are filled with awe. Teach young people to look for God in everything they do and their very life will become an ongoing worship service to Him and an investment in His people. *
*Borrowed from “To Keep the Faith” by Sonny Childs
NOTE: If you missed the first seven lessons in this series, you can go here (lesson 1), here (lesson 2), here (lesson3), here (lesson 4), here (lesson 5), here (lesson 6) and here (lesson 7) to catch up.
To Keep the Faith Questions
Lesson 8
1. How is your prayer life? Do you encourage the prayer life of others through teaching and example? How would you measure your effective use of this expression of worship?
2. How well do you speak to your fellow Christians through song?
3. How effective are you at personal study, listening to others, and sharing what you know?
4. How much focus and self-examination do you give to the Lord’s supper each week? How would you measure your effective use of this expression of worship?
5. What percentage do you give to the Lord? How does your contribution toward God’s work compare to your weekly spending on recreation and entertainment? How would you measure your effective use of this expression of worship?
6. Define the word Worship. What other ways, besides praying, singing, Bible study, communion, and giving, can worship be expressed?
7. How can you, as a Homemaker Hero, teach your children to be in awe of God and truly worship Him?