This is a continuation of the study of Israel’s Kings. This lesson is part one in the life of King Hezekiah. In 2 Chronicles 29 Hezekiah commands the priests and Levites to consecrate themselves and the temple.
This is a continuation of the study of Israel’s Kings. This lesson is part one in the life of King Hezekiah. In 2 Chronicles 29 Hezekiah commands the priests and Levites to consecrate themselves and the temple. Students will learn about the ministry of the priests and Levites in the Old Testament and how believers are called to be royal priests in the New Testament.
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Bible Story Title: King Hezekiah (Part 1) Consecration of priests and cleansing of Temple
Bible Passage: 2 Chronicles 29
Target Age Group: Age 9 – 11 (U.S. 3rd – 5th Grade)
Learning Context: Sunday School
Target Time Frame: 60 minutes
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Learning Goal: Students will learn that believers are appointed as royal priests to point others to Jesus.
Learning Activity #1: Object Lesson on Sin As we have studied Israel’s kings we have seen how sin continues to permeate the kingdoms. King Ahaz (Southern Kingdom) followed the wicked example of the Northern kingdom and led his kingdom to worship false gods. The sin of the people had become increasingly ‘gross’. King Ahaz closed the temple doors and placed altars on every corner for the peo