Hello all! Here is part 2 of my Sunday Adventures! Today's lesson ideas: Sodom & Gomorrah.
This is one of those tricky Bible stories that you might often skip over. Hopefully I will change your mind about how to teach it to middle-schoolers. Follow these 5 steps and the advice along the way!
1. Start a video.
Kids respond to videos really well; they might be quiet when otherwise they are loud and talkative. I used this video linked below, created by ShareFaith, that explains the story well, and does not rhyme or have cheesy graphics. It tells the Bible story like it is.I also appreciate how this video quickly reviews the story of Lot and Abraham parting ways, which gave context, since my class had covered that a week or so before.
2. Ask questions.
My class is really good at asking questions. Make sure they understand basic knowledge about the story. Make a list of about 5 questions, to ensure you have time for other things.Some questions might include:
- Why did Lot and Abraham part ways?
- Why was Sodom destroyed?
- What happened to Lot's wife?
- How did Lot's family trust God?
- Why were they told to NOT look back? (see previous Q&A)
3. Answer questions.
A great question was brought up by one of my students: Why were they told not to look back? The answer we came up with? To trust in God. Use cross-references and older Bible stories to help explain your answers. For example: if they talk about trusting God, bring up why it is important to trust God.
Possible cross-reference: 1 Corinthians 1:9
4. Use context.
This story puts the sinful city behind Lot, and he must do as the angels say and NOT LOOK BACK.
Tell your class that we are not to focus on the sin in our past, but focus on and trust in God, who lights our way and keeps us safe. (This was my answer in response to why Lot's wife turned to salt.)
IT IS ALL CONNECTED!
Tell your class that we are not to focus on the sin in our past, but focus on and trust in God, who lights our way and keeps us safe. (This was my answer in response to why Lot's wife turned to salt.)
IT IS ALL CONNECTED!
5. Find a life lesson.
1. This story could be used to illustrate what happens when we (dis)obey God.
2. Or it could be used to illustrate trusting in God.
3. Or, it could be used as simply a story about the Old Testament.
The world is your oyster!
Happy Sundays!
---KatG
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