Grade 5 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Grade 5 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Grade 5 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
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Sunday School Curriculum <strong>Grade</strong> 5<br />
<strong>of</strong> what <strong>the</strong>y did…Jezebel and Ahab rejoiced). Ahab went out to take possession <strong>of</strong> Naboth‘s<br />
vineyard... He rejoiced as his hope was fulfilled (Questions).<br />
Next morning, he woke and sat on his throne happily <strong>the</strong>n he went to <strong>the</strong> vineyard. He saw a<br />
man coming from a distance... a girdle <strong>of</strong> lea<strong>the</strong>r around his waist... Ahab was horrified. That<br />
was Elijah... ―Have you caught up with me, my enemy?‖ (Describe <strong>the</strong> conversation between<br />
<strong>the</strong>m in a lively way... The Lord‘s judgment grieved Ahab)... he went sadly back to <strong>the</strong> palace...<br />
He told Jezebel <strong>of</strong> what happened... Days went by... The Divine words came true... Ahab was<br />
killed in <strong>the</strong> battle and <strong>the</strong> dogs licked up his blood, as <strong>the</strong>y did for Naboth... and <strong>the</strong> same thing<br />
happened to Jezebel later on (Questions).<br />
Explain that one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> causes <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> king‘s wickedness is that he married a pagan woman and<br />
he acted according to her opinion and he agreed to all her wicked thoughts.<br />
Compare <strong>the</strong> sharp contrast between Solomon‘s wisdom and Ahab‘s injustice as two kings<br />
ruling one people.<br />
Conclusion:<br />
Injustice is a common sin -desire for having what belongs to o<strong>the</strong>rs -cruel treatment -<br />
despising o<strong>the</strong>rs because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir weakness or any spiritual blemish or inherent or social<br />
deformity is injustice.<br />
Injustice means a denial <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existence <strong>of</strong> God. It is known that God defends <strong>the</strong><br />
oppressed and that <strong>the</strong> oppressor does not see that great and able supporter.<br />
Applications:<br />
When you desire anything that belongs to your colleague, pray and ask <strong>the</strong> Lord to forgive<br />
you and say, ―Be content with what you have‖.<br />
Search for ano<strong>the</strong>r story in <strong>the</strong> Bible about injustice.<br />
Choose <strong>the</strong> right word:<br />
Ahab was (a good king -a wicked king).<br />
Jezebel caused <strong>the</strong> worship <strong>of</strong> (idols -God) to spread.<br />
14 FILLER LESSONS