Grade 5 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

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