Who am I?
I was hidden in the temple for six years because my evil grandmother wanted to stop me from being king.
Joash
“You shall never wash my feet!” (John 13:8)
Peter
“If I do not ___ you, you have no part with __”
“If I do not wash you, you have no part with me”
What does Jesus washing His disciples’ feet teach us about how we should treat others?
Love and forgive one another- even if they hurt us, serve one another
King Uzziah went into the temple to offer incense
God struck him with leprosy
I told the people of Judah to fast and pray to God when a huge army of enemies were coming to attack us
Jehoshaphat
“This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19)
Jesus
I can do all ____ through _____ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13)
What can we learn from King Jehoshaphat leading the people of Judah to pray to God when they were being attacked by enemies?
eg. God is all-powerful, we must rely on God in difficult times
Nehemiah and the Jews began rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem
Their enemies, Sanballat and Tobiah, started to plot to stop the rebuilding
Even though I would betray Jesus, He still washed my feet
Judas
“Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” (Nehemiah 2:17)
Nehemiah
A man’s pride will bring him ___, but the _____ in spirit will retain honour (Proverbs 29:23)
A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honour (Proverbs 29:23)
How can we worship God in spirit and in truth?
eg. Concentrate during services and take notes, think about what you learn from RE class/ sermons
Hilkiah the High Priest found the Book of Law and it was read to King Josiah
Josiah tore his clothes, because he realised the people had not been following God’s commands
I led the people to return to God and celebrate the Passover after my father closed the temple
Hezekiah
“Go, inquire of the Lord for me, for the people and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that has been found.” (2 Kings 22:13)
Josiah
For the word of God is living and _______, and sharper than any __-____ sword (Hebrews 6:12a)
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 6:12a)
From the story of Ezra, how should we treat the Word of God?
Eg. Study it whenever we can, use it as a mirror to examine ourselves
A person receiving baptism bows their head.
The person performing baptism fully immerses them in water.
I was a wicked person who wanted to take over the throne from the rightful king
Athaliah
“Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that His fierce wrath may turn away from us.” (2 Chronicles 29:10)
Hezekiah
He saved us, through the washing of _______ and the ______ of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5)
He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5)
After baptism, how can we keep ourselves clean?
Be like Jesus, repent of our sins in prayer
We receive the Holy Spirit
Rely on the Holy Spirit to transform ourselves and live a life that is pleasing to God