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The Day of the Lord

Joel and Amos: Judgment and Justice

Day 42of 180
Week 9of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of 'The Day of the Lord' in Joel's prophecy

2

Identify key characteristics of God's judgment and restoration

3

Develop compassion for God's desire to restore His people

📖 Scripture Connection

Joel 2:1-2

“Blow the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of Yahweh comes, for it is near at hand.”

— Joel 2:1-2 (WEB)

Introduces the powerful prophetic warning about God's coming judgment

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Journal
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap yesterday's lesson about the locust plague and how it symbolizes God's judgment

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about God's warnings in Joel's prophecy?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring 'The Day of the Lord' - a time when God will judge sin and restore His people

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Joel describes a powerful day of God's intervention
  • God sees sin but also wants to restore
  • The prophecy points to hope beyond judgment
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it means when the Bible talks about God's judgment?
  • How does God show both justice and mercy?
3Activity: Day of the Lord Visualization (12 min)
prophecy study

Create a visual representation of Joel's prophecy using dramatic imagery and colors

📝 Instructions:
  1. Read Joel 2:1-11 together
  2. Draw a landscape showing judgment and restoration
  3. Use dark colors for judgment, bright colors for hope
  4. Write key phrases from the scripture on the drawing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace pre-drawn outlines of landscape

Challenge: Add detailed symbolic elements from the prophecy

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lessons about God's justice and love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's character today?
  • How does God want us to respond to His message?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His mercy and desire to restore, not just punish

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll meet Amos, another prophet who spoke about God's justice

💎 Memory Verse

Amos 5:24

“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!”

— Amos 5:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Justice River Memorization: Create a paper 'river' with the verse words, then arrange and rearrange to help memorize

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Joel's prophecy is complex - focus on God's ultimate plan of restoration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language about judgment
  • Emphasize God's love alongside His justice
  • Encourage questions and discussion
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find prophetic language confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding that God cares about right and wrong

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research locust plagues in nature
  • Create a dramatic reading of Joel's prophecy
  • Explore BibleMouse Printables Library for additional resources

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