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Living by Faith

Minor Prophets: Obadiah Through Zephaniah

Day 49of 180
Week 10of 36
30Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of living by faith through Habakkuk's teachings

2

Identify how faith sustains believers during challenging times

3

Apply the principle of trusting God's plan even when circumstances seem uncertain

Habakkuk 2:2-4

Yahweh answered me, 'Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who reads it may run. For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won't prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.'

Habakkuk 2:2-4 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's faithfulness and the importance of trusting His plan

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible translation)
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Question Journal
  • Prophet timeline
  • Blank paper

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's lesson about Habakkuk's honest questions to God

💭 Review Question: What did Habakkuk do when he didn't understand what God was doing?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring how faith helps us navigate life's uncertainties

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Habakkuk learned to trust God's plan, even when he didn't understand
  • Faith means believing God is working, even when we can't see the whole picture
  • God promises to fulfill His plans in His perfect timing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does living by faith mean to you?
  • How can we trust God when things seem difficult?
3Activity: Faith Journey Mapping (12 min)
cross-reference study

Create a visual journey showing how faith guides us through life's challenges

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a winding path representing life's journey
  2. Mark significant moments where faith helped overcome challenges
  3. Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for inspiration and guidance
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn path with stickers to mark faith moments

Challenge: Include Scripture references that demonstrate faith in action

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on living by faith

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about faith today?
  • How can we practice trusting God this week?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us trust You, even when we don't understand Your plan.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Zephaniah's prophecy about God's coming restoration

Habakkuk 2:4

But the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.

Habakkuk 2:4 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Faith Walk: Create a stepping stone path where each stone represents a moment of faith, encouraging children to recall times they trusted God

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Habakkuk wrestled with understanding God's seemingly contradictory plans

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate examples of faith
  • Encourage personal sharing of faith experiences
  • Be patient with abstract concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to trust what they can't see or understand

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of curiosity about God's work in their lives

Extension Activities

  • Create a faith journal using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection about trusting God
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about biblical heroes of faith

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