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God's Promise of Restoration

Rebuilding: Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Day 53of 180
Week 11of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand God's promise to rebuild Jerusalem

2

Learn about the importance of obedience and hope

3

Recognize God's faithfulness to His people

📖 Scripture Connection

Haggai 2:9

“'The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says Yahweh of Armies; 'and in this place I will give peace,' says Yahweh of Armies.'”

— Haggai 2:9 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's promise of restoration and hope

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Colored paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue sticks
  • Markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Discuss what it means to rebuild something broken. Share a personal story of fixing or restoring something special.

2Teaching (10 min)

Explain how the Israelites returned from exile and began rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The people faced discouragement and opposition
  • God encouraged them through prophets like Haggai
  • God promised to be with them and restore their hope
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What challenges do you think the Israelites faced?
  • How can we stay hopeful when things seem difficult?
3Activity: Restoration Collage (10 min)
hands-on

Create a collage representing God's promise of restoration

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw or cut out images of broken things being rebuilt
  2. Add Bible verses about hope and restoration
  3. Share your collage and explain its meaning
4Closing (2 min)

Recap God's faithfulness and promise of restoration

🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for always being faithful and giving us hope. Help us trust in Your promises. Amen.

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson explores the post-exilic period when Israelites returned to rebuild Jerusalem

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage children to share personal experiences of hope
  • Discuss how God helps us through difficult times
🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research the historical context of the Temple rebuilding
  • Create a timeline of events in Haggai's prophecy
  • Write a poem about God's promises

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