Life and Death Themes
Understand the biblical perspective of life's seasons
Compare Ecclesiastes themes with Tuck Everlasting themes
Recognize God's intentional design in life cycles
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1 (WEB)Exploring the natural progression of life and God's purposeful design
Gather students in a circle. Explain that today we'll explore how God designs different seasons in life, just like in nature.
Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, discussing each paired season: planting/uprooting, killing/healing, breaking/building.
Create a circular wheel showing different life seasons with biblical and story connections
Simpler: Pre-draw sections for younger students
Challenge: Include personal reflection in each season section
Reflect on how understanding life's seasons can help us trust God's plan
Dear God, thank you for designing every season of our lives with purpose and love. Help us trust You in all seasons.
Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more about trusting God's timing in our lives
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Season Cycle Hand Motion: Make circular motion with hands for each phrase
Discussing life cycles and God's intentional design through literature and Scripture
Children might find abstract concept of life seasons challenging
Thoughtful engagement, personal connections to themes