The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Beginning the Journey
Identify elements of foreshadowing in literature
Understand the concept of prophecy in storytelling
Analyze character motivations in narrative context
Compare literary prophecy with biblical prophecy
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
— Isaiah 9:6 (WEB)Just as Isaiah prophesied the coming of Christ, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver share a prophecy about Aslan's return to Narnia
Recap previous chapters, focusing on Edmund's interaction with the White Witch and the current state of Narnia
Explore the concept of prophecy in storytelling and biblical context, focusing on hope and promised deliverance
Students create a visual map tracking prophecies in the story and comparing them to biblical prophecies
Simpler: Pre-drawn worksheet with fewer connections
Challenge: Independent research on additional prophecies
Summarize lesson's key points about hope and prophecy
Dear God, thank you for giving us hope through Your promises. Help us trust in Your plan, even when things seem difficult.
Coming up: Next class, we'll explore how characters respond to prophecy
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders.”
— Isaiah 9:6 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Prophecy Puzzle: Write each word of the verse on a separate puzzle piece and have students assemble
Today's lesson explores prophecy as a literary and spiritual concept
Children might find abstract concepts of prophecy challenging
Ability to draw connections between story and biblical narrative