March 7, 2010

“THE SKILL AND THE SABBATH”

Exodus 31:1-18

GOAL: The student demonstrates the understanding that our talents and gifts are from God.

INDICATOR: The student answers the question: “Am I using my talents and gifts the way God intends me to?”

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

1. Ask the class this question: “If our talents come from God, how could these talents be used for ministry?”

1. A Fiction Writer

2. A Comedian

3. A Tap Dancer

4. A Television, Radio, & Computer Repair Man

5. A Carpet and Tile Technician

2. Review last week’s lesson.

3. Read and discuss verses 1-11.

1. Why is it important to remember that our talents and abilities are gifts from God?

2. What indication do you see in Scripture that Bezalel’s gifts were from God?

3. Do you think these verses suggest God is artistic or concerned with beauty?

4. What has God uniquely gifted you to do?

4. Read and discuss verses 12-17.

1. This is the third instruction and warning regarding the Sabbath; (20:8-11; 23:10-13). What new emphasis is added here regarding the purpose of the Sabbath and the punishment of those who disgard it?

2. How was the Sabbath a sign?

5. Read verse 18.

1. Other nations in Israel’s time had written law codes of their own. What made Israel’s tablets of stone unique?

6. Close with a prayer committing your talents to God.