Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a better understanding of King Josaphat's life, his significance in history, and the lessons we can learn from his reign. The student will also engage in creative activities that reinforce their learning.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils and colored markers
• Access to a Bible or a Bible storybook (optional)
• Printed images of King Josaphat (optional)
• Access to a quiet space for activities

Before the lesson, it would be helpful to have a brief overview of King Josaphat's story, including his reign as king of Judah, his reforms, and his faith in God. Familiarize yourself with key events in his life to facilitate discussion.

Activities

• Story Time: Read a brief story about King Josaphat's life. Discuss his bravery and faith.

This activity involves reading a simplified version of King Josaphat's story, focusing on key events like his reforms and battles. After reading, have a discussion about what the student found interesting or surprising.

• Character Sketch: Draw a picture of King Josaphat and write three words that describe him.

In this creative activity, the student will draw King Josaphat based on their imagination or any images they find. They will then write three adjectives that best describe his character, such as "brave," "faithful," and "wise."

• Faith in Action: Create a mini-poster illustrating a lesson learned from King Josaphat's story.

The student will create a poster that highlights a moral or lesson from King Josaphat's life, such as trusting in God or leading with integrity. Encourage them to use drawings and words to express their ideas.

• Role Play: Act out a scene from King Josaphat's life.

Choose a significant moment from King Josaphat's reign, such as a moment of prayer or a battle. The student can take on the role of King Josaphat and act out the scene, either alone or with family members participating.

Talking Points

• "King Josaphat was a king of Judah who ruled a long time ago. He was known for being a good king who loved God."
• "One of the most important things King Josaphat did was to bring people back to worship God. Why do you think that was important?"
• "Josaphat faced many challenges, including battles with other nations. He showed us that having faith can help us through tough times."
• "Can you think of a time when you had to be brave? King Josaphat had to be brave too!"
• "What do you think we can learn from King Josaphat's story? How can we be good leaders like him?"