Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a clear understanding of the timeline of King Hezekiah's life, including key events and achievements. The student will create a visual timeline that highlights important moments, helping to reinforce their knowledge of history and storytelling.

Materials and Prep

• Paper or poster board for the timeline
• Markers, colored pencils, or crayons
• Ruler for drawing straight lines
• Access to a Bible or a reliable online source for information about King Hezekiah
• Sticky notes or index cards for event descriptions

Before the lesson, familiarize yourself with the major events in King Hezekiah's life, such as his reign, reforms, and significant battles, to guide the student effectively.

Activities

• Research and Discussion:

  Start by reading about King Hezekiah's life together. Discuss the major events and their significance. Encourage the student to ask questions and share their thoughts about what they find interesting.

• Create a Timeline:

  Using the information gathered, the student will create a visual timeline on paper or poster board. They can draw pictures or symbols to represent different events and use sticky notes to write descriptions.

• Storytelling:

  Encourage the student to choose one significant event from King Hezekiah's life and create a short story or a skit about it. They can act it out or tell it to someone else in the family.

• Fun Quiz:

  At the end of the lesson, create a short quiz with fun questions about King Hezekiah's life. This could include true or false questions or multiple-choice questions to test their knowledge.

Talking Points

• "King Hezekiah was a king of Judah who ruled a long time ago. Do you know what a king does?"
• "Hezekiah made some important changes in his kingdom. Can you guess what kind of changes he made?"
• "One of the most famous stories about Hezekiah is when he prayed for help during a battle. What do you think happened next?"
• "Hezekiah also built a tunnel to bring water into the city. Why do you think that was important?"
• "His reign was marked by faith and trust in God. How do you think faith can help us today?"
• "Let’s think about how we can show what we learned by making a timeline. What events do you think should go on it?"
• "Storytelling is a fun way to remember history. Which event do you want to tell a story about?"
• "Quizzes can be fun! What do you want to ask your family about King Hezekiah?"