![]() ![]() If we plant evil deeds we will reap evil and spend eternity with the devil if we plant Christian deeds we will spend eternity with God in Heaven. Use that to explain that what we "plant" here on earth will decide where we will spend eternity. ![]() Ask them again what will grow and after they answer tell them, "Well, I don't like corn (or whatever seed you have) so I want peaches to come up instead." Ask them if that will work, and of course, they will tell you "No." Alter we plant seeds in our garden, it is too late to decide what we want to grow, that must be done when we get the seeds. Plant the seeds in soil, even if only in a paper cup. Tell the children what kinds of seeds they are and ask the class what will grow from each seed. Bring to class several seeds: corn, mustard, or others such as from fruit (plums, peaches, apples).And just as Abraham told the rich man in Hell that his brothers would not believe even if one rose from the dead, neither did the Jews believe when Christ rose from the dead. It should also be noted that Jesus used this story to confront the Pharisees who, as it says in Luke 16:14, "were covetous" just as the rich man in the story. Neither Jesus nor Luke called it a parable. If this story is a parable it is the only one in which we are given the name of one of the characters. ![]() ![]() Jesus, the One who holds the keys of death and Hell (Revelation 1:18), pulls back the veil for us and gives us a glimpse of life beyond death. In Luke 16:22 it says that the rich man died and Lazarus died, but this is not the end of the story. This is a story told by Jesus which clearly illustrates that our conduct on earth determines our future and the temporary pleasures or trials of this life will be completely overshadowed by our eternal state. Response: The students should be able to contrast the eventual destination of the two men, and to conclude that after we leave this world there is no longer any choice about where we will spend eternity. Lazarus made preparation for Heaven and the rich man did not. Describe how the rich man could see Lazarus, but there was no way to get to him.Ĭlimax: The rich man wanted to send word to his brothers, but even this was impossible.Ĭonclusion: The rich man did not go to Hell because he was rich, nor Lazarus to Heaven because he was poor.Explain where each man went when he died.Introduce Lazarus, and explain his contrasting situation. Describe the earthly circumstance of the rich man.But he found out that money wasn't all that important. Then tell them that today's story is about a man who was very rich. Talk a little about what you could buy with this much money. Pour out the change in front of your class. Introduction: Bring a full piggy bank to class. They will recognize that eternity is forever. Students will listen to this song and be able to make connections to the other components of the lesson as well as any independent work they may be doing.The students will be able to explain that once a person is in Heaven or Hell, there is no changing places. You may choose to incorporate it into your lesson’s presentation, so it is easily accessible for you. You can use this video to introduce these scriptures and then use it again to review them later on. Student will love learning and reviewing these scriptures through song. “The Story of the Rich Man and Lazarus” MP4 video This particular resource is a “The Story of the Rich Man and Lazarus" Bible Song. This can be used in your Bible classroom, in a home school setting, or a bible study setting. Because of this, my resources seek to teach students skills through song. Most children (and even adults) can attest to their ability to better retain information that they have learned through music and song. Many of our students, from year to year, are visual and auditory learners. Being able to tailor instruction to their learning styles is just one effective way to increase student engagement and set students up for success. We are always looking for ways to teach our students new skills. ![]()
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