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ELISHA RECEIVES THE MANTLE FROM ELIJAH

ROTATION SET SUMMARY

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE

2 Kings 2:1-15

MEMORY VERSE

“Elisha said, ‘Please let me inherit a double portion of your spirit.’” 2 Kings 2:9b

OBJECTIVES

Children will:

Locate the story in the Old Testament portion of the Bible.

Tell the story in their own words.

Define the words prophet and disciple.

Discuss the relationship between Elijah and Elisha -- teacher/disciple.

Explore the meaning of Elisha's request for a double portion of Elijah's spirit.

Explore the meaning behind Elijah's passing the mantle to Elisha.

Discuss ways they learn from parents and teachers and pick up their "mantles."

Memorize 2 Kings 2:9b.

BIBLE BACKGROUND [Jaymie Derden]

Reflect on the story of Elisha receiving the mantle from Elisha, the Scripture Passage, and the Memory Verse.

ART [Ruth Wilcox]

Create prayer mantles through a cooperative project using a squiggle art technique on felt strips.

BANNERS/TEXTILES [Kim Trimboli]

Weave prayer potholders using a loom.

CINEMA [Julie Burton]

View the story of “Elisha” (Nest Entertainment) and participate in a sequencing game to learn the events of the prophet’s life.

COMPUTER [Neil MacQueen]

Use the Elijah & Jonah CD (Sunday Software Inc.) to learn the account of Elisha receiving the mantle from Elijah and participate in a whirlwind to review the story.

COOKING [Lisa Martin]

Discover the importance of having a foundation for ministry by making two pies - one with crust and one without.

DRAMA [Ruth Wilcox]

Engage in drama exercises including Emotional Greetings, Line Repetition, Mirrors, and Pass The … to review the Elisha story.

GAMES [Carol Hulbert]

Play a Cranium® type game to collect letter cards to spell the name ELISHA as the learners participate in activities for six categories: E = Energizing Factual Questions, L = Life Application Questions, I = Interesting Drawings, S = Sculpting, H = Have-to-do-it, and A = Act it out.

MISSION [Zola Griffin]

Learn about "passing on the gift" through the work of Heifer International.

STORYTELLING [Amy Crane]

Participate in first person interviews with Elisha and Elijah as the prophets recount the story of the passing of the mantle as well as other events in their lives.

EDITOR: Phyllis Wezeman

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