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Building Up the Temple LESSON 9

Your Response to the Lesson What was most interesting in the Bible story? What activity was most enjoyable? What new things did you learn?

Activity A Empty Lives What do you do when you expect something good but you don’t get it? Where do you find hope when your dreams and desires are not fulfilled? In this life we are all disappointed. But God promises to always be with us. He is especially near to help us when we are discouraged.

Activity B Builders Read 1 Corinthians 3:9. How do you understand that ”we are God’s fellow workers”? When we are doing something for God, how is it encouraging to know that He is there to help us?

power text “Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary. Be strong and do the work” (1 Chronicles 28:10).

POWERPOINT We can worship God even when we are discouraged

PRAYER AND PRAISE How Was Your Week? Good things? Challenges? Special events?

PRAYER AND PRAISE Songs “Unto Thee, O Lord” ( He Is Our Song, no. 102) “Spirit Song” ( He Is Our Song, no. 72) “Freedom” ( Praise Time, no. 65) “Be Thou My Vision” ( The SDA Hymnal, no. 547)

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PRAYER AND PRAISE Prayer Time Praise God for His provisions. Pray over the prayer requests. Thank God for answering the prayers according to His will, for He knows what is best for us.

power text “Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary. Be strong and do the work” (1 Chronicles 28:10).

INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY Strong in the Lord How can you trust God even when others spread rumors about you?

INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY The Story You may listen to a podcast recording of the story: www.juniorpowerpoints.org

POWERPOINT We can worship God even when we are discouraged

EXPERIENCE THE STORY Complainers Read Ezra 4-6. What did the people do who tried to discourage the Israelites? What can we learn from this about dealing with complainers?

EXPLORE THE BIBLE Discouragement Can you think of anyone in the Bible who was discouraged? What helped them overcome their discouragement? Read the following texts. • Job 42:2 • Jonah 2:1-10 • Psalm 51 • Philippians 4:4-7, 11-13

power text “Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary. Be strong and do the work” (1 Chronicles 28:10).

APPLY THE LESSON Challenges • How do you handle difficulties? • What can you do instead of complain and get discouraged when you face obstacles? • What promises from the Bible encourage you?

POWERPOINT We can worship God even when we are discouraged

SHARE THE LESSON Encourage One Another • How did you experience God’s leading in time of discouragement? • What message of encouragement would you give to someone who is struggling?

Coming Up Next Week “Risking Everything” • God’s grace saves the world • Study your Sabbath School lesson each day • Complete the daily activities • Memorize the Power Text

Closing Prayer Dear Jesus, Thank You for being with us during our times of discouragement. Thank You for Your friendship and for sending people to care for us during our hard times. Thank You for Your love, care, and protection. Amen.