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| CONNECT: (10 minutes) Ask students to think about how they would complete this sentence: The time and place I feel the closest to God is __________. Go around the group and ask for their responses, allowing for students to “pass” if they don’t want to answer. Discuss: What is the difference between “feeling close to God” and “worshipping God?” Is there a difference? Do you feel close to God more often when you are alone or when you are with other Christians? Transition Statement: The Jews had a favorite place to worship but during the exile to Babylon the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem and the temple where they worshiped. God called on Ezekiel to challenge the Jews that God can be worshiped everywhere. EXPLORE THE BIBLE: (20 minutes) Go around the room asking persons to read two or three versus of Ezekiel Chapter 1 until the chapter is read in full. Then break the class into groups of 3-4, give them poster paper and markers, and ask each group to draw what they think Ezekiel is depicting. Share the illustrations. Ask: Why do you think Ezekiel had this vision? Share the reason as explained in the Insights from Scripture. Continued... |
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