Lessons

Bible Encounter offers a wide range of lessons to support the teaching of  aspects of Judaism and especially Christianity.

Our lessons provide opportunities for the children to explore the Bible as a special book, to hear some of the stories and to understand their meaning for Christians today.

The format of most lessons is flexible - depending on the space and time available. They can be classroom based or hall based.

Classroom lessons are interactive and visual - bringing Bible stories and the Bible's Eastern culture alive.  Each lesson begins with the world of the child - enabling them to relate to the world of the Bible and its characters.

Where the hall can be made available several classes would be able to cycle through and take part in a 35-45 minute presentation.  A typical presentation in this style would explore aspects of Bible background and Eastern culture, involve the children in the telling of one or more Bible story and provide materials for a follow-up lesson in the classroom.

Special presentations include:

  • Abraham
    Ur, Ziggurats, Nomadic life, Sarai, Lot, Isaac, Covenant

  • Joseph
    Ancient Egypt, sold into slavery, Potiphar, dreams, famine, re-united with his brothers

  • Moses
    Ancient Egypt, Plagues, Passover, Red Sea,
    10 Commandments

  • Parables
    Aspects of Eastern culture, The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, The Good Samaritan, The Sower.

  • The Miracle Maker
    The life of Jesus viewed through the eyes of people who met him

  • Village Life
    The Shepherd, The Gate, The Fisherman, The Bride, The Tax Collector

  • Jewish Festivals
    An overview of Jewish festivals - Hannukah, Tabernacles, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, Shavuot

  • Passover
    A     Passover meal, customs and traditions, extracts from the story of Moses

  • Jewish Life
    Customs and traditions, Tallit, Tephilin, Mezuzah, Shema, Synagogue, Torah