This Sunday school lesson from Isaiah is from one part of the scripture reading from Isaiah we have not discussed yet. (Teacher words in bold.)
It’s this one:
10 As the rain and the snow
come down from heaven,
and do not return to it
without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,
so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
11 So is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Each time we read something from God’s word, we have a chance to understand ourselves and the world – God’s story – a little bit better. It’s as if the Word of God opens our eyes. We can see what we mean by drawing ourselves.
Blindfold everyone. You can use bandanas, discarded neckties or even toilet paper. Set a piece of paper in front of each child and have them draw a self-portrait. Get them to include details: shoes and socks, jewelry, etc, just by feeling and guessing what color crayon they have.
Have them take off the blindfolds and show everyone. After they’ve had a good laugh, have them turn the paper over and repeat the exercise, only this time, able to see.
How much harder was it to draw yourself blindfolded? Lots
How much more accurate were you when you could see? Lots
One purpose God accomplishes when His word goes out is that it enables us to see ourselves more clearly – how much we mean to Him and how important it is for us to spend time with him daily.
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