THE LESSON 1: INTRO

What is the EXILE???

The was the time in Jewish history when an army from another land came and destroyed their nation and took the people away to live in the foreign land.

What was the name of that LAND? Use the code to answer the question...

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How do you think the PEOPLE felt? In the circle, draw a face that shows the emotion you think the people felt

when they were taken away from home...

The Jewish PEOPLE felt sad because they were not where they should be. You may feel sad too because you are feeling like you are not where you should be.

It may feel a little like you are in too.

So...what can we DO during this “ ”? Use the same code above to figure out the answer to this question...

= A = B = L

= N = O

= Y

= P

= R

We are going to look at different the PEOPLE prayed before,

during, and after the . I hope that learning these will

strengthen your relationship with during this time.

And remember... the wonderful thing about being a part of a COMMUNITY is that if you are not praying...someone else is! Here is a verse to memorize to help remember how to live even during hard times... Find all the words in the verses that are NOT GRAY in the word search below. In addition, try to find the word EXILE.

always...

continually...

in all circumstances,

for this is will for you in .

T T Y L L A U N I T N O C

S L H L Y R E J O I C E U

I I I A L W A Y S T X O G

R W R E N E L I X E Y I O

H P R A T K J E S U S X D

C I R C U M S T A N C E S

I Thessalonians 5:16-18