Lesson 1: Isaiah’s vision.
Passage: Isaiah 6:1-8 - This passage recounts the Prophet Isaiah’s vision of God in the temple. He sees the Lord seated on a high throne, surrounded by angels calling out, “Holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty.” The temple shakes and smoke fills the space, overwhelming Isaiah with a sense of his unworthiness. One of the angels touches his lips with a burning coal from the altar, symbolically cleansing him. Then, God asks, “Whom shall I send?” and Isaiah responds, saying, “Here I am, send me!” This marks Isaiah’s calling and commissioning as a prophet.
Big Idea: When God calls, we can say yes!
For Teachers:
Lesson plan.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: Action Song — Activity Leader
Kids can follow along to “Every Move I Make” action song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPvnZILn6EY&list=RDMPvnZILn6EY&start_radio=1Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we are starting something brand new. In the Bible, there were some special people called Prophets, who were God’s messengers. Whenever God had an important message for the people, God would tell the Prophet, and the Prophet would tell everyone else! The first Prophet we’re going to learn about is someone named Isaiah.
Let’s watch our video to find out more…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
What did Isaiah see in his special dream from God?
How do you think Isaiah felt when he saw God and the angels?
What did Isaiah say when God was looking for someone to send as a messenger?
Can you think of a time when you were brave like Isaiah?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
Dear God, thank you for the story we learned about Isaiah, and how when God called, he answered! Thank you that you call regular people like us to do big things for your kingdom. Please help us to be brave and say yes when you have an important job for us — like sharing your love with our friends. In Jesus’ name, Amen."
Activity: “Send Me” Craft — Activity Leader
Kids will be given generic people cut outs which they can glue onto a colored piece of paper and decorate so that it looks like them. They can then add a speech bubble with the quote, “Here I am, send me!”
If a child is not interested in the activity, allow them to move to free play.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: Simon Says— Activity Leader
The Activity Leader will begin with simple prompts. Whenever the leaders says “Simon Says,” the kids have to follow the instructions. If the leader does not say “Simon Says,” then they shouldn’t follow the instructions. After the Activity Leader begins the game, the kids can take turns being Simon.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we are starting a brand new series. In the Bible, there were these special people called Prophets, who were chosen to be God’s messengers. Whenever God had an important message for the people, God would tell the Prophet, and the Prophet would tell everyone else! The first Prophet we’re going to learn about is someone named Isaiah.
Let’s watch our video to find out more…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
What was the most interesting or surprising part of Isaiah’s vision? (if there are no answers, you can suggest the angels with 6 wings)
Why did you think Isaiah didn’t feel like he was good enough to be there at first?
But what did Isaiah say in the end, when God was looking for a messenger?
Has there ever been a time when you did something brave, even if you didn’t feel like you could do it?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
Dear God, thank you for the story we learned about Isaiah, and how when God called, he answered! Thank you that you call regular people like us to do big things for your kingdom. Please help us to be brave and say yes when you have an important job for us — like sharing your love with our friends. In Jesus’ name, Amen."
Activity: “Send Me” Craft — Activity Leader
Kids will be given generic people cut outs which they can glue onto a colored piece of paper and decorate so that it looks like them. They can then add a speech bubble with the quote, “Here I am, send me!”
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: Pick Your Poison — Activity Leader
This is the same concept as “Would You Rather.” Have all the kids take two “Pick Your Poison” cards. Go around the room and have each kid read their cards and share which option they would prefer. The rest of the group can also chime in on what they would pick.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we are starting a brand new series on the Prophets of the Old Testament.
Does anyone know what a prophet is? What is their job?
Do you know the names of any of the prophets?
Today we’re going to be starting off our series by talking about the prophet Isaiah.
Read: Isaiah 6:1-8
Now let’s watch our video to find out more…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
What are some things you remember about Isaiah’s vision? What was the most interesting or surprising part?
What do you think it means when the angel makes Isaiah “clean” with the burning coal? Why was it important?
Have you ever felt too small or not good enough to do something important? What helped you?
What do you think it might look like for you to say “Here I am, send me” to God?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
Dear God, thank you for the lesson we learned today about the Prophet Isaiah, and how he answered your call even though was afraid. Thank you that you call regular people just like us to do important work for your kingdom. Help us to be brave enough to say yes to you and to find opportunities to live for you each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Activity: “Send Me” Craft — Activity Leader
Kids will be given generic people cut outs which they can glue onto a colored piece of paper and decorate so that it looks like them. They can then add a speech bubble with the quote, “Here I am, send me!”
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
For Parents:
Follow-up questions.
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Do you remember what Isaiah saw in his special vision/dream from God?
What did God ask and what did Isaiah say back?
What’s one way you can say “yes” to God this week? (being kind, listening helping…)
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
What did you think about Isaiah’s vision?
Why do you think Isaiah felt nervous or not good enough at first? What changed?
Can you think of a time when you felt like God wanted you to do something good or brave?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
What do you think God was trying to teach Isaiah through his vision?
Why do you think it’s important that Isaiah said, “Here I am, send me,” even though he felt unworthy at first?
Do you think God still calls people today? What might that look like?
Has there ever been a time when you felt like God was nudging you to do something important or brave?
