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Jehoshaphat’s Prayer – 2 Chronicles 20 – Draw Bible Stories Project

Dec 30, 2021
1 min read

Jehoshaphat’s Prayer Story (2 Chronicles 20:1-20)

Fearful King – sword, praying king – Let me tell you a story about a king who faced annihilation of his nation.

Prophesied Deliverance – speaking man, flame, cloud, sword – A vast army assembled to destroy Judah. King Jehoshaphat called the nation to prayer and fasting. Prophet Jahaziel said the LORD will fight for Judah.

Chaos Valley – wilderness & bones – God confused the invading pagan army. Chaos reigned and the armies destroyed one another. Judah did not have to fight.

Victory Celebration – king, flag, road, city, rod & staff – Judah looted the treasures of the vanquished armies on the battlefield; then, they returned home rejoicing.

Storytellers Sight

Have you ever felt the dread of impending doom?
How is this story like Gideon’s army in Judges 7?
Why was the king’s strategic response to potential annihilation spiritual instead of military or diplomacy?
How do we wrestle with faith in impossible miracles?
Imagine the battlefield. What do you see and feel?
What do you think about God after hearing the story?
How does this story help us with our own fears?

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Baptizing Feet Story – John 13 – Storytellers Bible Project

Nov 17, 2021
2 min read

Baptizing FeetStory (John 13:1-20)

Storyteller Notes

Outpouring Preparation – cup, water, bowl – Let me tell you a story about how Jesus demonstrated his love for his disciples. Jesus was preparing to die on the cross. At dinner, he poured water in a bowl to wash their feet.

Astonishing Humility – Jesus, disciple, chair, bowl – Jesus knelt beside each disciple, washing their feet.

Reject Or Receive – disciple, bowl, dividing line, praising disciple, bowl, pouring water – Peter didn’t want Jesus to wash his feet. Jesus told him to receive his blessing with joy or become separated from him.

Chosen & Blessed – Jesus, glory light, pouring water – Jesus said his true disciples will be humble and love one another. All Jesus’ disciples are specially chosen by God and will receive the blessing of the Holy Spirit.

Storytellers Sight (Personal Reflection & Group Discussion Questions)

Can you imagine the Son of God washing your feet?
Why did Peter tell Jesus not to wash his feet?
How is Jesus washing feet such a radical act of love?
Does Jesus want his disciples to wash feet today?
Why is the timing important, that Jesus washed his disciples’ feet right before his death on the cross?

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Yahweh’s Creation Story – Genesis 1 – Storytellers Bible Project

Nov 16, 2021
2 min read

Yahweh’s Creation Story (Genesis 1:1 – 2:3)

Storytellers Notes

Yahweh Speaks – throne, speaking king, stars – Let me tell you a story of how God created everything. Yahweh made the stars, planets, earth, light, and dark.

Skies & Seas – mountain, ocean, fish, birds – God made the skies and seas and filled them with birds and fish.

Land & People – fruit tree, animal, man & woman – God filled the land with animals and fruit trees. He made man and woman and told them to care for his creation.

Resting Creator – resting king & lounge chair – God saw all that he made was good after creating for six days. He blessed the seventh day and made it holy for rest.

Seven Creation Days

Universe, earth, day, and night
Skies
Land, oceans, and fruit trees
Sun, moon, and stars
Sea creatures and birds
Land creatures, livestock, and humans
A special, holy day for rest

Storytellers Sight > What is your favorite creation day? What do you notice about the order of God’s creation?