Freedom River – Ezekiel 47 – Draw Bible Stories Project

Freedom River Vision (Ezekiel 47)

River Source – temple, sunrise, streams – Jesus shows Ezekiel the flowing water at the temple’s gates: a picture of the Holy Spirit coming from heaven to earth.

Immersion Guide – river, prophet, Jesus – Jesus takes Ezekiel further downstream showing him the river depths: a picture of experiencing more of the Spirit.

Living Streams – river, fish, beast, fruit tree – Life flourishes wherever the river flows: a picture of God’s presence bringing life and purpose to all who enter in.

Healing Nations – woman, fish pole, fruit – Fruit trees line the riverbanks. The fruit feeds, the leaves heal: a picture of God meeting our needs, healing our hearts.

Storytellers Sight

• How is this spiritual river a picture of the Holy Spirit?

• List everything that happens near the flowing river.

• Do you think the guide is Jesus or an angel? Why?

• What do we learn about abundant life in this story?

• Why is the guide showing Ezekiel the river depths?

• How do we experience more of the Spirit over time?

• Compare the living river with the swamps/marshes.

• What’s significant about fresh fruit born every month?

• Compare Ezekiel 47:8-12 to Revelation 22:1-5.

Storytellers Discipleship

The following activities will help you remember the story, apply wisdom to your own life, and tell the story to others.

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.

• Tell the story with the drawings.

• Draw your own pictures to illustrate the story.

• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal wisdom in the story.

• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?

• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.

• Disciple others to become Spirit-filled storytellers.

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Jesus’ Prayer – Luke 11 – Draw Bible Stories Project

Jesus’ Prayer Story (Luke 11)

Praying Messiah – Jesus praying – Jesus prayed every day. One day, his disciples asked him to teach them how to pray. So, he gave them an example to follow.

Global Glory – earth, stars, crown, flag – Jesus said we pray for God’s will to be done worldwide and for all nations, tribes, and peoples to worship the Creator.

Provision & Peace – table, bread, cup – Jesus said we trust God as Provider. Ask him to meet our daily needs. We confess our sins, and give and receive forgiveness.

Spiritual Enemies – serpent & broken chains – Jesus said the Devil and demons in hell will tempt us to rebel against God. We ask the Holy Spirit to help us resist.

Storytellers Sight

• Why do you think the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray? What do you think of this prayer?

• What was it like to hear the Son of God pray?

• How does it feel to experience heaven on earth?

• Why is it so hard to be satisfied with what we have?

• What prevents us from forgiving others who have hurt us? How can the Holy Spirit help us to forgive?

• Give examples of skills we need to resist the Dragon.

Storytellers Discipleship

The following activities will help you remember the story, apply wisdom to your own life, and tell the story to others.

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.

• Tell the story with the drawings.

• Draw your own pictures to illustrate the story.

• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal wisdom in the story.

• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?

• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.

• Disciple others to become Spirit-filled storytellers.

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Losing Everything – Job 1 – Draw Bible Stories Project

Losing Everything Story (Job 1-2)

Questioned Loyalty – serpent, king, man – The Devil visited God in heaven. God praised Job as a good, faithful man. Satan responded that Job was only loyal because God had protected and richly blessed him.

Supervised Destruction – soldier, animal, storm – God allowed Satan to attack Job within limits. One day, Job lost all his flocks and servants to raiders and storms.

Grieving Parents – man, woman, grave – The worst news: his ten children were feasting together when a windstorm made the house collapse, killing them all.

Righteous Heart – tears, man, flag – Satan even afflicted Job with painful sores. Job’s wife told him to curse God and die. But Job still praised the LORD.

Storytellers Sight

• Why did Satan think Job would stop praising God if he lost his wealth and health? How was he wrong?

• What’s the worst news you’ve ever received?

• What do we learn about the Devil’s personality?

• Stand next to Job as he receives these messengers bearing horrific news. What do you see and notice?

• Blameless, faithful, fears God, turns from evil. What stands out to you about how God describes Job?

Storytellers Discipleship

The following activities will help you remember the story, apply wisdom to your own life, and tell the story to others.

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.

• Tell the story with the drawings.

• Draw your own pictures to illustrate the story.

• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal wisdom in the story.

• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?

• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.

• Disciple others to become Spirit-filled storytellers.

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