Friend - First Achievement Class - SDA General Conference Youth ...

0In consultation with your leader choose one of the following Old Testamentcharacters: Joseph, Jonah, Esther or Ruth, and discuss with your group,Christ's loving care and deliverance as shown in the story.Class Periods: OneObjectiveTo draw out the Friend's impressions of God's care in the lives of the characters inthese Old Testament stories and to discover how they point to and parallel the lifeand ministry of Jesus.Teaching MethodsA. For Joseph and/or RuthTell a condensed story of Joseph (Genesis 37 to 50) or Ruth (Book of Ruth) andwrite on the blackboard a list of the main events as listed below. Then explain tothe juniors that many events in the lives of Old Testament characters pointforward to the life of Jesus and our relationship to Him. Now ask the juniors todescribe how each point demonstrates what Jesus did when he lived on thisearth.JOSEPHJESUS1. Loved by his father Much loved Son of His Father2. Sent to see his brothers Sent to help his human brothers onearth3. Because they hated Joseph, Treated like an enemyhis brothers sold him as a slave4. Suffered in prison Suffered on the Cross5. His father believes he is dead Really does die and is separatedfrom His Father6. Brought out of prison Resurrection of Jesus7. Becomes Prime Minister Ascended to a place of honor on theRight Hand of God8. Saves his family from starvation Is able to save those who follow Him.