The study of this quarter is an examination of prophetic literature, as well as material from the wisdom book of Job, on the subject of hope. It highlights the prophecies concerning restoration and return of the people of Israel from exile and the declarations of Job as examples of sustaining hope through communal and individual hardship and suffering.

Children (ages 2�5) need Sunday School leaders who are readily prepared for the week's lesson. The Preschool Playhouse� Teacher Guide delivers in-depth Bible background information, an outline for achieving lesson objectives, and directions for engaging preschool children in Bible learning.

� Scripture stories are presented in easy-to-read language.

� Children discover exciting ways to make Jesus part of their own lives.

� Teachers get step-by-step plans that make teaching easy (even for last-minute substitutes).

LESSON HIGHLIGHTS

Focused Learning Center: Engages children in a fun activity that introduces the lesson�s theme

Life Application Story: Provides questions to ask as the children read the modern story designed for their reading level

Bible Story: Lets children participate in reading aloud an age-appropriate summary of the actual Scripture verses

Next Steps for Application: Acts as an answer key to the students� fun activities, one reinforcing the Scripture lesson, the other focusing on everyday application

Worship Time: Pairs songs with the Scripture reading and lesson themes to broaden the class� worship experience

In Depth: Helps the teacher understand the lesson on a more mature, personal level, beyond what they need to know to teach it to the children

Daily Bible Readings: Guides Scripture reading throughout the week to support quarterly topics and principles