Minor Prophets -- Amos
MINOR PROPHETS: AMOS
Objectives:
- Children should identify Amos as a shepherd from the land of Judah.
- Children should be able to tell of his message to the people of Israel.
Possible Lesson Plan:
- Open with prayer.
- Tell the story of Amos with the flannelboard figures and storybook.
- True/False questions:
True False
Amos was a shepherd. Amos was a king.
Amos was a prophet of God. Amos hated God.
Amos spoke to the people of Israel. Amos spoke about Baltimore.
- Review sheep and shepherds (Remember David?) What are sheep like? Why do they need a shepherd? What is the life of a shepherd like? What dangers does he face? How is God like a shepherd?
- Sing “Amos Had a Little Lamb”
- Amos had a little lamb…whose name was Israel.
- Amos had a little lamb…whose fleece was black with sin.
- Amos said to Israel…”You must obey God.”
- Amos said to Israel … “Your fleece will then be clean.”
- Make a Sock-puppet sheep:
Each child gets a white sock. Show child how to put socks on his hand and press in for a mouth. Glue red felt tongue in mouth. cGlue on felt, pompom, or wiggle eyes. Make black felt ears and glue in place. Glue several cotton balls on top of Head.
- Close with prayer.