Many children are robbed every Sunday. How you might ask? By cute little stories derived (yes derived) from biblical accounts. I hate to say this, but I think those who disciple small children in churches (the primary responsibility lays at the foot of parents and particularly FATHERS), should take a biblical theology class, even if it is a crash course.
But I won’t stop there many Sunday goers are robbed of the truth and the weight of many old testament narratives. Jesus speaking to the disciples in Luke 24 took them through Moses and the Prophets showing them pictures, types and shadows of Himself. However, in the name of relevance sermons like “Casting Them From the Boat” (this was an actual sermon I listened to on how some people will bring you down and you must cast them out of the boat using the Jonah narrative) dominate the Sunday meeting.
So here is what I am going to do for you. Here is a sermon series by my favorite preacher on Jonah. Mr. Azurdia has blessed me tremendously every since Ced introduced me to his teachings.
| Jonah |
| Jonah 1: 1-3 |
| Jonah 1: 4-16 |
| Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 |
| Jonah 3: 1-4 |
| Jonah 3: 5-8 |
| Jonah 3: 9 |
| Jonah 3: 10 |
| Jonah 4: 1-11 |
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Lionel, thanks for the links, I want to listen in. I agree, travesty occurs every sunday as kids are roobed of major biblical truths, and that sermon you listed might be an even greater travesty.
whoops, robbed! Ha ha!
I disagree.
If you have ever taught a sunday school class you should know it is hard to keep a childs attention for more than 15 Seconds.
I’m a sunday school teacher ( and a 2 year bible college student) and I think vegietales and others are great!
These stories are aimed to teach kids the core lesson yet enteratain them enough so they understand what is going on AND are able to stay focused and learn.
children will not listen to a class that is like a boring lecture.
i’m sorry, we can as adults, but children just dont work that way. when they get older they will learn the technicalities of the story but while they’re young, let them be children.
its TRUE, Stories should be told the way they were intended and should NOT be changed around to suit another agenda….
And in actual truth, I like vegie tales, I like watching it!
I dont use it to study for my exams but it is a light hearted show that teaches kids exactly what they need to know.
Maybe you should sit in for a sunday school class and watch how children behave and interact with the way a story is presented… you might learn a few things.