2	God as Judge
	Lesson Begin by revising what was taught in the previous lesson about God as Saviour. Christians also believe God is a Judge. In the Old Testament, there is a story about a king whose reign was judged by God. The king's name was Belshazzar. He was the son of King Nebuchadnezzar. Share with the children the story of Belshazzar's Feast (Daniel 5). Activity Following discussion, groups of children could: make a list of Ten of the Best - for example, popstars, cars, fizzy drinks, adverts, food, holiday destinations, football teams. draw a set of scales with what they think God would consider to be a person's good points and bad points on either side. ask children to act as judges on contemporary news stories and public figures.
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2 God as Judge

Lesson

Begin by revising what was taught in the previous lesson about God as Saviour. Christians also believe God is a Judge.

In the Old Testament, there is a story about a king whose reign was judged by God. The king's name was Belshazzar. He was the son of King Nebuchadnezzar.

Share with the children the story of Belshazzar's Feast (Daniel 5).

Activity

Following discussion, groups of children could:

make a list of Ten of the Best - for example, popstars, cars, fizzy drinks, adverts, food, holiday destinations, football teams.
draw a set of scales with what they think God would consider to be a person's good points and bad points on either side.
ask children to act as judges on contemporary news stories and public figures.

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God as Judge

Lesson

Activity

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