Trusting in Magic

Unit 3, Lesson 2

Journal: Have you ever wished for something to magically appear or

happen when you failed to do the required

work?

Use narrative elements to help you read the

Bible with understanding Ask questions like:

What is the writer driving at? What does it mean? What exists? How can I identify with God’s people who

struggled on the way to holiness?

What does it mean?

Settings: hills, mountains, deserts, Jordan

River, fire Characters: Elijah, Elisha, Ahaziah, exiles Themes: Elijah’s escape from soldiers of King,

Elijah passed ministry to Elisha

**all of these elements help us understand the story

Understanding Symbols

Physical setting: establishes atmosphere and

has symbolic significance Desert=death Mountain=spiritual revelation Jerusalem=revelation of God

Meaning of Character and Setting

Cultural setting: includes the beliefs and

customs of the people of the story

Character: revealed through a character’s action and speech and response of others to character, and direct description. Main characters=general humanity

Meaning of Character and Setting

forest-sets mood of fear and tension Path-journey of life Forest-dangers (real and imagined) Mother’s basket and advice-things we get from

adults for the future

*** Little Red Riding Hood represents all young people setting out on the journey of life.

Understanding the meaning of Little Red Riding

Regular: speaks to life here on earth Bible: includes eternal aspect

Regular: Detailed account Bible: lacking details, focus on God’s

calling/response of the people

How are Bible Stories different from regular

stories?

Magic is a part of the cultural setting of this

portion of scripture.

Fire announces God’s presence

*2 Kings 1*2 Kings 2

Understanding this story

Goodbye Elijah, Hello Elisha

Group 1: 2 Kings 1 Physical Setting Main Characters Actions of Main

Characters Size and Type of group Attitude of Group Fire Miracle End of main

characters End of minor

characters

Group 2: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Physical Setting Main Characters Actions of Main

Characters Size and Type of group Attitude of Group Fire Miracle End of main

characters End of minor

characters