Leader Guide
Activity
- River Maze
- Pencils
Make copies of the River Maze Activity Page, one per child plus extras.
Give each child an activity page and pencil. Have them put their names on it and complete the maze while you lead the discussion below:
- What was the first surprise Naaman faced when he knocked on Elisha’s door? Elisha didn’t come to the door to see Naaman. He sent his servant to speak with Naaman.See 2 Kings 5:10.
- Why was this a humbling experience for Naaman? He was a powerful military commander and leader and expected to speak directly with Elisha instead of dealing with a servant.
- When Naaman came to Elisha’s house, what did he expect him to do? Come out and meet Naaman, wave his hand over the leprosy, and call on the Lord to heal him.See 2 Kings 5:11.
- What if Naaman, because of pride, decided to go to one of the rivers in Syria instead of the Jordan River? What if he had quit washing himself in the Jordan before he dipped seven times? In both instances, he would have been disobedient and not been healed.
Conclusion: God used a lowly servant girl who was strong in her faith to direct Naaman to God to receive his healing. Most important, Naaman chose to worship God instead of false idols!