Balaam Before the King Numbers 22:36 – 31:9 Nov. 22, 2015 The kids will understand: The account of Balaam associating with King Balak. That Balaam was enticed by the things of this world and disobeyed God. That Satan tries to entice us with things to trip us up, so we disobey God. Parker Woods Skit Supplies: crushed pop can Parker Woods is a character who will be carried through the quarter, so you’ll need the same actor playing him any time he appears (if you choose to open your lessons this way). The skits have an outdoors setting where Parker battles the elements while introducing and/or demonstrating the park element in some way. Parker should be dressed in outdoor gear to the hilt with plenty of camping supplies around him. He is well meaning and serious in wanting to “show the kids the ropes” about safe and enjoyable camping in the park, but he often runs into some kind of humorous difficulty. Place a crushed pop can off to the side of the trail. Parker is hiking up to Lookout Point. Parker: Hey, I wonder what that is over there. (looks off to the side of the path) It’s all shiny. It could be valuable! (Distracted, he trips over some Well, I’ll be! I’ve been on branches and falls in a heap on the ground.) this trail probably 100 times before and never fell! I didn’t see that coming! I guess I got distracted by this shiny object here. It could be … I wonder what … Oh, now don’t that beat all! I got (picks up can) tripped up by a dog gone pop can! And it’s empty, too! Can you imagine falling for that … literally! (laughs at self) Oh well, I’m glad everyone got a chuckle out of ol’ Parker being tripped up over a shiny can! (reaches Lookout Point, looks out and takes in the view below)
Balaam Before the King Numbers 22:36 – 31:9 Nov. 22, 2015 The kids will understand: The account of Balaam associating with King Balak. That Balaam was enticed by the things of this world and disobeyed God. That Satan tries to entice us with things to trip us up, so we disobey God. Parker Woods Skit Supplies: crushed pop can Parker Woods is a character who will be carried through the quarter, so you’ll need the same actor playing him any time he appears (if you choose to open your lessons this way). The skits have an outdoors setting where Parker battles the elements while introducing and/or demonstrating the park element in some way. Parker should be dressed in outdoor gear to the hilt with plenty of camping supplies around him. He is well meaning and serious in wanting to “show the kids the ropes” about safe and enjoyable camping in the park, but he often runs into some kind of humorous difficulty. Place a crushed pop can off to the side of the trail. Parker is hiking up to Lookout Point. Parker: (looks off to the side of the path) Hey, I wonder what that is over there. It’s all shiny. It could be valuable! (Distracted, he trips over some branches and falls in a heap on the ground.) Well, I’ll be! I’ve been on this trail probably 100 times before and never fell! I didn’t see that coming! I guess I got distracted by this shiny object here. It could be … I wonder what … (picks up can) Oh, now don’t that beat all! I got tripped up by a dog gone pop can! And it’s empty, too! Can you imagine falling for that … literally! (laughs at self) Oh well, I’m glad everyone got a chuckle out of ol’ Parker being tripped up over a shiny can! (reaches Lookout Point, looks out and takes in the view below)
8_BalaamBeforetheKing_Lesson-revised.docx