Cathy's Corner: Absalom: Inside vs. Outside

This is such a great lesson! This is part 14 of the study of David. Cathy has made the application very easy to understand for the kids. There is also a worksheet you can download to use.

Everything is included in the one download for this one. I started with the application from Cathy, but thought it needed an introduction about Absalom. It is a short lesson to show how Absalom acted to others. The application for this lesson is really the main part of the time that is spent. There are heart visuals that have what Absalom acted like on the OUTSIDE and flip the heart over, and the students see what was really on the INSIDE. I suggest you print the visuals onto white cardstock, then cut out a bigger heart from red cardstock or poster board. It will make a great visual. Directions and ideas all in the download.

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I also created this Venn Worksheet because I thought this lesson really needed a worksheet with a heart! This is a great review worksheet and will help the students think about what they have just studied and how to apply it to them. This type of worksheet is a great conversation starter and can take as much or as little time as you want it to. Ideas for some answers are also included. Click here to download.

Cathy Whitacre is a Christian, wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend. Cathy and her husband Gerry worship with the New Hope church of Christ, in Bradyville, Tennessee.

Family has been one of her crowning joys in life. Married to Gerry for over 47 years they have had many years of adventure and love. Her children and grandchildren have kept her busy and happy. Everywhere Cathy has lived from Ohio, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee and more she has made dear friends who she considers family.

Cathy has had the opportunity to participate in mission work for many years. She has had the privilege of speaking at Ladies Days, teaching Vacation Bible Schools, and conducting workshops in Jamaica, Scotland, New Zealand, and here in the United States.

Cathy has been involved in teaching for over 50 years, from nursery to adults. Cathy feels that Christian Education is one of the greatest mission efforts we can be involved in, and the benefits are eternal.