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Here are questions to help you talk about the lesson with your kids.
1. In the Bible story today, Queen Athaliah had a lot of influence. Was she a good influence or a bad influence? (A bad influence.)
2. Queen Athaliah tried to kill all the boys related to King David so that no one from David’s family would ever be king. But one boy escaped. What was his name? (Joash)
3. Where did Joash’s aunt and uncle hide him? (In the temple)
4. Were Joash’s aunt and uncle good influences on him? (Yes)
5. What mistake did Joash make when he got older? (He started listening to people who were bad influences and gave him bad advice.)
6. Ask your kids to think of people in their lives who have had a good influence on them — people who have been good examples. Take turns naming people.