Workshop 2: David and Nathan - You are That Man Part of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In This Section Introduction From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. — Archbishop Desmond Tutu This workshop introduces what is a... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Nathan Confronts David 15 Activity 2: Retelling the Story 10 Activity 3: Being a Prophe... Spiritual Preparation From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures As you prepare to facilitate this workshop, ask yourself the key questions: When have I taken more than my share? When have I had something taken from me? Welcoming and Entering From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Materials for Activity Name tags, durable or single use Bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen/pencil Small table Optional: Refreshments Preparation for... Opening From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter, or LED battery-operated candle Stand or table space for the chalice... Activity 1: Nathan Confronts David From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Nathan Confronts David" Leader Resource 1, David and Nathan Background Informatio... Activity 2: Retelling the Story From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Nathan Confronts David" Optional: Stuffed animal sheep Optional: Simple costumes Preparation fo... Activity 3: Being a Prophet From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Ask: Why did Nathan tell David the story? Lead a whole group discussion. Point out that Nathan was a... Activity 4: Explaining Small Group Options From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List the small group options and their locations o... Activity 5: Discussion - Option 1 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write these questions on newsprint and post: Why ... Activity 6: Wearing the Prophet's Mantle - Option 2 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Scarves, capes, or pieces of fabric that can be draped over the shoulders Items to decorate the scarves... Activity 7: This is Wrong Collage - Option 3 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity A piece or mural or craft paper, large enough for a small group to work on it together Markers and/and ... Closing From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Creating the Closing Worship Taking It Home handout Chalice, candle and lighter, or ... Leader Reflection and Planning From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Take a few minutes to talk with your co-facilitator about how the workshop went, using these questions as a guide: What went well? What surprised us as... Faith In Action From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Preparation for Activity Talk with your social justice committee, your minister or religious educator, or another appropriate person to find a recent... Alternate Activity 1: Making Sheep to Retell Nathan's Story From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Sheep-making supplies for each participant: A sheet of white or black craft foam Two clip clothespins... Taking It Home From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.... Nathan Confronts David From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures 2 Samuel 12: 1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) But the thing that David had done displeased the Lord, and the Lord sent Nathan to David.... Leader Resource 1: David and Nathan Background Information From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In this story, the young boy, David, who had killed Goliath has grown up and after many twists and turns has become the King of Israel and Judea. He has... Leader Resource 2: Creating the Closing Worship From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In this program, the closing worship circle offers a time for the group to come back together to enrich each other's understanding of the story and of... Leader Resource 3: Template for Sheep From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Find Out More From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures To hear contemporary UU prophetic voices on our faith foundations for justice, read A People So Bold: Theology and Ministry for Unitarian Universalists ... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures NEXT: Introduction Download all of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.