Sunday School is available for all ages. This week's lesson: Enduring Exile. Despite constant warnings, the Israelites continue in their idolatry. Because of this, God allows the king of Assyria to capture the Israelites and carry them into exile. The king resettles Samaria with other peoples, who bring with them their own false gods. When wild lions begin killing these immigrants, the king sends for an Israelite priest, hoping to appease God. But the people continue to sacrifice to idols—confusing the worship of the Lord with worshiping false gods. This is the beginning of the Samaritans.
