Crossing Jordan

Joshua 3–4

The Big Idea

God used Deborah to lead.

Memory Verse

And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the Lord will do wonders among you.
Joshua 3:5

Biblical Virtue

Bravery & Leadership – God can use anyone to help others.

[ ] Pray and ask for God’s guidance.

[ ] Pray for your students

[ ] Read the Bible passage you will teach.

[ ] Answer the following questions:
What I liked about the passage:


What I disliked about the passage:


What this taught me about God’s nature:


What this taught me about human nature:


What God might be teaching me/asking me to do from this Word now:
[ ] Teacher Life Skills (Developing Question & Answer Skills)
Form six questions/answers based on the Bible passage.
(Example:  Q. Who built the Ark? A: Noah built the ark.)
Who Q:
Who A:
What Q:
What A:
Where Q:
Where A:
When Q:
When A:
Why Q:
Why A:
How Q:
How A: 

Engage

Have the kids look in a box that is empty. Close the box and slip in items. Open it again and remind the kids that God made the world.

Craft

This craft reminds us that God’s wants the whole world to be filled with people who praise Him! Supplies: Paper with map, paper people (cutouts), scissors.  Instructions: Let the children cut out peoples of the world and place them on the map. If you do not have a map, you may start by having the children draw the basic continents. While doing this remind them God wants all people to know about him.

TPR Activity

Total Physical Response

Summary (Repeat the principle, virtue, and application)

God used Deborah to lead.
Bravery & Leadership – God can use anyone to help others.