Blessing Did You Know? God Is Powerful
ELEMENTARY KIDS & FAMILES
Younger Kids
Did You Know?
date: Feb. 2, 2014
This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
God Is Powerful Part of The Big God Story Joshua 6—10
The Israelites fight the battles of Jericho and Ai and take the Promised Land.
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Joshua and his leaders marched a morning this week to wake in the morning. Consider choosing ugh the biblical account of up very early together. Then read thro ua 8:3–22 (Note: Parts Joshua, the Israelites, and Ai in Josh hic for young children. grap bit a be can y of The Big God Stor know which parts you so first ters Read through these chap just stick to the or , ners will be appropriate for young liste passage above.)
2.8
• God told the people not to take any of the gold, silver, or other property they found in Jericho, but instead to give it to God by putting it in the treasury.
Your child’s most important influence is that of his family. Tell your child stories of family history, especially those that involve a legacy of faith for your child to model.
• A man named Achan did not heed God’s warnings and in his greed took some of the gold and silver from Jericho.
Older Kids
• God was angered because of Achan’s disobedience. Achan’s sin stained the community; when the soldiers made an attempt to invade Ai, they were chased out, and several were killed in battle.
Though your child may not seem to express interest in spending time with family, most older children still enjoy it. Be sure to plan regular family time activities, and continue to model appropriate behavior for your child.
• This battle showed the Israelites, once again, that they were helpless without God’s power. After they decided to obey and trust God, God would give them victory over Ai. Remember Verse for the environment of MODELING
Teachable Moments
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:6–7
After reading Scripture, discuss the following together: • What do you think it might have been like to be in the Israelite army? • How did God use His power to help the Israelites? • In your own life, how have you seen God’s power?
Blessing For more information about blessing your child see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
A blessing to pray over your child:
© 2014 David C Cook. TruResources are developed in partnership with ROCKHARBOR Church and a national network of family and children’s ministry leaders. All rights reserved.
(Child’s name), may you know God’s love deeply and trust that He will take care of you. May God guide you and protect you as He protected His children in Israel.
Younger Kids
Did You Know?
date: Feb. 2, 2014
This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
God Is Powerful Part of The Big God Story Joshua 6—10
The Israelites fight the battles of Jericho and Ai and take the Promised Land.
r Fun camp early Just fointo Ai and set up
Joshua and his leaders marched a morning this week to wake in the morning. Consider choosing ugh the biblical account of up very early together. Then read thro ua 8:3–22 (Note: Parts Joshua, the Israelites, and Ai in Josh hic for young children. grap bit a be can y of The Big God Stor know which parts you so first ters Read through these chap just stick to the or , ners will be appropriate for young liste passage above.)
2.8
• God told the people not to take any of the gold, silver, or other property they found in Jericho, but instead to give it to God by putting it in the treasury.
Your child’s most important influence is that of his family. Tell your child stories of family history, especially those that involve a legacy of faith for your child to model.
• A man named Achan did not heed God’s warnings and in his greed took some of the gold and silver from Jericho.
Older Kids
• God was angered because of Achan’s disobedience. Achan’s sin stained the community; when the soldiers made an attempt to invade Ai, they were chased out, and several were killed in battle.
Though your child may not seem to express interest in spending time with family, most older children still enjoy it. Be sure to plan regular family time activities, and continue to model appropriate behavior for your child.
• This battle showed the Israelites, once again, that they were helpless without God’s power. After they decided to obey and trust God, God would give them victory over Ai. Remember Verse for the environment of MODELING
Teachable Moments
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:6–7
After reading Scripture, discuss the following together: • What do you think it might have been like to be in the Israelite army? • How did God use His power to help the Israelites? • In your own life, how have you seen God’s power?
Blessing For more information about blessing your child see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
A blessing to pray over your child:
© 2014 David C Cook. TruResources are developed in partnership with ROCKHARBOR Church and a national network of family and children’s ministry leaders. All rights reserved.
(Child’s name), may you know God’s love deeply and trust that He will take care of you. May God guide you and protect you as He protected His children in Israel.
