7 - The Battle Begins


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Week 7, The Battle Begins

Families with PRESCHOOL and ELEMENTARY age children: In LifeGroups this Sunday, your child will explore the Biblical principle that God’s power can break down any wall- literal walls and personal walls in our life. Timeless Truth: Bible Basis: Key Verse: Reference: Supplemental Resource References: Main Points: Table Talk: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

God’s power, not our own, wins the battle. Joshua 1:10-11, 2:1-24 Be strong and very brave. Make sure you obey the whole law… Then you will have success everywhere you go. Joshua 1:7 The Story, Chapter 7 The Story for Little Ones, Chapter 7 The Story for Children, Chapter 7 The Story for Kids, Chapter 7 God sent help for His people. God sends me to help, too. God’s power is mightier than all and can help us in all areas of our life. Lead your children in a discussion about how God’s power can accomplish things that we cannot on our own. Why do you think the Israelites had more faith this time than when the spies were sent into the Promised Land years before? (All of the people from before were dead; God showed His consistent power in the desert as they wandered.) Read Joshua 3:15-17. How did God show His power before the Insraelites even got to Jericho? When did God show His power to part the water before this? Do you think God’s people felt silly walking around Jericho for siz days while being completely silent? How does this show they had faith in God? What do you think the people inside Jericho were thinkin as they watched the Israelites march around? How much confidence do you think God’s people had after they watched the walls around Jericho tumble down under God’s mighty power?

Families with STUDENTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

How do you think Joshua was able to be “strong and courageous” in such intimidating situations? What do you learn about God from the story of Rahab? What would you say is Joshua’s legacy? How was his role important to God’s plan, as we’ve seen so far in the Story? Why do you think God gave his blessing to Joshua and the Israelites? What practical steps can you take to learn to trust God more?

For ADULTS: 1. 2. 3.

In the Canaanite conquest, God used Israel to bring judgment on whole people groups. How does this image of God fit in with the popular understanding of God? Throughout the book of Joshua, there are times when Israel “gets it,” following the Lord faithfully, and times when they do not. List a few examples of each. Where to you see yourself in these examples? Having read the story of Joshua and the conquest, respond to this statement: God clearly desires to bless his people and prosper them.