The Gospel Project The Conquest of Jericho Kindergarten May 19 & 20, 2018

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1 The Gospel Project The Conquest of Jericho Kindergarten May 19 & 20, 2018 I Main Point: God fought for His people and handed Jericho over to the Israelites. CRCC Bible Verse 2018: "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91 :1 NIV Bible Passage: Joshua 2: 6 Lesson Christ Connection: Joshua was representation of Christ, leading the Israelites to victory in overcoming Canaan as Jesus leads us to victory in overcoming the world. I Supplies: Bible, Big Picture Questioi:J Poster, Bible Story Picture, Gospel Project DVD-Volume 3 Play music while receiving children -Begin Class on time 6:00pm/9:00am/10:30am/12:00pm -Praise and Worship: 2-3 Songs -Opening Prayer -Read Daily Devotion -Collect Offerings: General and Pennies for Missions-CCC -Announce/Promote Spiritual Graduation and Vacation Bible Camp (_Hand out information to parents/guardians at pick-up) (15 minutes) Lesson/Bible Story: (See attached pages) Teacher Note: When prompted in the lesson, play Gospel Project DVD-Volume 3 video: Joshua "The Conquest of Jericho"

4 .,2:i 1 - (:i ro ;J :;:, " ;_ EA C (;" Session Title: The Conquest of Jericho Bible Passage: Joshua 2; 6 Big Picture Question: Who fought the battle of Jericho? God fought for His people and handed Jericho over to the Israelites. Key Passage: Joshua 24: 15 Unit Christ Connection: Joshua was a representation of Christ, leading the Israelites to victory in overcoming Canaan as Jesus leads us to victory in overcoming the world. Introduce the session (1 minute) [Set up the room so the Large Group Leader can play a quick game of hide-and-seek. The leader can hide behind a cabinet, a table turned on its side, or behind someone's chair.} Leader Have you ever played a game of hide-and-seek? That's pretty much what a spy does. Let's give it a try. Close your eyes and slowly count to 10 before opening them. Don't move out of your spot, but point to where you think I am. Can you find me? Are there times when you just wish you could hide? Maybe it's during a game, or maybe it's because you have done something wrong. Today, we will meet a group of people who think they can hide from God's people behind a big wall. Big picture question (1 minute) Leader This wall is a lot like a fort. A wall protected a city called Jericho. The people and soldiers of Jericho thought they were safe from the Israelites and God behind their big wall. Do you think they were? Where can we find out? That's right! It's all in the Bible. Who has a Bible? In a few minutes we will use the Bible to answer our big picture question. The question is, Who fought the battle of Jericho? 1--:,,,. --- Younger Kids Bible Study Leadc.r Guide Unit 8 Session 2 '.. : ,---

5 "The Conquest of Jericho" video Bibles, 1 per kid Bible Story Picture Slide or Poster (enhanced CD) Tell the Bible story (10 minutes) leader Let's open the Bible to Joshua 2. This is where we begin our Bible story. The people had entered the promised land, but a city now stood in their way. How did they get through the city's big wall? Let's look for the answer to our big picture question. Who fought the battle of Jericho? Choose to tell the Bible story in your own words using the script provided, or show the video 'The Conquest of Jericho." Leader Today's Bible story has parts that happened before the people crossed the Jordan River and parts that happened after the people crossed the Jordan River. Before they crossed the river, Joshua sent spies into Jericho to find out more about the city. The leaders of Jericho found out they were there and looked for them. God protected the spies by using a woman named Rahab. Rahab hid the men until it was safe for them to leave. She asked for her family to be protected when the Israelites took the land. God gave Joshua very specific orders on how to defeat Jericho. They were also very strange orders. Have you ever heard of a wall falling down because a group of people marched around it? That's exactly what God told them to do. For six days, the people quietly walked around Jericho "Unit 8 Session 2" discussion starter video with only trumpets playing. On the seventh day, they walked seven times around the city. When the trumpets played, they all yelled. The wall fell down. Do you think their yells knocked down the wall? No! Who made the wall fall down? ( God) God made sure that only He would get credit for what happened at Jericho. Who fought the battle of Jericho? God fought for His people and handed Jericho over to the Israelites. Once the walls came down, the Israelites destroyed everything except for certain valuables that were supposed to be an offering for God. Rahab and her family were also saved. God saved them because they trusted in Him. Meanwhile, people everywhere heard about what God had done and how Joshua led the people. Ask the following review questions: 1. Who protected the spies Joshua sent into Jericho? (Rahab, Josh. 2:3-6) 2. How many days did the Israelites march around the city? (seven, Josh. 6: 12-15) 3. What did the people do just before the wall fell? (blew trumpets and shouted, Josh. 6:16) 4. Were the people allowed to take anything from Jericho for themselves? (No, Josh. 6: 18) 5. Who fights the battle against sin and Satan for us? (Jesus fought against sin and Satan and won the victory when He died and rose to take away our sin.) Discussion starter video (3 minutes) Leader Have you ever been in a situation where you didn't know what to do? Did you feel like you couldn't do anything about it? Watch this video. Show discussion starter video..,. (.,,. Younger Kids Bible Study Leader Guide Unit 8 Session 2

6 Big Picture Question Slide or Poster (enhanced CD) Leader Have you ever been bullied before? Have you ever seen someone else get bullied? Maybe we can tell an adult or stand up in the right way, but sometimes we can't stop a situation. We need someone to fight for us. Who.fought the battle of Jericho? God fought.for His people and handed Jericho over to the Israelites. God still takes care of the needs of His people. The most important way God takes care of us is through His Son, Jesus. Jesus fought for us when He died on a cross to take our punishment. The Gospel: God's Plan for Me (optional} Use Scripture and the guide provided with this session to explain to boys and girls how to become a Christian. Assign individuals to meet with kids who have more questions. If this is not possible, encourage boys and girls to ask their parents, small group leaders, or other Christian adults any questions they may have about becoming a Christian. Prayer (5 minutes} Show the big picture question slide or poster. Leader Here's one last look at our big picture question today. Who fought the battle of Jericho? God fought for His people and handed Jericho over to the Israelites. Invite kids to stand and march as you repeat the big picture question. March slowly, then fast as you recite each time. Before transitioning to small group, make any necessary announcemeuts. Lead the kids in prayer. Pray that your kids will trust that God always meets the needs of His people. Dismiss to small groups The Gospel: God's Plan for Me Ask kids if they have ever heard the word gospel. Clarify that the word gospel means "good news." It is the message about Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation. Use the following guide to share the gospel with kids. God rules. Explain to kids that the Bible tells us God created everything, and He is in charge of everything. Invite a volunteer to read Genesis 1:1 from the Bible. Read Revelation 4: 11 or Colossians 1: aloud and explain what these verses mean. We sinned. Tell kids that since the time of Adam and Eve, everyone has chosen to disobey God. (Romans 3:23) The Bible calls this sin. Because God is holy, God cannot be around sin. Sin separates us from God and deserves God's punishment of death. (Romans 6:23) God provided. Choose a child to read John 3: 16 aloud. Say that God sent His Son, Jesus, the perfect solution to our sin problem, to rescue us from the punishment we deserve. It's something we, as sinners, could never earn on our own. Jesus alone saves us. Read and explain Ephesians 2:8-9. Jesus gives. Share with kids that Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again. Because Jesus gave up His life for us, we can be welcomed into God's family for eternity. This is the best gift ever! Read Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; or 1 Peter 3:18. We respond. Tell kids that they can respond to Jesus. Read Romans 10:9-10,13. Review these aspects of our response: Belieye in your heart that Jesus alone saves you through what He's already done on the cross. Repent, turning from self and sin to Jesus. Tell God and others that your faith is in Jesus. Offer to talk with any child who is interested in responding to Jesus. Younger Kids Bible Study Leader Guide Unit 8 Session !- ---:-:- :-:-: - --

7 . fi"i'l,i r. r r. = r....-n. ft rr.., = I'- D E o...;,-:, f. ;.{ U:u -v.!f;.t I. -"\ I 3ession Title: The Conquest of Jericho Bible Passage: Joshua 2; 6 Big Picture Question: Who fought the battle of Jericho? God fought for His people and handed Jericho over to the Israelites. l<ey Passage: Joshua 24: 15 Unit Christ Connection: Joshua was a representation of Christ, leading the Israelites to victory in overcoming Canaan as Jesus leads us to victory in overcoming the world. Bibles, 1 per kid Big Picture Question Slide or Poster (enhanced CD) Bible story review (1 o minutes) Encourage the kids to find Joshua 2 and 6 in their Bibles. Help them as needed. Say Is the Book of Joshua in the Old Testament or New Testament? ( Old Testament) In which division of the Old Testament is the Book of Joshua found? (History) Which books of the Bible come before and after Joshua? (Deuteronomy, Judges) Review the Bible story provided or summarize the story in your own words. Invite the kids to act out the story. Choose kids to act as Rahab and the two spies. Give some kids the role of a trumpet player and other kids the role of soldier. Encourage each trumpet player to mimic playing a trumpet and each soldier to stand up straight with a very serious face. Invite everyone to march quietly around the room six times. Let them shout after the seventh time around. Say All the people did was march around Jericho. They weren't really the ones who fought against the people of Jericho. Who fought the battle of Jericho? God fought for His people and handed Jericho over to the Israelites. God took care of the needs of His people. God also took care of the greatest need of all people by sending His Son to earth. Jesus lived a sinless life, died on a cross to take the punishment for our sin, and rose again. Jesus defeated sin for us. 'Rahab's Window" activity page, 1 per kid markers or crayons Show the big picture question slide or poster. Say Let's see how well you know our big picture question and answer. Who fought the battle of Jericho? God fought for His people and handed Jericho over to the Israelites. Activity page (5 minutes) Guide boys and girls to complete the activity page. Say God protected a woman named Rahab because she helped His people. Find out how in today's Bible story. Younger Kids Bible Study Leader Guide Unit 8 Session 2 l""ir-,,>r"'l'i t,r?:l:j

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Take a family trip to a local monument or museum, or search for one on the Internet. Talk about why it was important for the Israelites to remember how God brought them to the Promised Land.

9 May 2018 ithis MONTH WE LEARNED ' 1. Kidi RD th ffttfk Fnrtn A Nation is Born... The Promised Land Lesson Review May 5 & 6-God Gave the Ten Commandments (Exodus 19:1-20:21; 31:18; 32:1-35; 34:1-9) May 12 & 13-The Israelites Crossed the Jordan River (Joshua 3-4) May 19 & 20-The Conquest of Jericho (Joshua 2; 6) May 26 & 27-The Defeat of Ai (Joshua 8) : View Kidz on the Rock curriculum on CRCC's website- 2. Psalm 91:1 "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." J. FAMILY TIME: (During meals, driving to/from school, at the park, etc.) 1. Take a family trip to a local monument or museum, or search for one on the Internet. Talk about why it was important for the Israelites to remember how God brought them to the Promised Land. Tell about important family events (birthdays, anniversaries, salvation dates, etc.) from the past and how you remember them. 2. Walk around your neighborhood as a family, stopping to pray for each home and those who live there. 3. Bible Reading Challenge-Encourage your child to read the Bible 15 minutes every day. You can pick up a one-year Bible reading resource in the classroom, church lobby, or CRCC websitehttp:j /crcconline.orglwp-content;uploads/2018/01/0neyearbible_2018-p1-1.pdf Upcoming Events:, Water Baptism Classes-May 1:30pm, July 5:00pm, Nov. 5:00pm : Spiritual Graduation-June Vacation Bible Camp Dates: June Ages: Kindergarten-5th Grade CHRJSTrnE ROCK community church

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LESSON OVERVIEW/SCHEDULE TEACHER BIBLE STUDY The Lord brought His people into the promised land. Now they had a task set before them: conquer the people living in the land. The first city the Israelites came to was Jericho. The