Joshua and Caleb Numbers 13:1 14:38
Joshua and Caleb Numbers 13:1 14:38 Key Passage: Joshua 1:9 Christ Connection: Caleb and Joshua trusted God. God had a plan for Joshua to lead the Israelites into the promised land. Joshua reminds us of Jesus. Joshua was not perfect, but Jesus is. Jesus trusted His Father s plan to save people from their sins. Big Picture Question and Answer: Whom can we trust? We can trust God. Main Point for Babies and Toddlers: We can trust God. Main Point for Preschoolers: Caleb and Joshua trusted God. Bible Story Points: Moses told 12 men to look at the promised land. Joshua and Caleb trusted God to keep His promises. God sent Jesus because He loves us.
The Bronze Snake Numbers 20:1-20; 21:4-9
The Bronze Snake Numbers 20:1-20; 21:4-9 Key Passage: Joshua 1:9 Christ Connection: The Israelites sinned, and God sent snakes to punish them. Anyone who was bitten by a snake could look at the snake on the pole and live. We sin, too. Our sin separates us from God. We can look to Jesus to save us and give us life forever with God. Big Picture Question and Answer: Whom can we trust? We can trust God. Main Point for Babies and Toddlers: We can trust God. Main Point for Preschoolers: God told His people to look at the bronze snake. Bible Story Points: God did not leave His people when they grumbled. God healed His people. God sent Jesus because He loves us.
Jesus Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19
Jesus Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19 Key Passage: Luke 24:6 Christ Connection: The people were happy to see Jesus. They knew He was their King. Jesus came riding on a donkey, just as the prophet Zechariah said He would. (Zechariah 9:9) One day, Jesus will come back, riding on a white horse as King over everything. (Revelation 19:11) Big Picture Question and Answer: Who saves us from our sin? Jesus saves us from sin. Main Point for Babies and Toddlers: Jesus is alive. Main Point for Preschoolers: People welcomed Jesus as their King. Bible Story Points: Jesus is God s Son. God sent Jesus to earth because He loves us. People and children praised Jesus as their King.
Jesus Crucifixion and Resurrection Matthew 26:36 28:10; John 18:1 20:18
Jesus Crucifixion and Resurrection Matthew 26:36 28:10; John 18:1 20:18 Key Passage: Luke 24:6 Christ Connection: The most important thing that ever happened is that Jesus died and was raised from the dead. Jesus never did anything wrong, but He was punished because we sinned. God forgives us for sin because Jesus died for us. God raised Jesus from the dead to be King over everything. Big Picture Question and Answer: Who saves us from our sin? Jesus saves us from sin. Main Point for Babies and Toddlers: Jesus is alive. Main Point for Preschoolers: Jesus died on the cross and is alive. Bible Story Points: Jesus is God s Son. Jesus always obeyed God. Jesus died on the cross, but God made Jesus alive again. God sent Jesus to earth because He loves us.
The Promised Land and Jericho Joshua 2 4; 6
The Promised Land and Jericho Joshua 2 4; 6 Key Passage: Joshua 1:9 Christ Connection: God led His people into the promised land. He gave them the city of Jericho. In a similar way, Jesus leads believers to God. Big Picture Question and Answer: Whom can we trust? We can trust God. Main Point for Babies and Toddlers: We can trust God. Main Point for Preschoolers: God led His people into the promised land. Bible Story Points: Joshua led the people into the promised land. Joshua trusted God to be with His people. Later, God sent Jesus to be with His people forever.
Achan s Sin and the Defeat of Ai Joshua 7 8
Achan s Sin and the Defeat of Ai Joshua 7 8 Key Passage: Joshua 1:9 Christ Connection: God punished Achan for his sin. The Bible says that the punishment for sin is death. (Romans 6:23) Because we sin, we deserve to be punished. Jesus came to take the punishment for us. God forgives our sin when we trust in Jesus. Big Picture Question and Answer: Whom can we trust? We can trust God. Main Point for Babies and Toddlers: We can trust God. Main Point for Preschoolers: God punished Achan for his sin. Bible Story Points: We can trust God. God always does what is right. Achan s wrong choice made trouble for God s people. God loves people, even when they make wrong choices. God sent Jesus because He loves us.
Joshua s Final Encouragement Joshua 23:1 24:28
Joshua s Final Encouragement Joshua 23:1 24:28 Key Passage: Joshua 1:9 Christ Connection: Joshua talked to God s people and told them to obey God even after he, Joshua, died. After Jesus died and was raised from the dead, He talked to His friends. Jesus wanted them to tell other people about Him. Now Jesus lives in heaven, and He wants us to tell other people about Him too. Big Picture Question and Answer: Whom can we trust? We can trust God. Main Point for Babies and Toddlers: We can trust God. Main Point for Preschoolers: Joshua told the people to worship God. Bible Story Points: Joshua told the people to love God and obey Him. The people promised to love and worship God. We can trust God. God always keeps His promises. God sent Jesus because He loves us.