Joshua and Caleb
This week’s Redemption Kids lesson is about the story of Joshua and Caleb.
Sunday Story Time
Each Sunday we have a story time, discussion time, worship time, and close by recapping the lesson.
Story Time
Start by reading this week’s lesson to your children, or by having them read it to you. Then watch this week’s lesson video.
Read the Passage: Numbers 13-14 (ESV)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin about obedience and sin.
Discussion Time
After watching the video, ask the following questions to further teach and apply today’s lesson.
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
What did the men see in the promised land? (good land, strong people, big and protected cities)
What did Joshua and Caleb want to do because they trusted God? (take the land)
What did the others want to do? (pick a new leader and go back to Egypt)
Who were the only people God would allow to enter the promised land? (Joshua, Caleb, and the children)
What does it mean to sin? To sin is to go against God and His commands.
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
How did Moses pick the 12 men to go scout out theland? (Moses picked a leader from each of the twelve tribes of Israel)
What did the scouts report about the land? (It was good, flowing with milk and honey, but defended by strong people with fortified cities; Num. 13:27-29)
Who trusted God? (Only Joshua and Caleb trusted God to give them the land. The other scouts were afraid; Num. 14:6-9)
Was it sinful for the 10 scouts to feel afraid? Guide the kids to discuss the idea that feeling afraid is not sinful. We are humans and sometimes we will face things that scare us. The 10 scouts who were afraid sinned when they doubted God and did not trust Him to give them the land He promised.
Why do you think God allows us to go through difficult or scary circumstances? Help kids see that when we face hard times we learn to trust Him. Remind the kids that asking for help is wise. We never have to face scary times alone.
How can trusting God help us face our fears? Guide kids to think about who God is and what He can do. Lead them to see that He has promised His people eternal life through Jesus. When we trust Jesus, we know that no difficult situation lasts forever. We always have hope. We can persevere through hard times by remembering what Jesus did to save us.
Worship Time (NEW SONGS!)
Let’s stand up, lift our voices, raise our hands - and SING!
Minis/Little - Printable Lyrics
Bigs/Elementary - Printable Lyrics
Let’s Recap
We close each Sunday by recapping the the lesson with this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse that we’ll come back to throughout the week.
Big Picture Question: What does it mean to sin?
Big Picture Answer: To sin is to think, speak, or behave in any way that goes against God and His commands.
Big Idea: Joshua and Caleb trusted God to give His people the promised land.
Bible Verse to Memorize - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths - Proverbs 3:5-6
Tuesday’s Tales
Story Time
Each Tuesday we take some time to watch a video that reinforces this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Bible Story Video
Bigs/Elementary: Joshua and Caleb; Questions From Kids
Let’s Recap
Take some time to review this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse with your children
Big Picture Question: What does it mean to sin?
Big Picture Answer: To sin is to think, speak, or behave in any way that goes against God and His commands.
Big Idea: Joshua and Caleb trusted God to give His people the promised land.
Bible Verse to Memorize - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths - Proverbs 3:5-6
Friday Family Fun
Activity Time
Each Friday we have some fun! Print out the activity sheets and use the Family Discussion & Activity Tips to engage with this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: So Much Fruit (p3-4)
Bigs: Spy the Land (p3-4)
Elementary: Good Land Grapes (p3-4)
Let’s Recap
Let’s see how much of this week’s lesson everyone remembers!
Big Picture Question: What does it mean to sin?
Big Picture Answer: To sin is to think, speak, or behave in any way that goes against God and His commands.
Big Idea: Joshua and Caleb trusted God to give His people the promised land.
Bible Verse to Memorize - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths - Proverbs 3:5-6
