Joshua 1

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Bigs Discussion Questions

What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
Joshua 1 In today’s Bible story, God chose Joshua to be the new leader of the Israelites. It was a big job, but God encouraged Joshua. He promised to help Joshua in the land. God said, “No one will be able to win a battle against you. I will be with you, just like I was with Moses. I will never leave you.” Then God told Joshua, “Be strong and courageous. Obey everything Moses taught you. Read, remember, and obey the commands written in the book of instruction. If you do this, you will be successful in whatever you do.” God encouraged Joshua again: “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, will be with you wherever you go.” So Joshua sent a message to the Israelites: “Get ready! We are going to cross the Jordan River and take this land. God is giving it to us, just like He promised.” God’s people got ready. “We will do everything you have told us to do,” they said. “We will go where you send us. We will obey you. We trust that God will be with you.
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
God commanded Joshua multiple times not to be afraid because God would go with him and make him successful. God gave the Israelites rules to show them what He required. And Israel couldn’t obey God without God’s help. God was giving the land to Israel, just like He promised.
Who was the new leader of God’s people?
God chose Joshua to be the next leader; God reminded Joshua to be strong and courageous.
What is the Bible? The Bible is God’s Word.

Elementary Discussion Questions

What are some situations in which we might need to be courageous?
Lead kids to consider experiences like making new friends, going somewhere for the first time, or standing up for what is right. Invite kids to share a recent experience where they needed courage.
How can knowing God is with us help us be brave?
Encourage kids that they are not alone. Remind kids that God helped the Israelites face an impossible task and succeed. Invite kids to consider God’s power, mercy, and wisdom in every situation.
Who can we encourage by telling them that God is with them?
Invite kids to think of friends or family who might be encouraged to know God is with them. Encourage kids to share about God when their friends or family feel scared. Ask kids if they can think of any other situations when it could help to know God is with them.