God Gave the People the Land
Joshua 7-11
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 7-11 In today’s Bible story, Joshua and the Israelites went into the promised land, and God was with them. They took over cities like Jericho and Ai (AY igh), and they made peace with the people in Gibeon (GIB ih uhn). One day, five kings made a plan to attack Gibeon. Soon, the men of Gibeon sent a message to Joshua: “Help us! Save us!” So Joshua and his army went to help the people of Gibeon. God said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of the kings. I will help you win against them.” When Joshua and his army got to the battle, the kings’ armies were surprised! They did not know the Israelites were coming. God helped the Israelites win the battle. The five kings’ armies ran away, but God sent a hailstorm to stop them. The battle was not over yet. Joshua and the Israelites needed more time to fight before the sun went down. So Joshua prayed to God. He said, “God, please make the sun and the moon stand still in the sky.” The sun stood still and the moon stopped for almost a full day, until Israel and Gibeon beat their enemies. As the Israelites traveled in the promised land, God fought for His people and helped Joshua and the Israelites take over the land God had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
God fought for Joshua and the Israelites, saving them and giving them victory over their enemies. God kept His promise to Joshua. God did a wonderful thing by making the sun stand still in the sky until the battle was over. No one but God can do that. He works wonders and shows His strength by His miracles.
What did Joshua ask God to do to help Israel beat their enemies?
Joshua asked God to make the sun and moon stay still in the sky for almost a full day, until the battle was done!
What is a miracle? A miracle is something God does that usually cannot be done.
Elementary Discussion Questions
Why is it important to know God’s promises?
Lead kids to discuss how knowing God’s promises makes it easier to trust Him. When we know God’s promises, we can remember them in times of trouble. The Israelites knew what God promised Abraham and remembering the promised helped them endure. When Israel faced the five kings, God told Joshua He would give him victory over the kings. Knowing God’s promises helps trust Him in times of fear.
Why did God make the sun stand still in the sky?
Help kids recall that God showed His power over all things. God often used miracles to help His people learn to trust Him. The Israelites needed help defeating their enemies. God is all powerful and defeated the five kings for His people.
How has God fought for us to give us miraculous victory?
Remind the kids that we are all born dead in sin. We cannot save ourselves, and our hearts are broken so that we do not love God or want to obey Him. Jesus’ perfect life, sacrificial death, and miraculous resurrection won the battle against sin and death. Everyone who trusts in Jesus shares in His victory.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: What is a miracle? A miracle is something God does that usually cannot be done so that we can know He is all-powerful.
Big Idea: God fought for Joshua and the Israelites, saving them and giving them victory over their enemies.
Bible Verse to Memorize - You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples. Psalm 77:14
Practice Catechism
Question 27: Are all people, just as they were lost through Adam, saved through Christ?
Answer: No, only those who are elected by God and united to Christ by faith.
