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In this lesson, children will learn that it is foolish to trust in our own strength; rather, we should trust in the Power of God.

TOPICS

Joshua, Power of God, Protection, Trust
AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 MINUTES)
Wall of Jericho (Puzzle) Click here
OPENING PRAYER AND PRAISE (5 MINUTES)
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MEMORY WORK (12 MINUTES)

“The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my
salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 NIV
Have the children follow along as you read the verse, then ask for volunteers to then take turns reading the verse from their Bibles. Have the kids
close their Bibles and recite the verse from memory.

SCRIPTURE READING AND DISCUSSION (15 MINUTES)

Introduction:

Joshua and the Israelites crossed the Jordan River and entered the Promised Land. Shortly after crossing the Jordan River, the Israelites came
upon the city of Jericho. A large wall protected the city. The Israelites had two choices, they could believe God and have faith that He was going to
give them the land He promised, or they could accept defeat, knowing that they could never break through the wall using their own strength.
Let’s open our Bibles and find out what happens!
Read Joshua 6:1-20 (The Fall of Jericho)

Discussion Questions:

1. What did God tell the people to do? (March around Jericho.)
2. What did the priests use for trumpets? (The trumpets were made from rams’ horns.)
3. What did the priests do as they marched around Jericho? (The priests blew their trumpets.)
4. How many times did the people march around Jericho on the seventh day? (Seven times.)
5. What did Joshua command the people to do when they heard the trumpets, after marching around the city seven times? (Give a loud shout.)
6. What happened to the wall of Jericho when the Israelites gave a loud shout? (The wall fell down.)
7. Did Joshua keep his promise to Rahab? (Yes)
8. What types of things did Joshua command his men not to touch? (The devoted things or accursed things – Joshua 6:18)

CLASS EXERCISE (10 MINUTES)

Falling Wall of Jericho (Game) Click here

ALTERNATE CLASS EXERCISE (10 MINUTES)

The Lord is My Rock (Craft) Click here

APPLICATION (2 MINUTES)

In today’s lesson, we saw that the people of Jericho trusted in the city’s wall to protect them, whereas the Israelites trusted in God. Many people
rely on their own strength or talents to solve life’s problems. That works some of the time, but what happens when the problems are too big for
us to handle? God’s children can take comfort in knowing that He can make even the biggest problems crumble, just as He made the wall of
Jericho fall. Will you believe God’s promises and have faith that He wants the best for you?

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CLOSING PRAYER (2 MINUTES)

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TAKE HOME PAGE

Give one copy to each child at the end of the class to take home. Click here for NIV or KJV [PDF]