Children’s Church:
Lesson Guide
story 20: the daughters of zelophehad (The story of 5 brave girls)
Scripture: Numbers 27; 36
Big Truth: God wants all his people to know all his blessing - nobody is left out.
Memory Verse: "He (God) has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” (1 Peter 1:3-4)
Discuss the Story
1. How many of you had heard of Zelophehad before today? What are some things his story taught you about God? Is there any part of the Bible that isn’t important? Why not?
Takeaway: Every story (and every word!) of the Bible is important because it’s God’s word.
2. Was it fair that Zelophehad’s family would not receive any land since he didn’t have a son? What happened when his daughters asked Moses if they could inherit their father’s land? What does this show us about God?
Takeaway: Like God, we should always be fair.
3. Did Moses know what to do when the daughters first came to him? Whom did he turn to for help? Whom should we turn to first when we need help? Do any of you have a story where God helped you?
Takeaway: God can help us when we don’t know what to do.
4. How do we receive Jesus’ wonderful inheritance? How is this inheritance better than what the daughters received?
Takeaway: Our inheritance in heaven will be awesome!