Children’s Church:
Lesson Guide
story 21: the walls came tumbling down (The story of battle of jericho)
Scripture: Joshua 6
Big Truth: God fights for those who trust in Him.
Memory Verse: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)
Discuss the Story
1. Even though Joshua, the Israelites, and Rahab believed God’s promises, what fears might they each had? How did they bravely act on what they believed?
Takeaway: Believe God’s promises and obey his plans.
2. Have you ever been afraid to follow God or do what he commands? How can believing God’s promises help us to be strong and courageous in those situations?
Takeaway: Because of God’s promises, we can be strong and courageous.
3. How would most armies defeat their enemies and destroy the thick walls of a city? What did the Israelites do? Why did that work?
Takeaway: God is powerful and defeats his enemies.
4. What enemies has Jesus defeated for all who trust in Him? Could we defeat them without him? How does that make you feel?
Takeaway: We have victory in Jesus!