This Week in NewLife Kids

Ten Hut – Elementary

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we will run into obstacles as we follow God. However, we should remember that God is strong enough to help us get past those obstacles. Therefore, we should trust God and follow Him even when facing impossible obstacles.
Main Point: God Is Powerful Enough To Help Me Do What He Wants Me To Do!
Bible Story: The fall of Jericho (Joshua 6)
Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6 "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." (NLT)

The Israelites crossed the Jordan River and made a memorial out of twelve stones to represent each tribe of Israel. This memorial marked the spot where the Jordan River stopped flowing when the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant went across. Once the Israelites crossed the Jordan River, they camped at Gilgal, which was just east of Jericho.(Read Joshua 4)

Application:
What were the commands the Lord gave to Joshua to defeat the city of Jericho? (Read Joshua 6:1-5)
Why do you think that God designed such a simple plan for the Israelites to defeat the city?
What is an example in your life when God has helped you accomplish what He has called you to do?
The nation of Israel experienced God’s strength and ability to overcome every obstacle they faced. They acted on faith by obeying His Word and trusted that His plan would work. After the walls of Jericho collapsed, the Israelites saw that it was the power of God and their obedience that destroyed the city, not their own strength and power.
We worship and serve the same God that helped the Israelites defeat the city of Jericho. When you are faced with an obstacle in your life, know that God is powerful enough to help you do what He wants you to do.

Additional verses to meditate on:
Philippians 4:13 “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
Philippians 4:6-7 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.”


Ten Hut JR – Pre-K and Toddlers

Bible Story: David takes Saul’s gear (1 Samuel 26:1-25)
Main Point: I Will Be Kind When Others Are Mean!
Bible Verse: “God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says…” Corinthians 1:9 (NLT)

Application:
Read the Bible Story. David takes Saul’s gear (1 Samuel 26:1-25)

Discuss what the difference between being mean and being kind. Can you remember a time when someone was mean to you? What did you do? Were you kind or mean in return? God wants us to be kind at all times. Discuss some things you can do if someone is mean to you.