Sit with your small group!

Welcome & Opening Prayer

QUIZ TIME!

1. Which explorers told the Israelites to not be afraid of their enemies in Canaan? Joshua and Aaron Joshua and Caleb Caleb and Jacob Caleb and Samson

2. Why did the Israelites wait for 40 years to enter the Promised Land? They grumbled against God They didn’t trust God It was a consequence of their sins All of the above

3. Why wasn’t Moses allowed to enter the Promised Land? He killed an Egyptian He struck a rock He didn’t listen to God Both B & C

4. Who sent venomous snakes to kill many Israelites? Moses God Aaron Caleb

5. Who made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole? Moses God Aaron Caleb

6. Who healed people whenever they glanced at the bronze snake? Moses God Aaron Caleb

7. Balaam encountered a talking ____. Bird Cow Donkey Pig

8. Who led the Israelites after Moses’ death? Joshua Eleazer Caleb Gideon

Memory Work 1. Small Group Leaders stand in the hallway. 2 Memory Work 1. Small Group Leaders stand in the hallway. 2. Take turns reciting the memory work to your leader. *You get 2 chances per Tuesday!

On your worksheet… Under “See the Story,” create a simple image or symbol that you think best represents Chapter 7.

This Week’s Memory Work: Joshua 1:9

This week’s video: The Battle Begins

In your small group… Answer the two questions under “Hear the Story.”

Peter’s Chapter Notes This chapter’s theme: “Be strong and courageous” God speaks this through Joshua Obey the Law given through Moses to the people Do not be afraid of your enemies God will fight for you Who was Rahab? (pgs. 90 & 91) What did she do? Did God use her to accomplish his plan? YES!

Peter’s Chapter Notes What happened when the Israelites crossed the Jordan River? (pg. 91) The water stopped and they crossed on dry ground. Sound familiar? Battle of Jericho (pg. 94) Why did the Israelites kill the inhabitants except for Rahab and her family? Consequences for worshiping false gods Does God treat us for what our sins deserve? NO WAY!! Jesus was punished on our behalf! That’s great news for us!

Peter’s Chapter Notes “The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day” (pg. 97) What was happening here? God of the Universe can do anything. He fought for the Israelites and defended his people. “So Joshua took the entire land, just as the Lord had directed Moses, and he gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal divisions. Then the land had rest from war.” (Pg. 99) A new nation was being formed. God’s covenant to Abraham was coming true!

Peter’s Chapter Notes Joshua’s final message/warning to Israel: If you serve other gods – God will punish you. Serve God and obey him. What do you think Israel will do?! We’ll find out in the next chapter.

What was most meaningful to you from this story?

On your worksheet… Under “Join The Story,” answer one of the questions.

Questions?

Small Group Time Leaders: - Ask the discussion questions in your guide Small Group Time Leaders: - Ask the discussion questions in your guide. - Write down prayer requests on yellow slip of paper. - Choose one confirmand to pray later.

Class moves to Sundays beginning this Sunday! Read Chapter 8 of The Story! No memory work!

THANK YOU to everyone who helped set-up, volunteer, and clean-up at the Craft Sale!

Next Sunday Night FLY - “Serve/Cookies for College Students” -Nov. 13 from 7-9pm -Please bring 2 dozen homemade cookies!

Small group leaders: Please return packets to Peter before you leave tonight. Thank you for serving!

Closing Prayers