At-home guide / number 21
The Walls Came Tumbling Down
Joshua 6. Part 2 of the story, history. This guide went out for Sunday February 9, 2025.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
God fights for those who trust in him.
Read the passage to or with your children.
Joshua 6
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the week.
"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
Watch the video below with your children.
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
Even though Joshua, the Israelites, and Rahab believed God's promises, what fears might they each have had? How did they bravely act on what they believed?
TakeawayBelieve God's promises and obey his plans.
Have you ever been afraid to follow God or do what he commands? How can believing God's promises help us be strong and courageous in those situations?
TakeawayBecause of God's promises, we can be strong and courageous.
How would most armies defeat their enemies and destroy the thick walls of a city? What did the Israelites do? Why did that work?
TakeawayGod is powerful and defeats his enemies.
What enemies has Jesus defeated for all who trust in him? Could we defeat them without him? How does that make you feel?
TakeawayWe have victory in Jesus!
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
- What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
- What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
- What promises can I thank God for?
Keep going
The story runs on.
Every guide follows the one storyline of Scripture, week by week. Guide 21 sits in part 2, history.