Joshua and Jericho

📖 Bible Verse
“Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

🕊️ Story / Reflection

Joshua and the Israelites were standing before the strong city of Jericho.

The city had huge walls that looked impossible to break through.

But God gave Joshua unusual instructions. 

Instead of fighting right away, God told the people to march around the city once every day for six days. 

On the seventh day, they were to march around the city seven times and shout loudly.

It may not have made sense to them, but Joshua and the people obeyed God exactly.

And then something amazing happened — the walls of Jericho came crashing down!

God gave them victory because they trusted and obeyed Him.

This story teaches us that obedience matters.

Sometimes God may ask us to do things that seem difficult, simple, or unusual. 

But when we trust Him and obey, He helps us overcome challenges.

💡 Lesson

Obeying God brings victory and blessing.

🙏 Prayer

Dear God,

Help me to obey You even when I do not fully understand.

Teach me to trust Your instructions and follow Your way.

Thank You for helping me overcome challenges.

Amen.

🎨 Activity (Ages 3–6)

“Jericho Walls” Block Activity

• Build a small wall using blocks or cups.
• March around it together while singing or clapping.
• At the end, gently knock the wall down.

Say: “God helps us when we obey Him!”

✏️ Reflection (Ages 7–9)

Write or Discuss:

1. What did God tell Joshua and the people to do?
2. Did the instructions seem unusual?
3. What happened when they obeyed God?
4. Why is obedience important?

Help children understand that trusting God leads to victory.

🕯️ Challenge (Ages 10–12)Obedience Challenge

Today:

• Obey quickly when asked to do something good
• Choose honesty, kindness, and respect
• Trust God even when things do not make sense

Say:

“I will trust and obey God.”

🌿 Sit with Jesus Moment

Close your eyes and take a slow breath. 

Imagine standing in front of a giant wall that seems impossible to overcome. Now see Jesus beside you, calm and strong. He gently says:

“Trust Me and obey Me. I will help you.”

Imagine the wall slowly falling as peace fills your heart.