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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
4.1 God Always Keeps His Promises
• The Israelites were about to enter the land of Canaan that God promised to Abraham many years before. Upon first inspection, they feared what awaited them: giants, strong armies, fortified cities, and potential hostility—all of which the people of Israel felt ill-equipped to handle. • After the death of Moses, God appointed Joshua as his successor. • God gave specific instructions to Joshua for successfully taking Jericho. None of the priests, God’s people, or Joshua had to pick up a weapon to fight. God gave the city over to His people just as He said.
Your child is learning to develop friendships with peers. Remind him of the value of showing love and respect to his friends.
Teachable Moments After reading Joshua 6:1–16, discuss the following together: • Who made the walls fall down?
Part of The Big God Story Numbers 13; 14:26–33; Joshua 5:13—6:27 Joshua and Jericho
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• How do you think the people of God felt when they saw God keep all of His promises? • What is a promise that God has made to us?
LOVE AND RESPECT Above all, love each other deeply. 1 Peter 4:8a
Blessing
For more information about blessing your child, see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
A blessing to pray over your child: (Insert name of child), may you always know God’s great love for you and remember that God will always keep His promises. © 2014 David C Cook. TruResources are developed in partnership with ROCKHARBOR Church and a national network of family and children’s ministry leaders. All rights reserved.