Week of 3.6.2022 | Day Four
This week in The Gospel Project for Kids, we begin a new book of the Old Testament, Joshua. We are at a unique point in Israel’s history! The point at which we see the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham that He would provide a land for His people. Remember what has happened to get them to this point. It has been a long and difficult journey, but God is faithful and always keeps His promises. As Joshua prepares to lead the people into the land, we see God give the greatest pep talk ever! God reminds Joshua who He is and that He will be with Joshua as he goes, all Joshua has to do is trust and obey God. Imagine being Joshua and hearing God tell you that you will have victory in battle and receive abundant provision, if you just remember that God is the source of all strength and the reason for all success! Would you be able to trust God fully? God has given us the exact same encouragement as Joshua, and He takes it further by giving us His Spirit to live in us. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can be strong and courageous to face whatever life brings.
Big Picture Question
What is the Bible? The Bible is God’s Word that tells us what is true about God and ourselves.
Christ Connection
God encouraged Joshua and promised to be with him as he led the Israelites into the promised land, where they would be victorious and find rest. We have victory over sin and rest for our souls in Jesus, who is with us always and leads us into the promised land of God’s kingdom.
Key Passage
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”
Psalm 119:105
Read
Romans 8:1-11
Discuss
What are the characteristics of someone who has their mind set on the flesh?
What are the characteristics of someone who has their mind set on the Spirit?
Guide kids to use the passage to help them answer this with specifics.
Pray
Today and the rest of the week, use these prayer points to expand your family prayer time to the local and global gospel mission:
Family/Friends: Continue to pray for the specific needs of your family and friends
Providence Church: Children’s Ministry Assistant Ashley Hemm
Local Church: Hope Fellowship, Lead Pastor John McKinzie
Local School: Emerson High
Local Missions: Good News Club
Unreached People Group: Rajput (India)
Family Challenge
Write encouraging notes to your kids, reminding them of the truths you have been studying from God’s word. Set aside time during this week and ask them to write an encouraging note to someone who leads them, such as a church volunteer, a pastor, or a teacher. Discuss the importance of encouraging leaders to love and obey God.