God Gave the People the Land

Joshua’s name means “The LORD is salvation.” God fought for Joshua and the Israelites, saving them and giving them victory over their enemies. Sinners can look to God for victory over sin and death. God brought us salvation by sending His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and rise again.

AT HOME FAMILY GUIDE

HOW TO GUIDE

• How did God show His power and control in this Bible story?

• God is powerful enough to accomplish all His goals without people, so why does God use us in His plans?

Mornings
Thank God for the people who help you and care for you. Ask God to help you show appreciation for the ways they serve you today. How has God met your needs through the help of others? How is this a sign of His love for you?

Evenings
Ask God to remind you of His power to do what might seem impossible. What thoughts did you have about God when you read of His miracle to help Joshua? How does this story show us His power over creation?

For Fun...

1. Play a game of freeze tag with your family. After you play, discuss the miracle of God’s stopping the sun and moon in place to extend the amount of time the Israelites had to fight their battle. Discuss the even greater miracle of God’s raising Jesus from the grave.

2. Take your family on an outing to a place where you can get a good view of the sunset (or sunrise). As you take in the beauty of the changing sun, talk about how God fought for His people by making the sun stand still. Remind kids that God is in control of everything, and we can find comfort in knowing we can trust Him.

To Serve...

1. Guide each family member to come up with a way she can serve another family member this week. It could be making their lunch, doing their chores, cleaning their room, etc. Remind each family member that these acts of service for one another are just small reminders of how God loves and helps His people. The greatest example of this is Jesus, who came to serve and lay down His life as the perfect sacrifice for our sins.