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Preschool track
Overview of Judges
The stories in the book of Judes took place after the Israelites entered the land God promised to give to them. The people who battled to win the land had seen God's power with their own eyes. When they grew old and died, there was no one left who could remind the Israelites of God's power in this way (Judg 2:10). God's people often forgot God's promises. They struggled to remember God's instruction and obey God's commands. They did whatever they wanted, and they began to follow their neighbors' gods.
When the Israelites disobeyed God, their enemies often defeated them in battle. Their enemies stole their food, animals, farms, and homes. But when the Israelites prayed for help, God rescued them. God sent leaders to remind people to obey God and to lead them in battle. Some leaders are well-known Bible characters like Deborah, Gideon, and Samson. Others aren't as well known - like Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar.
The book of Judges shows what life is like in Israel before Israel had a king. Life was difficult and often full of pain. But God watched over God's people and took care of them. The stories in Judges remind us that God cares for us and expects us to follow instructions!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
When the Israelites disobeyed God, their enemies often defeated them in battle. Their enemies stole their food, animals, farms, and homes. But when the Israelites prayed for help, God rescued them. God sent leaders to remind people to obey God and to lead them in battle. Some leaders are well-known Bible characters like Deborah, Gideon, and Samson. Others aren't as well known - like Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar.
The book of Judges shows what life is like in Israel before Israel had a king. Life was difficult and often full of pain. But God watched over God's people and took care of them. The stories in Judges remind us that God cares for us and expects us to follow instructions!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Bible Readings
Deborah a Wise Prophet (Judges 4;5;31) Reading
Have you ever had a hard time trying to decide what to do? Do you ask someone to help you? This is a story about a woman named Deborah. She helped people make hard decisions.
When the Israelites asked for God's help, God always sent a person to help them. One time, God sent a woman named Deborah who was a great prophet. A prophet is someone who tells people about God and what God wants them to do.
Deborah was a kind and wise leader. Everyone respected and loved her. Deborah sat under her palm tree and helped people make hard decisions. People came from all over to talk to her and listen to what God said to her.
In the land of Hazor, there was a man named Sisera, He was in charge of the army of King Jabin. King Jabin wanted to rule over God's people, the Israelites. So he sent Sisera and the army to capture them.
Around the same time, God spoke to Deborah, "Tell Barak that I want him to take his army and defend my people."
Barak was in charge of the Israelite army. Deborah and Barak were good friends. She told Barak what God told her. Barak trusted Deborah.
He asked her, "Deborah, will you go into battle with me? This is a hard decision, but together we can defend God's people." Deborah agreed to go with him into battle.
Barak gathered ten thousand soldiers. With them, Deborah and Barak defeated Sisera's army.
To thank God. Deborah's son, Abinoam, sang a song in her honor praising God. Today, we call that song "Deborah's Song." After that, the Israelites lived in peace for forty years.
*Taken from Growing in God's Love by Elizabeth Caldwell
When the Israelites asked for God's help, God always sent a person to help them. One time, God sent a woman named Deborah who was a great prophet. A prophet is someone who tells people about God and what God wants them to do.
Deborah was a kind and wise leader. Everyone respected and loved her. Deborah sat under her palm tree and helped people make hard decisions. People came from all over to talk to her and listen to what God said to her.
In the land of Hazor, there was a man named Sisera, He was in charge of the army of King Jabin. King Jabin wanted to rule over God's people, the Israelites. So he sent Sisera and the army to capture them.
Around the same time, God spoke to Deborah, "Tell Barak that I want him to take his army and defend my people."
Barak was in charge of the Israelite army. Deborah and Barak were good friends. She told Barak what God told her. Barak trusted Deborah.
He asked her, "Deborah, will you go into battle with me? This is a hard decision, but together we can defend God's people." Deborah agreed to go with him into battle.
Barak gathered ten thousand soldiers. With them, Deborah and Barak defeated Sisera's army.
To thank God. Deborah's son, Abinoam, sang a song in her honor praising God. Today, we call that song "Deborah's Song." After that, the Israelites lived in peace for forty years.
*Taken from Growing in God's Love by Elizabeth Caldwell
I Wonder...
- how Deborah felt during the battle?
- what Deborah's song is?
- who is Sisera?
- why Deborah sat under a palm tree?
- what Barak felt about Deborah going into battle?
- if there were any instruments when Abinoam sang the song?
- how Deborah got to be wise and kind?
- who gets to be a prophet?
Discussion Questions
- God spoke to Deborah often. What does it sound like when God talks to you?
- Who is a wise woman in today's world? Why do you think she is wise?
- Deborah helped people when they came to her with hard decisions. How would you help someone making a hard decision?
Videos
Crossroad Kids' Club
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God's People: Deborah by Crossroad Kids' Club
This video is 1:16 minutes long
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God's Story: Deborah by Crossroad Kids' Club
This video is 3:56 minutes long
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Holy Moly
This video is 6:02 minutes long
Songs
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Follow the Leader by Dana's Music Playground
This song is 3:26 minutes long
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The Wise Man Built His House by Through the Waters
This song is 1:57 minutes long
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Snack Option
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Banana
- Kiwi
- Orange/Cuties
Directions:
- First, cut the ends off of the banana
- Then, cut the banana down the middle and in small pices
- After you cut the banana up, arrange them like the trunk
- Next, peel orange
- After you peel, separate them in individual slices
- After you peel and separate the orange, arrange them at the bottom of the banana
- Then, peel the kiwi
- Next, cut the kiwi in slices
- Now, arrange the kiwi at the top of the banana's life the leafs of a palm tree
Tips for Adults
The book of Judges describes how the Israelites, God's people, often disobeyed God's instruction and ended up in battles with their neighbors. Each time God's people prayed for help, God rescued them by sending a leader to save the nation.
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Elementary Track
Overview of Judges
The stories in the book of Judes took place after the Israelites entered the land God promised to give to them. The people who battled to win the land had seen God's power with their own eyes. When they grew old and died, there was no one left who could remind the Israelites of God's power in this way (Judg 2:10). God's people often forgot God's promises. They struggled to remember God's instruction and obey God's commands. They did whatever they wanted, and they began to follow their neighbors' gods.
When the Israelites disobeyed God, their enemies often defeated them in battle. Their enemies stole their food, animals, farms, and homes. But when the Israelites prayed for help, God rescued them. God sent leaders to remind people to obey God and to lead them in battle. Some leaders are well-known Bible characters like Deborah, Gideon, and Samson. Others aren't as well known - like Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar.
The book of Judges shows what life is like in Israel before Israel had a king. Life was difficult and often full of pain. But God watched over God's people and took care of them. The stories in Judges remind us that God cares for us and expects us to follow instructions!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
When the Israelites disobeyed God, their enemies often defeated them in battle. Their enemies stole their food, animals, farms, and homes. But when the Israelites prayed for help, God rescued them. God sent leaders to remind people to obey God and to lead them in battle. Some leaders are well-known Bible characters like Deborah, Gideon, and Samson. Others aren't as well known - like Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar.
The book of Judges shows what life is like in Israel before Israel had a king. Life was difficult and often full of pain. But God watched over God's people and took care of them. The stories in Judges remind us that God cares for us and expects us to follow instructions!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
This video is 7:29 minutes long.
Bible Reading
Deborah a Wise Prophet (Judges 4;5;31) Reading
Have you ever had a hard time trying to decide what to do? Di you ask someone to help you? This is a story about a woman named Deborah. She helped people make hard decisions.
When the Israelites asked for God's help, God always sent a person to help them. One time, God sent a woman named Deborah who was a great prophet. A prophet is someone who tells people about God and what God wants them to do.
Deborah was a kind and wise leader. Everyone respected and loved her. Deborah sat under her palm tree and helped people make hard decisions. People came from all over to talk to her and listen to what God said to her.
In the land of Hazor, there was a man named Sisera, He was in charge of the army of King Jabin. King Jabin wanted to rule over God's people, the Israelites. So he sent Sisera and the army to capture them.
Around the same time, God spoke to Deborah, "Tell Barak that I want him to take his army and defend my people."
Barak was in charge of the Israelite army. Deborah and Barak were good friends. She told Barak what God told her. Barak trusted Deborah.
He asked her, "Deborah, will you go into battle with me? This is a hard decision, but together we can defend God's people." Deborah agreed to go with him into battle.
Barak gathered ten thousand soldiers. With them, Deborah and Barak defeated Sisera's army.
To thank God. Deborah's son, Abinoam, sang a song in her honor praising God. Today, we call that song "Deborah's Song." After that, the Israelites lived in peace for forty years.
*Taken from Growing in God's Love by Elizabeth Caldwell
When the Israelites asked for God's help, God always sent a person to help them. One time, God sent a woman named Deborah who was a great prophet. A prophet is someone who tells people about God and what God wants them to do.
Deborah was a kind and wise leader. Everyone respected and loved her. Deborah sat under her palm tree and helped people make hard decisions. People came from all over to talk to her and listen to what God said to her.
In the land of Hazor, there was a man named Sisera, He was in charge of the army of King Jabin. King Jabin wanted to rule over God's people, the Israelites. So he sent Sisera and the army to capture them.
Around the same time, God spoke to Deborah, "Tell Barak that I want him to take his army and defend my people."
Barak was in charge of the Israelite army. Deborah and Barak were good friends. She told Barak what God told her. Barak trusted Deborah.
He asked her, "Deborah, will you go into battle with me? This is a hard decision, but together we can defend God's people." Deborah agreed to go with him into battle.
Barak gathered ten thousand soldiers. With them, Deborah and Barak defeated Sisera's army.
To thank God. Deborah's son, Abinoam, sang a song in her honor praising God. Today, we call that song "Deborah's Song." After that, the Israelites lived in peace for forty years.
*Taken from Growing in God's Love by Elizabeth Caldwell
I Wonder...
- how Deborah felt during the battle?
- what Deborah's song is?
- who is Sisera?
- why Deborah sat under a palm tree?
- what Barak felt about Deborah going into battle?
- if there were any instruments when Abinoam sang the song?
- how Deborah got to be wise and kind?
- who gets to be a prophet?
Discussion Questions
- God spoke to Deborah often. What does it sound like when God talks to you?
- Who is a wise woman in today's world? Why do you think she is wise?
- Deborah helped people when they came to her with hard decisions. How would you help someone making a hard decision?
Videos
Crossroad Kids' Club
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God's Story: Deborah
This video is 4:11 minutes long
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God's People: Deborah
This video is 1:16 minutes long
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Holy Moly
This video is 8:05 minutes long
Songs
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No Matter What I'm Facing by Lifetree Kids
This song is 2:24 minutes long
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Made For This by Lifetree Kids
This song is 2:57 minutes long
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The Song of Deborah
This song is 4:52 minutes long
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7 Habits of Happy Kids Song - Yes I'm a Leader by the Wise Channel
This song is 4:32 minutes long
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Snack Option
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Banana
- Kiwi
- Orange/Cuties
Directions:
- First, cut the ends off of the banana
- Then, cut the banana down the middle and in small pices
- After you cut the banana up, arrange them like the trunk
- Next, peel orange
- After you peel, separate them in individual slices
- After you peel and separate the orange, arrange them at the bottom of the banana
- Then, peel the kiwi
- Next, cut the kiwi in slices
- Now, arrange the kiwi at the top of the banana's life the leafs of a palm tree
Content for Adults
The book of Judges describes how the Israelites, God's people, often disobeyed God's instruction and ended up in battles with their neighbors. Each time God's people prayed for help, God rescued them by sending a leader to save the nation.
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Each Sunday there will be a class addressing the reading for that week. The classes will engage the particular Bible book for that week, paying specific attention to a theme or topic. A list of January's classes are below. These classes are hybrid and will meet each Sunday, in-person (EM307/308) and on Zoom, at 10:05am. The Zoom link is at the bottom of this email and is the same for each week.
Week Beginning on:
Topic: Gathering Together Around God's Word | Sunday Class
Time: Every Sunday 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89900787541?pwd=QXF5dzBnM1Y0K1FPczgvWVNwYnFmZz09
Meeting ID: 899 0078 7541
Passcode: 328476
Week Beginning on:
- February 27th - The Believers' Revolving Door (Marsha Rydberg)
- March 6th - To Whom Do You Belong (Lectionary Podcast Team)
- March 13th - Hannah's Prayer and it's Biblical Echoes (Will Wellman)
- March 20th - What to do with David (Will Wellman)
- March 27th - Prophets in the Kingdom (Will Wellman)
- April 3rd - The Fall of Judah and Babylonian Exile (Will Wellman)
Topic: Gathering Together Around God's Word | Sunday Class
Time: Every Sunday 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89900787541?pwd=QXF5dzBnM1Y0K1FPczgvWVNwYnFmZz09
Meeting ID: 899 0078 7541
Passcode: 328476
This video is 54:21 minutes long