Learning from God’s chosen leaders-

LEARNING FROM GOD’S CHOSEN

LEADERS THE STORY OF

JOSHUA

To know the qualities of being a leader. To understand the story of Joshua and how

God chose him to become the leader of Israelites. To value the importance of taking responsibilities and following the commands of God in one’s life.

OBJECTIVES

What are the qualities of Moses as the leader of the Israelites?

What is the importance of the Ten Commandments in our life?

How can you follow God’s covenant in your life?

REVIEW

“Leaders are essential part of our life. Each of us has the potential to become a leader.”

How does one become a GOOD leader?

LEADERS

On a colored paper, write one important quality of a good leader. (For you,

what quality must a leader possess?)

ACTIVITY: “I AM A LEADER”

Why did you choose this quality for a good Christian leader to possess?

Whom do you consider a good leader in our nation/ world today? Why?

QUESTIONS TO PONDER

LEADERS

God called leaders to become instruments in guiding and helping His people.

These leaders cooperate with Him and learn to fully trust Him.

GOD’S CHOSEN LEADERS

Moses asked God to give him a successor who will continue leading the Israelites toward the Promise Land. Who is the successor of Moses?

GOD’S CHOSEN LEADERS

WHO IS JOSHUA?

Son of Nun Constant companion and closest confidant of Moses

His name- “Yahweh is Salvation”

JOSHUA

He was to lead the Israelites into Canaan after the death of Moses.

Is it easy to lead the Israelites towards the Promise Land?

ROLE OF JOSHUA

The Israelites must conquer the land of Canaan to inherit it.

There was a risk of being invaded by the different tribes.

They were exposed to worship false gods (Baal- the god of fertility)

CONDITIONS OF ISRAELITES DURING THE TIME OF JOSHUA

Is it easy to lead the Israelites towards the

Promise Land?

ROLE OF JOSHUA

In Deuteronomy 31:23 God commissioned Joshua to become the leader of Israelites. God said to him: “Be brave and steadfast, for it is you who will bring the Israelites into the land

which I promised them.”

JOSHUA’S OBEDIENCE

Creative presentation: “What is a leader?”

On a short bond paper, explain the quotation: “A good leader knows to be a good follower.”

Share your own experience in becoming a leader and a follower as well.

ACTIVITY: A GOOD LEADER KNOWS TO BE A FOLLOWER

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Joshua knew he had to faithfully obey and trust God’s commands for His people to successfully conquer Canaan.

Example of God’s guidance to Joshua: Crossing the River Jordan

JOSHUA’S OBEDIENCE

God commanded Joshua to send the Ark of the Covenant into the water first. The water miraculously receded allowibng the Israelites to cross the river.

Recognize God’s power in the lives of the Israelites

JOSHUA’S OBEDIENCE

Obedience, faith, and dependence on God made Joshua one of Israel's strongest

leaders.

BATTLE AT JERICHO

Joshua sent two spies to explore the city of Jericho and the surrounding country. The two men were almost captured but they managed to escape with the help of a woman named Rahab.

TASKS GIVEN TO JOSHUA AND THE ISRAELITES:

1. All soldiers circle the city and march around it once.

2.Do this for 6 days with 7 priests carrying ram’s horns ahead of the ark.

BATTLE AT JERICHO

TASKS GIVEN TO JOSHUA AND THE ISRAELITES:

3. On the 7th day, march around the city 7 times as the priests blow their horns.

4. Have all the people shout aloud when the priests give the signal with a long blast from their horns

BATTLE AT JERICHO

TASKS GIVEN TO JOSHUA AND THE ISRAELITES:

5. When the city walls collapse, make a frontal attack.

BATTLE AT JERICHO

BATTLE AT JERICHO

Jacob’s twelve sons had their own tribes. Joshua divided the land among the twelve tribes.

Shechem- place where they renewed their covenant with God.

ISRAELITES IN CANAAN

Symbolizes freedom from what oppresses the Israelites.

On a ½ short bong paper draw your own JERICHO WALL (what oppresses you)

Answer the questions on page 85.

MY JERICHO WALLS