The Judges Cycle
Understand that God listens when people call out to Him
Recognize that God is always ready to help His people
Develop a heart of turning to God during difficult times
“Then Yahweh raised up judges, who saved them out of the hand of those who plundered them. Yet they didn't listen to their judges, but they prostituted themselves to other gods, and bowed themselves down to them. They quickly turned aside out of the way in which their fathers walked, who had obeyed the commandments of Yahweh. They didn't do so.”
— Judges 2:16-18 (WEB)Shows God's compassionate response when His people cry out for help
Today's BibleMouse lesson continues our adventure through the Judges Cycle! Remember how yesterday we learned about enemies attacking when people forgot God?
When life got hard, God's people would remember Him and cry out for help. It's like when you feel scared or need help, and you call out to Mommy or Daddy.
Create a spinning wheel showing how God helps His people
Simpler: Parent helps with cutting and drawing
Challenge: Write short prayers on the wheel
Review of how God always listens and helps
Dear God, thank You for always listening when we call to You.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how God sent special leaders called judges to help His people!
“In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.”
— Judges 21:25 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Dance: Create hand motions for each key word, moving around the room as you recite
The Judges period shows God's consistent love despite people's repeated mistakes
Young children might find it hard to understand abstract concepts of God's help
Child's willingness to talk about times they need help