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Hiding from Enemies

Gideon's Army

Day 121of 180
Week 25of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God sees potential in people even when they feel afraid

2

Retell the story of Gideon's encounter with the angel

3

Learn that God can use anyone who trusts Him

📖 Scripture Connection

Judges 6:11-12

“The angel of Yahweh came, and sat under the oak which was in Ophrah, that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite. His son Gideon was beating out wheat in the wine press, to hide it from the Midianites. The angel of Yahweh appeared to him, and said to him, 'Yahweh is with you, you mighty man of valor!'”

— Judges 6:11-12 (WEB)

Shows God's ability to see courage in someone feeling afraid and hiding

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Blanket or large towel
  • Flashlight
  • Coloring page from BibleMouse Printables Library
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about a brave hero who was actually feeling very scared!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how God helped His people win a battle in our last lesson?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we're going to learn about Gideon, who was hiding from enemies. Sometimes we feel scared too, but God sees how brave we can be!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Gideon was hiding from mean soldiers called Midianites
  • He was trying to keep food safe by working in a secret place
  • God saw Gideon and called him a mighty warrior!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What would you do if you were scared?
  • How do you think Gideon felt when the angel talked to him?
3Activity: Hide and Seek with Gideon (10 min)
storytelling

Children will act out Gideon's hiding experience using a blanket and flashlight

📝 Instructions:
  1. Create a 'hiding spot' with a blanket
  2. Take turns being Gideon hiding from enemies
  3. Use flashlight to represent the angel appearing
  4. Shout the memory verse when 'discovered'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child hide and 'discover'

Challenge: Children create their own dramatic retelling

4Closing (3 min)

Remember, God sees how special and brave you are, even when you feel scared!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who appeared to Gideon?
  • What did the angel call Gideon?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave like Gideon, knowing You are always with us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Gideon asked God for a special sign!

💎 Memory Verse

Judges 6:12

“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”

— Judges 6:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Mighty Warrior Freeze Dance - Children dance when music plays, freeze in a brave pose when music stops, and shout the memory verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Gideon was from the weakest clan and felt inadequate, but God saw his potential

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging tone when discussing fear
  • Help child understand God's perspective
  • Validate their feelings while showing God's strength
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel overwhelmed by stories of bravery

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and understanding of God's love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color Gideon page from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Create a 'brave hero' costume using household items
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection's courage songs

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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