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Spies in Jericho

Rahab's Faith

Day 86of 180
Week 18of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God helps His people prepare for challenges

2

Learn how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes

3

Develop curiosity about biblical stories of courage

📖 Scripture Connection

Joshua 2:1

“Joshua the son of Nun secretly sent two men out of Shittim as spies, saying, 'Go, view the land, especially Jericho.' They went and came into the house of a prostitute named Rahab, and stayed there.”

— Joshua 2:1 (WEB)

Shows God's preparation and use of unexpected people in His plans

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Red yarn or cord
  • Simple spy costume pieces
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Bible
  • Paper and crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Introduce today's adventure with a playful spy game

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about David's worship last time?
2Teaching (8 min)

Story of Joshua sending spies to Jericho

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Joshua needed information about Jericho before entering
  • God was helping the Israelites prepare
  • The spies found help from an unexpected person, Rahab
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What would you do if you were a spy?
  • How might God help us when we feel scared?
3Activity: Spy Mission Roleplay (10 min)
storytelling

Children act out spy scenario using BibleMouse costume pieces

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose two 'spies'
  2. Create a simple 'Jericho' area in room
  3. Practice moving carefully and quietly
  4. Discuss how Rahab helped the spies
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Adults help guide spy movements

Challenge: Create simple 'mission' objectives

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the story and God's faithfulness

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who sent the spies?
  • Where did they stay?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for watching over us

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Rahab protected the spies

💎 Memory Verse

Joshua 24:15

“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

— Joshua 24:15 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Charade Memory Verse - Act out serving God while reciting verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Joshua was preparing to enter Promised Land by gathering intelligence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep energy high and engaging
  • Use dramatic storytelling
  • Encourage imagination
🤔 Common Struggles:

Sitting still during storytelling

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and understanding of God's guidance

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of Jericho with a red cord
  • Create a simple spy map
  • Practice moving quietly like a spy

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