Crossing the Jordan
Understand how God miraculously stopped the Jordan River
Recognize God's power to help His people
Develop wonder and trust in God's supernatural abilities
“When those who carried the ark had come to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests bearing the ark were dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks all the time of harvest), the waters which came down from above stood and rose up in one heap, a great way off at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan; and those that went down toward the sea of the Arabah, even the Salt Sea, were wholly cut off. So the people passed over right opposite Jericho.”
— Joshua 3:15-17 (WEB)Demonstrates God's miraculous intervention for His people
Recap yesterday's lesson about the flooded Jordan River. Ask: 'How do you think God's people felt seeing such a big river blocking their way?'
In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover how God made the impossible possible! The river was deep and wide, but God had a special plan.
Create a dramatic river crossing using blue fabric and chairs. Children pretend to be priests carrying the 'ark'.
Simpler: Adults help guide children across
Challenge: Children describe what they imagine happened
Review the miracle and God's power to help His people
Thank You, God, for showing Your power and helping Your people cross the river.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the special stones the people set up to remember this miracle!
“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
— Joshua 24:15 (WEB)🎯 Activity: River Crossing Memory Verse Game: Children step on 'stones' (paper or pillows) while saying one word of the verse with each step
This lesson shows God's supernatural intervention and faithfulness
Children might have trouble understanding supernatural events
Child's excitement about God's miraculous power