Deception for Good
Understand the biblical story of Rahab
Compare moral choices in different historical contexts
Explore God's protection of His people
“The woman had taken the two men and hidden them. So she said, 'Yes, the men came to me, but I did not know where they were from.'”
— Joshua 2:4-6 (WEB)Demonstrates how God can use unexpected people to protect His plans
Gather students in a circle and briefly recap the story of Number the Stars, highlighting the Johansen family's brave actions to protect Ellen.
Read the story of Rahab from Joshua 2, explaining how she protected the Israelite spies by hiding them and misdirecting the king's soldiers.
Create a poster comparing Rahab and the Johansen family's acts of protection
Simpler: Use pre-printed story prompts
Challenge: Add more historical context to each story
Reflect on how God calls us to be courageous and help others, even when it seems scary.
Dear God, help us to be brave and kind, and to trust You even when things seem difficult. Amen.
Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more stories of people who showed unexpected courage.
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
— Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create hand motions for each phrase of the verse
This lesson explores complex moral choices and how God can work through unexpected people
Children might find it hard to understand why someone would risk their own safety for strangers
Signs of empathy and understanding of moral complexity