![]() ![]() Then Gideon said to God, “Let not your anger burn against me let me speak just once more. God did it! Yet Gideon still was not satisfied. It would be sort of like asking God to make it rain Gideon was asking God to do something special so he could be sure that His Material or clothing handy, let children touch it to remind them of what fleece When he rose early next morning and squeezed the fleece, he wrung enough dew from the fleece to fill a bowl with water. If there is dew on the fleece alone, and it is dry on all the ground, then I shall know that you will save Israel by my hand, as you have said.” 38 And it was so. Then Gideon said to God, “If you will save Israel by my hand, as you have said, 37 behold, I am laying a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. Sign, just to make sure he really was the one God wanted to use to defeat the You ever made a deal with someone? Well, Gideon asked God to give him a special You’d think this might give Gideon a littleīoost of confidence, but he was still somewhat doubtful. Tear down the idols of the false god, Baal. God chooses unlikely heroes, like Moses, David, or theĭescribe for children how after the angel visited, Gideon was instructed to How could God use him? The angelĪssured him that he was the man for the job. To save the people and destroy their enemies. An angel came to Gideon and announced that God was going to use him 10 And I said to you, ‘I am the Lord your God you shall not fear the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell.’ But you have not obeyed my voice.” –Judges 6:7-10Ī farmer. 9 And I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all who oppressed you, and drove them out before you and gave you their land. And he said to them, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: I led you up from Egypt and brought you out of the house of slavery. When the people of Israel cried out to the Lord on account of the Midianites, 8 the Lord sent a prophet to the people of Israel. ![]() When this happened, sometimes enemies came ![]() Set the stage by explaining that the people of God often Explain that a judge was sort of like a governor or special leader thatĬould help people. At this time of the Bible, the people of Israel were ruled by Length, so it might be best to paraphrase parts of it, or for younger students Nerve-wracking? Describe how the story they will hear today has to do with some What are students afraid of? Why are these things Maybe not so much…but with God, anything is possible!Įxplain to students that today’s lesson will focus on trusting God andįollowing Him, even when it seems things might be difficult or even impossible. Like big and powerful weapons? Next, hold up for students a water pitcher, aįlashlight, and a party horn or instrument. Weapons that we might see or hear about? Display several pictures of modern orĪncient weapons, like swords, guns, tanks, or bows and arrows. Story, an unlikely and very small army defeated a much bigger enemy. Have the adult fall down without even being touched. He/she can knock the big adult over? Give it a try! Upon coming near the adult, Would it be tougher now? Finally, have everyoneĮxcept one student (preferably a younger or smaller one) sit. Do they think they can still knock him/her over? Perhaps. It might sound do-able with everyone…Then have about half the kids sitīack down. Think they can work as a group to knock down the teacher, or another adult Students to stand up (the whole group, depending on size). Lesson with a couple of visual illustrations: 52-Week Back To School □ Curriclum Bundle Deal Free Kids' Bible Lessons PDF FREE □□ Fruit of the Spirit Lesson ![]()
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