Memory Verse
"Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."  Joshua 1:9

Lesson
Our journey through the Old Testament continues this week with Israel crossing the Jordan River and entering into the promised land at last. Their first battle is against the city of Jericho. God fought for His people and gave the city to them. It was clear from the beginning that it was God’s power, not Israel’s strength, that would give them the land.

Just as the Lord defeated Jericho for the Israelites, Jesus defeats His enemies and leads believers into the promised land of eternity.

Help your kids connect how God defeated Israel’s enemies with how Jesus defeated our greatest enemy: sin.

Starting Point
Whom can we trust?  We can trust God to take care of us.
God fought for His people and led them into the promised land.