Deuteronomy 31 · Grade 2
Do Not Be Afraid
Read the Story
Moses was very old. He said, I cannot go with you over the river. But God will go before you. Joshua will lead you.
Moses called Joshua. He said, Be strong and brave. God goes before you. He will be with you. He will never leave you. Do not be afraid.
Moses wrote God's law in a book. He said, Read it to all the people every seven years. Then the children will learn to love God. Moses also wrote a song and taught it to the people.
Memory Verse
“Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.””
Deuteronomy 31:6 (WEB)
Show What You Know
Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.
Who would lead the people over the river?
A songJoshuaEvery seven yearsWhat did Moses tell Joshua to be?
Every seven yearsStrong and braveJoshuaWill God leave His people?
How often should they read the law to all the people?
Every seven yearsStrong and braveJoshuaWhat else did Moses write?
A songEvery seven yearsJoshua
Word Search
Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.
- FORSAKE
- STRONG
- JOSHUA
- BOOTHS
- WRITE
- SEVEN
- SONG
- ARK
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for going before me. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can God help you when you face something new?
- Who reads God's Word with you?
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