Deuteronomy 31 · Grade 3
God Will Not Fail You
Read the Story
Moses was 120 years old, and God had told him he would not cross the Jordan. Moses told the people that God Himself would go over before them, and Joshua would lead them. Be strong and courageous, he said, for God will not fail you nor forsake you.
In front of all Israel, Moses told Joshua the same words. Then he wrote the law and gave it to the priests and elders. Every seven years, at the Feast of Booths, they must read it to everyone, men, women, children, and foreigners.
God met Moses and Joshua in the tent. He said that after Moses died, the people would turn to other gods. So God told Moses to write a song as a witness. Moses gave the book of the law to the Levites to put beside the ark.
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)
Answer the Questions
How old was Moses?
What did Moses tell the people about God?
When must the law be read to everyone?
Why did God tell Moses to write a song?
Where did the Levites put the book of the law?
Moses Hands Over
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for going before me. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you help a new leader be brave?
- When should we read God's word together?
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