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Joshua 1 · Grade 4

Courage From God's Word

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Joshua 1 opens with a change of leaders. Moses is dead, and God speaks to Joshua, Moses' helper. God commands him to cross the Jordan with all Israel and promises the land from the wilderness to the river Euphrates.

God gives Joshua two gifts: His presence and His word. I will not fail you nor forsake you, God promises. Joshua must be strong and very courageous to obey the law, not turning to the right or the left. The book of the law should not depart from his mouth, so he would have good success.

Joshua acts at once. He tells the people to prepare food for the crossing in three days. He reminds the eastern tribes of their promise to Moses, and they answer that they will listen to Joshua as they listened to Moses. In the New Testament, God gives this promise to all believers: I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).

Show What You Know

  1. What two gifts does God give Joshua?

  2. Why must Joshua be very courageous?

  3. When would they cross the Jordan?

  4. Which New Testament book repeats God's promise to believers?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. 1 opens with a change of leaders.
  2. God commands him to cross the with all Israel and promises the land from the wilderness to the river Euphrates.
  3. gives Joshua two gifts: His presence and His word.
  4. Joshua must be and very courageous to obey the law, not turning to the right or the left.
  5. The of the law should not depart from his mouth, so he would have good success.

Think About It

  1. God tied courage to obeying His word. Why do you think those go together?

  2. How can God's promise never to leave you help you when you face something new?

Memory Verse

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being with me wherever I go. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What did God tell Joshua again and again?
  • What is one way you can think about God's word during the day?

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