Joshua 1 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Be Strong and Courageous

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolGod Is With Me

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenGod Is With Me

JOSHUA → picture 3LAW → picture 1BRAVE → picture 4GO → picture 2

Grade 1Be Strong!

God spoke to Joshua. → picture 4God said, Be strong and brave. → picture 3Joshua must read God's law. → picture 1They will cross the Jordan. → picture 5The people said, We will go. → picture 2

Order:

1. Moses my servant is dead2. I will not fail you nor forsake you3. you shall meditate on it day and night4. wherever you send us we will go

Grade 2A New Leader

Who was the new leader? Joshua (circle)
What river would they cross? The Jordan River (circle)
Who would be with Joshua? God (circle)
When should Joshua think about God's law? Day and night (circle)
In how many days would they cross? Three days (circle)

Grade 3God's Promise to Joshua

Whose servant was Moses? The servant of Yahweh
What did God say about every place their feet walked? It would be theirs.
How many times did God tell Joshua to be strong and courageous? Three times
What was Joshua to think about day and night? The book of the law
Which tribes promised to help their brothers? Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh

1: Moses my servant is dead2: I will not fail you nor forsake you3: you shall meditate on it day and night4: wherever you send us we will go

Grade 4Courage From God's Word

What two gifts does God give Joshua? His presence and His word
Why must Joshua be very courageous? To obey the law, not turning to the right or the left
When would they cross the Jordan? In three days
Which New Testament book repeats God's promise to believers? Hebrews 13:5

Word bank: 1. Joshua; 2. Jordan; 3. God; 4. strong; 5. book

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5Strength for a New Season

In which verses does God say be strong and courageous? Verses 6, 7, and 9
How is true success defined in this chapter? By obedience to the book of the law
What do the eastern tribes pledge? To fight alongside their brothers
What words do the people say back to Joshua? Only be strong and courageous.
Where does the New Testament apply this promise to believers? Hebrews 13:5-6

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.