Preschool // Joshua & Jericho

Memory Verse:
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9

Scripture Reference

Joshua 6 (The Jesus Storybook Bible p. 108-115)

Teaching Truth

• God wants us to listen to Him and to obey Him.

Questions to Ask Your Child

• What did God tell Joshua to do?

• Who caused the wall to fall down?

• The wall fell down just like God said! What other powerful things has God done?

• What did Joshua do that God wants us to do?

Family Activity

Make a trumpet using an empty toilet paper roll. You could also utilize a rolled-up piece of paper, taped to hold it together. Let your child decorate his trumpet with stickers or by coloring it. Build the city of Jericho using pillows, blocks, Legos, books, or whatever your child can find. Tell him to pretend he is in Joshua’s army. He can march around the “city” just holding his trumpet six times in a row, but taking a break after each one. The 7th time (representing the 7th day), he will walk around the city seven times blowing his trumpet. After the 7th time, shout, and knock down the city of Jericho.  

Wrap-Up

With each lesson, help your child apply what they have learned by asking, “What do you think God wants us to learn from this story?” If you get stuck with finding the answer, refer to the weekly Teaching Truths.