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by Julianne Bell
(Paper towel tube, sand or salt, a wooden dowel, and tissue paper teach us along with Gideon that God is our strength.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Judges 6:11-35; 7:1-8:28
Story:"Gideon and His Army"
Application:When we are weak, God is strong.
Summary: Gideon was a valiant warrior according to God and so he should deliver the Israelites from their enemies. God said to send… ( Click for more )
(Paper towels, black markers and cups of water show us how Gideon sought signs to obey God’s Word.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Judges 6:36-40
Story:"Gideon’s Fleece"
Application:Believing and then seeing. We need to first obey and then see the results. We are not to seek signs only confirmation.
Summary: God sent the Angel of the Lord to Gideon to tell him that… ( Click for more )
(Eye droppers and blue food coloring show us along with Joshua that just as the sun stood still, so will God work on our behalf if we believe.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Joshua 10:1-15
Story:"The Sun Stands Still"
Application:The power of prayer. We see that God will make changes in our lives through diligent prayer.
Summary: The five kings of the Amorites… ( Click for more )
(Lemon juice, paint brushes, paper, and a light bulb or candle teach us along with Achan that our sins will find us out.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Joshua 7
Story:"The Sin of Achan"
Application:God will not ignore our sin. Our sin will always be found out.
Summary: When Israel conquered Jericho, they were told which treasures they could not take. One… ( Click for more )
(Ping pong balls, a pitcher of water, and cups teach us along with the children of Israel and Joshua that complete obedience brings victory.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Joshua 3 – Joshua 6; 1 Kings 16:34
Story:"Crossing the Jordan, Victory at Jericho"
Application:God gives us victory through complete obedience.
Summary: After 40 years in the wilderness, the… ( Click for more )
(Red and black yarn along with piñatas and goodies teach us about the scarlet thread of redemption along with Joshua and Rahab.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Joshua 1 & 2
Story:"Joshua and Rahab"
Application:Following the Scarlet Thread of Redemption will lead us down a narrow path.
Summary: After the death of Moses, Joshua took over as leader of Israel. God told Joshua… ( Click for more )
(Toilet paper rolls, paper towel tubes, and wax paper teach us with Balaam and his donkey that God speaks in different ways to get our attention.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Numbers 22-24; 31:16
Story:"Balaam and His Donkey"
Application:God speaks to us in many ways.
Summary: The children of Israel came into Moab. Balak, the king of Moab, was worried. He sent his men to bring… ( Click for more )
(Salt, pepper, and a plastic spoon teach us with Israel through the fiery serpents how desperately we need forgiveness.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Numbers 21:4-9
Story:"The Bronze Fiery Serpent"
Application:Look up to God for forgiveness and live.
Summary: While the children of Israel were in the wilderness they became discouraged and began murmuring against God and Moses… ( Click for more )
(Balloons, filled with water or air, teach us along with Moses and Aaron that we should not sin when we are angry.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Numbers 20:2-13
Story:"Moses Strikes the Rock Twice"
Application:Be angry and sin not!
Summary: The children of Israel were wandering in the wilderness and because they had no water to drink they complained to Moses saying that they… ( Click for more )
(A black heart turns red to show us with Aaron and the Israelites not to grumble against God.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Numbers 16 & 17
Story:"Aaron’s Rod"
Application:We should not grumble, but rather have thankful hearts.
Summary: Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and On along with 250 other men rebelled against the leadership of Moses and Aaron. Hey wanted to be the leaders… ( Click for more )
(Trapezoid "giant" becomes smaller when we learn to trust in God with Joshua and Caleb.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Numbers 13-14:10
Story:"Twelve Spies, 40 Years of Wandering"
Application:Overcoming the giants in your life.
Summary: God commanded Moses to send twelve men from each of the tribes of Israel to go and search out the Promised Land. He gave them a list of things… ( Click for more )
(A bar graph chart helps teach us along with Aaron and the Israelites not to have any other idols, but to worship God only.)The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Exodus 32
Story:"The Golden Calf"
Application:Have no other gods before the one, true God.
Summary: Since Moses remained up on the mountain for a long time the people grew weary of waiting and asked Aaron to make gods to lead them. Aaron collected all the gold from… ( Click for more )
(Chocolate shakes made in a blender, along with Moses, help us to understand that God is a God of order and details.)The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Exodus 24-30
Story:"Moses and the Tabernacle"
Application:Understanding that God has an order.
Summary: Moses shared with the children of Israel all God said and they agreed to obey. Moses was called up to the mountain again to receive the law of commandments written on tablets… ( Click for more )
(Rice, sand, and a sieve demonstrate along with Moses why we need to be set apart to God.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Exodus 19 & 20
Story:"Mt Sinai and the Ten Commandments"
Application:Being "set apart" unto God for His purpose.
Summary: After leaving Egypt, the Israelites came to Mt. Sinai and set up camp. God called to Moses from the mountain. Moses told the nation… ( Click for more )
(A dehydrated dinner and some Manna Cake give us insight to the wanderings of the Israelites.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Exodus 16; 17:1-7
Story:"Manna and Water From the Rock"
Application:Don’t be a complainer. When we complain we are truly blaming God and whining that He has not provided as we desire.
Summary: After a month of wandering, the Israelites began to complain… ( Click for more )
(Some blue food coloring, a straw, some salt, and oil remind us how the Israelites crossed through the Red Sea.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Exodus 13:17-15:21
Story:"Crossing the Red Sea"
Application:The Lord will deliver us for His purpose.
Summary: God led the Israelites around by way of the Red Sea. The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, and by night in a pillar of fire for… ( Click for more )
(Some homemade playdough and a rolling pin teach us this week with the Israelites about the first Passover.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Exodus 12
Story:"The First Passover; Israel Delivered"
Application:A soft heart can be molded, but a hard heart will be without hope.
Summary: The Lord told Moses and Aaron to explain to the children of Israel they were to take a perfect… ( Click for more )
(Root beer floats and saltwater emphasize obedience to God, as we learn about Moses telling Pharaoh to let God's people go.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Exodus 5-11
Story:"Let My People Go"
Application:Obey God even when the results are not as we planned!
Summary: Moses along with Aaron approached Pharaoh to make request for God’s people to be set free from slavery. Pharaoh not only refused, but then… ( Click for more )
(Excuse notes help us learn with Moses that God gives grace in our weakness.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Exodus 2:11-25; 3-4
Story:Moses Flees and Returns to Egypt
Application:God gives grace in our weakness and does not accept our excuses.
Summary: Moses took matters into his own hands when he killed an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave. This resulted in Moses fleeing… ( Click for more )
(An obstacle challenge proves to us that we must trust God as we learn with Moses that God will make a way.)The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Exodus 1:1-2:10
Story:Israelites are slaves, Moses is born
Application:God will make a way through intervention to accomplish His will.
Summary: When a new pharaoh comes into power who does not recall Joseph, this pharaoh decides to make the Israelites into slaves and then begins killing… ( Click for more )
(What is in a name? This week find the meaning of your name and a verse to theme it as we learn to follow God’s lead with Jacob and Joseph.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Genesis 46-49
Story:Israel in Egypt
Application:God will lead us into His will if we will listen.
Summary: Jacob is now blind in his old age and preparing to die. When Joseph brings his two sons to his father Jacob (Israel) to bless, Joseph… ( Click for more )
(A cardstock box and some "white out" help reinforce that repentance bears fruit, as we learn about Joseph being restored to his family.)
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Genesis 42:1-45:28
Story:Joseph’s Brothers
Application:Repentance bears fruit and forgiveness brings restoration.
Summary: Jacob now known as Israel sent his sons to Egypt to acquire grain for the family to eat because of a famine.… ( Click for more )
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
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Weekly Scripture:Genesis 40 & Genesis 41
Story:Joseph Interprets Dreams
Application:God gives gifts for His glory.
Summary:God had provided Joseph with the gift to interpret dreams. Joseph was sensitive to the prompting of the Lord to use this gift by serving the cupbearer and the baker when they had dreams. Joseph did not see immediate fruit of using his gift for God’s… ( Click for more )
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Genesis 37:25-39:23
Story:Joseph Goes to Egypt
Application:The testing God permits, cultivates godly character.
Summary: Joseph did nothing to deserve the difficult times he went through, but God permitted them to test and prove him. Joseph learned to trust God and be obedient in ALL things. When Joseph proved his faithfulness in the smaller things, God then gave more… ( Click for more )
The Lord gave us the blueprint of His Word to architect our family on Jesus Christ.
Going through the Bible with your family…
Weekly Scripture:Genesis 37
Story:Joseph, the Favorite Son
Application:Jealousy in the family (spiritual or blood related) causes bitterness. Learn to be content in the place God has planted you.
Summary: Joseph was Jacob’s favorite son, because he was the son from his first true love, Rachel. When Joseph was a teen, Jacob made Joseph a beautiful coat that created… ( Click for more )
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