Joshua - Choosing to Serve God (Discussion Questions) - Kids Korner

Read Joshua 1-2

What happened at Mt. Nebo? (Deut. 34:1-5)
Who is now in charge of the Children of Israel? (Joshua 1:1-3)
Riddle: Which Bible character didn't have any parents? (Joshua 1:1 Joshua, the son of Nun [sounds like none].)
What words of comfort did God give Joshua? (Josh.1:2-18)
To which city does Joshua send spies?(Josh. 2:1)
How many spies did Joshua send? (Josh. 2:1)
Who protected the spies? (Josh. 2:3-8)
Why did Joshua use spies?
What do spies do?
Do we use spies today?
For what purpose?
If God asked you to be a spy for Him, would you do it?
What kinds of things would you spy for God? (People doing good!)
Can we catch people -- our friends, siblings, parents, teachers -- doing good?

Do a quick review of Joshua sending out the spies. Talk a little about Rahab. What qualities do we see in Rahab?

What did the spies promise Rahab? Take out the maps and ask the children to:

Find the Jordan River on the map.
Why is the Ark of the Covenant so important?
What happened to this river when the priests, carrying the Ark of the Covenant, put their feet in the water? (Josh 3: 13-17)
What does this event remind you of? (parting of the Red Sea)
Why do you think God did this? Do you think it is possible to part the water?
What have the children of Israel been eating for 40 years? (manna and quail)
What is your favorite meal?
Do you think you could eat that meal everyday for 1 year? 40 years?
What will the Children of Israel get to eat now? (Josh. 5:12)