Most of the Israelites heading into the Promised Land had been born in the wilderness. Few remembered the treacherous journey across the bottom of the Red Sea, yet all would experience the miracle again as they crossed the Jordan River on dry ground. This time, however, it was not a crowd of fleeing former slaves who worshipped golden calves. It was the camp of Israel, a covenant-making people who had proven their faithfulness to the Lord.
Our children are part of the rising generation who will carry the gospel to the world. It is our duty as parents to show them the path of righteousness, break the chains of any “wicked traditions” of our fathers, and empower them to be led by the Spirit. They will become witnesses to many miracles in their own lives as they show their faith in Jesus Christ.
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We have some great activities and resources to help assist you in celebrating a Christ-centered Easter this year! We recommend picking the activities that work best for you and your family. We think just a few activities will allow you to celebrate Easter, but also allow you time to focus on our Savior and what He has done for us. Our hope is that you will find something meaningful for your family to help celebrate this special holiday!
Scripture Study
Read Joshua 4:1–23 as a family and discuss what you can learn from this story. Then, invite your children to complete the Rocks in the River Mix-Up activity by putting the words in the correct order to complete Joshua 4:23.
Hands-On Activity
Learn more about the Battle of Jericho (Joshua 2–6) with your family by making The Battle of Jericho mini book and reading it together. For a fun activity, play Jenga and pretend the city is “falling down” when your tower crashes.
Coloring Page
Read Joshua 24:15 together as a family. Discuss how your family can choose to serve the Lord and make a commitment to always love and serve Him. Then, color the Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve coloring page.
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For kids ages 1-4 at home and in nursery or sunbeams.
Family Activity
Give your child a small picture of Jesus to keep in their pocket, or make a necklace by taping a piece of yarn to the picture. Throughout the day, ask your child if they still have Jesus with them. Encourage them to show friends and family that they carry a picture of Jesus wherever they go. Read Joshua 1:9 and explain that Jesus is always with us, “whithersoever” we go. Share a personal experience of a time you felt Jesus’ presence. Testify that Jesus loves us and will always be with us. We can feel His love each day.
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By the time the Israelites had their third king, the nation split into two groups: the 10 tribes in the north, forming the Kingdom of Israel, and the remaining two tribes in the south, forming the Kingdom of Judah. The Lord called a mighty prophet, Elijah, to remind His people of their true King: Jehovah (Jesus Christ). Elijah testified to the people that their idol worship was taking them farther away from God.
Going from tabernacle to temple was a big deal for the Israelites. So big, in fact, that even those building the temple had to be worthy of the task. David’s sin in his lust for Bathsheba disqualified him to build the Lord’s house, resulting in his son Solomon completing it. For building the temple with a pure heart, the Lord promised Solomon that so long as he kept the commandments, “I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people” (1 Kings 6:13).
The story of David versus Goliath teaches many important principles, with one being that if we try our best and have real faith in God, He will help us make the most of our efforts. Though an army was present and he was offered the king’s armor, David brought his sling and his belief that the Lord would prevail through him. It was enough: “the Lord saveth not with sword and spear” (1 Samuel 17:47) but with trust and hope.