God provided the Israelites with everything they needed in the wilderness under Moses’ leadership. Now He was providing them a home and fulfilling His promise to Abraham. God has promised us a forever home with Him through the blood of Jesus Christ.
Joshua’s name in Hebrew is Yeshua. Jesus’ name in Hebrew is Yeshua. Just as Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land, Jesus leads us into our forever home.
What does this story teach us about God?
What does this story relate to me?
Whom can I tell about this story?
Hebrews 11:30 says, “By FAITH the walls of Jericho fell, after the Israelites had marched around them for seven days.” NIV (emphasis mine)
Why do you think God’s way of defeating Jericho is so different from human battles?
How can we practice trusting God and having faith in Him?
Edible Wall of Jericho
What you will need:
Graham Crackers
Teddy Grahams
Peanut Butter or Icing
Plastic Knives
Toothpicks
How to Make:
1. Spread the peanut butter or icing on a full-sized Graham Cracker.
2. Draw bricks or stones with a toothpick in the peanut butter.
3. Count out seven Teddy Grahams and press them on the “wall” to remind them of the seven priests that blew seven horns. Eat up!