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The Promised Land

Posted: September 13, 2019 | 0 comments

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God's people had been wandering around for a really long time in search of a place called the Promised Land.

God promised a super cool place called the Promised land to the Israelites. At the time, Moses was the leader of the Israelites and he led them out of slavery in Egypt toward this new land God had promised them. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a long journey. They walked in the desert for 40 years! That’s a long time and they did it on foot. They didn’t have cars, trains or planes. Along the way, Moses ended up dying of old age and a new leader was chosen. His name was Joshua. He had been Moses’ assistant so he knew how to lead well. God had a few instructions for Joshua. God wanted everyone to remember that he had protected and provided for them on their journey and that the Promised land was his gift to them. He didn’t want them to forget about him once they reached this super cool place. Here were the three main things God said: 1. Study God’s book, 2. Pray and think about God’s word all the time 3. Obey all of it. If they did that, they would be successful. That’s true for us, too. We need to listen and obey all that the Bible says if we want to be successful.

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Key Points:

  • God’s people waited a really long time to get there.
  • Joshua was picked to lead the people into the Promised Land. Joshua 1:2
  • God told Joshua to remember 3 very important things. Joshua 1:8
  • Wherever we go we’ll be successful if we listen to God.

Memory Verse:

Joshua 1:8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

Talk About It
  1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
  2. Where is your most favorite place to visit on vacation? (campsite, Disneyland, beach) Why do you like it so much?
  3. What was the name of the place God promised the Israelites? Why did the people want to go there?
  4. How long did they wander in the desert? Who became the leader once Moses died?
  5. Read Deuteronomy 13:4. What does it mean to fear the Lord? How can you cling to God and his word?
  6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

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