Teacher Script
Introduction
Hello children of God! Today’s lesson is about trusting God. Do you trust me? Great! Let’s play a game. I’ll blindfold you and you’ll need to listen to my instructions carefully. (Play a blindfold game with a volunteer). Even though you couldn’t see, you trusted me and you got a prize! This is similar to our faith in God.
Bible Story
In the Bible, after Moses died, Joshua became the leader of the Israelites. They were getting ready to enter the Promised Land, but there was a big obstacle – the Jordan River which was overflowing. The people were worried about how to get across. But Joshua trusted that God had a plan.
God instructed the Israelites to take representatives from each of the twelve tribes and carry the Ark of the Covenant (a special box where God’s presence resided) into the river. Even though it seemed impossible, they trusted God and stepped into the water with the Ark. Miraculously, the water parted, and they were able to walk across on dry land!
Lesson
Just like the Israelites trusted God and walked through the Jordan, we too need to trust God in our lives. There will be times when things are difficult, and we won’t know what the next step is. But God is always with us, even when things are hard. We can listen to his voice through prayer, reading the Bible, and attending church.
Conclusion
Let’s say a prayer thanking God for being with us always. Spend time with God this week, listen for his voice, and trust him even when you’re not sure where he’s leading you.
Call to Action
Why don’t we say a prayer together? Also, come back next week for a new lesson!
Outline
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greet students and introduce the lesson topic: Trusting God.
- Play a short, safe blindfolded game with a volunteer student. Discuss the importance of trust in the activity.
- Briefly connect the activity to trusting someone you can’t see, like God.
Body (15 minutes)
- Story of Israelites Crossing the Jordan (10 minutes):
- Introduce Joshua as the leader of the Israelites after Moses’ death.
- Explain their need to cross the overflowing Jordan River to reach the Promised Land.
- Highlight the Israelites’ initial worry and fear about crossing the river.
- Emphasize Joshua’s faith in God’s plan, even though it seemed impossible.
- Explain God’s instructions for the Israelites to carry the Ark of the Covenant into the river.
- Describe how the Israelites trusted God and walked into the water with the Ark.
- Highlight the miracle of the water parting and them crossing on dry land.
- Importance of Trusting God (5 minutes):
- Connect the story to the importance of trusting God in our lives.
- Explain that difficulties and uncertainties will arise.
- Reassure students that God is always with us, even during hardships.
- Briefly mention ways to listen for God’s voice: prayer, Bible reading, and church attendance (if applicable).
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Summarize the importance of trusting and obeying God.
- Lead the class in a prayer thanking God for his guidance and love.
- Encourage students to spend time with God, listen for his voice, and trust him even when unsure of the future.
Call to Action (2 minutes)
- Invite students to participate in a short prayer together.
- Briefly mention the next lesson and generate excitement for it.
Note: This outline provides an estimated timeframe for each section. Adjust the timings based on your teaching pace and chosen activities.