LEADERS GUIDE Sampler

Dear Friend in Ministry,

Thank you for your interest in developing

and mentoring preteens as they seek
answers to lifes Big Questions! At David
C Cook, we are excited to offer a new
curriculum created with the goal of preteens
building an active faith they call their own.

Based on the best-selling Action Bible,

The Action Bible Curriculum is designed
with the understanding that preteens are
discovering where they fit in the world and
developing their own value system. Preteens
will watch a video from The Action Bible,
explore Scripture, ask questions, and build
relationships as they connect timeless
truth to their life today. We look forward to
having you and your preteens join us on this
exciting journey of exploring who God is and
what they mean to him!

Grateful for you,

Catherine DeVries

Publisher, Learning Resources Group

David C Cook

GODS WORD COMES ALIVE

For more information go to

theactionbible.com
 The Action Bible
Curriculum An Overview of
Preteens Explore God
in Action . . . Through
the Bible and in their
How It Works
lives

The Action Bible Curriculum

MISSION STATEMENT

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HOW IT
This brand new curriculum encourages preteens to take the spiritual leap from Bible information to transformation, as they discover
a lifetime faith. Preteens will go on an adventure through the Bible as they explore who God is and who they are in Him. Students are
encouraged to go beyond the pictures of The Action Bible and into the heart of Gods Word to encounter His grand redemptive story.
Lessons feature videos from The Action Bible, a best-selling picture Bible illustrated by world-renowned artist Sergio Cariello, with more
than one million copies sold. Perfect for churches, homeschool groups, and Christian schools.

The Story Behind the Action Bible Curriculum:

The Action Bible shines brightly in David C Cooks ministry efforts. Over 50 million Story of Jesus booklets have been shared in 99 nations
and 70 languages . . . and growing everyday. This picture Bible features 215 stories filled with action-packed, comic-book style illustrations.
The newest addition to The Action Bible collection is The Action Bible Study Bible ESV. Designed to go beyond the pictures of The Action
Bible and into Gods Word, this full-featured Bible helps children learn how to study the Bible and build a strong foundation of faith to last
a lifetime. Now with the addition of the brand new curriculum for preteens, churches can now be part of this exciting product line that is
transforming young lives around the world.

In My Life
This weekly resource for each lesson is available for preteens to take with them into their week, with a recap of The God in Action,
Remember It verse, and daily devotions. Also includes information for parents so they can stay on the same page with their preteen.
Includes helpful tips on conversations starters. By providing this resource, the church is supporting parents as they spiritually nurture their
children. In My Life can be sent (postal or email) to parents and/or handed out.

LEADER RESOURCES
Devotions for Leaders
Each week youll find inspiration from a devotional that is related to the theme for the lesson, but at a leaders level. It will help you and your
volunteer leaders personally and/or corporately engage with God and His Word.

Introduces the theme of the lesson and The God In Action statement.
Leads you to various Scripture passages that shed light on this theme
Spurs you on to a time of reflection and assessment through encouragement, and prayer as you prepare your heart to present the lesson to
your students

HOW IT WORKS The Action Bible Curriculum

 LESSON PATH
Seeing the Mission Statement in an Action Bible Curriculum Lesson

Connects leaders to God... Devotions for Leaders

Connects preteens and their families to God... JOIN IN and In My Life

...And His Redemptive story... INVESTIGATE

...And invites them to respond to Him... MAKE CONNECTIONS

...Through the power of the Holy Spirit. GO WITH GOD

Sections of the Lesson

Each lesson focuses on these four areas:
JOIN IN: Set the stage for the lesson by introducing the general theme while helping preteens feel comfortable and
build relationships. (About 10 minutes)
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INVESTIGATE: This is the main part of the lesson. Its time to see an exclusive video from The Action Bible, then
Explore Gods Wordtalk together about what the Bible says and discover who God is. Then preteens put thier
learnings in motion by exploring how these fit into everyday life. (Four activities/discussion starters to choose from
every week, so leaders can flex with time needs and match with areas of student interest.) (About 35 minutes)
MAKE CONNECTIONS: Using the Remember It Verse as a bridge, preteens personalize the connections theyve made
through an activity, a time of reflection, and a time of worship. Its also a time for them to ask questions!
(About 10 minutes)
GO WITH GOD: Leaders personally send each preteen into the week with a blessing that shows who God is and what
he or she means to Him. (About 5 minutes)

Features
Exclusive videos from The Action Bible, a best-selling picture Bible with more than one million copies sold
Four-step lessons organize the content into doable sections
Flexes with time needs and student interests
Editable Bible Study Sheets and In My Life take-home resource
Two-Year Chronological Scope and Seqence, including a Jesus Thread throughout the lessons
God-centered lessons show preteens who God is and what he or she means to Him
Tested by churches in the United States and Canada

Roles and Timing

LEADER: Ideally leaders work week after week with the same group of preteens, giving them the opportunity to develop lasting relationships.
The leader offers the same spirit of hospitality, generosity, and inclusiveness to the students that the host of a party would offer to the guests in her
home or gathering. She may set up the time, frame the expectations, and lead them on to the next section of each of the lessons. He leads out of an
overflow of his own life, telling personal stories as prompted. The leader shepherds the students through the entire lesson, and blesses them before
they leave.
STUDENTS: Preteens are invited to have more independence and participation than what they may have had before. The most important part
of this curriculum is helping preteens take the spiritual leap from Bible information to transformation, as they find their own pathway to lifetime
faith. They are encouraged to freely share ideas and ask many questions.
TIMING: Always feel free to adjust the lesson to fit your service schedule. If your service is longer or shorter, you can add or remove a couple
of minutes from INVESTIGATE activities and MAKE CONNECTIONS as needed. Or if you need additional time, add in a presession option.

HOW IT WORKS The Action Bible Curriculum

Walking Through each section of the lesson

JOIN IN
Set the stage for the lesson by introducing the general theme while helping preteens
feel comfortable and building relationships.
JOIN IN is designed to allow preteens and others in the faith community to feel welcome to know that when they come to
church, theyre among friends and community. Within a free-flowing setting that utilizes simple supplies and conversation
starters, JOIN IN gives students and leaders the opportunity to get to know each other better. This section offers questions,
prompts, and simple games for the sake of relationship. After each JOIN IN time, leaders, preteens, and others from the faith
community should be able to say, I know you better.

INVESTIGATE
Preteens learn more about God through prayer, watching a video from The Action Bible,
exploring the Bible, memorizing Scripture in creative ways, and putting in motion what
theyve discovered through various activities to choose from.

SEE THE VIDEO

Many lessons feature an exclusive video from The Action Bible, that pull them into the action and drama of the story. Ranging from

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3-8 minutes in length. Includes sound effects, animation, and a variety of voice talent.

EXPLORE THE BIBLE

Gods Word is fascinating, mysterious, and beautiful. The more you dig into it, the more God reveals to you! What a wonderful thing
to kindle in preteens: the knowledge that its fun, interesting, and transformative to explore Gods Word and uncover new revelations
about His character and what they mean to Him. Explore the Bible is designed to kindle this passon and excitement in your students.
Preteens are given their own Bible study sheet to write their ideas and responses, both as a group and individually.

DEVELOPMENTALLY SPEAKING: Preteens can consult reference materials, understand figurative language, and
paraphrase portions of a text. Preteens can analyze text in detail and enjoy the challenge of doing so. Because theyre at a very social
stage in their development, they can engage in a range of discussions and enjoy in-depth discussions with their peers and mentors.

REMEMBER IT VERSE
Each weeks Remember It verse focuses on a character trait of God thats highlighted in the lesson. This section encourages students
to learn and remember the verse through simple games and activities so the seeds of Gods Word can grow in their hearts. You
choose the translation that best fits your group.

PUT IT IN MOTION
Using what theyve discovered in the Bible study, the Remember It Verse, and the God in Action statement, preteens take time to
see how these fit into everyday life through a variety of activities, ranging from a game, science activity, craft, to a service or mission
project, discussion, food creation, or role play. The leader customizes the session during the planning stage by choosing one of four
options (or select a few if time allows). All options include a discussion question or two to help tie discoveries made back to the Bible
study and The God in Action statement. The role of the leader is an encourager while the preteens take the lead.

HOW IT WORKS The Action Bible Curriculum

 MAKE CONNECTIONS
A time of preteens showing love, respect, and devotion to God as well as responding to the
Holy Spirit. Preteens process what God has been teaching them and respond to Him through an
activity, a time of reflection, and a time of worship. Its also a chance to ask plenty of questions.
MAKE CONNECTIONS allows more time for preteens to inwardly or outwardly express their responses to God. Students
will often work on an individual or collaborative piece of art, or journaling, as they communicate their feelings about, prayers to, and
thoughts about God. Lead them in a time of reflection about what God is doing in their hearts.

SPACE FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT: Allow time and space for your students to respond to what God might be speaking to
their hearts. To create space for preteens to hear from and respond to Him, ask them few simple questions:
After all youve seen, heard, and experienced today through Gods Word, what do you know about Him?
How does this make you feel?
What does this mean for your life?
How do you want to respond to God right now?
As you lead preteens through the time to reflect, pause, and ask God to give you the strength and faith to be flexible as you give the
students the space to respond in the way that God leads
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HOW IT

Its Okay If ...

Help preteens understand that God speaks to us in many ways through His Word, prayer, people, and other ways.
Encourage them to ask God for the ability to hear His voice, but also give them the freedom to know that its okay if they do
not always experience Him in the same ways that other people do.

GO WITH GOD
Leaders send each preteen into the week with a blessing that shows who God is and what they
mean to Him.
This is a time for leaders to speak truth over and into preteens lives. The students have just had the experience of encountering God
and His Word; the idea of the blessing is to bless them and what God is doing in them. Its also important for preteens to understand
the concept that everything that comes from God is a gift to us. As the blessing ends, remind students they can freely share with
others the joy, love, truth, and grace theyve received from God.
To help preteens feel comfortable with the concept of blessings and some may have never been blessed or rarely receive words of
encouragement explain that a prayer is talking to God while a blessing is speaking to a person. Each lesson ends with the biblical
concept of blessing so students leave from the strength of being encouraged and built up with Godly words of life and truth spoken
over them.
There are many ways to physically express a blessing over your preteens and will feel more natural the more you bless. Also, the
more intentional you are about your blessings, the more powerful they will be. Ask your leaders to be sure to model how you
envision the blessing working in your church so your volunteers, students, and parents feel confident doing them.

HOW IT WORKS The Action Bible Curriculum

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Bible Basis:
Judges 67;
Philippians 4:13

GOD IN ACTION STATEMENT

GOD IS MIGHTY IN BATTLE
LESSON JOIN IN REMEMBER IT MAKE
OVERVIEW ( Bibles
After Deborah, Set the stage for the lesson by
PUT IT IN MOTION CONNECTIONS
the people again making preteens feel comfortable
and building relationships at the Game Option: Preteens personalize the
turned to false Mighty Knockdown connections theyve made
gods. The Midi- same time.
 About 10 minutes MATERIALS through an activity, a time of
anites oppressed reflection, and a time of worship.
( 12 20-oz. unopened water
Israel. The people DON'T BE W-E-A-K bottles Its also a time to ask questions.
cried to God for MATERIALS ( 12 paper circles (about 3" About 10 minutes
help. Enter Gide- diameter)
( No materials needed
onhe didnt ( Pens GET IN TOUCH
count himself as ( Tennis balls with the word MATERIALS
a mighty man INVESTIGATE MIGHTY written on them ( "Weights" PowerPoint slide for
and tested God This is the main part of the lesson. Lesson 16
several times. God Science Option: ( Media device
Its time to See the Video from Just Dew It
showed His might The Action Bible, then Explore the ( Toothpicks
MATERIALS ( Aluminum foil
in battle. God Bibletalk together about what
( Two identical glasses
gives us strength the God's Word says, discover who REFLECT
( Room temperature water
(His might) in life God is, and learn a Remember It MATERIALS
( Ice cubes
through Jesus verse. ( The Action Bible sketch sheets for
( Towel
Christ. Lesson 16 (1 per student)
Then preteens Put It in Motion
Craft Option: ( Pens or pencils
through activities and seeing how
Ancient Archives WORSHIP
these fit into everyday life.
MATERIALS
REMEMBER IT About 35 minutes MATERIALS
( "Ancient Archives" PowerPoint ( Bible
Psalm 24:8 slides for Lesson 16
SEE THE VIDEO ( Plastic cups
A Judge Who Needs Convincing ( Media device
( Dry erase markers
( Air-dry clay
MATERIALS ( Pitcher of water
( Wax paper
( "A Judge Who Needs ( Pencils
Convincing" media clip GO WITH GOD
( Media device Discussion Option: Leaders send each preteen into
God Is Mighty in Battle
EXPLORE THE BIBLE the week with a blessing that
MATERIALS
MATERIALS shows who God is and what they
VIDEO TITLE ( Bibles
mean to Him.
( Bibles (1 per student)
A Judge Who ( The Action Bible study sheets for About 5 minutes
Needs Lesson 16 (1 per student)
Convincing ( Pens or pencils MATERIALS
( Whiteboard and markers ( In My Life take-home sheets
( "Bible Dictionary" for Lesson 16 (1 per student)
( Media device ( Optional: Scripture Memory
Cards for Lesson 16 (1 per
student)

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GOD IS MIGHTY IN BATTLE

Gideon is a popular story in Sunday school circles. Its often looked at as a great example of God
empowering a small group of men to do an impossible task. But what if we looked at the story
as less about Gideon and more about God? What if the attention of the story left the judge who
not only needed correcting but needed prodding and poking to get the job doneand ended
up focusing on the One who is strong and mighty?

Read Judges 6:11-40. If you look Read Judges 7:15-21. Look for the
at the story closely, Gideon hesitates. He mightiness of God in battle. Gideon and his
waffles. He asks for God to confirm what God 300 men fought a valley full of heavily armed
has already told him to do more than once. soldiers with trumpets, clay jars, and torches.
God used an impossible battle strategy and
Think about how God is showing His might:
the element of surprise to show His might
He appears to Gideon as the angel of the
in battle. As the psalmist says in Psalm 24:8,
Lord. Then He overcomes the forces of
Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong
nature, not once, but twice with Gideons
and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle.
tests of dew and fleece. But God isnt done
showing He is mighty in battle. Read Philippians 4:13. A couple
definitions of mighty are having or showing
Read Judges 7:1-14. Verse 12
great power or strength or great. You
says the Midianites and the Amalekites and
probably arent facing a valley full of Midianites
all the people of the East filled the valley,
and their allies. But you do have battles in your
below where Gideon and his men were
life. Through Christ, God gives you His might
camping, like locusts in abundance. Yet
and strength to face your battles.
God, in His wisdom and power knew that
Gideons force was too big. Verse 2 talks As you prepare todays lesson, find time to sit
about the possibility of Israel boasting about and be quiet. Think about your battles. Then
a victory and not giving God the glory. So spend time thinking and praying about how
God instructs Gideon how to whittle his God is mighty in battle. You can trust in God.
army down to 300 men to face a valley full
Pray that your preteens and their families keep
of soldiers. Gideon trusts God but hes afraid.
their focus on God so when they face tough
God uses His might to strengthen Gideon
times and big battles, they can get out of the
through a dream. Gideon has so much trust
way and let Him do what only He can do!
that he worships God and then goes back to
put Gods battle plan into action.

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 BEFORE
THE LESSON OPTION 1 OPTION 2
Before preteens arrive, Mighty What? Mighty Beans
OPTIONAL

set up your space so

MATERIALS MATERIALS
it is a warm inviting
( Whiteboard and markers ( Dry beans
place. You may want
( Timer
to play music from The Before the lesson, write the words WHAT IS
( Craft sticks
Action Bible Remixed MIGHTY? on the board. Underneath, write
album. Choose one of the word MIGHTY and the definition of the Give each preteen a handful of beans and a
the following activities word: having or showing great power or few craft sticks. Using the timer, give them just
to engage students strength or great. one minute to build a tower out of the beans
as they arrive. Invite and craft sticks. Each student needs to use as
them to join the Set out a few different color markers and
few beans as possible to support the structure
activity after you greet invite students to write down things they
while trying to build as high a tower as possible.
them. think are Mighty. Challenge them to create
As they build, challenge them to talk about if
a mighty list.
the beans really have the best shape, size, and
strength to be good building materials.

JOIN IN
Set the stage for the lesson by making preteens feel comfortable and building relationships at the same time.
MATERIALS
( No materials needed

Don't Be W-E-A-K
Introduce the activity with something like this: The word Then, each student takes a turn selecting subsequent
mighty means possessing great and impressive power letters. The trick is to add letters that are part of a word
or strength. It can also mean great. When we think of but do not complete a word.
things that are mighty, we think of things that are huge
Heres a sample round: The first person starts with the
or immense and strong. We are going to test our ability
letter B. The second player might add A, thinking of
to be mighty by playing a word game using the word
the word barbecue. The next player adds N with the
weak, which is the opposite of mighty! This will take
word bank in mind. Oops! He would receive the W of
some mighty brain power!
WEAK because N completes the word ban.
In this game, well be spelling words letter by letter. If
Play a few rounds of the game as time allows. If a person adds
you are the person to finish spelling a word, you get a
a letter someone doesnt think is part of a word, the person
letter. If you get enough letters to spell W-E-A-K, you are
adding the letter has to tell what word he or she was thinking
out of the game. To play, the first player selects a letter.
about. The leader is the referee in all decisions.

Talk About It
Continue by talking about the game.
' When do you think people feel weak?
' Sometimes we face battles in life. What mighty things
are used to fight them?

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 Bridge to INVESTIGATE
Transition to INVESTIGATE with something like this: Todays INVESTIGATE looks at the story of
a man who thought he was too weak to do what God asked him to do. And well discover
that, even when things look impossible, God is mighty in battle.

INVESTIGATE
This is the main part of the lesson. Its time to See the Video from The Action Bible, then Explore the Bibletalk together
about what God's Word says, discover who God is, and learn a Remember It verse. Then preteens Put It in Motion through
activities and seeing how these fit into everyday life.

Prayer
Begin INVESTIGATE with a short prayer, something like this: see His strength at work, it helps us understand how
Flex your muscles. When we see those muscles, we get He moves, the way He moves. Lets pray and ask Him to
a good evidence of our strength, how we move, how help us see Him at work today.
our bodies work. Gods might is like thatwhen we
Dear God, thank You for being with us today. Show us more of who You are today as we discover how You are
mighty in battle. Open our ears to hear Your voice and our hearts to understand what Your Word shows us. Amen.

See the Video: A Judge Who Needs Convincing

MATERIALS
( A Judge Who Needs Convincing" media clip ( Media device
Show the A Judge Who Needs Convincing media clip to the group. Give preteens time to respond to the video before
moving into Investigate Gods Word.
' What did you notice in the video?

Explore the Bible: Judges 67; Philippians 4:13

Give one copy of the Bible study sheet for each student. There is also an editable document on your DVD, so feel free to
shorten, lengthen, or customize to fit the needs of your preteens. If you are running short on time, look for the questions
with asterisks in front of them and cover those.
MATERIALS
( Bibles (1 per student)
( The Action Bible study sheets for Lesson 16
(1 per student)
( Pens or pencils
Begin todays study with something like this: Once again,
the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of God.
Many of them started worshiping Baal and erecting
Asherah poles. Their great leaders Deborah and Barak
had died, and there was no one to take their place.
Project the Bible Dictionary PowerPoint. Have a couple
of students find the definitions of Asherah and Baal. After
talking about the definitions continue with something like
this: Because the people had broken their promise to
worship only God, they were punished. For seven years
the Midianites would come to steal and pillage from the
people of Israel.
Invite a volunteer to read Judges 6:2-6.
* 1. What did the Midianites do that made the Hebrew
people poor? How did Gods people react? (The
Midianites destroyed their crops and took their sheep, cattle,
and donkeys. They didnt spare any living thing. The people of
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( Whiteboard and markers
( "Bible Dictionary"
( Media device
Israel were becoming weak by losing their food and sources of
income. They cried out to the Lord for help.) You may want to
mention how God sometimes uses difficult circumstances
like this to draw His people back to Him.
Project the "Bible Dictionary" PowerPoint. Find and ask a
student to read the definition of winepress. Once everyone
understands the term, continue the Bible study with
something like this: During wheat harvest, Gideon, an
Israelite farmer, was secretly using a winepress to beat
the grains of wheat out of the stalks. Suddenly the
angel of the Lord appeared to him.
Invite preteens to silently read Judges 6:14-16.
* 2. What did the angel say to Gideon in verse 14? (Go
in this might of yours and save Israel from the hand of Midian.
Do I not send you?) Have students talk briefly about why
they think Gideon wasnt mighty. Write mighty Gideon?
on the board. Give students time to weigh in if they think
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3. Why didnt Gideon think he was qualified to be the
one to deliver Israel from the Midianites? (Gideon was a
member of the tribe of Manasseh. He felt that his clan, within
that tribe, wasnt strong or powerful. And Gideon thought he
was the least important person in his family.).
* 4. Look again at verses 14 and 16. How did the Lord
answer Gideons excuses? (Go in this might of yours;
do not I send you? I will be with you. You shall strike the
Midianites as one man.) Write these answers under the
mighty Gideon? heading on the board.
Continue the study with something like this: The angel
gave Gideon a sign that Gideon was really speaking
to God and had been chosen to lead Israel. Soon the
Midianites and others joined forces against Israel.
But Gideon still lacked confidence in Gods promises.
So he asked God for a sign. Gideon would lay a wool
fleece on the ground overnight. If the fleece was wet
with dew and the ground around it was dry, Gideon
would know that God would save Israel through him.
The next morning, Gideon squeezed an entire bowl
full of water out of the fleece while the ground was
dry. But Gideon still asked God for another sign. This
time he asked for the fleece to be dry and the ground
around it to be wet. When Gideon saw in the morning
that the ground was wet with dew but the fleece was
dry, he and his army marched to fight the Midianites.
Ask a student to read aloud Judges 7:2-3.
* 5. Why did God say Gideon had too many soldiers?
How was Gideon supposed to reduce the number of his
men? (God did not want the people of Israel to brag that their
own strength had saved them. Gideon was to tell them that if
any of them were afraid, they could go home.)
Continue with something like this: But there were still too
many men left. God had Gideon take the men down to
a nearby stream to get a drink. All the men who knelt
Remember It: Psalm 24:8
MATERIALS
( Bibles
Psalm 24 was written to celebrate ark of the covenant
being brought to Jerusalem. The ark was a symbol of Gods
presence. God, as the mighty King, had triumphed over His
enemies and was coming home to Jerusalem. The psalmist
proclaims over and over how mighty God is.
Ask students to find and read Psalm 24:8 in their Bibles.
Write the verse on the whiteboard to use later in the lesson.
Students may also want to write it on their Bible study
sheets.
* Why do you think the writer uses some of the words
in the verse more than once? (When something is said
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down to drink were sent home. Apparently the others
stayed on their feet, prepared to face anything while
they drank. Gideon only had 300 men to fight a large
army.
To give Gideon confidence, God told him to sneak
down to the enemy camp at night. Gideon listened
to a man telling another about his dream. His friend
interpreted the dream to mean that God was going
to defeat the Midianites through Gideon. Gideon
returned to his camp and divided the 300 men into
three companies of 100 each. Each man was given a
trumpet and an empty jar with a torch inside of it.
Invite preteens to silently read Judges 7:19-20.
* 6. What four things did the men of Israel do? (They
blew trumpets, smashed their jars, held their torches, and
shouted, A sword for the Lord and Gideon!)
Invite a volunteer to read aloud Judges 7:21-23.
* 7. How did God show His might? (He caused the men
in the enemy camp first to run in fear and then to fight each
other. Those who werent killed by a fellow soldier ran away
from the camp.) Look together at the list on the board.
Talk through how it was God working through Gideons
weakness that showed God is mighty.
Ask students to silently read Philippians 4:13.
* 8. When he wrote this letter, Paul was in prison in
Rome for sharing the good news about Jesus. Paul
encourages the church in Philippi to be like Christ. He
tells them they can do all things God asks through him
who strengthens them. How is Jesus mighty to save in
our battles? (The him in the verse refers to Jesus. Paul knew
that Jesus was the source of all the strength he needed to face
all his battles. Believers can face personal battles knowing that
they have that same source of strength.) You could also have
students look at 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 for more on Christs
strength.
more than once, its a way of emphasizing it. The psalmist is
emphasizing that the Lord is mighty. He is the King of glory
who has conquered His enemies.)
This activity is a way for preteens to begin memorizing
Psalm 24:8. Give students a minute to come up with hand
symbols or motions for the following words in the verse:
King, Lord, strong, mighty, and battle. Then say the verse
slowly together, allowing time for preteens to do the
actions while saying the words. Repeat the verse a few
times, increasing the speed while just doing an action
instead of saying the word.
 Put It in Motion
Through a variety of options (games, crafts, experiments, and discussions), preteens further investigate the God in
Action statement, Remember It verse, and Bible study. Select one (or a few) that best fits your time and the needs
of your group.
GAME OPTION: MIGHTY KNOCKDOWN
MATERIALS
( 12 20-fl.oz. unopened water bottles
( 12 paper circles (about 3" diameter)
This bowling activity helps students talk about their
battles and how God is mighty in fighting those battles.
Set up two sets of six bottles on tables in the room, in a
triangular pattern like bowling pins.
Introduce the activity with something like this: Gideon
had to face the Midianites, which was a battle he
could only do because of Gods power and might. We
may not have those kinds of battles each day, but we
do face battles.
' What are some battles we face?
Have students write 12 of these battles down on the paper
circles and attach the circles to the bottles with tape.
Have students roll the ball down the table to knock down
the water bottles. The first time students bowl, have them battles?
focus on the battles written on the water bottles. They
SCIENCE OPTION: JUST DEW IT!
MATERIALS
( Two identical glasses
( Room temperature water
This demonstration science activity, that reviews the Bible
study, takes some time before results show up. You may
want to get it started, do one of the other options, then
come back to observe what happened and talk about it.
Introduce the science option with something like this:
Gideon tested God using the dew of the morning.
But how does dew form? Lets take a look by doing a
science experiment.
Fill one glass with room temperature water. Fill the second
glass 2/3 full with ice cubes, then add cold water until the
water level is the same as that of the first glass. Wipe the
outside of each glass with a towel, to ensure they are both
dry. Ask students to give any observations they have of
both glasses. Set the glasses in a dry, draft-free place and
wait.
This would be a good time to do another activity option.
After 15 minutes, the glass containing room temperature
water is likely to be dry on the outside, while the glass with
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( Tennis balls with the word MIGHTY written on them
should not look at the ball when it is thrown. They should
not have too much success.
' Why is it hard to fight a battle when we focus on
ourselves or the battles?
Talk about the word MIGHTY written on the balls
representing Gods might in battle. Remind them of the
Remember It verse where the psalmist proclaims that God
is mighty in battle. Challenge them to concentrate on the
ball, line it up with the bottles, and focus on when they
release the ball as they bowl the second time.
' God reminded Gideon and the Israelites that it
wasnt their battle at all. It was His. By focusing on
God first, they could fight an impossible battle. How
does focusing on God and His might help us face our
( Ice cubes
( Small towel
the ice water will be wet on the outside, with a layer of
condensation, also known as dew. Your results could vary
depending on the temperatures of both glasses of water
and the general humidity.
Continue with something like this: Water vapor
condenses into droplets when the temperature drops
low enough. The temperature when droplets form is
called dew point. Dew forms when the temperature
of a surface, like a glass, reaches the dew point. Dew
formed on the outside of the glass with ice water
because the glass cooled enough to cause the water
vapor in the air coming in contact with the glass to
condense to a liquid form. The room temperature
water did not cool the glass enough to cause the air
surrounding it to reach its dew point.
' How did God show His might when Gideon tested
Him using the dew and the fleece?
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MATERIALS
( "Ancient Archives" PowerPoint slide for Lesson 16 ( Wax paper
( Media device ( Pencils
( Air dry clay
This option looks at an Ancient Archives PowerPoint slide Instruct the students to make a pot of their own out of the
to connect the Bible study to how God is mighty in battle. clay. They could either make a pinch pot or a coil pot. Once
the pot is formed, they can use a pencil to write the words
Introduce the option by showing a chunk of clay. You
Mighty God or God Is Mighty in Battle on the side. As
could say something like this: Clay has been used for
they work on their pots, talk together about the following:
centuries to make pottery. Lets discover more about
pottery jars in Bible times. ' Why do you think God had the Israelites break their
jars during the battle with the Midianites? (To scare
Show the "Ancient Archives" slide. While students read the
them, to suddenly let the light shine, to confuse everyone,
slide, hand out a piece of wax paper and a chunk of clay to
to make a loud noise, etc. In their confusion the Midiantes
each student.
fought each other while the Israelites stood their ground
Continue with something like this: In Gideons day, the with their torches.)
clay pot was used for everything. It carried water,
it helped cook a meal, but God found an even more ' How do you think fighting an army with trumpets
amazing use for it. He used it to help Gideon and and torches inside jars helped the Israelites know that
the people of Israel learn more about trusting in His God is mighty in battle?
might and power, and not in their own.

DISCUSSION OPTION: GOD IS MIGHTY IN BATTLE

MATERIALS
( Bibles
This option gives preteens time to talk about their own Gideon is mighty in battle for you.
battles and think of how they can rely on God who is
Divide students into small groups for your discussion time.
mighty in battle to help them. You may want to have a
You may want to divide students by gender or into groups
volunteer adult with each group. Preteens should know
where they have built trust with each other.
and trust the adults in their groups.
' What are some battles you are facing?
Introduce this option with something like this: You
probably dont have bands of Midianites stealing ' Gideon learned to trust that God was mighty in
your familys food or an army ready to fight you. But battle. How can you build your trust in God?
everyone has battles in their lives. Lets spend time
talking about battles and how God can help us fight
them. The same God who was mighty in battle for

Bridge to MAKE CONNECTIONS

Transition to MAKE CONNECTIONS with something like this: We discovered in the Bible that
Gideon and the Israelites didnt win the battle because they were better soldiers or had a
bigger number. They won because they put their trust in God who is mighty in battle. God
is mighty in battle for us too. Lets take a few minutes to see how that fits into our own
lives.

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Preteens personalize the connections theyve made through an activity, a time of reflection, and a time of
worship. Its also a time to ask questions.
GET IN TOUCH
MATERIALS
( "Weights" PowerPoint slide for Lesson 16 ( Toothpicks
( Media device ( Aluminum foil
Show the PowerPoint slide and say something like this: Look something more. Wrap the foil around the center bar
at these weights. They are obviously heavy, but the bar of our mini-weights, and theyll look more like the bar
that holds them is heavy, too. You know that when the on the real weights. This can be a great reminder that
bar is lifted its going to support the weights. God is mighty in battle. When you face a battle, you can
hold on to your mini-weight and pray about the battle,
Give each student a toothpick and some aluminum foil. Take
trusting that God is mighty in battle. Allow God to fill
a minute for students to make a mini-weight. Ask them to
you with more of Himself as you are in battle.
save some of their foil.
Encourage students to quietly pray, reflect, and listen to God
Continue with something like this: Our mini-weights arent
as they think about their mini-weights.
very strong. So, lets make our wooden bars represent

REFLECT
MATERIALS
( The Action Bible sketch sheet for Lesson 16 (1 per student) ( Pens or pencils
Introduce this part of the lesson with something like this: well as any questions you might have from our lesson.
The Bible shows us that God is mighty in battle. He led
Give students time to write or draw their ideas on their
Gideon into a battle with an impossible battle plan only
sketch sheets. Open up time to talk about their thoughts and
to show how mighty He is. Our Remember It verse, Psalm
questions. Allow preteens to offer their ideas to each other.
24:8, asks the question, Who is this King of glory?
Since these are their own ideas, you, as the leader shouldnt
and answers it, The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord,
give specific answers. You may want to offer to help search
mighty in battle! As you think about the verse and that
out answers during the week.
God is mighty in battle, write or draw your thoughts as

WORSHIP
MATERIALS
( Plastic cups ( PItcher of water
( Dry erase markers
With the group still together, move into Worship with After a couple of minutes, fill each cup with some water.
something like this: Take a cup. Pretend that it is a battle Continue with something like this: Our Remember It verse
you are facing. says that God is mighty. Listen to the verse again. Read
Psalm 24:8 from your Bible. We tap into Gods might when
Now, instead of focusing on the battle, focus on how our
we trust in Him. Take a drink from your cup. As you do,
God is mighty in battle. What one thing comes to your
imagine its not just waterits a refreshing reminder
mind about Gods might? Write that around the bottom
of Gods might and strength which is available to you
of your cup.
because of Jesus. As you drink, thank God for that!

GO WITH GOD
Leaders send each preteen into the week with a blessingeither for each person or for the group. This blessing shows
students who God is and what they mean to Him. Leaders also give students the In My Life take-home with daily devotions,
a reminder of this blessing, and a parent page.
MATERIALS
( In My Life take-home sheets for Lesson 16 (1 per ( Optional: Scripture Memory Cards for Lesson 16 (1 per
student) student)
Give students their take-home paper and a Scripture Memory Card for Lesson 16. Say the following blessing to the group:
God will give you the strength you need to face any battle that comes your way, especially when you give the battle
to Him. You can always trust God, who is mighty in battle, to help you in whatever you may face.
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Bible Basics: Judges 67; Philippians 4:13 Video Title: A Judge Who Needs Convincing

GOD IS MIGHTY IN BATTLE

Read Judges 6:2-6.
1. What did the Midianites do that made the Hebrew people poor? How did Gods people react?

Read Judges 6:14-16.

2. What did the angel say to Gideon in verse 14?

3. Why did Gideon think he wasnt qualified to be the one to deliver Israel from the Midianites?

4. Look again at verses 14 and 16. How did the Lord answer Gideons excuses?

Read Judges 7:2-3.

5. Why did God say Gideon had too many soldiers? How was Gideon supposed to reduce the
number of his men?

Read Judges 7:19-20.

6. What four things did the men of Israel do?

Read Judges 7:21-23.

7. How did God show His might?

Read Philippians 4:13.

8. When he wrote this letter, Paul was in prison in Rome for sharing the good news about Jesus.
Paul encourages the church in Philippi to be like Christ. He tells them they can do all things God
asks through him who strengthens them. How is Jesus mighty to save in our battles?

REMEMBER IT Psalm 24:8 (ESV) This weeks dictionary words:

Asherah, Baal, winepress

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GOD IS MIGHTY IN BATTLE

FOR PARENTS
We are so glad that your preteen is in our group. Here is a recap of this week:

GOD IN ACTION: God is mighty in battle.

BIBLE BASIS: Judges 67; Philippians 4:13 (from The Action Bible Study Bible ESV)

Heres a possible question to ask your preteen:

What did you learn about God from the story of Gideon?

Note: As you spend time talking with your preteen, be open to questions and struggles your child is
wrestling with. This is a time of life with a lot of changes and pressures. It may be difficult for a preteen
to accept that they can trust God to, through Jesus, help them fight their battles and lead them through
life. You dont have to know all the answers or even any of the answers. Instead, be open and listen to
what your child is saying, and follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit as you talk together.

LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT WEEK:

GOD IS HELP
BIBLE BASIS: 1 Samuel 13; 7; Mark 1:12-13; Hebrews 2:18 (ESV)

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REMEMBER IT
Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and
mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!
Psalm 24:8 (ESV))

GOD IS MIGHTY IN BATTLE

BLESSING Gods might is there, even when you cant see it. He has the strength you need to face
any battle that comes your way, especially when you give the battle to Him. You can trust God, who is mighty in DAY 4
battle, to help you in whatever you may face today, tomorrow, and always.
Read Judges 7:15-21. Its a seemingly impossible battle
plan. Underline the words that show you that God is
Spend some time this week discovering more about how God is mighty in battle. For each devotion, read mighty in battle. Think about battles you have faced.
through the Bible passage and think about what it says. Then quietly listen to what God is saying to you How did they turn out? Does it seem that some current
through His Word. Think of this week as a scavenger hunt through the Bibleyoull be looking for what situations are impossible? Pray that God will show His
Gods Word says about how God is mighty in battle. You will need a colored pencil for each devotion. might in battle over those things.

DAY 1 Read Psalm 24:8. This psalm was written to celebrate the ark of the covenant being brought
to Jerusalem. The ark of the covenant, the symbol of God being with the people of Israel, was
brought to Jerusalem. God, the mighty King, was finally coming home in triumph and victory.
Circle the words that talk about how God is mighty. Write the words where you can see them this
week to remind yourself that you can give all your battles to God.

DAY 2 DAY 5

Read Judges 6:36-40.

The angel of the Lord
had called Gideon as
a judge. God gave
Gideon a sign when
fire consumed the
food Gideon served
the angel. But still
Gideon wasnt sure
he could do what God
was asking him to
do. He asked God for
more signs. Circle the Read Philippians 4:13. Paul wrote these words while
words in these verses he was sitting in prison for sharing the good news
that show God is so about Jesus. Look at the promise: Him refers to
mighty that He has DAY 3
Jesus. He gives you the strength you need to get
power over nature. Read Judges 7:9-15. Have you ever been fearful about something you faced? Gideon was afraid through your battles. You can trust God. Circle the
What hard thing to face a valley full of armed soldiers with only 300 men. God sent him into the camp to overhear words in this verse that show God is mighty in
do you think God is about a dream. Gideons reaction was to worship God, trust Him, and follow His battle plan. Circle battle. When you are feeling like your battles are
asking you to do? You the words in these verses that show God is mighty and compassionate. Pray about things that scare getting you down in life, go back and read all the
can trust Him to be you. Then think about the words you just circled. You can trust Gods might and compassion as you words you circled throughout the week, knowing
with you. face your fears. God is mighty in battle.
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Theme for Year 1: God Is King

Theme for Year 2: Gods People
Live in Response to Him

YEAR 1
Lesson God in Action Bible Basis Video Title

1 God Is Powerful and Wise Genesis 1;John 1:1-4 God Creates the Universe
(Creation of the Universe)

2 God Is Redeemer Genesis 3; Tempted in the Garden

(The Fall) Romans 5

3 God Is Just and Merciful Genesis 4; Brothers Blood Cry

(Cain and Abel) Hebrews 12:23-24

4 God Keeps His Promises Genesis 69; Romans A Rainbow Promise

(Noah) 10:9-10

5 God Shows Grace Genesis 11-12; God Calls Abraham

(Abraham) 15:118:21;
Romans 4:18-25

6 God Blesses Obedience Genesis 21:1-21; 24 Gods Promise Continues

(Isaac) Philippians 2:5-11 through Isaac

7 God Is All-Knowing Genesis 37; 3941; Big Dreams

(Joseph) Isaiah 53:3, 5;
1 Peter 2:24

8 God Is Rescuer Exodus 1:12:15; From a Baby in a Basket

(Moses) Galatians 1:3-4 to a Prince on the Run

9 God Is I AM Exodus 2:214:17; A Burning Bush

(Calling of Moses) John 8:58

10 God Is the One True God Exodus 7:1210:29 The Plagues

(The First Nine Plagues) 1 John 5:20

11 God Is Deliverer Exodus 12; 1415; The Final Plague and

(The last plague and through the Red Sea) 1 Corinthians 5:7; through the Red Sea
Hebrews 9:22

12 God Is Lawgiver Exodus 19:16 The Ten Commandments

(10 Commandments and the Golden Calf) 20:21; 32:1-35; John and the Golden Calf
1:17

13 God Goes Before Us Numbers 13:1 Spy vs. Spy

(Spies sent into Canaan) 14:10; Deuteronomy
1:29-33; John 8:12

14 God Is Commander Joshua 16; Entering the Promised

(Joshua) John 3:16-17 Land and Conquering
Canaan

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YEAR 1 continued
Lesson God In Action Bible Basis Video Title

15 God Is Trustworthy Judges 45 The Song of Deborah

(Deborah) 2 Corinthians 2:14

16 God Is Mighty in Battle Judges 67; A Judge Who Needs

(Gideon) Philippians 4:13 Convincing

17 God Is Help 1 Samuel 13; 7; God Calls Samuel

(Samuel) Mark 1:12-13;
Hebrews 2:18

18 God Is Sovereign 1 Samuel 8113; The First King

(Saul) 15; Isaiah 9:6-7; 1
Timothy 6:13-16

19 God Is Shepherd 1 Samuel 1617; Gods New King, Part 1

(David, Part 1) John 10:18

20 God Is King 1 Samuel 24; 2 Gods New King, Part 2

(David, Part 2) Samuel 1; 56; 1
Chronicles 16;
Zechariah 9:9;
Matthew 21:6-11

21 God Is Wisdom 1 Kings 3; 59; Solomons Wisdom

(Solomons Wisdom) Matthew 7:28-29;
Mark 1:12

22 Yahweh Alone Is God 1 Kings 18:1-46; Battle of the Gods

(Elijah) 19:1-8; Matthew
16:13-16; 17:1-5

23 God Is Holy Isaiah 6:1-8; 7:14; Isaiah and Hezekiah

(Isaiah) 53:3-6; Matthew
1:20-23; 1 Peter
2:21-25

24 God Is Judge 2 Chronicles 36:16- Jerusalem Falls!

(Fall or Jerusalem) 20; Jeremiah 1:6-
10; 28:10-17;
Lamentations 3:22-
24; Ezekiel 11:16-
20; Acts 17:29-31

25 God Is Protector Book of Esther; Persian Politics

(Esther) John 11:41-42;
Hebrews 5:7-9

26 God Is Restorer Ezra 13; Malachi The Captives Return

(Exiles Return and time between the Old and 34; John 1:18-28
New Testaments)

*Bonus Christmas lesson included for this quarter.

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YEAR 1 continued
Lesson God in Action Bible Basis Video Title

27 God Is Hope Isaiah 40:3-5; Malachi 3:1; Birth of a Prophet

(Birth of John the Baptist) Luke 1:5-25, 39-45, 57-80

28 Jesus Is Christ the Lord Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 2:1-20; Birth of a Savior
(Birth of Jesus) Philippians 2:5-11

29 Matthew 1:182:18 Matthew 1:182:18 Wise Men Visit Jesus

(Wise men)

30 Jesus Is Gods Son Isaiah 40:3; Matthew Baptized

(Baptism of Jesus) 3:1-16; 28:19-20; Acts
19:4; Philippians 2:5-8

31 God Protects Me Deuteronomy 6:13, 16; Tempted in the Desert

(Temptation of Jesus) 8:3; Luke 4:1-13; John 1:1,
14

32 Jesus Gives Eternal Life Isaiah 42:1; 61:1; John Living Water
(The woman at the well) 4:1-42

33 Jesus Calls Disciples Hosea 6:6; Matthew 9:9- Calling the Disciples
(Jesus calls Matthew) 13; Luke 5:27-32; Acts 1:8,
13-14

34 Jesus Is All Powerful 2 Kings 4:42-44; Luke Storm at Sea and a Hungry
(Jesus power over nature: calming the sea 8:22-25; John 6:1-14 Crowd
and feeding of the 5,000)

35 Jesus Is Messiah Jeremiah 23:5-6; Malachi Mountain Vision

(Jesus transfiguration) 4:5-6; Matthew 16:13-17;
17:1-13; Luke 1:17; 2
Peter 1:16-18

36 Jesus Is Healer Isaiah 35:5-6; 61:1-2; Mark Up on the Roof and Faith at
(Healing Miracles: healing a paralytic and a 2:1-12; Luke 4:18-21; John First Sight
blind man) 9

37 Jesus Is the Resurrection Hosea 13:14; Mark 5:21- A Death in the Family and
(Jesus power over death: raising Jairuss 24, 35-43; John 11; 1 Jesus Wept
daughter and Lazarus) Corinthians 15:55-57

38 Jesus Inspires Devotion Ezekiel 34:12, 16; Luke Man in a Tree

(Zacchaeus) 19:1-10; Romans 4:12

39 Jesus Is King Luke 19:36-48; Matthew Palm Sunday

(Palm Sunday) 21:8-17
*Bonus Easter lesson included for this quarter.

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Lesson God In Action Bible Basis Video Title

40 Jesus Is Savior Matthew 26:3627:2; Crucified

(Jesus Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion) Luke 22:6323:17; Mark
15:21-45; John 18:39
19:22

41 Jesus Is Alive John 19:3820:18 The Sealed Tomb

(Jesus Resurrection and Ascension)

42 The Holy Spirit Empowers Acts 2 Tongues of Fire!

(God sends the Holy Spirit at Pentecost)

43 God Is Our Confidence Acts 34 Stand Up for Jesus

(Peter and John heal a lame beggar)

44 God Is Unstoppable Acts 5:126:11 Prison Break

(God frees Peter and John from prison)

45 Jesus Is Messiah Acts 8:4-8, 26-40 Stranger on the Gaza Road

(Philip and the Ethiopian official)

46 The Holy Spirit Breaks down Acts 10:111:18 A New Menu

Barriers
(Peter and Cornelius and Peters vision)

47 Jesus Changes Lives Acts 9:1-25 A Blinding Light

(Paul s conversion)

48 God Spreads His Light Acts 11:19-30; 12:28 Paul Travels to Antioch,
(Pauls missionary journeys) 15:1; 15:3616:19 Cyprus, Iconium, Lystra, and
Greece

49 God Is Mighty to Save Acts 16:19-39 Earthquake

(Paul and Silas in jail)

50 God Is Everyones Salvation Acts 21:1528:16 Bound for Rome

(Pauls arrest and travel to Rome)

51 God Is Always with Me Ephesians, Philippians, Prison Pen Pals

(Pauls letters) HebrewsJude

52 Jesus Is Alive Forevermore Book of Revelation The Final Days

(Jesus at the end of time)

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YEAR 2
Lesson God in Action Bible Basis Video Title

1 God Is Creator Genesis 1:26-28; God Creates People

(Creation of humankind) 2:4-24; Psalm
139:13-16; Romans
5; 8; 1 Peter 1:3-5

2 God Is Redeemer Genesis 3; Tempted in the Garden

(The Fall) Romans 5

3 God Keeps His Promises Genesis 69; Romans A Rainbow Promise

(Noah) 10:9-10

4 God Is Trustworthy Genesis 1518; Abrahams Sons

(Abraham) 21:1-21

5 God Is Faithful Genesis 22; Romans A Fathers Sacrifice

(Abraham and Isaac) 4:18-25

6 God Is Truthful Genesis 2728 The Stolen Blessing

(Jacob steals Isaacs blessing for Esau)

7 God Reunites Genesis 3233; 35 Wrestling Match

(Jacob is reconciled to Esau)

8 God Forgives Genesis Family Reunion

(Joseph) 41:4447:28; John
3:16-17; Colossians
2:13-14

9 God Is Rescuer Exodus 1:12:15; From a Baby in a Basket

(Moses) Galatians 1:3-4 to a Prince on the Run

10 God Hears the Cries of His People Exodus 3:14-15; Spokesmen for God
(Calling of Moses) 4:277:11

11 God Is Deliverer Exodus 12; 1415; The Final Plague and

(God delivers His people from slavery in Egypt) 1 Corinthians 5:7; through the Red Sea
Hebrews 9:22

12 God Is Provider Exodus 16; Numbers A Rebellious People

(God provides for His people as they travel to 11:18, 31-33; 20:7-
the promised land) 11; 21:4-9; John
3:14-15

13 God Dwells with His People Exodus The Tabernacle of God

(The people of Israel build the tabernacle) 35:2940:38;
Hebrews 9:24-26;
Ephesians 3:17

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YEAR 2 continued
Lesson God In Action Bible Basis Video Title

14 God Surprises Us Joshua 12 The Roof of Rahab

(Rahab keeps spies safe)

15 God Is Strength Judges 14:6, 19; Bringing Down the House

(Samson) 1516; Numbers
6:1-8; Joshua
24:25-29; Luke
4:18-22; Hebrews
11:32-34

16 God Is Redeemer Book of Ruth; Luke Ruths Redeemer

(Ruth) 2:1-7; Galatians 4:4-
5; Philippians 2:5-11

17 God Is Shepherd Psalm 23; John The Lord Is My Shepherd

(David as a shepherd) 10: 1-18

18 God Inspires Worship 1 Kings 10:114:20 Solomons Temple

(Solomon builds a temple for God)

19 God Is Jealous 1 Kings From Wisdom to Folly

(Solomon worships idols and the kingdom is 11:2914:20
divided

20 God Is Avenger 1 Kings 2122 Grapes of Envy

(Elijah and Ahab)

21 God Does the Impossible 2 Kings 2:1-24; 4; Chariots of Fire

(Elijah and Elisha) 6:1-7

22 God Empowers 2 Kings 2223; 2 A Righteous King

(Josiah) Chronicles 3435;
Jeremiah 1

23 God Is in Charge Book of Job The Patience of Job

(Job)

24 God Is Hope Ezekiel 2:1-4; Ezekiels Exile

(Ezekiel) 36:22-28; 37; John
14:6

25 God Is Merciful Book of Jonah; A Fishy Story

(Jonah) Matthew 12:38-41

26 God Is Protector Daniel 6; Romans Lion Taming

(Daniel) 3:23-24

*Bonus Christmas lesson included for this quarter.

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YEAR 2 continued
Lesson God in Action Bible Basis Video Title

27 God Is with Us Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1; Angel Promises

(Genealogy of Jesus; Angles appear to Luke 1:26-56
Mary and Joseph)

28 Jesus Is the Promised One Luke 2:1-20; Matthew Birth of a Savior

(Birth of Jesus) 1:18-25

29 Jesus Is Wise Luke 2:39-52; Matthew A Boy in a Temple

(Jesus in the temple) 2:19-23

30 Jesus Is Gods Son Luke 3; Matthew 3 Baptized

(Baptism of Jesus)

31 God Is Strength Luke 4:1-13; Matthew Tempted in the Desert

(Temptation of Jesus) 4:1-11

32 God Is Love John 3 Born Twice

(Nicodemus)

33 Jesus Disciples Luke 5:1-10; 27-32 Dinner with Sinners

(Jesus and His disciples)

34 Jesus Is Teacher Matthew 58; Luke Sermon on a Mountain

(Sermon on the Mount) 5:12-16; Mark 4:1-20

35 Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners Matthew 18; Tough Lessons

(Jesus and the woman caught in adultery) John 7:118:59

36 Jesus Is Love Luke 10:25-37 A Good Neighbor

(Parable of the Good Samaritan)

37 God Is Father Luke 15:11-32 A Loving Father

(Parable of the Prodigal Son)

38 Jesus Has Authority Luke 19:36-46; Matthew Money Troubles

(Merchants in the temple and Judas agrees 21:8-17
to betray Jesus.)

39 Jesus Is the New Covenant Matthew 26:14-25; The Lords Supper

(The Last Supper) Luke 22:1-13;
John 13:114:31

*Bonus Easter lesson included for this quarter.

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Lesson God In Action Bible Basis Video Title

40 Jesus Is Savior Matthew 26:3627:2; Crucified

(Jesus Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion) Luke 22:6323:17;
Mark 15:21-45; John
18:3919:22

41 Jesus Is Alive John 19:3820:18 The Sealed Tomb

(Jesus Resurrection)

42 Jesus Restores Relationships Mark 16:12-13; Luke The Last Command!

(Jesus appears after His Resurrection) 24:13-49; John 20:19-29

43 Jesus Is Hope for Everyone Matthew 28:16-20; Mark Waiting for the Spirit
(Jesus Ascension and choosing Matthias) 16:14-20; Luke 24:50-53;
Acts 1

44 The Holy Spirit Empowers Acts 2 Tongues of Fire!

(The Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost)

45 God Is Our Confidence Acts 34 Stand Up for Jesus

(Peter and John tell about Jesus)

46 God Hears Our Prayers Acts 12 Peters Prison Escape

(Christians pray for Peter in prison)

47 Jesus Changes Lives Acts 9:1-25 A Blinding Light

(Paul s conversion)

48 God Wants Everyone to Know Him Acts 15:1-35; Galatians Jerusalem Council
(Jerusalem Council declares Jesus came
for both Jews and Gentiles)

49 God Spreads His Light Acts 15:3621:14 Paul Travels to Philippi,

(Pauls missionary journeys) Thessalonica, and Corinth

50 God Gives Gifts Acts 19:2321:16; 2 Ephesian Mob

(Paul completes his journeys) Corinthians

51 God Is Everyones Salvation Acts 21:1528:16 Bound for Rome

(Pauls arrest and travel to Rome)

52 Jesus Is Alive Forevermore Book of Revelation The Final Days

(Jesus at the end of time)

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REMEMBER IT
Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and
mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!
Psalm 24:8 (ESV))

GOD IS MIGHTY IN BATTLE

BLESSING Gods might is there, even when you cant see it. He has the strength you need to face
any battle that comes your way, especially when you give the battle to Him. You can trust God, who is mighty in DAY 4
battle, to help you in whatever you may face today, tomorrow, and always.
Read Judges 7:15-21. Its a seemingly impossible battle
plan. Underline the words that show you that God is
Spend some time this week discovering more about how God is mighty in battle. For each devotion, read mighty in battle. Think about battles you have faced.
through the Bible passage and think about what it says. Then quietly listen to what God is saying to you How did they turn out? Does it seem that some current
through His Word. Think of this week as a scavenger hunt through the Bibleyoull be looking for what situations are impossible? Pray that God will show His
Gods Word says about how God is mighty in battle. You will need a colored pencil for each devotion. might in battle over those things.

DAY 1 Read Psalm 24:8. This psalm was written to celebrate the ark of the covenant being brought
to Jerusalem. The ark of the covenant, the symbol of God being with the people of Israel, was
brought to Jerusalem. God, the mighty King, was finally coming home in triumph and victory.
Circle the words that talk about how God is mighty. Write the words where you can see them this
week to remind yourself that you can give all your battles to God.

DAY 2 DAY 5

Read Judges 6:36-40.

The angel of the Lord
had called Gideon as
a judge. God gave
Gideon a sign when
fire consumed the
food Gideon served
the angel. But still
Gideon wasnt sure
he could do what God
was asking him to
do. He asked God for
more signs. Circle the Read Philippians 4:13. Paul wrote these words while
words in these verses he was sitting in prison for sharing the good news
that show God is so about Jesus. Look at the promise: Him refers to
mighty that He has DAY 3
Jesus. He gives you the strength you need to get
power over nature. Read Judges 7:9-15. Have you ever been fearful about something you faced? Gideon was afraid through your battles. You can trust God. Circle the
What hard thing to face a valley full of armed soldiers with only 300 men. God sent him into the camp to overhear words in this verse that show God is mighty in
do you think God is about a dream. Gideons reaction was to worship God, trust Him, and follow His battle plan. Circle battle. When you are feeling like your battles are
asking you to do? You the words in these verses that show God is mighty and compassionate. Pray about things that scare getting you down in life, go back and read all the
can trust Him to be you. Then think about the words you just circled. You can trust Gods might and compassion as you words you circled throughout the week, knowing
with you. face your fears. God is mighty in battle.
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