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Epic: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: The Wilderness SCRIPTURE: Old Testament DECORATING THEME: Comic Books AGE GROUP: Elementary (Get the Preschool version here !) When we think about the Israelites in the wilderness, we often think of it as a time of disappointment, suffering, and promises deferred. What we often forget is that God was there even in the wilderness, reminding the Israelites of God's goodness and faithfulness. No matter their present circumstances, the people experienced that God was with them, and moved people like Joshua, Caleb, and Rahab to take incredible leaps of faith! Through the amazing accounts of Israel's journey during that time, your kids will also come to realize that they can: spend time with God anywhere, trust God, take risks for God, and remember what God has done for us. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES I can spend time with God anywhere. (The Israelites Build the Tabernacle: Exodus 35:4-35; James 4:8a) I can trust God. (Joshua and Caleb in the Promised Land: Numbers 13:2-9; Matthew 6:25-34) I can take risks for God. (Rahab Helps the Israelite Spies: Joshua 2:1-15; Philippians 4:10-13) I can remember what God has done for us. (Crossing the Jordan River: Joshua 3:10-4:9; Psalm 136) MEMORY VERSE: "But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you." 1 Samuel 12:24 (NIV)

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