Q6 - God is Good at Bread In quarter 6 we are studying great bread stories from the Bible. We will learn that “bread” is the food/nourishment that God provides to keep life going on earth. He provides more than physical food, He provides Jesus, “the Bread of Life.” If you eat this bread you will live forever. God is good at life. God is good at bread.

Date: Aug 2 - 8, 2020 Lesson 18: THE ISRAELITES ATE THE BOUNTY OF THE PROMISED LAND AND THAT DAY MANNA CEASED Text: Joshua 5:10-12 Memory Verse: K-3rd: Psalm 145:15 4th -5th: Psalm 145:15-16

Dear Parents, A Keeper of Life through Bread is our FACTS TO KNOW God! Talk to your child about God’s trustworthiness. WHO: Joshua God has always kept his promises, and He will continue to do so. WHEN (Purple Card): Joshua & Judges

Prayer & Praise WHERE: JOSHUA; Moab, Praise Verse: Psalm 31:19 Mt. Nebo, Shittim, Use the praise verse to praise & lead to into prayer! Jordan River, Canaan, You have stored up so many good things. Gilgal, Jericho You have stored them up for those who have respect for you. You give those things while everyone watches. WHAT: The Promised Land! You give them to people who run to you for safety. The land flowing with

Theme Song: “Break Thou the Bread of Life” milk and honey. The Israelites did not need Theme Psalm: Psalm 23 manna anymore. They were home. Isn’t God Open My Eyes that I may see … good? the promised land that waits for me!

When Wall (Timeline) Use the “When Wall – Purple Cards Key” file to do the When Wall cards at home. Review the Historical Heading cards (“purple cards”) that tell the story of the Bible. For Kindergarten and up add in the Famous People cards (white cards) and for 2nd grade and up add in the Books of the Bible cards (yellow cards).

Lesson As you introduce the lesson, talk about where in the Bible timeline this lesson occurs (which purple card this lesson falls under). See the Bread-When Wall answer key for guidance. “Israelites Ate” goes under the “Joshua & Judges” purple card. Tell carefully or read dramatically today’s lesson using the Bible and your child’s lesson folder. Here are some lesson 18 visuals created by Renee to help you teach this lesson. Remember to emphasize how God is the hero of the story!

Activities Use the activity packet (found in the pocket of your child’s Quarter 6 folder) for lesson 18 to help reinforce the lesson.

Additional Ideas Songs to Sing: Murmur, Mumble, Mope & Mourn; The books of the Old Testament; God is so Good; Trust & Obey; Living Water Bread of Life; Here We are but Straying Pilgrims; The Battle Belongs to the Lord; The Walls Came Tumbling Down

Bible Fun for Kids – Life of Joshua Murmur, Mumble, Mope and Mourn (Through the Bible with Songs by Glenda Schales) Review God’s promises to Abraham & discuss how Murmur, mumble, mope, and mourn, In the middle of the morn, they are fulfilled – 3 Promises craft Murmur, mumble, grumble more, Give us more and more and MORE. Tired of manna, we want meat, Give us something good to eat! Minor muddle, major trouble, “Back to Egypt, ON THE DOUBLE!” Men did grumble at their food, With a willful attitude, Murmuring, complaining, rude, For they had no gratitude. Family Study Questions: Make this a study for your entire family! 1. What caused Israel to side with the 10 spies rather than Joshua and Caleb?

2. Why didnʼt they trust God to help them take the land considering how He had taken them out of Egypt and provided for them on their journey?

3. How can we make certain that we never fall into that trap?

4. List the major miracles that God has performed for Abrahamʼs family up to this point.

5. Where in Genesis was the promise of the land first made to Abraham?

6. Why did God quit providing manna for the Israelites at this point?