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Gideon - The Lord Is With You



Circle Time: 

Our memory verse this week is Deuteronomy 31:8, "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged." Discuss scenarios that might be scary, and how you would feel better if someone went first. Talk with you children about how the Lord is always with them, even in overwhelming situations. 
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for your promises to go before me, and always be with me. I know you'll never leave me, and I don't have to be afraid. Help me to always trust in you. Amen. 

 Object Lesson: 

 Pass around a few acorns and encourage your kids to share their observations. Acorns may be small, but they can grow up tall into a tree. They may not look like much, but God created them to do something amazing. God can do a lot with a little. 

 Bible Story: 

 Video: VeggieTales - Gideon Tuba Warrior
When Israel planted its crops, Midian would invade them, and destroy their crops. They left nothing for them to live on. One day an angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said, "God is with you mighty warrior." God spoke with Gideon and told him to fight the Midianites and protect God's people. 

Gideon gathered some men and set up camp. God told Gideon "You have too many men. Send anyone who is afraid home." Only 10,000 men remained. 

God told Gideon, "You still have too many men." Gideon took his men to the river. Any men who bent down to drink, Gideon sent home. Those who cupped their hands to drink stayed behind. Only 300 men remained. 

Gideon gave his men a clay pitcher and a torch. They broke their pitcher and shone the torch. They all yelled out, "For the Lord and for Gideon!" They blew trumpets and the enemy began fighting among themselves and ran away. God was with Gideon, and with just a few men God did something amazing. 

Craft: 

 Torch Craft - From FirefliesandMudpies.com, this cute torch craft uses foam and Popsicle sticks. As it requires scissors and glue, it's more appropriate for older children.
How to Make an Olympic Torch Craft


Make Your Own Book - From The Lilac Schoolhouse on Teachers Pay Teachers, this is a fun way to reinforce the story. Unfortunately, the cost is $3.00.

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