BIBLE LESSON OVERVIEW
May 7, 2023
God Gives Jericho to Israel
Joshua 6:1-27
- God told Israel to walk around the city once a day for six days and on the seventh day seven times, ending in a shout
- When the priests blew the trumpets and the people shouted, the walls of Jericho fell
- God instructed Israel to conquer Jericho in this way to show that it was by His power that the walls fell
May 14, 2023
God Reveals Achan’s Sin
Joshua 7:1-26
- Israel lost the battle because Achan had sinned
- In Jericho, Achan saw things that he wanted; He coveted them and took them
- Because of Achan’s sin, he and his family were punished
- Trust that God’s goodness is better than the satisfaction that sin promises
May 21, 2023
Holy Living in the Promised Land
Joshua 23:1-24:33
- By God’s strength, Israel conquered the land
- Israel was warned not to follow other gods
- Joshua told the people to be strong and serve the Lord
- Choose to trust in God and serve Him with all your heart
May 28, 2023
The Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23; Acts 8:1-3; Acts 9:1-31; Acts 13:1-15:30
- When you believe Jesus is God’s Son, ask forgiveness for your sin, then you become a member of God’s family
- God gives the Holy Spirit to help members of God’s family act more Christ-like and will produce good fruit
- Show your love for God by worshiping together