Big Idea: Nothing is impossible for our God.

Bible Passage: Joshua 9-10

This week we learned about an incredible miracle that our God did for Joshua and the Israelites. A miracle is something that only God can do. Even though Joshua made a mistake and did not consult Him, God still showed mercy to His people and gave them victory in battle. When Joshua called out for the sun to stand still in the sky, God stopped the sun and gave the Israelites daylight until the battle was won. Our God is unstoppable and almighty. We can trust Him to work miracles to acheive His purposes, which He promises are always for our good.

Family Activity

This week, depending on your family schedule, aim to watch one sunrise or sunset together. As you do, imagine together what you could do with a whole day of daylight. Remind children who made the sun, the moon and all the stars, and talk about how big and amazing they are – and how they point to how big and amazing our God is. Ask children what they would ask God for if He could give them anything. Encourage children to think deeply about problems they see in the world, and what they would ask God to fix. Then remind children that God can and will restore all things for good, and that He asks us to be a part of the restoration for the world. Help children pray prayers asking for these miracles (things that only God can do) so that many will come to know His greatness. Remind children that even when they forget to consult or talk to God (like Joshua did) that God is merciful and forgives us and still calls us to be a part of what He is doing in the world. We can ask God for these things knowing that God already performed the greatest miracle for us, in raising Jesus from the dead and forgiving the sins of His people. Praise our almighty God!