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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING

God gives us courage to lead, helps us learn from mistakes, and gives us leaders we can follow! - “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

THIS MONTHS SERIES: TAKE THE LEAD

Leaders take the lead. Like a drum major leading a marching band or the grand marshal at a parade, leaders are out in front showing others the way. Legendary leaders of the Bible like Deborah, Gideon, Samson, and Ruth will help kids see what leadership looks like and how they can become great leaders too. Young leaders will grow this month learning that God gives me courage to lead, helps me learn from mistakes, and gives me leaders I can follow. Everyone can be a leader, let’s take the lead together.

TALKING AT HOME

WEEK 1

Story: Deborah (Judges 4)

Big Idea: Everyone can be a leader.

Challenge: This week, find an opportunity to be a leader – at school, at home, or in your community.

Memory Verse: Micah 6:8

At Home:

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “Psalm 130” and read the verse aloud together.

Then say to/ask your child:
- Remember in our Bible story about Deborah when the Israelites were suffering under the king of Canaan, why might they have prayed something similar to verses one and two in this reading?
- Why might the next two verses (3 & 4) be reassuring to someone who isn’t sure if God could use them as a leader?
- Why is it important to “wait on God,” especially when He doesn’t answer our prayers right away? How does waiting on God show that we trust Him?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Why did Israel have judges?
What message from God did Deborah tell Barak?
How was the commander from Canaan defeated?
Read Psalm 130:3-4. How can you tell from today’s Bible story that God forgives?
In your own words, what is a leader?
Can you think of some ways God might want you to be a leader?

WEEK 2

Story: Gideon (Judges 7)

Big Idea: God gives me the courage to lead.

Challenge: Write down 3 things you were afraid of this week and ask God to give you courage.

Memory Verse: Micah 6:8

At Home:

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “Joshua 1:9” and read the verse aloud together.

Then say to/ask your child:
- What does it mean to be strong and courageous?
- What can you do when you feel afraid or discouraged?
- Do you know anyone who has recently shown strength and courage?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

What kind of soldiers did God tell Gideon to keep?
Why do you think God wanted Gideon to fight the Midianites with a small army rather than a large one?
Which “weapons” did Gideon and his army use to defeat the enemy?

WEEK 3

Story: Samson (Judges 16)

Big Idea: God helps me learn from my mistakes.

Challenge: Write down one mistake you made this week and what you could have done differently.

Memory Verse: Micah 6:8

At Home:

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “Psalm 9:1-10” and read the verse aloud together.

Then say to/ask your child:
- What are the things God does?
- What are the things we can do because of what God does?
- How does this verse relate to our big idea for the week?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

What question did Delilah keep asking Samson?
Why was giving Delilah the right answer a mistake?
Read Judges 16:24 and Psalm 9:3-5.
In what ways are those prayers similar?
Which prayer is made to the one true God to help us?

WEEK 4

Story: Ruth (Ruth 1)

Big Idea: God gives me leaders I can follow.

Challenge: Tell a leader that you look up to, what you admire about them. Draw a picture or write a letter.

Memory Verse: Micah 6:8

At Home:

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “Lamentations 3:22-24” and read the verse aloud together.

Then say to/ask your child:
- How does this verse remind you of Naomi’s actions? Of Ruth’s actions?
- Do you see Jesus as a leader or a friend?
- Why do you find it easy or hard to follow Jesus?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

How was Ruth related to Naomi?
Why did Naomi decide to return to her hometown?
If Naomi was a bad leader, do you think Ruth would still choose to stay with her?
What did Ruth say when Naomi told her to go back to Moab?
Who are some of the people you trust the most when it comes to picking what to wear, eat, buy, watch, or listen to?