Week 12 Gideon
Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3CDZjpkDKU
Remind the child of Gideon and his call to be a judge and conquer the Midianites. Ask the child if Gideon was excited or scared when God called him. Point out that the army of the Midianites was very large and strong.
Ask the child if they think a big or a small army would be better to defeat an enemy with lots of soldiers.
Point out that God told Gideon to make the army smaller so that everyone would know that God alone gave Gideon the victory. Remind the child that God still can provide people who trust Him with the victory.
Put out a bowl of water and tell your child to take a drink (this is better done outside to avoid a mess). Depending on how your child chooses to drink, you can talk about whether or not he would have been part of Gideon's army. Point out that if someone drinks with their face in the water, they cannot see what is going on around them. Talk about how the men who drank by cupping their hands and lifting the water to their mouths showed wisdom by watching their surroundings and being aware.
Gather a torch, a paper bag, and a horn or paper towel tube. Ask the child if it looks like these items would defeat an enemy. You can play with the items and use them as they appeared in the story by hiding the torch in the paper bag, and using the paper towel tube to create a trumpet. Shout, "The sword of the Lord and of Gideon," as you reenact the steps the soldiers took to defeat the Midianites. Point out that even though things might seem silly and small, God can use them to give us the victory.
Make torch and jug craft
If time then do colouring page
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