Courage Playlist

Joshua the Leader

Moses had led the people out of Egypt and they had been wandering in the desert. Moses died and now it’s up to Joshua to lead the people. God spoke to Joshua to encourage him to be strong and courageous and to remember that God will be with them always. This playlist has a combination of activities and videos about courage and leadership.

Start by reading the Bible Story or watching the video and going through the wondering/discussion questions. Then pick the activities your family or small group would like to do, as many or few as you like. Close your time with prayer – use your own or the one provided.

Bible Story

Read the story of Joshua 1: 1-9 in your favorite Bible.

Wonder/Discussion Questions

            For Children

• I wonder how Joshua felt when he was the new leader.
• I wonder how you are a leader in your family, at school, or in your community.
• God told Joshua to have courage, I wonder how you show courage.

            For Youth/Adults

• What situation in your life do you need to remember that God is with you?
• What is the hardest for you – being strong or courageous?
• Who is someone you know who needs to be reminded that they are not alone and that God is with them?  Commit to remind them that they are not alone this week.

Discussion Points

Leadership skills may come naturally to some children and youth but teaching and guiding them with leadership skills as they grow is important. Here are a few ways that you can build leadership qualities with your children  and youth from Entrepreneur.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241619

1. Set a good example
2. Build negotiation skills
3. Help learn decision-making skills
4. Encourage work
5. Teach project planning
6. Find a mentor
7. Encourage reading

We can encourage leadership in faith and church in many ways, including:

1. Find a mentor
2. Encourage older children to work on a project from start to end (i.e. mission project, bake sale fundraiser, etc.)
3. Interview church leaders about what is important to them as they lead in the church and what they want children to know about leadership skills.  Read about faith leaders and what made/makes them great leaders.

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for the leadership of Joshua and for the example of how to be a good leader. Help us to be good leaders in our families, at church and school, and in our communities. Help us to have courage and be brave. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.