Gideon Is Called
An angel appeared to Gideon and called him to save Israel from Israel's enemies. The Lord granted miraculous signs before going into battle.
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Gideon Defeats the Midianites
Gideon gathered warriors to fight Israel's enemies but had too many soldiers. Those afraid of fighting and who knelt to drink were sent home. The Lord promised victory with the 300 men who lapped. Gideon overheard a dream predicting Israel’s victory, and armed with trumpets and pitchers overcame the Midianites.
- Religion Lesson
- Ages 9-10
- The Lord Is Our Hero
- Judges 7
- GCED staff
- © General Church
Abimelech and Jotham's Parable
When Abimelech declared himself king, Jotham called out the parable of the trees, foretelling the consequences of his reign.
- Religion Lesson
- Ages 9-10
- The Lord Is Our Hero
- Judges 9
- GCED staff
- © General Church
Jephthah and His Daughter
Moab and Ammon attacked the tribes to the east of the Jordan and accused Israel of taking their lands unjustly. The Lord raised up Jephthah to defeat them. Jephthah made a rash promise that he would give the Lord the first thing that came out of his house if he was victorious. When he returned, his daughter came out to greet him.
- Religion Lesson
- Ages 9-10
- The Lord Is Our Hero
- Judges 11
- GCED staff
- © General Church
Samson, a Mighty Judge
The Lord raised up Samson to rid Canaan of the Philistines. He was a Nazirite. Samson’s strength was in his hair, which represents the power of Divine truth in the letter of the Word. Our strength comes from the Word when it is received in its simple literal form and lived.
- Religion Lesson
- Ages 9-10
- The Lord Is Our Hero
- Judges 14, Judges 13
- GCED staff
- © General Church
The Death of a Hero
Samson’s power symbolizes the Lord’s power working for us. The story of Samson and Delilah focuses on the tension between Samson remaining a Nazirite and giving in to Delilah, who wants to destroy his power.
- Religion Lesson
- Ages 9-10
- The Lord Is Our Hero
- Judges 16, Judges 15
- GCED staff
- © General Church
Micah's Idolatry
This story takes place when "every one did what was right in his own eyes.” Micah’s mother created idols out of coins. Micah built a shrine for the idols and hired a Levite to be his priest. However, men from the tribe of Dan stole the idols and the priest went with them.
- Religion Lesson
- Ages 9-10
- The Lord Is Our Hero
- Judges 18
- GCED staff
- © General Church
Samuel, the Last Judge
Hannah prayed for a son and promised to dedicate her child to the Lord. She fulfilled her pledge by bringing Samuel to Eli, the high priest.
- Religion Lesson
- Ages 9-10
- The Lord Is Our Hero
- 1 Samuel 2, 1 Samuel 1
- GCED staff
- © General Church
Joshua and Judges Review
This review consolidates student learning about the books of Joshua and Judges. While students may not remember stories in detail, this review places stories in a larger framework.
- Religion Lesson
- Ages 9-10
- The Lord Is Our Hero
- GCED staff
- © General Church
The Word in Heaven
Emanuel Swedenborg spoke with angels and learned that their language may be written down and that there are many books in heaven. The purpose of writing in heaven is for the sake of the Word.
- Religion Lesson
- Ages 9-10
- The Lord Is Our Hero
- GCED staff
- © General Church