Faith Curriculum Library: Tapestry of Faith: Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures: A Multigenerational Program

Activity 1: The Battle of Jericho

Part of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures

Activity time: 15 minutes

Materials for Activity

Preparation for Activity

  • Print the story and practice reading it aloud.
  • Print Leader Resource 1, Joshua, Rahab, and the Battle of Jericho Background Information, and prepare to briefly present the information. Make copies for interested participants to take home.
  • Print a copy of Leader Resource 2, Ark of the Covenant Picture.

Description of Activity

Using the information in Leader Resource 1, Joshua, Rahab, and the Battle of Jericho Background Information, briefly set the stage for the story. Keep the background information brief, and offer copies of Leader Resource 1 to those who wish to take it home.

Explain that this story talks about the Ark of the Covenant, a large decorated box that carried stone tablets inscribed with Hebrew laws said to have been written by God. Show Leader Resource 2, Ark of the Covenant Picture, and explain that according to the Bible, this is what the Ark of the Covenant looked like. Say, "In this story, God is a mighty battle God who makes sure that the Hebrews defeat the people of Jericho and take over the city."

Read the story aloud.