📍 Judges 4–5
CLASS OBJECTIVE
For the children to understand:
That God can use both men and women.
That bravery comes from trusting God.
That obeying God brings victory.
That leadership comes from listening to God's voice.
1️⃣ INTRODUCTION
Question to start:
👉 Have you ever had to be brave even though you were afraid?
Let them participate.
Connect with the topic:
“Today we will learn about a woman who trusted God so much that she helped save her entire people.”
2️⃣ BIBLE STORY
📖 Read parts of Judges 4
Explain simply:
Israel was being oppressed.
The people cried out to God.
God raised Deborah as a judge.
Deborah listened to God and guided the people.
God gave her a word for Barak.
Barak was afraid.
Deborah accompanied him.
God gave them victory.
Key teaching:Courage is not the absence of fear… it is trusting God even when there is fear.
3️⃣ REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Why was the people sad?
What did Deborah do differently?
Was Barak afraid?
What does it mean to trust God?
4️⃣ PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Explain:
God can also use boys and girls today.
Everyday examples:
Standing up for what is right at school.
Telling the truth even when it’s scary.
Praying for others.
Not letting yourself be influenced by evil.
Key phrase:
💛 “God makes me brave.”
5️⃣ HOPE
Clarify that:
It doesn’t matter if you are small or big. It doesn’t matter if you are a boy or a girl. God uses willing hearts.
God doesn’t look for the strongest. He looks for those who trust in Him.
6️⃣ FINAL PRAYER
“Lord, give me courage. Help me to trust in You. Use me to do good. Amen.”
📝 PHRASE TO REMEMBER
“God uses brave hearts.”
MAIN MESSAGE
When we trust in God,
He gives us the courage we need
to overcome any challenge.
