“Joshua’s Courage,” Friend, May 2022
Scripture Stories
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Joshua’s Courage
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Joshua kneeling and looking up at a ray of light
After Moses died, the Lord chose Joshua to become the prophet. God told Joshua to be strong and have courage.
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men in white carrying chest across riverbed
Joshua led the people to the promised land. When they crossed the River Jordan, God stopped the water so they could walk across.
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Joshua teaching
Joshua taught people about choices. He said they could choose whether or not to follow God.
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many people sitting and watching Joshua teach
Joshua chose to follow God. Many of the people did too.
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Primary children walking behind Primary teacher
I can have courage like Joshua. I can choose to follow God.
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coloring page of girl helping dad fold laundry
Illustrations by Apryl Stott