Strength for the Week is a weekly devotion written by the Flood Teaching team.
Old Testament Bible Characters Josiah The aim of this session is to: teach the children about Josiah, focussing on his re-discovery of God’s law and commitment to restoring the temple so people could worship in it again. It challenges the children to love God and obey His commands, just like King David did. Verses: 2…
Old Testament Bible Characters Jonah The aim of this session is to: teach the story of Jonah focusing on God’s mercy and grace. The session challenges the children to ask God for forgiveness and encourages them to experience His compassion and love. The Book of Jonah Learn with what you Got: Jonah In The Raging…
Elisha The aim of this session is to: teach the story of Elisha. To help the children to trust God for everything they need and understand God’s kindness and care. Verses: 2 Kings 5;1-15, 2 Kings 4:1-7 Read the account on Elisha and the widow’s oil from 2 Kings 4:1-7. Place a little oil in…
Old Testament Bible Characters David The aim of this session is to: teach the story of David – how he had an amazing relationship with God and how, by relying on God, he had the strength to stand up and defeat the giant Goliath. David was small but with God’s help he did big things.…
The aim of this session is to: teach the story of Ruth – focussing on her loyalty, friendship and total devotion to serving the God she loved. Verse: Ruth (whole book)
The aim of this session is to: use the story of Samson to show that God gives us special gifts. Samson was God’s champion who was most effective when he lived God’s way. Our challenge is to use our gifts as God wants. Verses: Judges 13-16
The aim of this session is to: cover the story of Gideon as found in Judges 6 and 7. It will show how the victory that Gideon and his men enjoyed was down to the might of God and their trust in Him. It will teach the children that although they may feel small, God…
The aim of this session is to: remind us that our God is a God of the seemingly impossible, if only we’ll listen and obey. Verse: Judges 4-5, Psalm 105:1, Psalm 118 Today we are going to use paper or pipe cleaner soldiers to tell the story. You can use some of the examples that…
The aim of this session is to: use the story of Rahab to show that God knows what is in our hearts, and that in difficult situations we can stand up for God. Our challenge is not be afraid but to trust in God and do as He asks. Verses: Joshua 1:9, 2:1-24 and 6:1-25,…
The aim of this session is to teach the children about Caleb – who he was and the role he played in working out God’s plan for His people. It then moves on to challenge the children to know and trust God like Caleb did; being willing to stand out from the crowd. Verse: Numbers…
