Kid's Church: Judges and Ruth Study

Kid's Church began a study of the Old Testament books of Judges and Ruth this morning. We are excited to offer the following resources to parents so families can study through the Bible together.  You will find discussion questions, passages to read, suggested praise songs to sing, prayers and actions to practice.  You can get a My Bible Survey Binder to store your children's class notes and make it easier to review and study the Bible. 

 

Judges and Ruth Parent Resources


Title: Israel Disobeys God
Passage: Judges 1–3
Principle: Believers are to obey God and fear the devastating consequences of sin.
Praise: “Create in Me a Clean Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What was the cycle of Israel’s disobedience and God’s response?
• What was a judge, and what job did he or she have in Israel?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By praying that God will reveal idols in his heart.
• By thanking God for showing mercy to sinners.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Judges 1–3.
Next Week: Judges 6–8

Title: God Uses Gideon to Deliver Israel
Passage: Judges 6–8
Principle: God chooses to deliver His people.
Praise: “Our God Is an Awesome God”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why were the Israelites suffering under the Midianites?
• What happened during the Midianite defeat?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By admitting that he is unworthy of God’s grace and deliverance.
• By being ready to be used as an instrument for God’s glory.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Judges 6–8.
Next Week: Judges 13-16

Title: God Uses Samson to Deliver Israel
Passage: Judges 13-16
Principle: God uses the gifts that He gives for His glory.
Praise: “Change My Heart, Oh God”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What was good and bad in Samson’s life?
• How did God accomplish His will in Samson’s life?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By looking for ways that God has designed him to serve Him.
• By repenting of the sin that he pursues instead of obeying God.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Judges 13–16.
Next Week: Ruth 1-4

Title: God’s Sovereignty in the Book of Ruth
Passage: Ruth 1–4
Principle: Believers are to trust God’s sovereignty and faithfully follow His commands.
Praise: “It Is Well With My Soul”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How were Naomi and Ruth obedient even in hard times?

•How did God resolve their problems, and why is it important to us today?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting that God is sovereign over both good and bad events.
• By responding rightly in the midst of trials.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Ruth 1–4.