To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:
Divide the class into three groups, giving each group pen and paper and one of these assignments:
Recall the Past—Joshua 24:1-3
Reject Idolatry—Joshua 24:13-15
Resolve to Be Loyal—Joshua 24:21-24
Give groups about fifteen minutes to read their portion of the lesson text and use the underlined word from their summary statement to create acrostic poems. When group work is done, have groups share their work to summarize the main points of the text. Here are some sample acrostics:
Remember
Every blessing that
Came
Abundantly from the
Lord to
Leaders of the past.
———————————-
Refuse to
Enrage our
Jealous God by
Engaging in worship of
Counterfeit gods.
Trust the Holy One of Israel.
———————————-
Reject
Evil and
Strive to
Obey the
Lord
Voluntarily
Evermore.
To encourage personal application:
Download the “Idol Investigation” worksheet here. Make copies for all class members.
Distribute this activity to close class. Encourage class members to use it throughout the week to help them identify and put away idols in their lives.