Remembrance
How many stones were taken from the Jordan to build a memorial
12
What is talking to God called?
What was the name of the man who tried to hide the things that God commanded he destroy?
Achan
Can we hide our sin from God?
NO
What was the purpose of the memorial at the Jordan?
So that future generations could remember what God had done for them.
Why is it important that we spend time with God?
It helps us grow in our relationship with him. (Answers may vary)
It hurts your pride, can be embarrassing, and involves punishment.
Was Achan's sin worth it?
NO
Was the memorial built by the Israelites something that God commanded them to do or they thought of by themselves?
Commanded by God
Give me three ways you can spend time with God
Praying, reading the Bible, Worship, etc
What does the Bible promise God will do if we confess our sins?
God will be faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Where did Achan hide the treasures that he stole?
He buried them inside his tent
Answers will vary
What will happen if we stop spending time with God?
We will become more and more like this world
Fill in the blank: "If we say we have no sin, we ___ ourselves"
deceive (will also accept lie)
What was the consequence of Achan's sin?
Death
Give another example of a time God commanded Israelites or believers to remember something in the Bible?
remember the passover, take communion, etc
What happens when you spend more time with God?
You hunger and thirst to spend more time with him and you become more like him
What does everyone who does wicked things hate?
The light (or the truth)
Why do those who live in darkness hate the light?
Because it reveals their wickedness