Entry into the Promised Land – Basic 3 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

What We Will Learn Today

• How the Israelites finally reached their new home
• Why Moses could not enter the promised land
• How Joshua became the new leader

The Story

After 40 years in the wilderness, it was finally time for God’s people to enter the promised land called Canaan. This was the special land God had promised to give them.

But Moses, their leader, had grown very old. God told Moses that he would not enter the promised land because he had disobeyed God once by striking a rock instead of speaking to it.

Before Moses died, God chose Joshua to be the new leader. Joshua was brave and loved God very much.

God told Joshua, “Be strong and brave! I will be with you just like I was with Moses.”

When it was time to cross into the promised land, they came to the Jordan River. The river was deep and wide. But God did another miracle!

As soon as the priests carrying God’s special box (the Ark) stepped into the water, the river stopped flowing! The water piled up like a wall, and all the people walked across on dry ground.

Finally, after so many years, God’s people were in their new home! They set up stones to remember how God helped them cross the river.

God had kept His promise! He gave them a land flowing with milk and honey, just like He said He would.

What We Learned

• God always keeps His promises
• Moses could not enter because of disobedience
• God chose Joshua as the new leader
• God helped them cross the Jordan River
• We should remember what God does for us

EXERCISES

1. Fill in the missing words:

1. The promised land was called __________.
2. __________ became the new leader after Moses.
3. They crossed the __________ River to enter the land.
4. The people were in the wilderness for __________ years.

1. Answer these questions:

1. Why couldn’t Moses enter the promised land?
2. Who did God choose to lead after Moses?
3. What happened when the priests stepped into the river?
4. How did the people remember God’s help?

1. True or False:

1. Moses entered the promised land with the people. ( )
2. Joshua was afraid to be the leader. ( )
3. The Jordan River stopped flowing. ( )
4. God kept His promise to give them the land. ( )

1. Put in the right order (1-5):

( ) The people crossed on dry ground ( ) Joshua became the new leader
( ) They lived in the wilderness for 40 years ( ) The priests stepped into the river ( ) They set up stones to remember

1. Think and Write: What promises has God kept in your life? Write one thing you can thank God for.

Memory Verse: “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid.” – Joshua 1:9