"More" Lesson Resources for Teaching the Stories of the Judges in Sunday School.

Post your lesson resources for teaching the Stories of the Judges in Sunday School. Judges, Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Barak, Sisera, Gideon, Samson, etc.

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Be sure to see our Writing Team's set of lessons about the Judges (including Deborah). Everyone can see the lesson summaries and Bible Background for that special set.

Neil Posted:

Sparknotes curriculum has a nice teacher-friendly summary of the Book of Judges, with key insights. It's free and online.

Arlene posted this Judges comment, art idea,  and resource list:

RESOURCE BOOKS - Activity / Drama / Science / Cooking / etc.

• Fearless Pharaoh FooFoo, Larry Vogel, Concordia Publishing House, 1998 "Judges--Again" deals with both Deborah and Gideon (We will stop before the use of the optional songs.) and "Samson."
• God's Big Picture Leader's Guide, Gospel Light, 1999 has a unit on Deborah {as well as the other two judges-Gideon's Hiding Place & The Strongest Man Fails the Test} and recommends a skit "Canaan TV News" from Gospel Light's The Big Book of Bible Skits, 1997. It also contains "Samson's Downfall" which I would not use.
• Clip & Tell Some More Bible Stories, Lois Keffer, Group, "God Helps Gideon." Helps tell the story of Gideon's calling, how God reduced Gideon's army, and how Gideon's army of 300 won the battle with trumpets (shofars?), torches, and clay jars--and God's help in confusing the Midianites, of course!
• 52 Bible Stories in Rhyme & Rhythm by Phyllis Vos Wezeman, Shining Star, 1995 has action story "Samson: Strength and Shame."
• Forget-Me-Not Bible Story Activities, Christine Yount, Group, 1997, "Sapped Strength" on Samson.
• A Funny Thing Happened To Me on My Way Through the Bible, Martha Bolton, Lillenas, 1985. "A Most Incredible Battle" on Gideon.
• Crafts & More, Karyn Henley, Group, 1993, on "Samson Hair" and "Against the Odds" on Gideon.
• Movie Clips for Kids lists some regular movies such as Rookie of the Year and The Princess Bride in which a short clip would illustrate disappearing powers and hidden strength, esp. for Samson story--but The Princess Bride clip might go along with your talents and gifts theme.
• Amazing Science Devotions for Children's Ministry, Group, 1999 has a "Can You Hear Me?" exercise in hearing objects by using string to your ears. We are adapting that process to have the string taped to two styrofoam cups, using it to illustrate the judges had to listen closely to God's instructions, then obey them and tell the people God's plans.
• Nanette Goings in Group's Incredible Edible Bible Fun, 1997 has a good discussion of Samson under the "Strong-as-Samson Dip."
• Group's The Children's Worker's Encyclopedia of Bible Teaching Ideas, Old Testament, 1997 has several ideas on Judges, esp. Gideon and Samson
•  Crazy Clothesline Characters, Carol Mader, Group, 2000. (Samson)
• 52 Bible Story Puppet Scripts. One Way Street, 2000. (Samson)
• Snip & Tell Bible Stories, Karyn Henley, Group 1993 (Samson).
• Creative Bible Learning, Karyn Henley, Standard, 1997.
  Moderator notes note sure which one she meant as there are three in this series:
  - Arts & Crafts  9780784706985
  - Science & Cooking  9780784706992 (Deborah, Gideon, Samson)
  - Storytelling 9780784706978.

Websites:

• Another website which I have found helpful--you have to join to have access to all their stuff--is www.kidology.org. They have two esp. related to Joshua and the Judges "Gideon, the Mighty Warrior" from God who? and "Be Strong and Courageous" from the "A Lesson for KIDS CHURCH".