Workshop 4: The Battle of Jericho Part of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In This Section Introduction From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures But for the natives in these parts, God hath so pursued them, as for 300 miles space the greatest part of them are swept away by smallpox which still... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: The Battle of Jericho 15 Activity 2: Retelling the Story 10 Activity 3: Right or Wrong? Spiritual Preparation From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Can you recall a time in your life when you obtained something important for your well-being for which you had planned and waited a long time (such as a... Welcoming and Entering From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Materials for Activity Name tags, durable or single use Bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen/pencil Small table Optional: Refreshments Preparation for... Opening From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter, or LED battery-operated candle Stand or table space for the chalice... Activity 1: The Battle of Jericho From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "The Battle of Jericho" Leader Resource 1, Joshua, Rahab, and the Battle of Jerich... Activity 2: Retelling the Story From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Battle of Jericho" Optional: Simple costumes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself... Activity 3: Right or Wrong? True or False? From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to discuss the story: Did the Hebrews think the battle ended the way it was suppos... Activity 4: Explaining Small Group Options From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List the small group options and their locations o... Activity 5: Discussion - Option 1 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write these questions on newsprint and post: Why ... Activity 6: Newscasts from Jericho - Option 2 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pens/pencils Microphone or similar object to be used as a prop for news casting Optional: Vid... Activity 7: Questioning the Storyteller - Option 3 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity 9 X 12-inch ecru or white construction paper Assorted fancy papers (origami, tissue, craft, constructio... Closing From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Creating the Closing Worship Taking It Home handout Chalice, candle and lighter, or ... Leader Reflection and Planning From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Take a few minutes to talk with your co-facilitator about how the workshop went, using these questions as a guide: What went well? What surprised us as... Faith In Action From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Materials for Activity Leader Resource 4, Statement of Conscience on Creating Peace Preparation for Activity Review and make copies of Leader Resource 4... Alternate Activity 1: The Spies and the Red Chord From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Bulky red yarn, three yards per person Hay, cornstalks, torn fabric, or torn paper to represent flax... Taking It Home From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures But for the natives in these parts, God hath so pursued them, as for 300 miles space the greatest part of them are swept away by smallpox which still... The Battle of Jericho From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Joshua 1: 1-3, Joshua 2:1-7,15-18, 21, Joshua 6: 1-25 (New Revised Standard Version) ... The Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun... saying, "...... Leader Resource 1: Joshua, Rahab, and the Battle of Jericho Background Information From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures The book of Joshua continues the history of the Hebrew people that was written by historians in King David's court. The central story of the Hebrews, as... Leader Resource 2: Ark of the Covenant Picture From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Leader Resource 3: Creating the Closing Worship From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In this program, the closing worship circle offers a time for the group to come back together to enrich each other's understanding of the story and of... Leader Resource 4: Statement of Conscience on Creating Peace From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures This statement was passed on June 25, 2010 by the delegates of the 2010 General Assembly in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We believe all people share a moral... Find Out More From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures For photos of Jericho’s antiquities and pilgrimage sites today, see Travel Palestine: The Official Site for Tourism in Palestine. To explore some of the... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures NEXT: Introduction Download all of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.