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When Mom suddenly doubles over in pain, Jenny has to act fast. With a calm 911 dispatcher on the line, she gives their address, stays on the phone, and prays while the paramedics race to help. At the hospital, a kind EMT and a trusted family friend remind Jenny she’s not alone—and soon the doctor says Mom will be okay. This faith-and-safety story shows kids how to handle emergencies, be brave, and remember God’s promise: “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). 

Talk about it:

• What did Jenny do that helped the dispatcher and paramedics the most?
• Why is it important to know your address and a trusted adult to call?
• How did prayer help Jenny stay calm and brave?
• What promise from Joshua 1:9 can you remember when you feel scared?

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From Mount Nebo, Moses blesses the tribes and says goodbye as Joshua becomes Israel’s new leader. God tells Joshua to be strong and brave and to lead the people across the flooded Jordan. When the priests carry the Ark of the Covenant and step into the water, the river stops and everyone walks across on dry ground. Joshua sets up twelve stones as a reminder of God’s miracle. In their new land, Israel celebrates Passover, eats Canaan’s food, and the manna stops. A faith-building story about trusting God and remembering His answers to prayer. 

Talk about it:

• What did God ask the priests to do, and what happened when they obeyed?
• Why did Joshua set up twelve stones on the riverbank?
• How do you think the people felt when the Jordan stopped and they walked on dry ground?
• What is one way you can remember God’s help this week?

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On his way home, Sammy hears a frightened little dog and finds two boys throwing rocks. He steps in to protect her, takes her home for the night, and starts posting signs to find her family. Kindness spreads when Scott, one of the boys, helps put up the signs. Soon a grateful owner appears and “Penny” goes home. At Sabbath School the Shoebox Kids learn about Balaam and his donkey, and Sammy sees how listening to God and caring for animals builds a name people can trust. The next day, neighbors bring Sammy a stray kitten because they know he will help. A gentle story about courage, compassion, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. 

Talk about it:

• What brave choice did Sammy make when he saw the boys with rocks?
• How did Sammy’s kindness change Scott’s actions?
• What does the Balaam story teach us about listening to God and treating animals kindly?
• Who could you help or protect this week?

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King Balak hires the prophet Balaam to curse Israel, but God says Balaam may only speak His words. On the road, Balaam’s donkey sees an angel with a sword and swerves three times to keep him safe. Balaam cannot see the angel and gets angry, even hitting the donkey, until God lets him see what the donkey saw all along. Humbled, Balaam goes to Moab and, instead of cursing, blesses God’s people again and again because no one can turn God’s blessing into a curse. Kids learn to listen for God’s guidance, treat others kindly, and choose obedience over greed. 

Talk about it:

• Why did the donkey leave the road, and what did Balaam learn when he finally saw the angel?
• How does this story teach us to listen to God even when we want something else?
• What does it mean that no one can turn God’s blessing into a curse?
• When have you been protected or guided in a way you did not notice at first?

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Willie is home sick and missing Sabbath School when his friends bring class to him. After a sweet visit and a lesson about the bronze serpent, Willie falls asleep and dreams he is in the Israelite camp, bitten by a snake. His friends race him through the crowded tents to look at the serpent on the pole. Willie chooses to trust God, looks up in faith, and is healed. He wakes to find his fever lower and learns with Mom why some people would not believe and how God’s love invites us to trust Him. A gentle story that helps kids understand “look and live” and how Jesus heals those who believe. 

Talk about it:

• Why did Willie need to look at the serpent in his dream?
• What does “look and live” mean for us today?
• When is it hard to trust what God says, and how can you choose faith?
• Who could you encourage to believe God this week?

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After years in the desert, the Israelites grumble again when water runs out. Moses loses his patience and strikes the rock instead of speaking to it, and God sadly tells him he will not lead the people into Canaan. Later, as the people complain, poisonous snakes sweep through the camp. God gives a surprising rescue plan. Moses lifts a bronze snake on a pole, and everyone who looks in faith is healed. This story points to Jesus, who would be lifted up on the cross so that everyone who believes in Him can live forever. 

Talk about it:

• Why was striking the rock a problem, and what can we learn about trusting God?
• What happened when people chose to look at the bronze snake?
• How does this story help you understand what Jesus did on the cross?
• What is one way you can choose faith when you feel afraid?

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While studying the story of Korah’s rebellion, the Shoebox Kids wonder how to recognize God’s leaders today. Pastor Hill visits their class to share what pastors do and how God calls people to serve. Inspired, the kids secretly plan a surprise “thank-you” party to show appreciation for their pastor, even solving a parking puzzle so he will not suspect a thing. When the lights flash on and everyone shouts “Surprise!”, Pastor Hill is overwhelmed with gratitude. This heartwarming story teaches kids to respect God’s leaders, work together, and look for creative ways to say “thank you.” 

Talk about it:

• Why is it important to appreciate the people who serve at church?
• How did the kids keep the party a secret and solve the parking problem?
• What did the class learn from the story of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram?
• Who can you thank or encourage at your church this week?

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Korah is unhappy that he is not a priest, so he convinces Dathan, Abiram, and many leaders to challenge Moses and Aaron. Moses prays and tells everyone to bring bowls of incense so God can show whom He has chosen. The next day, God stops the rebellion: the ground opens under the ringleaders, fire falls on the 250 men with incense, and a disease spreads among the crowd until Aaron runs with his incense to save the people. Finally, God makes Aaron’s walking stick blossom with flowers and almonds so everyone knows He chose Aaron to serve. This story teaches why jealousy is dangerous, why God’s work is holy, and how He wants us to trust His choices with humble hearts. 

Talk about it:

• Why was Korah unhappy, and what did he want?
• How did Moses and Aaron respond when people were angry?
• What did Aaron’s blossoming stick show everyone?
• What is one way you can show respect for the leaders God has placed in your life this week?

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Jenny and Willie can hardly contain their excitement when a pink letter arrives from Mrs. Socks, the editor of Primary Treasure, announcing she will visit their church and gather everyone’s favorite animal stories. But when they call their friends, no one believes them. On Sabbath, the class is stunned to see Mrs. Socks standing beside their teacher, and the group learns how it feels to share good news that others doubt. Jenny and Willie’s experience points to a bigger lesson from Joshua and Caleb—choosing to trust what God has promised even when others don’t. 

Talk about it:

• Why didn’t Jenny and Willie’s friends believe them at first?
• How do you feel when people don’t believe your good news?
• What do Joshua and Caleb teach us about trusting God’s promises?
• Who can you encourage to believe God this week?

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After many days at Mount Sinai, Israel follows God’s cloud toward the Promised Land. Twelve spies explore Canaan and return with amazing fruit and a glowing report about the rich land, but most are afraid of the giants and walled cities. Joshua and Caleb urge everyone to trust God’s promise, yet the people complain. God forgives them, but that unbelieving generation must wander for forty years, and only Joshua and Caleb will enter the land. A powerful reminder to choose faith over fear and believe what God has said. 

Talk about it:

• What good things did the spies see in Canaan?
• Why were most of the spies afraid, and how were Joshua and Caleb different?
• What does it mean to trust God when something feels big and scary?
• One way you can choose faith over fear this week?

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