Read aloud Numbers 22:28-34.
Ask:
- What was it like to try to get Balaam past the Angels in this game?
- Tell about a time you felt “blocked” from doing something.
- Why might it be good for you to be blocked from doing some things?
- How can you move forward after doing the wrong thing?
Craig Wilson
Longmont, Colorado
3. Purpose Boards
This idea is a great way to reinforce Esther’s God-given purpose.
You’ll need:
- a Bible,
- markers,
- two manila folders for each preteen,
- tape,
- glue,
- magazines, and
- scissors.
Read aloud Esther 4:13-17. Then ask:
- How did Esther focus on God’s purpose?
- What things has God asked you to do?
Have preteens each tape two manila folders together to make a portable, folding purpose board. As they discuss Esther’s purpose, encourage them to consider ways God wants to work through them over the next year.
Have kids create their purpose boards using magazine clippings and markers to record their thoughts.
Andrea Hopgood
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
These Bible activities for preteen ministry originally appeared here.
