This fall the NRG Zone boys are learning to be WARRIORS!
This is an original interactive curriculum based on
the historical battles of the Old Testament.
Boys learn to see themselves as spiritual warriors,
defending their minds from enemy attack.
Boys learn to monitor their thoughts and
to counter detrimental thoughts with the truth of Scripture.
Unit Goal:
Boys learn to see themselves as spiritual warriors defending their minds from “enemy attack.” They discover how to examine their thoughts and “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). They develop skills to fight enemy thoughts using the battle strategy “HEY! SAY! PRAY! OBEY!”
What Did My Child Learn?
9/29/2024
Younger Boys: Boys learn about Gideon and the Battle of the Hill of Moreh. They learn how to
overcome the thought “It’s too hard” and are motivated to choose to obey God no matter how hard the assignment seems.
Older Boys: Boys learn about Gideon and the Battle of the Hill of Moreh. They are motivated
to choose to obey God no matter what people think and no matter how hard the assignment.
10/6/2024
Younger Boys: Boys review what they have learned in lessons 1-5. Challenge games help them
apply steps they can use at home and school to overcome the thought, “It’s too hard.”
Older Boys: Boys review what they have learned in Lessons 1-5 through an active review game.
Through the game, boys see that what they have learned is preparation for real-life spiritual battles.
10/13/2024
Younger Boys: Boys learn about Jonathan and the Battle of Michmash. They learn to identify when they are experiencing the thought, “It’s not fair.” and how to counter that thought with Scripture.
Older Boys: Boys learn about Jonathan and the Battle of Michmash. They are motivated to take
initiative and do what is right knowing God can do something signifi cant through
even one person.
10/20/2024
Younger Boys: Boys learn about Nehemiah rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem. They are motivated to overcome the thought “it’s not fair” and continue working to do right even when others try to discourage them.
Older Boys: Boys learn about David’s Mighty Men, who bravely stood alone. They are motivated
to do what is right even when it seems they are the “only ones.”
10/27/2024
Younger Boys: Boys learn about brave warriors who came quickly and selfish Israelites who did not help in the battle at Mount Tabor. They learn to identify the thought, ”It’s not what I want,” and are motivated to quickly obey and help.
Older Boys: Boys learn about Elisha when he was surrounded by the Aramean army. They are
motivated to overcome the thought, “I’m the Only One” by remembering God’s power and asking for His help.
11/3/2024
Younger Boys: Boys learn about Joshua and the Battle of Gibeon. They understand the importance of conquering the thought, “I’m too tired,” and are motivated to persevere in order to do what is right.
Older Boys: Boys learn about King Jehoshaphat and the Battle of Ramoth Gilead. They
understand how Jehoshaphat could have thought, “It’s not fair,” and are motivated to
ask God for help when they have that same thought.
11/10/2024
Younger Boys: Boys learn about Shammah, who chose to fulfill his responsibilities in battle even though the other Israelite soldiers ran away. Boys practice how to fulfill their fulfill their responsibilities even when they think they are “the only one.”
Older Boys: Boys learn about King Hezekiah and the seemingly unfair situations he had to face. When tempted by the thought, “It’s not fair,” boys are motivated to focus instead on
accomplishing their responsibilities.
11/17/2024
Younger Boys: Boys review what they have learned in Lessons 2-11 and review the 6 Scriptures they have memorized. They choose one Biblical warrior whose example of obeying God they would like to follow.
Older Boys: Boys review what they have learned in Lessons 1-11 through an active review game. Through the game, boys see that what they have learned is preparation for real-life
spiritual battles.
Key teaching points of this lesson:
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