Weak Warrior

Weak Warrior is a 4-week series about how God chose and used Gideon, an unlikely warrior, to lead His people. Kids will learn that God makes us strong even when we are weak.

This series is completely FREE! We want you to be able to try out our curriculum to see if it’s a good fit for you and your ministry. It includes all the same elements you will receive in any of our other new curriculum series.

Elementary

Series Verse: “...The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7 NIV)

About This Curriculum:

  • Perfect for elementary kids/preteens, ages 5-12

  • 4 weeks of teaching materials

  • Includes large group and small group resources

  • Includes environment design ideas

  • Includes printable service notes

  • Includes family table talker

  • Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)

  • Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images

  • Available as an instant download individually or as a bundle with preschool

 Each Week Includes:

  • Series and weekly verse

  • A Takeaway statement

  • Introduction

  • Large group game

  • Skit

  • Message/Object Lesson

  • Small group discussion

  • Small group game/activity

  • Review questions

  • Take-home card

  • Service slides

  • Additional social media graphics

Week 1:

  • Bible Story - God Calls Gideon (Judges 6:1-16 NLT)

  • Today's Takeaway - God can turn my weakness into strength.

  • Weekly Verse - "Each time He said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me." (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)

Week 2:

  • Bible Story - Gideon Asks for Proof (Judges 6:17-40 NLT)

  • Today's Takeaway - God still loves me when my faith is weak.

  • Weekly Verse - "If we are unfaithful, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny who He is." (2 Timothy 2:13 NLT)

Week 3:

  • Bible Story - God Weakens Gideon’s Army (Judges 7:1-8 NLT)

  • Today's Takeaway - God wants me to depend on His strength.

  • Weekly Verse - "…Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." (Ephesians 6:10 NLT)

Week 4:

  • Bible Story - God Gives Gideon the Victory (Judges 7:9-22 NLT)

  • Today's Takeaway - God will give me the strength to win.

  • Weekly Verse - "But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world." (1 John 4:4 NLT)

Preschool

Series Verse: “...The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7 NIV)

About This Curriculum:

  • Perfect for preschoolers, ages 3-5

  • 4 weeks of teaching materials

  • Includes family table talker

  • Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)

  • Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images

  • Available as an instant download individually or as a bundle with elementary

 Each Week Includes:

  • Series verse

  • A Takeaway statement

  • Introduction

  • Game

  • Lesson/Object Lesson

  • Discussion Questions

  • Activity

  • Review questions

  • Take-home card

  • Service slides

  • Additional social media graphics

  • Additional activity and game ideas

  • Worship songs and video suggestions

Week 1:

  • Bible Story - God Calls Gideon (Judges 6:1-16 NLT)

  • Today's Takeaway - God can turn my weakness into strength.

Week 2:

  • Bible Story - Gideon Asks for Proof (Judges 6:17-40 NLT)

  • Today's Takeaway - God still loves me when my faith is weak.

Week 3:

  • Bible Story - God Weakens Gideon’s Army (Judges 7:1-8 NLT)

  • Today's Takeaway - God wants me to depend on His strength.

Week 4:

  • Bible Story - God Gives Gideon the Victory (Judges 7:9-22 NLT)

  • Today's Takeaway - God will give me the strength to win.

Additional Resources

Weak Warrior Pinterest Board – Check out my Weak Warrior Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.

Sample Schedules – Preschool – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.

Sample Schedules – Elementary – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.

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