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Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 5 LESSON 1

Memory Verse Drawing Activity All Ages Instructions: Have the children recite the memory verse below. Then have them draw a picture of their houses with their families and them standing outside. With smaller children, have them only recite the last sentence of the verse. And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15). Lesson 1: Review of Israel s Conquest of Canaan Page 2 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Apologetics Make the Right Choice All Ages Instructions: Show the following situations to the students, and ask them what they would do if they were in those situations. Then discuss the correct action the children should take when faced with these situations. Lesson 1: Review of Israel s Conquest of Canaan Page 3 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Conquest of Canaan Tic-Tac-Toe Questions 1st-4th Grade 1. How many years were the Israelites slaves in Egypt? (Over 200 Years) 2. What was one of the three names used for the land God would give the Israelites? (Canaan, the Promise Land, Palestine) 3. Who did God promise this land to? (Abraham and his descendants) 4. What did the Israelites receive from God in Sinai? (The Ten Commandments) 5. What was God s punishment to the children of Israel? (40 year wandering in the wilderness) 6. Who became the leader after Moses? (Joshua) 7. Why did God choose Joshua to take Moses spot? (Because he had great faith) 8. What was the first battle in which Joshua led the children of Israel? (The Battle of Jericho) 9. Into how many tribes were the children of Israel divided? (Twelve) 10. Which tribe did not get its own section of land? (Levi) 11. What was the tribe of Levi s responsibility? (To be priests) 12. Before Joshua s death he gathered all of the leaders of the tribes and reviewed what with them? (The great ways God has helped them in the past) 13. How many times did those listening to Joshua say, they would follow God s commandments? (Three) 14. What did Joshua set up by the Tabernacle to help the children of Israel remember what they promised? (A rock) 15. The Israelites had many things to remind them of what God had done for them. What do we as Christians have to remember what God has done for us? (The Lord s Supper) Lesson 1: Review of Israel s Conquest of Canaan Page 4 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Map of the Conquest of Canaan All Ages The Hittite Empire Galilee Kedesh Hazor 4. In a northern thrust, Joshua moved from Gilgal all the way to Hazor (Joshua 11). Bashan 2. Joshua made peace with Gibeon, then moved through the Valley of Aijalon and defeated the five Amorite kings (Joshua. 9-10). Shechem Shiloh Gilead Gaza Bethel Ekron Gibeon Ai Gilgal Gibeah Ashdod Beth Shemesh Jericho Jerusalem Gath Azekah Ashkelon Lachish 3. From Makkedah, Joshua launched a southern campaign against Lachish, Hebron, Debir, and Gaza. Victorious, he returned to Gilgal (Joshua. 10). Adullam Mareshah Hebron Debir Dead Sea Hesbon Moab Ammon 1. Upon crossing the Jordan, Joshua camped awhile at Gilgal, then moved to take Jericho and Ai. Afterward he returned to Gilgal (Joshua. 1-8). Information was taken from the map, The Conquest of Canaan (Thomas Nelson Inc. 1983). Legend Cities of Refuge Cities Philistine Cities Map of the Conquest Lesson 1: Review of Israel s Conquest of Canaan Page 5 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

iver Apologetics Map of the Twelve Tribes All Ages DAN The Great Sea (Mediterranean Sea) ASHER ZEBULUN NAPHTALI Part of the tribe of Dan, unable to secure its inheritance, migrated north and captured Laish, renaming it Dan. Sea of Galilee MANASSEH Instead of one territory for Joseph, both of his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, received an inheritance. ISSACHAR MANASSEH e Jordan R Th GAD EPHRAIM AMMON DAN BENJAMIN REUBEN SIMEON JUDAH The cities assigned to Simeon were also a part of the inheritance of Judah. Simeon as a tribe was later absorbed by Judah. Information in this map was taken from: Canaan as Divided Among the Twelve Tribes (New York: C.S. Hammond). Salt Sea (Dead Sea) EDOM MOAB The priestly tribe of Levi did not receive a definite territory, but instead was allotted 48 cities distributed over the tribal areas. Lesson 1: Review of Israel s Conquest of Canaan Page 6 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 5 LESSON 2

B Word Cutouts I LG All Ages B E Lesson 2: Purpose of the Judges Page 8 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

O S O D W R Lesson 2: Purpose of the Judges Page 9 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

D B IL BE Lesson 2: Purpose of the Judges Page 10 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Purpose of the Judges Crossword Puzzle 3rd-4th Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Across 4. Judged 10 years 5. Judged 7 years 6. Bridged the gap between the judges and kings 8. Caleb's son-in-law; brought peace 40 years 10. Only woman judge 11. Served 40 Years; had 2 evil sons 13. Had 40 sons and 30 grandsons who rode on 70 donkeys 14. Son of Gideon who ruled 3 years; very wicked Down 1. Judged 23 years 2. Defeated huge Philistine army with only 300 men 3. Had 30 sons who rode on 30 donkeys; helped maintain peace for 22 years 7. Judged for six years; made a foolish promise 9. Killed 600 Philistines with an ox goad 11. Left handed; killed the King of Moab 12. Judged for about 20 years; had really long hair Lesson 2: Purpose of the Judges Page 11 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Jair Purpose of the Judges Coloring sheet Gideon All Ages Ehud Deborah ELi Therefore you shall love the Lord your God, and keep His commandments always (Deuteronomy 11:1). Lesson 2: Purpose of the Judges Page 12 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Name the Judges Crossword Puzzle Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the names of the judges. 1st-4th Grade 1 2 E L I 3A B 4D O N 5 G I D E 6 J 7 O E N P 8 9 H E 10 11 T H 12 H 13 U A D 14 H Lesson 2: Purpose of the Judges Page 13 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Judges Made Cents Game Cutouts 1st-4th Grade Lesson 2: Purpose of the Judges Page 14 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Answer Key Purpose of the Judges Crossword Puzzle 4 5 R S O N Name the Judges Crossword Puzzle 9 S 6 8 H 10 D E B O R A H 11 E L I 14 T G J 1 2 3 E L O N I B Z A N L D I S A M U E L R O M 12 S H U G A 13 A B D O N 7 J O T H N I E L A T H P A B I M E L E C H 11 2 I 3A B 4D O N B 12 J H 13 S A M U E L 14 1 T E L O N L L E 5G B I O D R E A 6J 7O T H N I E L N P 8S 9S H A M G A R 10 E I T M H Z A A O D A B I M E L E C H N N R Lesson 2: Purpose of the Judges Page 15 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 5 LESSON 3

Deborah and Barak Coloring Sheet All Ages But someone will say, You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works (James 2:18). Lesson 3: Deborah and Barak Page 18 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Shield Cutouts All Ages Lesson 3: Deborah and Barak Page 19 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Faith Acrostic Activity Instructions: Have the students fill in the acrostic by using facts from the story. 1st-4th Grade F A I T H Lesson 3: Deborah and Barak Page 20 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Deborah and Barak Crossword Puzzle 1st-4th Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Across 1. A man whose main job is telling God's people what He wants them to know? 2. The name of the man whose army the Israelites fought. 4. How big was the army that God told Deborah to gather? 5. Who was the woman judge? 6. was thirsty and completely exhausted. 9. After fighting Jabin's army, how many years of peace followed? Down 1. Deborah was also a. 3. Deborah asked this man to help her lead the Israelites. 7. Someone who is on the same side with another person. 8. A song title: " and Obey" Lesson 3: Deborah and Barak Page 21 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Deborah and Barak Word Search H P B X X H S H B R Y X P U I O A R E S I S T T H L D U K P B I O M L N E T S I L N Q A E O F U T J I T R B U A V K R T J Z G C U B E R T D R F J A Z S S S S D A H V E L T T A B U R Q C S G J P B E N C S E Y C Z R O Y E B O R S N D Z L Y V O S R I S R R F K D I W O Z A I L C X A D P I I Q P P G N D R M A H M W V P Y Z K L P Z E J R V U O B V O O K K V O N G I R M H N F T Z A G M L E B D C E O H I A W D J C B T K H S F P L C X Q T B J W V M P G Q 1st-4th Grade Ally Barak Battle Believe Deborah Faith Jabin Jael Obey Oppress Prophetess Sisera Trust Judges Listen Lesson 3: Deborah and Barak Page 22 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Answer Key Word Search H P B X X H S H B R Y X P U I O A R E S I S T T H L D U K P B I O M L N E T S I L N Q A E O F U T J I T R B U A V K R T J Z G C U B E R T D R F J A Z S S S S D A H V E L T T A B U R Q C S G J P B E N C S E Y C Z R O Y E B O R S N D Z L Y V O S R I S R R F K D I W O Z A I L C X A D P I I Q P P G N D R M A H M W V P Y Z K L P Z E J R V U O B V O O K K V O N G I R M H N F T Z A G M L E B D C E O H I A W D J C B T K H S F P L C X Q T B J W V M P G Q Crossword Puzzle 4 5 1 P R O P H E T R O 2J A 3B I N P A H R T E N T H O U S A N D T K D E B O R A H S 6S I S E R 7A 9 8 T L L F O R T Y U S T Lesson 3: Deborah and Barak Page 23 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 5 LESSON 4

Gideon Coloring Sheet All Ages So we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me (Hebrews 13:6). Lesson 4: Gideon Page 26 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Gideon Word Search W T E H N S Y T C A N A A N C G X V P I A M X C O J G R B N Z L I Q M M I P E D T P G F J K N Q E A J D D P Q D W O Q I R L S S T Y I H I K F K I A U D C L N E G A D P M K Y X E E F A W N T T N K A U Y M P V I T Q J X V U I H A E R N C V P O T J Y O F T L B E L A U I A T M F R J C E O E E V I H N E N W G U Q C S L A A B S G M Z R T M O Z I X Y O U R E N M D L A K T D G A I D O L S J A Q H D I Y Y K P I W V W S I E Q U Y C Q G Y R B N L R E W N U 1st-4th Grade Angel Baal Canaan Disobey Gideon Gilead God Ground Midian Midianites Purah Wool Worship Idols Israelites Lesson 4: Gideon Page 27 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Gideon True or False Instructions: Read the following sentences and circle True if you think the statement is true, and circle False if you think the statement is false. 1st-4th Grade 1. True or False Midianites were descendants of Abraham. 2. True or False There were thirty years of peace under Deborah. 3. True or False The Midianites came against Israel during harvest times and destroyed homes, crops, and livestock. 4. True or False The Israelites hid in their barns to keep from getting attacked. 5. True or False The prophet that God sent in the time of Gideon had a name we do not know. 6. True or False The angel called Gideon A valiant (brave) warrior. 7. True or False Gideon did not ask God many questions after the angel came to him. 8. True or False Gideon did not ask for a sign as proof. 9. True or False Gideon tore down the idols. 10. True or False The men of the city were excited when Gideon tore down their idols. 11. True or False Gideon just asked for one sign. 12. True or False Gideon had an army of 70,000. 13. True or False 32,000 men showed up on Mount Gilead to fight for Gideon. 14. True or False A total of 300 men fought for Gideon. 15. True or False Gideon divided his army into five different companies. Lesson 4: Gideon Page 28 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Gideon Fill in the Blank Instructions: Use the words in the word bank to fill in the blanks below to complete the story. If needed, refer to Judges 7:1-7. You may use some words more than once. 1st-4th Grade Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him rose early and encamped beside the well of, so that the camp of the Midianites was on the north side of them by the hill of in the valley. And the said to Gideon, The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the into their hands, lest claim for itself against Me, saying, My own hand has saved me. Now therefore, proclaim in the of the people, saying, Whoever is fearful and afraid, let him turn and depart at once from Mount Gilead. And - of the people returned, and ten thousand remained. But the said to Gideon, The people are still too many; bring them down to the water, and I will test them for you there. Then it will be, that of whom I say to you, This one shall go with you, the same shall go with you; and of whomever I say to you, This one shall not go with you, the same shall not go. So he brought the people down to the. And the Lord said to Gideon, who laps from the water with his tongue, as a dog laps, you shall set apart by himself; likewise everyone who gets down on his knees to drink. And the number of those who lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, was hundred men; but all the rest of the people got down on their to drink. Then the Lord said to Gideon, By the hundred men who lapped I will save you, and deliver the into your hand. Let all the other people go, every man to his place. So the people took and their in their hands. And he sent away all the rest of, every man to his tent, and retained those three hundred men. Now the camp of Midian was below him in the valley. Word Bank Midianites Harod Israel Glory Water Lord Moreh Everyone Hearing Knees Three Twenty-two Thousand Provisions Trumpets Lesson 4: Gideon Page 29 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Gideon Word Search Answer Key W T E H N S Y T C A N A A N C G X V P I A M X C O J G R B N Z L I Q M M I P E D T P G F J K N Q E A J D D P Q D W O Q I R L S S T Y I H I K F K I A U D C L N E G A D P M K Y X E E F A W N T T N K A U Y M P V I T Q J X V U I H A E R N C V P O T J Y O F T L B E L A U I A T M F R J C E O E E V I H N E N W G U Q C S L A A B S G M Z R T M O Z I X Y O U R E N M D L A K T D G A I D O L S J A Q H D I Y Y K P I W V W S I E Q U Y C Q G Y R B N L R E W N U Gideon True or False 1. True 2. False 3. True 4. False 5. True 6. True 7. False 8. False 9. True 10. False 11. False 12. False 13. True 14. True 15. False Gideon Fill in the Blank Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him rose early and encamped beside the well of Harod, so that the camp of the Midianites was on the north side of them by the hill of Moreh in the valley. And the Lord said to Gideon, The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, My own hand has saved me. Now therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the people, saying, Whoever is fearful and afraid, let him turn and depart at once from Mount Gilead. And twenty-two thousand of the people returned, and ten thousand remained. But the Lord said to Gideon, The people are still too many; bring them down to the water, and I will test them for you there. Then it will be, that of whom I say to you, This one shall go with you, the same shall go with you; and of whomever I say to you, This one shall not go with you, the same shall not go. So he brought the people down to the water. And the Lord said to Gideon, Everyone who laps from the water with his tongue, as a dog laps, you shall set apart by himself; likewise everyone who gets down on his knees to drink. And the number of those who lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, was three hundred men; but all the rest of the people got down on their knees to drink water. Then the Lord said to Gideon, By the three hundred men who lapped I will save you, and deliver the Midianites into your hand. Let all the other people go, every man to his place. So the people took provisions and their trumpets in their hands. And he sent away all the rest of Israel, every man to his tent, and retained those three hundred men. Now the camp of Midian was below him in the valley. Lesson 4: Gideon Page 30 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 5 LESSON 5

Samson Coloring Sheet All Ages Love does not parade itself, is not puffed up (1 Corinthians 13:4b). Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 32 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Lion Cutout All Ages Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 33 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Fox Cutouts All Ages Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 34 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Fox Cutouts All Ages Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 35 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Note Cards 1st-4th Grade Caleb s son-in-law Brought peace for 40 years Left-handed Killed the King of Moab Killed 600 Philistines with an ox goad Died in the first year of his service Only woman judge Defeated huge Philistine army with only 300 men Son of Gideon who ruled three years Very Wicked Killed 70 brothers Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 36 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Note Cards 1st-4th Grade Judged 23 years Had 30 sons who rode on 30 donkeys; Helped maintain peace for 22 years Judged for six years Made a foolish promise Judged 7 years Judged 10 years Had 40 sons and 30 grandsons who rode on 70 donkeys Judged 8 years Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 37 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Strong man with weak character Long hair Served as judge for about 20 years Note Cards Served 40 years Had two very evil sons 1st-4th Grade Served for twelve years Bridged the gap between the judges and kings Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 38 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Samson Word Search V E V Z Q Y I O D B W Q E Q X G A U J Z U X D W Y T I Q Z C L N P D N S Z U I N I K X J Q R A G O X J R E S J G X P H I L I S T I N E S Z R Q E C A N L M Z C L N U O G C A G H O W A Q B Y O O Z Q N Z W D N N S M F E B E Z I J Z I W U Y A T M K W Q X R K M R F X J Q M R N A P R G O S B T S M J C A O J B H L B P F P P I X J E D N Q N I M H R L D G C V T C E G R B 1st-4th Grade Donkey Hair Idols Jawbone Judge Manoah Nazirite Philistine Samson Strong Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 39 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Answer Key Othniel Caleb s son-in-law Brought peace for 40 years Ehud Left-handed Killed the King of Moab Shamgar Killed 600 Philistines with an ox goad Deborah Only woman judge Died in the first year of his service Gideon Defeated huge Philistine army with only 300 men Abimelech Son of Gideon who ruled three years Very wicked Killed 70 brothers Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 40 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Answer Key Tola Jair Judged 23 years Had 30 sons who rode on 30 donkeys; Helped maintain peace for 22 years Jepthah Ibzan Judged for six years Made a foolish promise Judged 7 years Elon Abdon Judged 10 years Had 40 sons and 30 grandsons who rode on 70 donkeys Judged 8 years Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 41 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Answer Key Samson Strong man with weak character Long hair Served as judge for about 20 years Eli Served 40 years Had two very evil sons Samuel Served for twelve years Bridged the gap between the judges and kings Samson Word Search V E V Z Q Y I O D B W Q E Q X G A U J Z U X D W Y T I Q Z C L N P D N S Z U I N I K X J Q R A G O X J R E S J G X P H I L I S T I N E S Z R Q E C A N L M Z C L N U O G C A G H O W A Q B Y O O Z Q N Z W D N N S M F E B E Z I J Z I W U Y A T M K W Q X R K M R F X J Q M R N A P R G O S B T S M J C A O J B H L B P F P P I X J E D N Q N I M H R L D G C V T C E G R B Lesson 5: Samson s Early Life Page 42 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 5 LESSON 6

Samson and Delilah Coloring Sheet All Ages Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits (1 Corinthians 15:33). Lesson 6: Samson and Delilah Page 44 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Samson Chronology Activity 1st-4th Grade An angel of the Lord appeared to Manoah s wife telling her she will have a son. Be careful not to drink wine or similar drink, and not eat anything unclean. No razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite. Manoah prayed to God, asking Him to send the angel back to give them further instructions. So the woman bore a son and called his name Samson. Samson went to Timnah, saw a woman he liked, and wanted her. Samson tore a lion apart in the vineyards of Timnah. Samson posed a riddle to the Philistines. Samson s wife was given to his companion. Samson caught three-hundred foxes. The men of Judah came and tied Samson up securely. Samson, with the jawbone of a donkey, killed 1,000 men. Samson became very thirsty. Samson took the gate of the city, Gaza. Delilah got a Philistine to cut Samson s hair. Samson killed more Philistines than he had ever killed before. Lesson 6: Samson and Delilah Page 45 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Fox Cutouts All Ages Lesson 6: Samson and Delilah Page 46 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Samson and Delilah Word Search 1st-4th Grade Z A T A P Q O V X X C H D S D Z Z D R E Q L P B F O G V N K Z M G P E P G L I D I I G X Z J V W B U N T N H C N M O E R H D P Q P N I Q G I H R T I Z D E R O W J S T N S N I A H C U R I F P T A D S B R H W P J A G S C R R M J T I L A Z A G G P O O V G S E Z P L L Z F Y C K N R T X O A T T E I M Q U M G K K S U N D F O Q L H E F Z D W N M X F Z C R I E A P O K N J V U J W C M G O D Z H K E F O D I W Q P B A H F P T K Y N L L X I W E U F Z G U I N Chains Delilah Gaza God Hair Nazirite Philistine Prison Samson Strong Lesson 6: Samson and Delilah Page 47 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Answer Key Z A T A P Q O V X X C H D S D Z Z D R E Q L P B F O G V N K Z M G P E P G L I D I I G X Z J V W B U N T N H C N M O E R H D P Q P N I Q G I H R T I Z D E R O W J S T N S N I A H C U R I F P T A D S B R H W P J A G S C R R M J T I L A Z A G G P O O V G S E Z P L L Z F Y C K N R T X O A T T E I M Q U M G K K S U N D F O Q L H E F Z D W N M X F Z C R I E A P O K N J V U J W C M G O D Z H K E F O D I W Q P B A H F P T K Y N L L X I W E U F Z G U I N Chains Delilah Gaza God Hair Nazirite Philistine Prison Samson Strong Lesson 6: Samson and Delilah Page 48 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Exploring God s Word Activity Book Old Testament 5 LESSON 7

Ruth Coloring Sheet All Ages Lover never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8a). Lesson 7: Ruth Page 50 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Ruth Puppet Cutouts (Black and White) All Ages Lesson 7: Ruth Page 51 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Ruth Puppet Cutouts (Color) All Ages Lesson 7: Ruth Page 52 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Ruth Crossword Puzzle 1st-4th Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Across 1. Elimelech's relative that was wealthy. 3. What was Ruth s mother-in-law's name? 5. "But she said to them, 'Do not call me Naomi; call me, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me" (Ruth 1:20). 7. From what Israelite tribe was Ruth's husband? 9. What was Naomi's Down 1. "Now the two of them went until they came to " (Ruth 1:19). 2. Obed was king David s. 4. Where was Ruth from? 6. Boaz said to Ruth, "You have come for " (Ruth 2:12). 8. Ruth s son's name? Lesson 7: Ruth Page 53 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience

Answer Key 9 B O A Z G 1 2 E R T 3N A O 4M I 5M A 6R A H N O E L D A F E F B 7J U D A H 8O A G E B T E L I M E L E C H D E R Lesson 7: Ruth Page 54 O.T. 5: Part 1 Israel s Cycle of Disobedience