Leader Guide
Coloring Activity
- Spies Return Coloring Page
- Crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers
Make one copy of the Spies Return Coloring Page for each child, plus extras.
Promise Kept: Color a picture about the land of milk and honey.
Give a coloring page to each child along with crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers to share. Lead a discussion using these questions as children color their pages.
Many times, God referred to the land He was giving to the Israelites as the land of milk and honey. This is because the soil was rich and fertile, meaning it was capable of producing abundant crops. It would also provide good pastures for animals. Joshua and Caleb’s description of the land shows us that this is a promise God fulfilled. (See Exodus 3:8, Leviticus 20:24, Numbers 13:27.)
- What is happening in this picture from the video? The spies are returning with samples of the fruit and grain from the Promised Land.
- Why were two men needed to carry the grapes? The clusters of grapes were so large; one man could not carry them alone.
- How many spies did not trust that God would give them the Promised Land? Ten.
- Why were they afraid? They were afraid of giants in the land.
- If you had been one of the spies, would you have been tempted to fear the giants? Children answer.
- Can you share a favorite promise in the Bible? Children answer.
Give children an opportunity to share their coloring pages with the class.
Conclusion: God’s promises are given to us through Jesus Christ. Read Galatians 3:29 (CEV):