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Unit 2 • God Leads His People

Deborah

Listening to God and leading with wisdom and courage

During a dangerous time, God raised up Deborah to judge Israel, speak His Word, and help lead His people toward freedom.

📖 Judges 4–5 ↗👨‍👩‍👧 Read Together ↓

Who Was Deborah?

A prophetess and judge who led Israel wisely.

Deborah served as a prophetess and judge during the time before Israel had kings. People came to her beneath a palm tree for wise judgment. God gave Deborah a message for Barak: gather an army because the Lord would deliver Sisera’s forces. Barak asked Deborah to go with him, and she courageously agreed while making clear that victory belonged to God. The Lord threw the enemy army into confusion, and Israel was freed. Deborah and Barak then sang a song praising God and honoring those who willingly served.

Read Together

Read, listen, and explore the story

Read each KJV passage, open the matching NKJV audio book, then use the child-friendly retelling to help young readers understand what happened.

Each listening button opens the matching individual NKJV book link from TGCN’s Audio Bible page.

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Key Truth

God gives wisdom and courage to people who listen to His Word, serve others, and give Him credit for victory.

The Story

God carries His promise forward.

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Serving with wisdom

Deborah listened to God and helped people settle difficult questions.

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Calling a leader forward

She delivered God’s command to Barak and encouraged him to act.

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Courage in danger

Deborah went with Barak, and God defeated an army that looked much stronger.

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Giving God the praise

Deborah and Barak celebrated the Lord and the people who willingly served.

What Can We Learn?

Truth for everyday life

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Wisdom

Wise leadership begins by listening carefully to God.

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Courage

Deborah did not let danger stop her from obeying.

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Encouragement

She helped Barak move forward in the work God gave him.

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Praise

After victory, Deborah made sure the glory went to the Lord.

Memory Verse • KJV

“Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.”
Judges 5:2

Think About It

Wonder together

  1. How did Deborah serve people under the palm tree?
  2. What message did God give Barak?
  3. Who gave Israel the victory?
  4. How can you encourage someone to do what is right?

Family Discussion

Bring the lesson home

Remember

Ask each person to name a quality of a wise leader.

Practice

Encourage someone in your family with one specific sentence.

Respond

Praise God together for a victory or answered prayer.

Activity

Deborah’s Wisdom Palm

Trace and cut out paper leaves. Write a wise, courageous, encouraging, or thankful action on each leaf and arrange them as a palm tree.

You’ll need: green paper, scissors, glue, and a marker.

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Explore Together

Retell the adventure

Use the four reading cards above to retell Deborah’s story. Draw one picture for each moment.

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Deborah Activity Pack

Printables are coming soon

These numbered spaces are ready for original or properly licensed artwork and activities.

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Coloring Page

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Story Sequence Activity

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Promise Activity

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Faith in Action Sheet

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Word Search

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Maze

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Memory Verse Sheet

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Family Discussion Page

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Bible Truth Matching Game

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Completion Certificate

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Prayer

Let’s pray together

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Deborah’s wisdom and courage. Teach us to listen to Your Word, serve people fairly, encourage others, and obey even when a task feels hard. Help us give You praise for every victory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Adventure Passport

Your journey through God’s story

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