the signal. After that initial flick, the player will have to set up the glass for each attempt. The first player to get 2 coins in their glass will shout, “Don’t be lured!” Then, they will be given one of the “Who Am I?” questions that follow. Questions and Answers We defeated the Amorite, Moabite and Midianite armies. Who are we? (the Israelites, with God’s help) I was deceived and thought I could please God and King Balak. Who am I? (Balaam) I was only able to bless the Israelites and not curse them. Who am I? (Balaam) I tricked the Israelites into worshiping the Moabites’ idols. Who am I? (Balaam) I sent for Balaam to put a curse on the Israelite army. Who am I? (King Balak) I was told by God to put to death all of the Israelite men who were deceived by Balaam and worshiped the Moabite idols. Who am I? (Moses) I told Balaam to only speak the words I put in his mouth. Who am I? (God) We were tricked by Balaam to worship the Moabites’ idols. Who are we? (Israelite men) I died in the battle with the Israelites. Who am I? (Balaam) I was afraid of the Israelite army. Who am I? (King Balak) I loved riches more than being obedient to God. Who am I? (Balaam) I try to deceive and entice you with shiny things and fame like I did with Balaam so you will disobey God. Who am I? (the devil/Satan) Puppets Supplies: 2 generic puppets 1 ripe cherry Note: these puppets will be used in several lessons throughout the quarter. Make or locate 2 small hats that look like ranger hats and 2 badges for them to wear.
the signal. After that initial flick, the player will have to set up the glass for each attempt. The first player to get 2 coins in their glass will shout, “Don’t be lured!” Then, they will be given one of the “Who Am I?” questions that follow. Questions and Answers We defeated the Amorite, Moabite and Midianite armies. Who are we? (the Israelites, with God’s help) I was deceived and thought I could please God and King Balak. Who am I? (Balaam) I was only able to bless the Israelites and not curse them. Who am I? (Balaam) I tricked the Israelites into worshiping the Moabites’ idols. Who am I? (Balaam) I sent for Balaam to put a curse on the Israelite army. Who am I? (King Balak) I was told by God to put to death all of the Israelite men who were deceived by Balaam and worshiped the Moabite idols. Who am I? (Moses) I told Balaam to only speak the words I put in his mouth. Who am I? (God) We were tricked by Balaam to worship the Moabites’ idols. Who are we? (Israelite men) I died in the battle with the Israelites. Who am I? (Balaam) I was afraid of the Israelite army. Who am I? (King Balak) I loved riches more than being obedient to God. Who am I? (Balaam) I try to deceive and entice you with shiny things and fame like I did with Balaam so you will disobey God. Who am I? (the devil/Satan) Puppets Supplies: 2 generic puppets 1 ripe cherry Note: these puppets will be used in several lessons throughout the quarter. Make or locate 2 small hats that look like ranger hats and 2 badges for them to wear.
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