Deborah & Jael: Courage, Wisdom, & Thoughtful Leadership
Explore the inspiring story of Deborah and Jael through colouring, puzzles, reflection questions, and creative activities that help children discover that courage and leadership can take many different forms.
Children will discover the remarkable story of Deborah and Jael through engaging activities that encourage curiosity, thoughtful discussion, and creative learning.
Rather than simply retelling the story, this workbook invites students to compare two courageous women whose actions changed the course of Israel's history. Deborah leads publicly as a prophet and judge, while Jael demonstrates quiet courage and decisive action. Together, they remind us that faithful leadership looks different in different people.
Designed for upper elementary students, this printable workbook encourages children to think, wonder, discuss, and create while exploring one of the Bible's most memorable stories.
This workbook includes:
- Story written for young readers
- Colouring pages
- Crossword puzzle
- Reflection questions
- Creative thinking activities
- Perspective exercises
- Values exploration
- Teacher and parent discussion notes
Learning Themes
- Courage
- Leadership
- Wisdom
- Different ways people help others
- Thoughtful decision-making
- Looking at stories from multiple perspectives
Perfect for
- Christian schools
- Sunday School
- Homeschool families
- Children's ministry
- Family devotions
- Bible clubs
Recommended Age: 6–10 years (Grades 1–5)
About the Blue Series
The Barefoot Evangelist Blue Series explores Bible stories through the lives of two people connected to the same story. By comparing different perspectives, children learn that God works through many kinds of people and that there is often more than one faithful way to respond to life's challenges.
