Lesson to be learned by Sunday, February 24th
In the explanation of the first article, we believe that God has given us all our needs and “defends me against all danger… and guards and protects me from all evil. All this He does out of Fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me.” Moses was protected from the evil pharaoh because of God’s love to protect His people in Egypt. Moses didn’t do anything to deserve being the child who was saved. It was all Gods doing. Moses was also saved in an “ark” type basket floating in the water. Just like Moses was saved in the water, we are saved in the waters of Baptism. We are rescued from sin, death, and the devil. Key Verse: Exodus 6:7
“Therefore, say to the Israelites: ‘I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. 7 I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. The Big Question?
Why did God Save
Moses?
God saved Moses to
save His people from
captivity.
Where is Jesus?
God saved Moses for a special purpose: to
rescue His people. The calling of Moses points to
a greater calling and rescue—the call of
Jesus to come to earth to save God’s
people from sin and death. The pharaoh
decreed to have all of
the sons of
Israel killed at birth; Herod attempted to
kill all the baby boys in Bethlehem at the
time of Jesus. Just like Moses led the people
out of Egypt, Matthew 2:15 says, “ Out of
One theme in this lesson is that God protects. Discuss people Egypt I called My son”. Jesus would rescue
and objects that protect. Talk about the power in baptism to more than the Hebrews. He would free the
protect. Tell your children what you remember about their whole world from the bitter toil of our sins
baptismal day. Show them pictures if you have them. and leave the world “beat.” Moses and Jesus
Consider doing something special with each child on his/her both obeyed God’s commands in order to
baptismal birthday this year. Remind your children that they carry out His plan of salvation. captivity to
are reborn at baptism and made into children of God. The sin.
Holy Spirit is inside their heart protecting and helping them to live a life of faith in Jesus. Please use this page as a resource for teaching your child this week’s lesson. Initial the circle as your family completes the activity. Your child should return the sheet on Sunday for stickers to earn prizes! Table Talk Sometimes we have to do things with which we aren’t comfortable. Maybe it is giving a speech in front of a class. What situations can each person in your family share? God is going to ask Moses to perform a task he doesn’t think he can do. God shows Moses how he can do all things through faith in God. Talk about how to prayer and trust in God when we have to do hard and difficult tasks? Day One Exodus 1:8-­22 Preschool/Kindergarten: What did the new king command his people to do with all Hebrew baby boys? Younger: What was the new king of Egypt worried about concerning the Israelites? Older: What did the king do to the Israelites because of his fear of them? Challenge: How did God bless the Israelites when they were oppressed? Day Two: Exodus 2:1-­10;23-­25 P/K: Instead of throwing Moses into the Nile, what did his mother do with him for the first three months of his life? Y: When his mother could hide him no longer, what did she do with Moses? O: Whom did the baby’s sister call as a nurse? How so you see God’s protection in this story? C: How is the birth of Moses and Jesus similar? Day Day Three: Exodus 3:1-­22 P/K: What was strange about the bush that Moses saw in the mountain?
Y: Why did God tell Moses to take off his sandals? O: Who is the angel of the Lord? What message did He give to Moses? C: How was God going to convince Pharaoh to let the people go? Day Four: Exodus 4:1-­17 P/K: How did Moses react to God's request? Y: How was God going to help Moses deliver His message? O: What was Moses’ second excuse and how did God provide a solution for this? C: Who are the leaders of God’s people today? What do we believe about their work? Day Five: Exodus 4:18-­31 P/K: Who would speak for Moses? Y: Whom did Moses and Aaron visit when they first returned to Egypt? O: Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart? (To show his supreme power over the gods of Egypt) C: God said He is “I AM” look at the following verses to see where God also uses “I AM” to describe himself. ( John 6:35; 8:12; 58-­‐59; 10:7,9,11; 11:25; 14:6; 15:5) Pre/Kin