Bible Lessons for Kids: Moses
Interestingly, thestory of Moses is a unique old Testament story as we get to see his life unfold from infancy. In other stories we enter the scene when our character is later on in years. Therefore, kids may be able to identify with Moses more easily. Furthermore, Moses was adopted, and grew up in a home and culture that wasn’t his own. From Moses we will study how to overcome adversity and how to love God with our hearts, soul, mind and strength.
Moses: The Bible for Kids
Please Read The Story of Moses Beginning with Baby in the Basket to the Burning Bush. ( We Used the Toddler Bible pages 80-87).
Moses Theme Song :
Moses The Story :
The Story : Kids will learn that Moses was placed in a river by his mother in a basket in order to protect him. Be sure to mention that Moses was an Israelite and they were slaves( owned workers) of the Eygptians. Explain that being a slave involved a lot of work and made the Hebrews very sad.
Because Moses’ mom wanted him to be safe from bad people she put in the basket and asked God to save him. When Pharaoh’s daughter was by the water she found the baby and took him home so she could take care of him (adoption). Moses lived in Egypt for many years but he didn’t like seeing the slaves being so unhappy.
Fast Forward:
Moses eventually leaves Egypt because God has big plans for him. God wants Moses to help the Israelites leave Egypt. But in order to do that Moses has to be willing to listen to God.
The Burning Bush:
Obviously. God wanted to get Moses’ attention so while he was out walking a bush caught on fire… but it didn’t burn up. Even more, God asked Moses to take off his shoes and you know what? Moses was obedient and took off his shoes. Consequently, he was standing on Holy Ground and God was ready to share his big plan with Moses. Moses is showing us how to love God with all our heart, souls, mind and strength. So if God asks you to do something as simple as taking off your shoes, then do it! From that burning bush Moses was able to hear God’s voice.
Discussion Questions:
- What was Noah put in when he was a baby?
A boat.
2. Why?
Because bad people wanted to hurt him.
3. Who found Moses?
Pharaoh’s daughter.
4. What happened to the bush?
It was burning.
5. What did God ask Moses to do?
Take off his shoes.
6. How did God want Moses to help him?
To help get the Israelites out of Egypt.
Burning Bush Craft:
Items Needed:
- Brown paper bag
- hole punch
- glue stick
- one inch squares of tissue paper in white, yellow, orange and pink
- Black marker
- Tea light ( dollar store has these)
Steps:
- Begin by tracing a tree shape onto the paper bag
- Write I am who I am near the bottom of the bag.
- Use the hole punch to make holes along the branches.
- Next, allow kids to glue the tissue paper scraps onto the bag to ensure that the holes are covered.
- Lastly, unfold the bag and place the tea light inside
Moses Concept Game :
Items Needed:
A pair of shoes for each child that are easy to remove
Burning Bush Craft
Instructions:
Hide the burning bush crafts around the house, and when the children find the bush they must remove their shoes as quickly as they can. Repeat this a couple of times.
Moses Memory Verse:
“ God said to Moses, “I am who I am.”
Exodus 3:14a
Children’s Bible:
Finally, a word on Bibles, we have quite a few versions of the Bible, these are our favorites for very young kids all the way to middle school aged kids. Of course God’s word can be accessible at any age but having a version with language that children can understand is vital to their comprehension and spiritual growth:
9 and up : The Action Bible
Ages 5-8 years old: The Jesus Storybook Bible
Ages 1-4 years: The Toddler’s Bible
-Patience
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