Overview Moses in the Bulrushes Moses and the Burning Bush Moses Is Called by God Passover The Red Sea Miriam's Song Manna, Quail, and Water

Bible Texts:

Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"God watches over the Israelites," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.80

"Manna, Quail and Water," Spark Story Bible, p.90

"Quails and manna," DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.59

"Something to Drink, Something to Eat," The Early Reader's Bible, p.99

"Moses in the Desert," The Usborne Children's Bible, p.38

"Food from Heaven," The Lion Bible for Children, p.255-257

"Food from Heaven," The Beginner's Bible, p.116

"Ten Ways to be Perfect," The Jesus Storybook Bible, p.100

 

Children's Story Resources

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

Chester is nervous and scared about starting school. He would rather stay at home with his mother and play with his toys and his friends. His mother teaches him that he can go anywhere and do anything, reminded of his mother's love by his kissing hand."

How these stories are connected:  The promise of love and care from parents and God helps people through challenges, through trying times, and through their fear. These stories focus on the power of love, care, provision, and promise to help people endure and step out in faith.

 

Questions about The Kissing Hand:

     Why didn't Chester want to go to school?
     What did his mother give him? How did that help him?
     Why did Chester give his mother a kissing hand?

 

 

Questions about the Bible story:

    What does your family give you that helps you?

    Why or how does that help you?

    What does God give you that helps you?

 

 

Questions about our lives:

     What are you afraid of?

     What helps you when you are afraid? 

 

Prayer

Dear God, please give us the things we need to help us grow in faith and love. Teach us to be kind and helpful to other people. Amen. 

 

Children's Story Resources

Let's Go Home Little Bear by Martin Waddell, illustrated by Barbara Firth

Big Bear and Little Bear walk home together. On the way, Little Bear is frightened by the sounds of the forest and Big Bear must reassure him as they head back to the safety of their own home.

How these stories are connected: Sometimes we complain when we are afraid, or when we don’t get the things we want. Just as Big Bear took care of Little Bear and Moses took care of the Israelites, God takes care of us.

 

Questions about Let’s Go Home, Little Bear:

What sounds does Little Bear hear in the woods?

Who does Little Bear think is making these sounds?

How does Big Bear comfort Little Bear? What is actually making these sounds?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

What promise does God make to the Israelites?

Does God fulfill that promise?

How does God provide for the Israelites?

 

Questions about our lives:

Have you ever been scared or not gotten what you wanted?

Who comforted you during those times?

Who else can we look to for comfort when we are struggling or afraid?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for always being there to get us through the tough times. We know we can look to you for comfort when we are struggling or afraid. Thank you for never abandoning us. Amen.