YEA Lesson Library
A Burning Bush
About This Lesson
This lesson teaches that just as Moses listened to God’s voice and obeyed God, the student should listen to God’s voice (the Bible) and obey God’s commandments.
Scriptures
Exodus 3:1-22
Exodus 3:4
Deuteronomy 5:26
Deuteronomy 28:1
Deuteronomy 30:10
Psalm 12:6
Isaiah 6:8
Hebrews 1:2
Hebrews 4:7
Words to Know
MIRACLE - an amazing thing that only God can do
PALACE - fancy home where the king lives
SHEPHERD'S STAFF - a cane-like stick used to herd sheep
The Lesson
Moses grew up in the palace. But he didn't like the way Pharaoh treated his people, the Israelites. So, when he was a man Moses left the palace. He went to a far away land to take care of sheep.
One day while he was watching his sheep, Moses saw a strange sight. A bush was covered with fire - but it wasn't burning up! He carefully walked toward the bush. Moses heard a voice speaking to him. It was the voice of God!
God told Moses He had an important job for him to do. God wanted Moses to go and talk to Pharaoh. He wanted Pharaoh to let the Israelites go into the desert to worship. But Moses was afraid.
God said, "Moses, I will be with you.'" God told him that He would lead the people to a new land. He would give them a land where there was plenty to eat - a land where they would be free to worship Him.
God showed Moses a sign that He would be with him. He told Moses to throw his shepherd's staff on the ground. Moses obeyed and the staff became a snake. God said He would use miracles like that to show Pharaoh and the people that He was with Moses. He also sent Moses' brother, Aaron to help him.
God spoke to Moses in “A Burning Bush.” He speaks to you
through His Word, the Bible. God wants you to listen and obey Him. If you do, He will be with you, too.
Daily Devotions
Sunday: Isaiah 6:8
Monday: Deuteronomy 5:26
Tuesday: Hebrews 4:7
Wednesday: Deuteronomy 28:1
Thursday: Deuteronomy 30:10
Friday: Hebrews 1:2
Saturday: Psalm 12:6
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the children will be able to:
1. State the reason Moses left the palace.
2. Describe how God spoke to Moses in the desert.
3.Tell how God speaks to them today.
Topics & Themes
Aaron
Bible
Burning Bush
Egypt
God’s Plan
God’s Presence
Miracles
Moses
Obedience
Sign
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA students' and teacher's books. attendance and memory verse chart, stickers, cassette tape or CD and music player, construction paper, tissue paper, glue, toy phone, letter in envelope, book
Preparation
Preschoolers are naturally self-centered beings. They are ready to believe that Jesus is their Friend, that God made them, and that He loves them. They will naturally be interested in learning how God can speak to them. Explain that God uses His Word, the Bible, to speak to us.The Bible is God's message to us. When we read the Bible, God is speaking to us. Treat it with great respect as you explain that God told men what He wanted written in His Book. When we read the Bible it is like reading a letter from someone we love.
Before you come to class, cut or tear red, orange and yellow tissue paper into one-inch pieces. Enlarge and copy the bush pattern onto construction paper for each child. (The pattern is on the Pattern Page.)
Review Questions
1. Why did Moses leave the palace and go to take care of sheep in the desert?
2. What was the strange sight that Moses saw?
3. What was strange about a bush burning?
4. What else was strange about the bush?
5. What was the important job God had for Moses to do?
6. What was the sign God gave to prove He would always be with Moses?
7. How does God speak to you and me today?
REACH Activity
Letter: M
Words: Moses, miracles, man
Sentence:
MOSES MARVELED AT THE MIRACLE OF THE BURNING BUSH.
Song
“The B-I-B-L-E” is on page 18 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Lead the children in prayer, thanking God for speaking to Moses in the bush. Ask Him to help the children listen and obey what He tells them in His Word.
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