YEA Lesson Library
Don’t “But” Me!
About This Lesson
This lesson teaches about the first nine plagues that God sent on Egypt as a result of Pharaoh’s refusal to obey God.
Scriptures
Exodus 7:3-4
Exodus 7:14-25
Exodus 8:1-32
Exodus 8:19
Exodus 9:1-35
Exodus 10:1-29
Exodus 15:26
Proverbs 28:14
Proverbs 29:1
Hebrews 3:12-13
Words to Know
STUBBORN - refused to do what God told him
LICE - tiny bugs that live in the hair and on the body of people, biting them
The Lesson
Moses and Aaron told Pharaoh to let God's people go. God wanted His people to go into the desert so they could worship Him. But, Pharaoh said, “NO!" He was a very stubborn man. He wouldn't listen and obey God. So God sent some bad things to get Pharaoh's attention.
First, all the water in Egypt turned into blood. There was no water for the people to drink. The water in the rivers and lakes turned to blood. Then all the fish began to die. It was a very stinky mess! But Pharaoh wouldn't let God's people go.
One morning the Egyptians wakened to a funny sound. Ribbit, ribbit! Frogs were in their houses. They were in their ovens and on the dishes. They were in their clothes and in their beds. Frogs were even in their food!
Pharaoh got mad, but he wouldn't let God's people go. Then God sent all kinds of bugs to the people of Egypt. Flies buzzed and bit them. Lice were all over their bodies. They made the people itch and scratch. He even sent big grasshoppers that ate the leaves off all the plants and trees. But Pharaoh was still stubborn.
The Egyptians' animals got sick and died. They had big sores all over their bodies. There was no medicine to make them feel better. Then God sent big balls of hail from the sky. They fell on the animals and people. There was even fire with the hail. Then God made it dark for three whole days. But Pharaoh still said. "NO!"
Daily Devotions
Sunday - Proverbs 29:1
Monday - Proverbs 28:14
Tuesday - Exodus 8:18-19
Wednesday - Hebrews 3:12
Thursday - Exodus 15:26
Friday - Exodus 8:22-23
Saturday - Exodus 7:3-4
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the children will be able to:
1. Explain why these bad things happened to Egypt.
2. Name at least four of the plagues mentioned in the lesson.
3. State that the bad things didn't happen to God's people who obeyed Him.
Topics & Themes
Consequences of Sin
Egypt
God’s Judgment
God’s Omnipotence
God’s Protection
Obedience
Pharaoh
Plagues
Worship God
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA Students' and Teacher's books, attendance and memory verse charts, cassette or CD, music player, songbook, white Styrofoam cups, black and green markers, green construction paper, scissors, glue, wiggle eyes, toy truck and car, shoe box
Preparation
Obedience at any age can be difficult. Children have their own thoughts and ideas and often choose them rather than obedience. Emphasizing to children that obedience is an act of love is beneficial. It takes the focus off of their desires (what do I want to do) and places it on others (when I obey I show them love and respect). Obedience is a choice we make everyday. Pharaoh chose not to listen and obey what God said.
Before you come to class, make enough copies of the frog head and legs so that each child will have one set. (Patterns are located on the pattern page.) You will need to cut these out ahead of time for the younger children.
Review Questions
I. What did Pharaoh answer when Moses told him to let the Israelites go?
2. What was the first bad thing that happened to the people of Egypt?
3. Name as many of the bad things that happened as you can.
4. Why wouldn't Pharaoh listen to Moses?
5. Did the bad things happen to the Israelites?
REACH Activity
Letter: D
Words: dishes, desert, died, dark, drink, die
Sentence:
DID YOU KNOW GOD MADE IT DARK FOR THREE DAYS?
Song
“My God Is So Big” is on page 14 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Lead the children in prayer, asking God to help them not be stubborn like Pharaoh, but to listen and do what God tells them.
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