YEA Lesson Library
The Passover
About This Lesson
This lesson teaches that the Passover Lamb saved the Israelites from death, just as Jesus (the Lamb of God) saves God’s people from sin and death.
Scriptures
Exodus 11:1-10
Exodus 12:1-30
Exodus 12:13
Acts 9:22
Romans 5:8-9
1 Corinthians 5:7
Hebrews 11:27-28
1 Peter 1:18-19
Words to Know
DESTROYER - from God to bring death to the first born
PROTECT- keep from danger
The Lesson
Moses and Aaron told Pharaoh that God said, "Let my people go into the desert to worship me.” But Pharaoh was stubborn; he said, "NO!" Even after God sent blood for water, frogs, bugs, hail, sickness, and darkness, Pharaoh still wouldn't let God's people go. So, God had one more thing to send to the Egyptians.
God told Moses to have the Israelites get ready. The last thing He would send was very bad. God would send His destroyer into Egypt. In one night the first born child in every family would die. The first born animals would also die.
But, God told the Israelites that He would protect them from the destroyer, if they did what Moses told them to do. Moses said to take the blood of a lamb and paint it above their doors and on the sides of them. If they obeyed, they would be safe.
That night in Egypt many mothers cried. Their oldest child had died. They were very sad. The Israelites heard the crying. They knew that the destroyer had come.
All the Israelite children were safe in their houses. Do you know why? Because they obeyed God and did what He told them. They had put the blood over their doors. And when the destroyer saw the blood, it passed by.
God loved the Israelites. They were His people. So, a little lamb had to die to save the Israelite children alive. God loves you, too. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die so that you could live with Him forever in His Kingdom. God called Jesus His Lamb. But, you must do what God tells you to do, just like the Israelites.
Daily Devotions
Sunday - Romans 5:8-9
Monday - Exodus 12:23
Tuesday - 1 Peter 1:18-19
Wednesday - Acts 9:22
Thursday - Exodus 12:26-27
Friday - 1 Corinthians 5:7
Saturday - Hebrews 11:27-28
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the children will be able to:
1. Explain that God sent the bad things to Egypt because Pharaoh wouldn't obey.
2. Tell what the people had to do to be safe from the destroyer.
3. State that God called Jesus His Lamb.
Topics & Themes
Angel, Death
Consequences of Sin
God’s Judgment
God’s Love
Jesus, Lamb of God
Lamb
Obedience
Passover
Pharaoh
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA Students and Teacher's books, attendance and memory verse charts, songbook, stickers, cassette or CD, music player
Preparation
Much has been written about the concrete thinking of young children. “ . . . some have feared that we are teaching the Bible too soon. Some feel we should wait until children can understand it at a more mature level, but it would be a tragedy to wait. We can safely let the children think as children. and when they become men they will put away childish things” (Teaching Kindergartners by Ruth Beechick). When teaching about death, especially the death of children, be sensitive to the emotional reaction of the children in your class. Reassure them that they are safe. God loves them and will take care of them. Mommy and Daddy love them and will look after them. And you love them and will help keep them safe.
Review Questions
1. Why did God send the bad things to the people of Egypt?
2. What was the very worst thing that happened to the first born child of the Egyptians?
3. Why did it not happen to the Israelite children?
4. What did the Israelites do so the destroyer would pass over their houses?
5. Who did God call His Lamb?
6. What did Jesus do so that we could live with God in His Kingdom?
7. What do you have to do to live in God’s Kingdom?
REACH Activity
Letter: P
Words: Passover, people, pass, protect, paint, put
Sentence:
ON PASSOVER, PEOPLE PUT BLOOD ON THEIR DOORS TO PROTECT THEM FROM THE DESTROYER!
Song
“Behold, Behold” is on page 45 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Lead the children in prayer, thanking God for sending His Son Jesus to be our Savior. Ask Him to help the children listen and do what He tells them to do.
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