YEA Lesson Library
Ready, Set, Go
About This Lesson
This lesson teaches that the Israelites left Egypt because God brought them out.
Scriptures
Exodus 6:6-7
Exodus 12:30-51
Exodus 13:1-3
Exodus 13:3
Exodus 13:21-22
Exodus 14:4
Psalm 31:1-3
Psalm 31:14-16
Psalm 59:16-17
Words to Know
MIGHTY - strong
The Lesson
What a terrible night that was. The destroyer passed through Egypt. In every house the first born child and animal were dead. Egyptian mothers were crying. God did what He said He would do.
God told the Israelites they must get ready to go. He also said that they had to cook a special Passover meal and eat it with unleavened bread. God said they should have their walking shoes and traveling clothes on when they ate this meal. They were to be ready to leave in a hurry.
When the destroyer passed over, Pharaoh heard the Egyptians crying. He was very sad, but he was also angry. Even his son had died. Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron to come see him that very night. He told them to take the flocks and herds and all the people and leave Egypt - right now! The Egyptian people gave the Israelites clothes and gold and silver jewelry. They took their flocks of sheep and herds of cattle and left Egypt at night.
The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt for 430 years! That's a long, long time. At last, all of God's people were free to leave Egypt. They left with their children and their sheep and cows. That was a very large group of people and animals. God led them out with a mighty hand. He told them that this was a night to remember forever! He said to celebrate it every year.
Don't you think it would have been better if Pharaoh would have listened and obeyed God? The Egyptian children wouldn't have had to die. It is always better to listen and obey God.
Daily Devotions
Sunday - Exodus 12:31-32
Monday - Exodus 12:21-22
Tuesday - Exodus 14:4
Wednesday - Psalm 31:1-3
Thursday - Psalm 31:14-16
Friday - Psalm 59:16-17
Saturday - Exodus 6:6-7
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the children will be able to:
1. Name some things the Israelites did to get ready to leave Egypt.
2. Tell why Pharaoh finally let the Israelites go.
3. State that God led the people out with His mighty hand.
Topics & Themes
Egypt, Coming Out
God’s Leading/Guidance
God’s Protection
God’s Provision
Night To Be Much Observed
Obedience
Passover
Pharaoh
Unleavened Bread
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA Students' and Teacher's books, attendance and memory verse charts, cassette or CD, music player, songbook, construction paper, crayons or markers, dowel rods, tape
Preparation
Children are used to the adults in their lives meeting their needs. They see Mommy buy groceries. They know Daddy works to provide them a home to live in. They live in the security of knowing their needs will be met.
The Israelites were entering into the unknown. They had been slaves in Egypt for 430 years, but their surroundings were familiar. The wilderness was an unknown, a barren place with little water and vegetation. How would they find food? How long would they travel? Would Pharaoh keep his word and allow them to worship their God?
God told the people to put blood over their doors to be safe. He protected them from the destroyer because they obeyed. God told Moses to lead the people out of Egypt. Moses did what God commanded. Now God would protect them and provide for them with His mighty hand.
Today's lesson shows how God led His people out of Egyptian slavery. Even though they would wander through the wilderness for 40 years, God would be there to provide for them and lead them. Emphasize that children also need to obey God and do what He says. It is God who is watching over them.
Before you come to class, cut 9 x 12 inch sheets of construction paper in half diagonally to form two triangles. You will need one triangle for each child in class. Cut thin dowel rods into 12-inch lengths (one per child). Decorate one of the banners and tape it to a dowel for yourself.
Review Questions
Questions have been asked throughout the body of the story.
REACH Activity
Letter: N
Words: night, no, now
Sentence:
ON THIS NIGHT, LEAVE RIGHT NOW!
Song
“His Banner Over Me Is Love” is on page 36 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Lead the children in prayer, thanking God for taking care of the Israelites and for taking care of His people who obey Him. Have the children repeat, "Help me obey and listen."
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