YEA Lesson Library
Helping Hands
About This Lesson
This lesson teacher that, just as God helped Joshua and Moses when they were fighting the Amalekites, God will help if we ask.
Scriptures
Exodus 17:8-16
Psalm 18:1-3
Psalm 18:31-34
Psalm 20:7
Psalm 81:13-14
Isaiah 35:3-4
Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 41:10-13
Words to Know
BATTLE - a fight between two people or armies
ENEMY - someone, or something harmful or deadly
PEACEFUL - a time of peace devoid of violence or force
The Lesson
What would you do if you had to lift a very heavy box. Or, what if a big kid said he would beat you up? Would you ask for help? Would you ask Mommy or Daddy to help you? God gave you Mommies and Daddies to take care of you and help you. And, God wants to help you.
God was leading His people, the Israelites, through the wilderness. He fought against the Egyptians and took care of the Israelites. He fed them with food from heaven. He gave them water out of a rock. But, now they were facing a new enemy.
The Israelites were looking for a peaceful place to worship God. But, not everyone was peaceful. The Amalekite army met the Israelites and wanted to fight. So, Moses told Joshua to choose his best men to go out to fight.
Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of a hill to watch the battle. Moses raised his hands up in the air and prayed. The Israelite army was winning. But, Moses' arms got heavy. And, when he put his arms down, the Amalekites won. So, Aaron and Hur gave Moses “Helping Hands.” They stood at Moses sides and held up his hands. Moses prayed until the sun went down. And the Israelites won the battle.
Joshua needed help to fight the Amalekites. So, Moses prayed to the Lord. Moses needed help to hold his arms up. So, Aaron and Hur held up his arms. But, it was God who helped the Israelites win against the army of the Amalekites. He wants to help you, too.
Daily Devotions
Sunday: Isaiah 35:3-4
Monday: Exodus 17:9-11
Tuesday: Exodus 17:12-13
Wednesday: Psalm 18:1-3
Thursday: Psalm 18:31-34
Friday: Psalm 81:13-14
Saturday: Psalm 20:7
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the children will be able to:
1. Tell what Moses did to help the Israelites win the battle with the Amalekites.
2. Describe how Aaron and Hur helped Moses.
3. State that God wants to help us; all we need to do is pray.
Topics & Themes
Aaron
Battle
God’s Leading/Guidance
God’s Provision
Hur
Israelites
Moses
Prayer
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA Students' and Teacher's books, attendance and memory verse charts, stickers, music player, CD or cassette, songbook, and building blocks, blue fabric or florist’s foil
Preparation
Even though Beginner children are testing their independence in some areas of their lives, they still have a strong need for security, guidance, and help. They may be affected by instability in the home which can cause them to worry and feel insecure. Express love to the children often. Let them know that you will be there to help them. But more important, stress the fact that God loves them and knows all about them. He knows when they are afraid or in trouble. He knows when things are going wrong. And God wants to help them; all they have to do is ask Him.
Again, arrange the blue fabric or florist's foil on the floor in two sections to represent the Red Sea (as in lesson 7).
Review Questions
1. Why were the Israelites going through the wilderness?
2. The Amalekites wanted to fight. Did the Israelites have an army?
3. Who did Moses pick to choose the best men to fight the Amalekites?
4. Where did Moses, Aaron, and Hur go to watch the battle?
5. What did Moses do to help Joshua and his men?
6. What did Aaron and Hur do to help Moses?
7. How can you get God to help you when you are afraid or in trouble?
REACH Activity
Letter: H
Words: helping, hands, had, heavy, help, he, his, heaven, Hur, hill
Sentence:
MOSES’ ARMS GOT HEAVY, BUT HE HAD HELPING HANDS FROM AARON AND HUR.
Song
“I’m In The Lord’s Army” is on page 33 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Have the children follow your actions as you say the following rhyme:
It's time for us to pray
(bow head and fold hands),
As we talk to God today (point up);
He will hear us, and He'll do (cup hand to ear)
Just what's best for me and you (point to self and then others).
Lead the children in prayer, thanking Him for hearing their prayers. Ask God to help the children not be afraid to ask Him for help.
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