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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Sunday School Lesson

The Life Of Moses (Lesson 2)
God Speaks with Moses
(God's Holiness)
Sunday School Lesson
by Craig
LESSON OBJECTIVE
Topics:
Moses, Holiness, Listening, Will of God

After completing this lesson, the children will learn that God desires to communicate with us and how important it is for us to listen.
 
AS KIDS ARRIVE (15 minutes)
Ways to Communicate:
As the children arrive, hand them a blank sheet of paper and a pencil and have them write down as many ways or things they can think of that people use to communicate. Give one or two examples (see below). After everyone has arrived, and jotted down a few things, write their unique answers on the board. Include any additional items of your own they could not think of. Then take a vote by a showing of hands which item the kids believe is the best or most effective way and the least effective way to communicate. Close the activity by saying, "There are many great ways to communicate, some are more effective than others, but God can communicate with us in miraculous ways. Today we will discover one unforgettable way God talked with Moses. Examples: Radio, Television, Books, Magazines, Loud speakers, Prayer, Angels
 
OPENING PRAYER AND PRAISES (5 minutes) Further info? Click here
MEMORY WORK (6 minutes)
"My help comes from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth" Psalm 121:2
The kids should be familiar with this verse from last week. Today, have the kids sit in a circle, and call out one name. That child will say the first part of the verse. The child to his left (clockwise) must say the second part of the verse, and the next child to the left say the reference. Do this several times so everyone has a chance to say part of the verse.
 
SCRIPTURE READING AND DISCUSSION (15 minutes)
Introduction:
Last week we learned about how God protected Moses by having the Pharaoh's daughter raise him as her own child. God had a plan for Moses from the time he was born. Now Moses is a married man, and it is time for God to tell Moses what to do. During this time the Israelite people who are living in Egypt are being treated very badly. The Egyptians are using them like slaves to do all the hard work. But the Israelites are God's chosen people, so God is going to use Moses to free them from their suffering. Our lesson begins with Moses tending the sheep belonging to Jethro his Father-in-law. Exodus 3:1-15 (The story of Moses and the Burning Bush)
Discussion Questions:
1. What was strange about the bush that Moses saw in the mountain? (It never stopped burning)
2. Why do you suppose God chose a burning bush as a way to speak to Moses? (To get the attention of Moses and to show His fearsome power)
3. Why did God tell Moses to take off his sandals? (Because he was on holy ground)
4. How did Moses react to God's request? (He didn't think he was worthy -said "who am I")
5. How was God going to help Moses deliver His message? (God would be with him)
6. Who was Moses to say sent him, if asked by the Israelites? (Moses was to say "I AM has sent me.")
 
CLASS EXERCISES (20 minutes)
Selling God's Word (Activity) Click here
ALTERNATE CLASS EXERCISE (10 minutes)
Old Time Telephone (Game)
Have the kids either sit in a circle or line up, and play the old telephone game to show how important it is to listen carefully to the Word of God. You can use the following phrases or make up your own:
1. When God spoke to Moses, He did it in a very strange way, by using a bush.
2. Moses was not prepared to hear what he heard up in the mountain.
3. God has a special plan for all of us, so we need to listen carefully to what the Word of God says.
 
APPLICATION (2 minutes)
God desires to communicate with us all the time. Sometimes however we are just too busy to listen to God. Perhaps we feel God has more important things to do than talk to us. But that cannot be further from the truth. God loves us very much and wants to tell us many things. That's why we need to take time to pray, and hear what God has to say. Let's pray now, and ask God to help us to listen to Him.
 
NEXT WEEK
If you really wanted to do something, what would make you change your mind. Next week we will learn about a man who wouldn't change his mind even when he was covered with flies and other creepy things.
 
CLOSING PRAYER (2 minutes)
TAKE HOME PAGE
Give one copy to each child at the end of the class to take home.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Sunday School Lesson

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON OBJECTIVE
Topics: Moses as a baby
Moses, Protection

After completing this lesson, the children will learn that God protects us and has a plan for each of our lives.
 
AS KIDS ARRIVE (15 minutes)
Draw the following chart on the board:
 
Things that protect us
People that protect us
(examples: bicycle helmets, seat belts, gloves)

(examples: Fireman, policeman, God)


As the children arrive, give them a sheet of paper and have them copy the chart from the board, or have copies already made up before class. Have them jot down as many things and people they can think of while waiting for everyone to arrive. When finished, discuss what everyone came up with and write unique items of the board for all to see.
 
OPENING PRAYER AND PRAISES (5 minutes) Further info? Click here
MEMORY WORK (6 minutes)
"My help comes from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth" Psalm 121:2
Have the kids find this verse in their Bibles, and read it several times out loud. Have them close their eyes and try to say the verse again.
 
SCRIPTURE READING AND DISCUSSION (15 minutes)
Introduction:
Today we will learn about the birth of Moses. Moses was born a long time ago in Egypt. But he was not an Egyptian. He was an Israelite. At that time the Pharaoh of Egypt gave an order that every newborn baby boy was to be thrown into the Nile River and killed, but baby girls could live. That doesn't sound fair does it? Can you imagine the sadness parents had when a baby boy was born? But this is a story about how God can protect His own chosen people, even during evil times like this.

Exodus 2:1-10 (The story of the birth of Moses)


Discussion Questions:

1. Instead of throwing Moses into the Nile, what did his mother do with him for the first three months of his life? (She hid him)

2. When his mother could hide him no longer, what did she do with Moses? (She put him in a basket and set him among the reeds in the Nile)

3. Where did Pharaoh's daughter find the baby? (Along the bank of the Nile among the reeds)

4. What was Pharaoh's daughter doing when she found Moses? (Bathing with her servants)

5. Do you think Moses was found by accident, or was it God's plan? (God's plan)

6. Who did Pharaoh's daughter find to nurse the baby? (His mother)

7. How do we see God's protection in this story? (God protected Moses from dying in the Nile River by allowing Pharaoh's daughter to find him and raise him as an Egyptian.)
CLASS EXERCISES (10 minutes)
Moses in the Nile (Skit for six children) Click here
APPLICATION (2 minutes)
We use many thingsto protect us for instance helmets, gloves and heavy coats in the winter. People also protect us from harm, such as firemen and lifeguards. God's protection is always there, even when we don't know it. He has a plan for us just like He did for Moses. Although things may seem difficult at the time, God is always working in us for the good.

The Bible says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)

This week, everyone should spend some time in prayer, thanking God for His protection. Remember, our help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
 
NEXT WEEK
Did you ever hear a red rose talk? Come back next week and we will learn about something just as strange, but very true.
 
CLOSING PRAYER (2 minutes) 
TAKE HOME PAGE
Give one copy to each child at the end of the class to take home.

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Ordination with the Universal Life Church, is free,  and lasts for life, so use the Free Online Ordination, button.

The  ULC, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have loved watching the continual growth of the seminary.


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