Lesson 8: Moses sees the glory of God.
Passage: Exodus 33:12-23 - Sometime after God gives the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel from Mount Sinai, Moses has an honest discussion with God about his concerns for leading the people to the Promised Land. Moses wants to know who God will send with him to help him lead the people, and God says that God’s very own presence will go with him. Moses wants to be certain of this and so he declares that if God’s presence does not go with him, then he will not go. Moses also asks to be able to see God’s glory, and God agrees to pass by Moses and allow him to get a glimpse of God’s back, but not God’s face.
Big Idea: God’s presence goes with us.
For Teachers:
Lesson plan.
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Welcome Activity: — All Leaders
Have one leader greet the children with the iPad roster outside the classroom door. Check-in the children in your classroom as they arrive.
Have another leader invite the children in to sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Introduce yourselves.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story
Leader: “Good morning friends! It’s so nice to see you! We are glad you are here today. Today is the very last day that we’ll be talking about the story of Moses and the journey of the Israelites, does anyone want to share what they remember from the story? What was your favourite part?”
Leader: “Today we are going to watch one more video to do with are lesson. Can you find a seat where you are comfy? Can you give a thumbs up when you are ready?”
Video: Play Moses sees God’s glory video from Lesson Plan playlist.
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
“Dear God, thank you for the story we’ve been learning of Moses and the Israelites and their journey out of Egypt to get to the new home that you promised them. Thank you that we know that just like you were with the Israelites on their journey—when they were scared or lonely or hungry or thirsty—you are also always with us, through all the difficult times. Thank you that you love us and care for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Leader: Alright friends I think we should get up and move around a bit before our craft can everybody stand up?
Body Break Activity: — Follow the Leader
Play Follow the Leader video from Activity Playlist.
After the body break activity move to the tables for craft time.
Activity: Q-tip Painting Craft
Children will use Q-tips and washable paint to create art related to today’s story.
If a child is not interested in the activity, allow them to move to free play.
Dismissal: Dismiss children manually with Roster iPad and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit near the TV. Welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: — Freeze Dance
Select Freeze dance from activities playlist.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Leader: Today is the last day of our series on the story of Moses and the Exodus.
Does anyone remember some of the things that happened in the story so far? What was your favourite part?
In today's story we'll learn about how Moses actually got to see God’s glory. Can you imagine what that would be like?
Read: Exodus 33: 7-23 Nirv bible
Today I am going to read to you from the bible. Can you close your eyes and try to picture what is happening in your imagination?
Video Lesson — Play Moses and the Tent of Meeting followed by Commons Kids Exodus Trivia Episode 7
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Why do you think Moses told God that he didn’t want to go on the journey if God wasn’t with him?
Can you think of some times when you might feel scared or alone, and you would want God to be with you? What can you do when you feel that way?
Why do you think Moses asked to see God’s glory?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
“Dear God, thank you for the story we’ve been learning of Moses and the Israelites and their journey out of Egypt to get to the new home that you promised them. Thank you that we know that just like you were with the Israelites on their journey, you are also always with us through all the difficult times. Thank you that you love us and care for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Activity: Q-tip Painting Tree Activity
Children will use Q-tips and washable paint to decorate their art making a tree.
Dismissal: Dismiss children manually using the iPad roster making sure each child leaves with their care-givers.
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Welcome — All Leaders
Welcome the kids to class and ask how their week was. Manually check them in using the iPad Roster.
Warm Up Activity: — Exodus Trivia Questions: What came first?
Read the questions and have the students try to answer
Alternatively have them try to decode today’s message using the decoder sheet.
Preliminary Discussion —Bible Story Leader
Have a volunteer read todays bible story: Exodus 33:7-23
Leader: Today is the last day of our series on Moses and the Exodus.
Can you guys remember some of the things that we learned from the story? What parts stood out to you the most?
Today's story will be about an encounter that Moses had with God after God had given the Ten Commandments to the Israelites on Mount Sinai. In this encounter, Moses asked God for two things before they continued on their journey.
Can anyone guess what those things might have been?
Let's watch our video to find out...
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Play Moses and the Tent of Meeting video followed by Commons Kids Exodus Trivia Episode 7.
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Why do you think Moses would request that God’s presence go with them on the journey even though God was already with them this whole time? (Perhaps Moses was just worried about having to lead the people to a brand new land, so he needed some extra encouragement and a promise that God would never leave them)
Why do you think Moses asked to see God’s glory? (Moses may have needed something to give him courage, and to actually see for himself that God was with him)
Have you ever had times when you were feeling scared or anxious, and you just needed to know that someone was with you to get through it?
Do you tend to feel like God is always with you through all the good and the bad times? Why or why not?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
“Dear God, thank you for the story of the Exodus that we’ve been learning about. Thank you for all the things we can take away from this part of the Bible, like how you never forgot about your people in all their years of hardship in Egypt, how you saved them and brought them to a new home, how you stayed with them through thick and thin over the 40 years that they wandered in the wilderness, and how you kept your promise to make them into a great nation. Please help us to see how the Israelites’ story can also relate to us, teaching us that you are always with us whether we know it or not, and that you love, care and provides for us every step of the way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Activity: Q-tip Painting Tree craft
Students will create art using Q-tips and washable paint.
Dismissal: Dismiss children using the iPad roster and making sure each child leaves with their care-giver.
For Parents:
Follow-up questions.
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What was the story you learn about in class today?
What’s one cool thing that you remember from the story of Moses?
Why do you think Moses asked God to be with him on his journey with the Israelites to the Promised Land?
Do you feel like God is always with you?
What’s something you can do when you feel worried or scared like Moses?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Why do you think Moses asked God to be with him on his journey with the Israelites to the Promised Land?
Have you ever felt worried or scared and wanted someone to be with you to help you feel better?
Do you think that God is always with you through scary or hard times?
What can you do when you don’t feel like God is with you?
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What happened in the story you learned about in class today?
What did you think of the overall story of Moses and the Exodus out of Egypt? What stood out to you?
Can you think of one big take away that you’ll remember from the lessons?
When Moses said that he wouldn’t go on the journey if God’s presence wasn’t with him, what do you think he was concerned about?
Do you think that we also need God’s presence to be with us as we go through our lives day to day? Why or why not?
