The Plagues and the Passover
This week’s Redemption Kids lesson is about the story of Moses!
Sunday Story Time
Each Sunday we have a story time, discussion time, worship time, and close by recapping the lesson.
Story Time
Start by reading this week’s lesson to your children, or by having them read it to you. Then watch this week’s lesson video.
Read the Passage: Exodus 5-12 (ESV)
If you’re looking for the story in one of the many incredible children’s Bibles, check these out:
Big Picture Story Bible: God’s People Become Great (p112)
The Beginner’s Bible: Hard Times for Egypt (p105)
Jesus Storybook Bible: God to the Rescue (p84)
Gospel Story Bible: Moses Confronts Pharaoh (p58)
Action Story Bible: Spokesman for God (p133)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin in how His people was “Let Go.”
Discussion Time
After watching the video, ask the following questions to further teach and apply today’s lesson.
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
What was Pharaoh’s answer to God’s command to let the Israelites go? (no)
Name a few of the plagues. (Answers will vary)
What did God want the Israelites to do so their homes would be “passed over” by the last plague? (sprinkle a lamb’s blood on their doorposts)
Who rescued the Israelites? (God rescued His people.)
Is there anything God cannot do? (God can do all things)
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
What was the first plague God sent to Egypt? (God turned the Nile to blood, Ex. 7:20-21)
A few times Pharaoh agreed to release the Israelites if God ended the plagues. Did Pharaoh keep his word? (No, he changed his mind each time God showed mercy; Ex. 8:15,31-32; 9:34-35)
What was the final plague and how did the Israelites avoid suffering under it? (the death of every firstborn; spreading lamb’s blood over their doorposts, Ex. 12:12-13)
Why do you think Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go? Help the kids understand that God was using Pharaoh to display His power over the world. Discuss the fact that Egypt worshiped many false gods, and the plagues demonstrated that the one true God had power and the false gods did not)
How does the Passover point forward to Jesus’ death? (Guide kids to discuss that Jesus was identified as the Lamb of God. He died as a sacrifice so that we could be saved from sin. The Israelites sacrificed an unblemished lamb, and Jesus was without sin. Everyone who believes in Jesus will not be punished for sin; God’s judgment will “pass over” believers)
What are some ways God used the Israelites’ time in Egypt for His glory and their good? (Guide kids to understand that, although Israel’s time as slaves was difficult and sad, God worked through it to show His power and rescue them. Remind the kids that as God’s people left Egypt, they took animals, clothing, and money from the Egyptians. Through their time in Egypt, Israel became a large and wealthy nation)
Worship Time
Let’s stand up, lift our voices, raise our hands - and SING!
Minis/Little - Printable Lyrics
Bigs/Elementary - Printable Lyrics
The Lord is My Strength and Song
Let’s Recap
We close each Sunday by recapping the the lesson with this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse that we’ll come back to throughout the week.
Big Picture Question: Is there anything God cannot do?
Big Picture Answer: God can do all things according to His character.
Key Passage: But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. - Hosea 13:4
Big Idea: God delivered His people and proved that He is the one true God.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “Go tell Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go” - Exodus 6:11
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: So the Lord said to Moses, “Go in, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the people of Israel go out of his land” - Exodus 6:10-11
Tuesday’s Tales
Story Time
Each Tuesday we take some time to watch a video that reinforces this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Bible Story Video
Bigs/Elementary: FIRE!; Questions From Kids
Let’s Recap
Take some time to review this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse with your children
Big Picture Question: Is there anything God cannot do?
Big Picture Answer: God can do all things according to His character.
Key Passage: But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. - Hosea 13:4
Big Idea: God delivered His people and proved that He is the one true God.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “Go tell Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go” - Exodus 6:11
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: So the Lord said to Moses, “Go in, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the people of Israel go out of his land” - Exodus 6:10-11
Friday Family Fun
Activity Time
Each Friday we have some fun! Print out the activity sheets and use the Family Discussion & Activity Tips to engage with this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Shadow Matching (p11-12)
Bigs: Plague Scramble (p11-12)
Elementary: Ten Plagues (p11-12)
Let’s Recap
Let’s see how much of this week’s lesson everyone remembers!
Big Picture Question: Is there anything God cannot do?
Big Picture Answer: God can do all things according to His character.
Key Passage: But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. - Hosea 13:4
Big Idea: God delivered His people and proved that He is the one true God.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “Go tell Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go” - Exodus 6:11
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: So the Lord said to Moses, “Go in, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the people of Israel go out of his land” - Exodus 6:10-11
