The Red Sea Crossing
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 13-15 (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: The Sea Rolls Back (p116)
Jesus Storybook Bible: God Makes a Way (p92)
Gospel Story Bible: God Parts the Red Sea (p64)
Action Story Bible: 20,000 Egyptians Under the Sea (p147)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin about THE GAP!
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:
How did God lead the people out of Egypt? (in a cloud during the day and fire at night)
Who chased the Israelites? (Pharaoh’s army)
What happened when Moses stretched out his hand over the water? (God divided the water. God led His people through the Red Sea on dry ground.)
What happened to Pharaoh’s army? (God made the waters come back together.)
What did the people do? (They worshiped God.)
Is there anything God cannot do? (God can do all things)
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
How did God lead His people in the wilderness? (as a pillar of cloud in the daytime and a pillar of fire at night, Ex. 13:21-22)
Was God surprised when Pharaoh decided to chase after the Israelites? (No, God knew what Pharaoh would do, and He chose to use Pharaoh one last time to show His power and save His people; Ex. 14:1-4)
What did the Israelites do after God parted the sea and closed it on the Egyptians? (fear the Lord, trust in Him, and sing a song of worship; Ex. 14:31–15)
How do you think the Israelites felt when they saw Pharaoh’s army chasing them and the Red Sea in front of them? Guide kids to discuss the idea that fear is a normal response when facing uncertain circumstances. Point them back to the fact that God is faithful, and He had promised to rescue the Israelites. Prompt kids to think about the difference between feeling afraid and acting out of fear.
What is the ultimate way God rescued people? Steer the conversation toward the idea that Jesus’ death and resurrection to save us from sin is the most important and loving rescue God has ever made.
How do you think we should respond when God provides for us in different ways? Remind kids that Moses and the Israelites responded by praising God and singing a song of worship to Him. Talk to them about what it means to fear the Lord and the why we can trust Him to always do what is best.
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 parted the Red Sea for His people to cross.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: The Lord is my strength and my song! Exodus 15:2
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation - Exodus 15:2
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: THE GAP!!; 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 parted the Red Sea for His people to cross.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: The Lord is my strength and my song! Exodus 15:2
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation - Exodus 15:2
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: What is Different? (p15-16)
Bigs: Red Sea Word Search (p15-16)
Elementary: Make the Connection (p15-16)
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 parted the Red Sea for His people to cross.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: The Lord is my strength and my song! Exodus 15:2
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation - Exodus 15:2
