Jethro Helped Moses
This week’s Redemption Kids lesson is about the story of Jethro!
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 18 (ESV)
If you’re looking for the story in one of the many incredible children’s Bibles, check these out:
The Beginner’s Bible: N/A
Jesus Storybook Bible: Ten Ways to be Perfect (p100)
Gospel Story Bible: N/A
Action Story Bible: Good Advice (p163)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin about a good idea!
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 did Moses tell Jethro? (about everything God had done for the Israelites)
How did Moses help the people who had problems? (He listened to them and told them what to do).
What did Jethro say about Moses helping the people with problems? (The job is too big for one person).
What did Jethro tell Moses to do? (Choose good men to be leaders and help you).
What did Moses do? (He chose men to be leaders to judge the small cases).
What is God like? God is holy, good, and loving.
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
Who was Jethro? (a priest of Midian and Moses’ father- in-law, Ex. 18:1)
What problem did Jethro notice? (Moses sat all day to judge the people, a task too heavy for him alone; Ex. 18:14-18)
What solution did Jethro suggest? (select trustworthy men to help judge smaller cases, Ex. 18:19-22)
What are some things we need help with in our lives? Guide kids to discuss the idea that walking with God was never meant to be done alone. We are to be a part of the church. We can help others love and obey God and be helped by others.
How can we help one another obey God? Guide kids to discuss the power of prayer and the importance of talking about the things we think and feel. Remind kids that learning from someone who has been trusting God longer than you can help you see what godliness looks like. Talk about the importance of confession in battling sin in our lives.
What are some things you could do if you feel alone and need help with something? Talk about how we must show humility to ask for help sometimes. Remind the kids that we all are imperfect, and needing help doesn’t mean you are weak or a failure. Point out that asking for help is a sign of God’s work happening in your life to make you wise and grow you.
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: What is God like? God is holy, good, and loving.
Big Picture Answer: God is holy, good, and loving.
Key Passage: 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. - Matthew 22:37-39
Big Idea: Moses needed help to lead God’s people.
Bible Verse to Memorize - “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind!! - Matthew 22:37
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 Advice from Jethro; 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: What is God like? God is holy, good, and loving.
Big Picture Answer: God is holy, good, and loving.
Key Passage: 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. - Matthew 22:37-39
Big Idea: Moses needed help to lead God’s people.
Bible Verse to Memorize - “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind!! - Matthew 22:37
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: I Need Help! (p19-20)
Bigs: Among the Crowd (p19-20)
Elementary: The Best Helpers (p19-20)
Let’s Recap
Let’s see how much of this week’s lesson everyone remembers!
Big Picture Question: What is God like? God is holy, good, and loving.
Big Picture Answer: God is holy, good, and loving.
Key Passage: 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. - Matthew 22:37-39
Big Idea: Moses needed help to lead God’s people.
Bible Verse to Memorize - “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind!! - Matthew 22:37
