God Called Moses

God Called Moses

Wednesday, January 29th & Sunday, February 2nd

Key Passage: Exodus 3 and 4

Basic Truth: God reveals Himself to mankind.

Memory Verse: "Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46: 10a

Think about it: 

Moses had a personal experience in which God revealed Himself in a magnificent way.  Has God spoken to YOU?  Have you met the LORD, the Almighty, in a way that causes you to recognize His holiness and majesty?

“Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.  Praise be to His glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory.

Amen and Amen.”   (Psalm 72:18-19)

Ask it:

All Levels

Q: What do you know about God? 

A: Review some attributes of God...

Grade 1-2

Q: Why did God speak to Moses? 

A: God wanted Moses to know that He loved and cared about HIs people and would keep His promise to rescue them from slavery. 

Grade 3-4

Q: What did God reveal about Himself at the burning bush?

A: The eternal God is greater than anything that exists!

Grade 5-6

Q: How do we know that God is real?

A: God still reveals Himself today as the Holy Spirit gives faith to believe the testimony of nature, the Bible and the Church.

Family Activities:

1) Discuss specific ways God has revealed something about Himself to you. 

2) How do your words and actions reveal who you really are? Share something about yourself that may not be visible to others. 

To see all of Lesson 19 click the links below:

Grade 1-2

Grade 3-4

Grade 5-6

Joseph

Joseph

Wednesday, January 15th & Sunday, January 19th

Key Passage: Genesis 37, 39-46

Basic Truth: God has a plan and a purpose for everything He does.

Memory Verse: "I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please." Isaiah 55:8-9

Think about it: 

Most of us have no direct experience with dictators or sovereign authorities.  What we read about such kings and powerful rulers often reveals an evil individual whose only concern is his own selfish desires.

How different from the omnipotent, the Almighty God!  When He says, “My purpose will
stand, and I will do all that I please” (Isaiah 46:10), we can know without a doubt that His purposes are always for OUR good!

Pray that the infinite love and wisdom of God will shine through as you present this lesson so your students will gladly accept the authority of our Sovereign God.  

Ask it:

All Levels

Q: Name something that God made known in "ancient times" that has still not happened. 

A: Jesus is coming to earth again...He will take all believers to heaven...

Grade 1-2

Q: Why did Joseph still trust God when things looked so bad? 

A: Joseph knew that God is always in control and he had faith, trusting God's plan.

Grade 3-4

Q: Why did God bring israel's family to Egypt?

A: God was faithfully keeping His covenant with Abraham and carrying out His own plans by protecting the growing nation of Israel. 

Grade 5-6

Q: Why is life never "unfair"?

A: All of life belongs to God, and He has authority to use people and circumstances for His own purposes. 

Family Activities:

1) Read age-appropriate parts of the account of Joseph from Genesis 37 and 39-47 

2) Act out various scenes of the story

To see all of Lesson 17 click the links below:

Grade 1-2

Grade 3-4

Grade 5-6

Memory Verse Challenge Information

Just in case this note didn't make it home :)...

Attention parents!

You are receiving this because your child expressed interest in participating in our memory verse challenge. This booklet contains the God Alone memory verses for each week. Our goal is to have kids memorize 4 verses each month. If they are able to memorize all 4 verses for that month, they will receive a prize. At the end of the year, we would like to give a 'grand prize' for those who were able to memorize 15 out of the 19 verses (one week there is a repeat verse). Below are some 'rules' and guidelines...

- Children are able to recite their verses to both Wednesday and Sunday teachers. 

- Teachers will initial the box when verse is said correctly (Kids will recite each verse to 2 different teachers)

- Children can say the verse anytime during the month; the goal is simply to have all 4 done by the end of the month

- On the 1st Sunday and 1st Wednesday of each month those who said all 4 verses the previous month will be able to pick a prize.

- Children can say a verse anytime. Some may not be able to keep up with 4 per month, but if they would like to aim for the larger prize and complete 15 verses that is fine. We just want them memorizing scripture! 

- 1st-2nd graders only recite the underlined portion of scripture with the reference. 3rd-6th grade will recite the entire verse and reference. 

- If a child looses their booklet, we will have more available. However, they will need to re-recite all of the verses so that they can be initialed again. Please keep these nice and safe 

We would also encourage parents to participate and learn the verses with your child; it’s a great way to keep them motivated and learning scripture together!

Isaac--Jacob

Isacc--Jacob

Wednesday, January 8th & Sunday, January 12th

Key Passage: Genesis 25:19-34; Genesis 27, 28, 32 and 33

Basic Truth: God's ways are not our ways.

Memory Verse: "For my thougths are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9

Think about it: 

The United States military forces operate on a “need to know” basis.  Some officers have information about circumstances and planning beyond that which lower-ranking personnel receive.  Those in command decide who needs to know what – and when.           

God likewise controls what He wants to reveal to mankind.  He determines how and when He will let us know more on any subject, whether it is His grace, His mercy, His power or His judgment.  We depend on His revelation.  He makes it clear that He will reveal Himself to mankind.  “Then you will know that I am the LORD your God…”  (Exodus 6:7)

Do we value God’s revelation enough to seek it?

Ask it:

All Levels

Q: Why are God's thoughts and ways different from ours?

A: He is God and so much greater than we can imagine! 

Grade 1-2

Q: Why does God need to communicate with mankind? 

A: God doesn't think or act the way we would. God wants us to know Him, but He is so different He needs to tell us about Himself and His plans or we would never know what He is like. 

Grade 3-4

Q: How is God's way of choosing different from our way? 

A: We would choose based on merit or deserving. God chooses based on mercy and grace. 

Grade 5-6

Q: How is Jacob an example of how we struggle with God?

A: We try to get what we want by our own effort instead of trusting God. 

Family Activities:

1) Make a family tree diagram, naming ancestors as far back as you can. Talk about their occupations, where they lived, etc. Relate stories of their character and faith, if possible. 

2) Share with your family a time when God showed you how great He is. 

To see all of Lesson 16 click the links below:

Grade 1-2

Grade 3-4

Grade 5-6