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From Shepherd to Leader

Moses Leads God's People

Day 36of 180
Week 8of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God calls people to special purposes

2

Learn about Moses' transformation from shepherd to leader

3

Recognize that God can use ordinary people for extraordinary tasks

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 3:10

“Come now therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh, that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.”

— Exodus 3:10 (WEB)

Shows God's direct call to Moses and His plan to use him

📦 Materials Needed

  • Stick or staff
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
  • Coloring sheet of Moses and sheep
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Last time we learned about making good choices, and today we'll discover how God chooses people for special jobs.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember a time when someone asked you to help with something important?
2Teaching (8 min)

Moses was a simple shepherd taking care of sheep when God spoke to him through a burning bush. God had a big plan for Moses!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Moses was working quietly with his sheep
  • God spoke to him in a special way
  • God wanted Moses to help free His people
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think Moses felt when God spoke to him?
  • Have you ever felt God might want you to do something special?
3Activity: Shepherd's Staff Adventure (10 min)
storytelling

Children pretend to be Moses, using a stick as their 'staff' and acting out leading sheep and then people

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold the staff like a shepherd
  2. Walk carefully like you're guiding sheep
  3. Listen for God's special instructions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just walk with the staff around the room

Challenge: Create a 'path' to lead imaginary people through

4Closing (3 min)

God can use anyone to do amazing things, even children!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What special job did God give Moses?
  • How did God speak to Moses?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us listen to Your voice and be brave like Moses.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how God guided His people with a special cloud!

💎 Memory Verse

Exodus 20:3

“You shall have no other gods before me.”

— Exodus 20:3 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: God's Number One Dance: Children stand in a line and do a simple dance move when they hear 'number one', reinforcing that God comes first

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Moses' call demonstrates God's ability to use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use animated storytelling to keep child engaged
  • Encourage imagination during the staff activity
  • Be patient with attention span
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand God speaking through a burning bush

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement, ability to retell basic story elements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Moses coloring page
  • Act out the burning bush scene using a flashlight
  • Create a simple staff craft using a paper towel roll

Ready for Tomorrow?

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