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Moses the Mediator

Moses and the Exodus: A Picture of Salvation

Day 28of 180
Week 6of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the role of Moses as a mediator between God and Israel

2

Identify how Moses points forward to Jesus as the ultimate mediator

3

Appreciate the importance of intercession in God's plan of salvation

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Timothy 2:5

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,”

— 1 Timothy 2:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus as the ultimate mediator, fulfilling the role first modeled by Moses

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Comparison Chart
  • Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how Moses was a special messenger who stood between God and His people

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how the Israelites were treated in Egypt from our last lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Moses was chosen by God to be a bridge between God and the Israelites. Just like a translator helps two people understand each other, Moses helped people understand God's messages.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God called Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:10-12)
  • Moses spoke to Pharaoh on behalf of the Israelites
  • Moses received God's law and shared it with the people
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is Moses like a messenger?
  • Why did the people need someone to speak for them?
3Activity: Mediator Comparison Chart (12 min)
worksheet

Complete a BibleMouse worksheet comparing Moses and Jesus as mediators

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide your paper into two columns
  2. Label one column 'Moses' and the other 'Jesus'
  3. List ways they both helped people connect with God
  4. Use your Bible and BibleMouse Resource Guide for help
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-filled worksheet with some answers

Challenge: Add additional research about biblical mediation

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the important role of mediators in God's plan

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does a mediator do?
  • How did Moses show God's love to the Israelites?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending Jesus as our perfect mediator

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about the prophet Moses spoke about

💎 Memory Verse

Deuteronomy 18:15

“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.”

— Deuteronomy 18:15 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Mediator Mime Game: Students act out being a 'mediator' by helping resolve a pretend conflict, then discuss how Moses mediated between God and Israel

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding mediation helps children grasp Christ's redemptive role

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language about complex theological concepts
  • Encourage questions and curiosity
  • Connect lesson to child's everyday experiences of conflict resolution
🤔 Common Struggles:

Abstract concept of mediation might be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain how Moses helped people connect with God

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a drama skit demonstrating mediation
  • Draw a comic strip showing Moses mediating between God and the Israelites
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection tracks about Moses

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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