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The Prophet Like Moses

Moses and the Exodus: A Picture of Salvation

Day 29of 180
Week 6of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand Moses' prophecy about a future prophet

2

Recognize how Jesus fulfills the prophecy in Deuteronomy

3

Develop deeper appreciation for Christ's unique role as God's ultimate messenger

📖 Scripture Connection

Deuteronomy 18:15-19

“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 18:15-19 (WEB)

Prophetic promise of Christ's coming as the ultimate mediator between God and humanity

📦 Materials Needed

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

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap how Moses led God's people and hint at an amazing prophecy about a special future prophet

💭 Review Question: What made Moses such a special leader for Israel?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring Moses' unique prophecy about a future prophet who would speak God's words perfectly

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Moses as a unique messenger of God
  • The promise of a prophet like Moses
  • How Jesus completely fulfills this prophecy
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is Jesus similar to Moses?
  • Why is listening to Jesus so important?
3Activity: Prophet Comparison Challenge (12 min)
comparison

Create a side-by-side comparison of Moses and Jesus using the BibleMouse Comparison Chart

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a line down the middle of your page
  2. On one side, list Moses' qualities
  3. On the other side, list Jesus' qualities
  4. Draw lines connecting similar characteristics
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed comparison worksheet

Challenge: Research additional scriptural references about Moses and Jesus

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how Jesus is the perfect prophet God promised

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made the promised prophet special?
  • How does Jesus fulfill this prophecy?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending Jesus as the perfect messenger and savior

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how the Exodus story reflects our own salvation

💎 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: Prophet Telephone Game: Children whisper the verse, demonstrating how God's message is perfectly transmitted through Jesus

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson bridges Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language about prophecy
  • Encourage critical thinking about biblical connections
  • Be patient with complex theological concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding how an Old Testament prophecy relates to Jesus

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to make connections between Moses and Jesus

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a dramatization of Moses receiving the prophecy
  • Write a creative journal entry from the perspective of an Israelite hearing this prophecy

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