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I AM Sends You

The Burning Bush

Day 75of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God has a special name: 'I AM'

2

Recognize God's promise to be with Moses

3

Learn to trust God's guidance

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 3:14

“God said, 'I AM WHO I AM.'”

— Exodus 3:14 (WEB)

Reveals God's eternal nature and personal relationship with Moses

📦 Materials Needed

  • Red and orange tissue paper
  • Bush outline template
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Cardstock
  • Crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather and review yesterday's lesson about Moses taking off his shoes

💭 Review Question: What made the ground special yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today, we'll learn about God's special name and how He spoke to Moses

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God spoke to Moses through a burning bush
  • The bush was on fire but did not burn up
  • God told Moses His name is 'I AM'
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think a burning bush looks like?
  • How do you think Moses felt when God spoke to him?
3Activity: Burning Bush Craft (6 min)
craft

Create a colorful burning bush using tissue paper and a bush outline

📝 Instructions:
  1. Trace bush outline on cardstock
  2. Tear red and orange tissue paper into small pieces
  3. Glue tissue paper pieces to create a 'flame' effect
  4. Color Moses standing nearby
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut tissue paper pieces for younger children

Challenge: Add more detailed bush details or background

4Closing (3 min)

Review the day's lesson and memory verse

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is God's special name?
  • Who was talking to Moses?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for always being with us, just like You were with Moses.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about God's big job for Moses

💎 Memory Verse

Exodus 3:14

“God said, 'I AM WHO I AM.'”

— Exodus 3:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Burning Bush Hand Motion Game: When saying 'I AM', children raise hands like flickering flames

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces God's personal name and His commitment to be present with His people

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use dramatic voice when describing the burning bush
  • Encourage child's imagination about God's miracle
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to understand God's eternal nature

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about God's special name and miraculous bush

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Burning Bush Coloring Page
  • Sing 'God is Always With Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

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