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Pharaoh Says No

Let My People Go

Day 79of 180
Week 16of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Moses asked Pharaoh to free God's people

2

Learn that Pharaoh initially refused to listen

3

Develop empathy for the Israelites' struggle

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 5:1-2

“Afterward Moses and Aaron came and said to Pharaoh, 'This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel, says: "Let my people go, that they may hold a feast to me in the wilderness."'”

— Exodus 5:1-2 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's plan to free His people through Moses

📦 Materials Needed

  • Crown (or paper crown)
  • Toy staff or stick
  • Red paper
  • BibleMouse Printables Library Moses & Pharaoh coloring page
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about a brave moment when Moses asked Pharaoh to let God's people go!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember who helped Moses talk to Pharaoh?
2Teaching (5 min)

Moses and his brother Aaron went to the big palace where Pharaoh lived. They told Pharaoh, 'God says to let His people go!'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Pharaoh was the king of Egypt
  • He didn't want to listen to God
  • Moses was brave and trusted God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think Pharaoh said?
  • How do you think the Israelites felt?
3Activity: Pharaoh Says No! Game (6 min)
game

A fun version of 'Simon Says' where children practice listening and following directions

📝 Instructions:
  1. One child is 'Pharaoh' wearing the crown
  2. Pharaoh gives commands that others must only do if they start with 'Pharaoh says'
  3. If someone moves without 'Pharaoh says', they're out
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help younger children by giving very clear, slow instructions

Challenge: Speed up commands, make them more complex

4Closing (3 min)

God was with Moses, even when things seemed hard

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who asked Pharaoh to free God's people?
  • Did Pharaoh say yes or no?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for helping Moses be brave. Help us trust You too!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how God will show His amazing power to Pharaoh!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found.”

— Psalm 46:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: God Helps Me Dance - Children stand and do a simple dance, freezing when parent says 'God is our helper!'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of standing up for what's right, even when it's difficult

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use dramatic voices when retelling the story
  • Encourage children to act out parts of the narrative
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to understand complex power dynamics

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to empathize with Moses and the Israelites

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color the BibleMouse Moses & Pharaoh printable
  • Act out the story with simple costumes
  • Practice memory verse with hand motions

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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