Red Sea Crossing
Understand that God's people felt afraid when trapped
Learn that God can help us when we feel scared
Develop trust that God has a plan even when things look impossible
“As Pharaoh approached, the children of Israel looked up, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them; and they were very afraid.”
— Exodus 14:10-12 (WEB)Shows how people feel when trapped and afraid
In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about a time when God's people felt very scared!
The people came to the Red Sea and couldn't go forward. Pharaoh's army was behind them! They were very scared.
Use blue fabric as the sea, toy people to act out the story
Simpler: Just move people around on blue fabric
Challenge: Let child narrate the story
God was going to do something amazing!
Dear God, help us trust You when we feel scared
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll see how God makes a path through the sea!
“God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found.”
— Psalm 46:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Wave Verse: Use hand motions - 'God' (point up), 'refuge' (make a house shape), 'strength' (flex muscles)
This lesson shows God's protection during a scary moment
Young children may have difficulty understanding complex emotions
Child's engagement and ability to relate to feeling scared