In the Beginning . . .

Growing into a Life of Faith

UNIT 3: LESSON 9:

The Story Kingdom

Moses vs. Pharaoh

Key Concept
God helps me be patient.

KEY CONCEPT MOTIONS:

Each time you say the Key Concept during the lesson, use the following motions: God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)].

Bible Summary
Exodus 512 In todays lesson children will learn about Moses and how God helped him defeat Pharaoh. God was on Moses side throughout all ten plagues and helped Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

Objectives
KNOW WHAT:

Supplies
(Labeled visuals below can be found in the Lesson 9 Visual folder on the Fall Quarter CDs.) CD player Music for singing Sound Effects #2 CD (optional) Male puppet with a crown and cape (will be used in Lessons 912) Royal box: box with jewels painted on it or plastic jewels glued on it (will be used in Lessons 912) Table with gold or other royal looking tablecloth (will be used in Lessons 912) The Beginners Bible with Bible story portion of the lesson (pages 46) taped into it Multiple copies of frog picture (Lesson 9 LG 1) 3 Royal game cards (Lesson 9 LG 2Lesson 9 LG 4) 3 Two-sided pictures (Lesson 9 SG 6a Lesson 9 SG 8b) Crayons For each child: Key Concept sticker (Lesson 9 SG 9) Two-sided take-home coloring sheet (Lesson 9 SG 10 and Lesson 9 SG 11) Snack

Children will hear how God helped Moses defeat Pharaoh.

SO WHAT:

Children will learn that God will help them when they have to be patient.
NOW WHAT:

Children will participate in an activity to identify times when they need to be patient and remember that God will help them.

Bible Verse
I will strengthen you and help you. Isaiah 41:10b

Spiritual Formation
Patience

People Needed
Teacher, Helper

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In Advance
Recruit a Helper to operate the music and sound effects CDs and participate in the lesson as Pharaoh (see pages 46). Determine which songs you will use and be prepared to lead the children in singing. Song suggestions:

Notes:

Upbeat song for transition from Activity Stations to the Creative Bible Teaching The Happy Dance (Reach Up High CD) Dance, Shout & Sing (Touch the Sky CD) Touch the Sky (Touch the Sky CD) Determine whether or not you will use the sound effects CD. Look at the sound effects listed in the lesson and determine if you will use the sound effect from the CD, have the kids make the sound with you, or omit the sound effect, and modify the lesson accordingly. Gather the supplies listed above and arrange your classroom as follows: Place the royal box on the table with tablecloth, and the King puppet under the table. You will use these props for all the lessons in Unit 3. Place the Bible in the royal box. Print the royal game cards and place them in the royal box. Print the frog picture, make multiple copies (to illustrate the frogs God sent to plague Pharaoh), and place them in the royal box. Print and copy onto cardstock the three two-sided pictures and place them under the table. You can place the pictures into a photo album or folder first if you like. Prepare the materials that will be given to each of the children. To prepare the stickers, print or copy the pages onto Avery label sheets #5294. Consider cutting the stickers apart for easier distribution. Print out the lesson and practice the teaching time.

Teachers Prep
READ EXODUS 512. Ever struggle with being patient and waiting on Gods timing? Consider Kayleen, a young single woman who attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and went on to lead a fulfilling and interesting life as a missionary in several countries. Through nearly 20 years of exciting adventures, she never lost her dream and desire to be married. But at forty, it seemed as if it would never happen. Then she met Steve, and eventually he proposed to her. Kayleens dream of marriage came true! From the time she became engaged, through all the wedding planning, and even on the day of her wedding, Kayleen whispered the same words: In Gods perfect timing. This week, use Kayleens story to remind you that God is on your side. Whisper Kayleens same words, In Gods perfect timing, as you patiently wait or keep trying. Then remember that God is with you and He helps you.

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Activity Stations
(20 MINUTES)

Choose which Activity Stations you will use from the list included in the Activity Stations folder.

Creative Bible Teaching

(15 MINUTES)

[Play upbeat music as children transition to the teaching area. Invite kids to sit down. Throughout the teaching time, Teacher moves the mouth of the King Henry puppet and talks for the King in a kingly voice. Puppet starts under the table.]
TEACHER:

Hello friends, my name is ________ . Today we are going to sing some songs, play some games, and best of all, hear a great Bible story! Clap your hands if you are ready for a fun day! [Along with kids, clap your hands.]
[SFX 16: Royal music.]

TEACHER:

Did you hear that? That sound means we have a special visitor. I think I know who it is. Ill get him. [Reach under table and put puppet on your hand. Then hold him up for the kids to see.] Friends, look who is here. Its King Henry.
KING:

Well, hello there, friends! Im King Henry from the Story Kingdom.
TEACHER:

Can you say hi to King Henry?

KING:

[Nod as kids say hi.]

TEACHER:

Because King Henry is from the Story Kingdom, he always has fun things for us to use to tell the Bible story. [Nod puppets head, then speak to him.] And I know you love to sing songs and play games, too.
KING:

Thats right. I can tell today is going to be a happy day. Just clap your hands two times and the music shall begin! [Kids clap their hands twice and the song begins. Take puppet off your hand and put him on the table while you sing.]
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MUSIC

Song suggestion: The Happy Dance

TEACHER:

That was great! Good singing, friends. On the count of three, have a seat. One, two, three, and sit. Today we are going to hear a Bible story and learn that God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. Say that with me. God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. [Place puppet back on your hand.] King Henry, we love Bible storiesdont we, friends? [Yes!] Raise your hands high in the air and wave them back and forth like this [raise your arms and wave them back and forth] if you love hearing stories! [Along with kids, raise your arms and wave them back and forth.]
KING:

Im so glad you love Bible stories. I have some special things in my royal box, just for you.
TEACHER:

Thank you, King Henry! This is going to be so much fun!

KING:

You can tell the Bible story and Ill come back and visit when youre done. [Invite kids to say good-bye to King Henry. Place puppet under the table, then excitedly open the royal box without showing kids the things inside.]
TEACHER:

Whoa! King Henry has some cool things in here. [Show the Bible.] What book is this, friends? [Bible.] We can use this to tell the Bible story. And just wait until you see all the other fun things well use for the Bible story. I think were ready to tell our story. So lets click on our listening ears. Click! Click! [Tug on each earlobe.] And lets put on our special eyes. Shookum! Shookum! [Hold hands to eyes, one at a time, shaping glasses.] Good job! [Begin reading the Bible.] This story is about a mean king named Pharaoh. [Helper], will you pretend to be Pharaoh, and make your mean face?
HELPER:

[Stay where you are, manning the CD player. The kids will look at you as you make a mean face.]
TEACHER:

The other man in the story is Moses. Moses was a good man. Moses loved God. [Give yourself a hug.] Friends, can you give yourself a hug to show love for God? [Kids hug themselves.] The mean king, Pharaoh, wanted all the people to work and live by him. But God wanted Moses to take all the people and move to a new home far away [point as if to something far away]. So Moses went to Pharaoh, and said [stretch arms out], Pharaoh let my people go. Say that with me, friends. Pharaoh, let my people go. Moses wanted to move the people to a new home far away. But Pharaoh said, No, no, no, I wont let your people go!
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HELPER:

[Shake head and finger.] No, no, no, I wont let your people go!
TEACHER:

Moses knew he needed to be patient and wait. Moses waited because he knew God would help him. So Moses said [put hands up in the air with palms out, slowly float hands down, opening and closing them each time you say, Ill wait], Ill wait, Ill wait, Ill wait. Since Moses was patient and waited, be like Moses and say [with motions], Ill wait, Ill wait, Ill wait. God wasnt happy with Pharaoh. God wanted Pharaoh to let the people go to their new home far away. So God did a lot of things so that Pharaoh would let the people go.
[SFX 17: Frogs croaking.]

Lesson 9 LG 1

TEACHER:

[Take frog pictures out of royal box and scatter them around while speaking.] God sent lots and lots of frogs. There were frogs everywhere! There were frogs in homes, outside on the ground, in the beds. The frogs were hopping everywhere! But still, Pharaoh said . . . [Gather up the frogs and place them back into the box as Helper speaks.]
Lesson 9 LG 1 HELPER:

[Shake head and finger.] No, no, no, I wont let your people go.
TEACHER:

But Moses was patient because he knew God would help him. Friends, what did Moses say? [Along with kids, say the following with the motions.] Ill wait, Ill wait, Ill wait.
[SFX 18: Flies buzzing.]

TEACHER:

[Open royal box as if to let the flies out of the box.] Pharaoh wouldnt listen, so God sent flies to make Pharaoh let the people go. And they were everywhere! The flies flew all over! They flew in the air, on the ground, by the animals, inside, outside. Yuck! They were everywhere! Swat at those pesky flies, boys and girls. Swat, swat, swat those pesky flies! [Along with kids, swat at the pretend flies. Then close the box as the Flies buzzing sound effect ends.] But when Moses asked Pharaoh to let his people go, Pharaoh still said . . .
HELPER:

[Shake head and finger.] No, no, no, I wont let your people go.
TEACHER:

But Moses was patient and said [with motions], Ill wait, Ill wait, Ill wait. Then, God helped Moses by making all of Pharaohs people sick. [Cough.] They couldnt do work for Pharaoh because they were so sick. But when Moses asked Pharaoh to let his people go Pharaoh still said . . .
HELPER:

[Shake head and finger.] No, no, no, I wont let your people go.

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TEACHER:

But Moses knew that God would help him. Moses knew he just needed to be patient. So he said [with motions], Ill wait, Ill wait, Ill wait. Lets be like Moses and say [along with kids, do motions and say], Ill wait, Ill wait, Ill wait. God wanted Pharaoh to let the people go to their new home, so He did even more things to bother Pharaoh. One day, the oldest boy in each family of Pharaohs people became really sick and died. It was very sad. Pharaoh had a son, and his son died. Pharaoh was very sad. Then, the Bible says [read from Bible] that Pharaoh couldnt take anymore. And finally he said:
HELPER:

Moses, take your people and go.

TEACHER:

Moses was so happy that Pharaoh let the people go. Moses took all his people to their new home far away. Moses was patient. He waited and waited and waited for Pharaoh to let the people go. Moses knew that God would help him. God helps us too, just like Moses. We can be patient. God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. Lets say that together. God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. Lets say that in our loud voices. God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. Now lets say it in our quiet voices. God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. God helps us because He loves us so much. Lets stand and sing a song to Him.
MUSIC

Song suggestion: Dance, Shout & Sing

TEACHER:

Great singing, everyone! Now on the count of three, have a seat. One, two, three, and sit.
[SFX 20: Royal presentation music.]

TEACHER:

Did you hear that? Who do you think is coming to visit us again? [King Henry!] [Reach under the table, put on puppet, and bring him back out.] King Henry, that Bible story was fun. Do you have any more fun things for us?
KING:

Just take another look in the royal game box.

TEACHER:

Theres more? [Keep the puppet on your hand as you open the box. Have the puppet look in the box with you. Take out the royal game cards.] I found some game cards. What are these, King Henry?

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Lesson 9 LG 2

KING:

I am going to ask you some questions. If you think its a way to be patient, then I want you to give me a thumbs up. [Teacher demonstrates thumbs up for kids.] If it isnt a way you can be patient, then I want you to give me a thumbs down. [Teacher demonstrates thumbs down for kids.] [Take out first royal game card (LG 2) and have King Henry read it to kids.] Your mommy is making dinner. She tells you it will be five more minutes before its time to eat. Even though youre really hungry, you go sit down and read a book until she calls you in for dinner. Is that a way to be patient? [Kids give thumbs up.] Yes, youre right! God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. . . by waiting until mommy calls you for dinner. [Pull out another card (LG 3).] You are waiting in line to get an ice cream. The line is really, really long. But you stand right there and wait until its your turn. Is that being patient? [Kids give thumbs up.] Right again! God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. . . by waiting your turn in line. [Pull out third card (LG 4).] Your friend is playing with your favorite toy, right here in church. Its almost time to start putting toys away, and you havent played with the toy yet. You really want to play with that toy. But instead of getting mad, you find another toy to play with. Is that being patient? [Kids give thumbs up.] Good job! God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. . . by finding another toy to play with.
TEACHER:

Your mommy is making dinner. She tells you itll be five more minutes before its time to eat. Even though youre really hungry, you go sit down and read a book until she calls you in for dinner. Is that a way to be patient?

Lesson 9 LG 2

Lesson 9 LG 3

You are waiting in line to get an ice cream. The line is really, really long. But you stand right there and wait until its your turn. Is that being patient?

Lesson 9 LG 3

Wow! You guys are so smart! Thank you, King Henry, for all your fun things! Lets all say good-bye to King Henry. [Kids wave good-bye. Put puppet under the table.] We learned that God helps us! Lets all stand and sing a song!

Lesson 9 LG 4

MUSIC

Song suggestion: Touch the Sky

Your friend is playing with your favorite toy, right here in church. Its almost time to start putting toys away, and you havent played with the toy yet. You really wanna play with that toy. But instead of getting mad, you find another toy to play with. Is that being patient?

Life Application Activity

(10 MINUTES) TEACHER:

Lesson 9 LG 4

Nice singing! Now touch your head, touch your toes, touch your tummy, and sit down. We are having such a good time, lets play one more game. Today we learned a true Bible story about Moses. Did God help Moses? [Yes!] Did God help Moses be patient? [Yes!] Moses was patient and waited for Pharaoh to let all the people go to their new home. What did we learn today? God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. [Take the three two-sided pictures from under the table and hold them up.] I brought some special pictures to help us remember that God helps us be patient. Lets look at the pictures.

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[Show the first picture: Mom and girl shopping at the store; read the following from the back of the picture.] This is a mom and a little girl shopping at the store. The little girl wants to go outside and play, not shop. But she has to wait and be patient until her mom is done shopping. Have you ever had to wait and be patient while your mom was at the store? [Allow children to respond.] When you are at the store with your mom, who can help you be patient? [God!] Today we learned God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. [Show the second picture: Dad on the phone and boy waiting; read the following from the back of the picture.] This is a picture of a dad on the telephone. The little boy wants to ask his dad if he can play outside, but he has to wait and be patient until his dad is done talking on the telephone. Have you ever had to wait and be patient while someone was talking on the telephone? [Allow children to respond.] When you are waiting for someone to finish talking on the telephone, who can help you be patient? [God!] Today we learned God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. Youre doing a great job! Lets look at one more picture.

Lesson 9 SG 6a

Lesson 9 SG 6a

Lesson 9 SG 7a

[Show the third picture: Girl watching her friend swing on a swing; read the following from the back of the picture.] This is a picture of a boy swinging on a swing. His friend wants to swing on the swing too, but she has to wait and be patient until the boy is done. Then she can have her turn. Have you ever had to wait and be patient until it was your turn to play? [Allow children to respond.] When you are waiting to play, who can help you be patient? [God!] Today we learned God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. You did such a good job with all those pictures. Lets see if we can remember our Bible story and remember that God wants us to be patient. Who was todays Bible story about? [Moses.] Who was Moses patient with? [Pharaoh.] Thats right! God helped Moses be patient.

Lesson 9 SG 7a

Lesson 9 SG 8a

Today we learned about the time Moses had to wait and be patient until Pharaoh let the people go to their new home. Who knows what we learned today? God [point up] helps me [point thumbs to self] be patient [clap twice: be (clap) patient (clap)]. Lets pray to God and thank Him for what we learned. When we want to talk to God, we can pray. [Lead the children in the following finger play.] Open them. [Open hands.] Close them. [Close hands.] Open them. [Open hands.] Close them. [Close hands.] Give a little clap. [Clap hands.] Open them. [Open hands.] Close them. [Close hands.] Open them. [Open hands.] Close them. [Close hands.] Fold them in your lap. [Fold hands in lap.]

Lesson 9 SG 8a

[Invite the children to repeat after you as you pray.] Dear God, Thank You for the Bible story. Thank You for helping me be patient. Thank You for our snack. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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Snack and Coloring Activity

(15 MINUTES)

This is the time for you and the children to build community. A great way to let the kids know you care about them as individuals is to ask them questions about themselves. GIVE each child a snack to eat. GIVE each child a Key Concept sticker to put on their shirt while they are eating their snack. TELL kids: God helps you be patient. GIVE each child a coloring sheet to color while they wait to be picked up. ASK each child a question or two about themselves: When was a time you had to wait a long time? Did Moses have to wait a long time for Pharaoh to let the people go?
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Lesson 9 SG 9

Lesson 9 SG 10

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God helps me be patient.

Moses and Pharoah

Lesson 9 SG 10

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