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Lesson kit: Moses and the Red Sea

Everything you need to teach this story in Sunday school, kids' church or at home: lesson plan, questions and a printable sheet.

Passage
Exodus 14
Ages
6 to 8
Length
42 minutes
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Lesson aim

When there is no way out, God makes a way.

Key verse

“Do not be afraid. Stand still, and you will see the Lord save you.” Exodus 14:13

Lesson plan

  1. 1

    Welcome · 5 minutes

    Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

  2. 2

    The story · 10 minutes

    Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

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  3. 3

    Talk · 10 minutes

    Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

  4. 4

    Quiz · 5 minutes

    Do the quiz together, out loud, in teams or on the screen.

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  5. 5

    Activity · 10 minutes

    Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

  6. 6

    Closing prayer · 2 minutes

    Close by thanking God for what you learned today. When there is no way out, God makes a way.

Discussion questions

  1. What did Moses tell the frightened people?
  2. How did the sea open up?
  3. When have you needed God to make a way for you?

Summary for the teacher

As they left Egypt, the people of Israel were trapped between the sea and Pharaoh’s army. Moses said: "Don’t be afraid! The Lord will fight for you". God told Moses to stretch his staff over the sea, a strong wind split the waters into two walls, and the people crossed on dry ground.

Child's sheet

Name: ______________________________

Moses and the Red Sea

Exodus 14

✏️ Draw the part of the story you liked best
  1. What did Moses tell the frightened people?
  2. How did the sea open up?
  3. When have you needed God to make a way for you?

✂️ Cut out and take home

“Do not be afraid. Stand still, and you will see the Lord save you.”

Exodus 14:13