God summoned Moses to the mountain's summit to impart ten rules to the Israelites. These rules served as guidelines, clarifying how to love God (commandments #1-4) and love others (commandments #5-10).
Objective: God wants us to obey and respect Him and His Word
Scripture: Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 5
The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes: pg 102
The Beginner's Bible: pg 120
My Story Bible: pg 26-29
Through the Bible Felt: pg 62-63
Deuteronomy 5:16 - Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you.
Steve Green - Hide 'Em in Your Heart Vol. 2 - #6
Trust and Obey Traditional
Trust and obey (march in place and then salute)
For there's no other way (cross arms in front of body)
To be happy in Jesus (move fingers to make happy smile at mouth)
But to trust and obey (march in place and then salute)
I’m in the Lord’s Army Traditional
I may never march in the infantry (march)
Ride in the cavalry (pretend you're riding a horse)
Shoot the artillery (clap hands together and move one hand into the air like a missile)
I may never fly o'er the enemy (fly like a bird)
But I'm in the Lord's army (point to self and then up to God)
I'm in the Lord's army, yes, sir! (salute)
I'm in the Lord's army, yes, sir!
I may never march in the Infantry
Ride in the cavalry
Shoot the artillery
I may never fly o'er the enemy
But I'm in the Lord's army, yes, sir!
The Ten Commandment Boogie - Our kiddos love this song by Go Fish.
Sheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook
- Paint with a q-tip or tooth brush
- Draw mountains behind Moses and color
The “Who and How” Chart:
From Value Parenting, Reprinted with Permission
Set up a chart like the one illustrated below. Using the left-hand column, ask children to list the categories of people and things that deserve respect. As you list them one at a time, discuss how respect for that person or thing can be effectively given. (E.g., for “Mother” - by “answering respectfully,” “by obeying her,” “showing appreciation for what she does,” “opening door,” “holding her chair,” etc. For “Nature” - by “preserving and protecting,” “clearing and cultivating,” etc. For “Self” - by “avoiding self-criticism,” “thinking about positive attributes,” etc.) Keep the list building as long as you can keep children’s interest.
WHO HOW
Mommy Obey, talk respectfully
Nature Throw away trash, recycle
Self Eat healthy, exercise
Available in the Old Testament Curriculum, 1 Year Interactive Bible Stories. 3 Year Interactive Bible Stories. 4 Year Interactive Bible Stories
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