Lead the way - Week 1
In the jungle, every day is an unpredictable adventure! But to safely navigate the vines, animals, and tricky terrain, we’ll need a guide to help lead us. This four-week series follows the life of Moses and his journey to leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Through his story, our families discover how God teaches us how to lead, and learn how to follow God’s lead as God leads us to safety, and to what we need.
BIG IDEA: God teaches us how to lead.
BIBLE: Exodus 2–3:15; Romans 12:9–21
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary: "Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths." Psalm 25:4 (NIV)
Toddler Twist: "God, teach me to follow you!" Psalm 25:4
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: Trust in the Lord and I have Decided to Follow Jesus
DISCIPLE:
Read or paraphrase Exodus 2-3:15.
In this activity, your families will call each other’s names to lead them out of the “ jungle.” You can use a play tunnel or tape together a few cardboard boxes make one yourself. Have one family member enter the tunnel at a time, wearing a blindfold. Have a one family member call the name of another from the opposite end of the tunnel to help them find their way out. For more fun, play the song, “Thank You Lord for Making Me,” and act out the jungle animal sounds and movements with your family as you sing together.
God called Moses to lead his people to be free and safe. Moses didn’t think he could be a good leader, but God told him it was okay — God would show him how to do it. God teaches us how to lead.
Pray: Dear God, thank you for leading the way. Please teach us how to lead our friends and family to you. Amen.