ELEMENTARY KIDS & FAMILIES
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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
Younger Kids
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• Through the plagues, God attacked each false Egyptian god, showing He alone is the one true God.
As your child becomes more aware of the different religious and spiritual practices of those around him, he may begin to ask more questions about your family’s belief system. Be sure to answer his questions thoughtfully and honestly.
• God’s plan for Israel wasn’t only to deliver them and cast down Egyptian gods, but to call His people to worship Him.
Older Kids
• God fought not only to deliver the Israelites from their bondage but also to deliver their hearts and minds from the allegiance to false gods.
The need for acceptance continues to be paramount in the life of your child. Find opportunities for your child to connect with positive influences who will encourage her to find her identity in Christ.
God Fights for His People Part of The Big God Story Exodus 5—12
God sends plagues to Egypt as a means of rescuing His people from their oppression.
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Read a few passages describin 5:1–5; 9:1–7, 13–23. account of the Exodus in Exodus . As you walk, explain kids your Then go on a walk outside with in lots of different gods. to them that the Egyptians believed true God who controls one only is However, we know there aspects of nature, point everything. As you notice different , body of water, etc.) and wind , (sun these out to your children tion. remind them of God’s power in crea
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Teachable Moments
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. Ephesians 1:4
After reading Scripture, discuss the following together: • What did Pharaoh say when Moses and Aaron asked him to let the people go? • What did God do to show Pharaoh that He wanted the Israelites to be let go? • How do you think the Israelites felt as they watched God fight for them?
Blessing For more information about blessing your child see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
A blessing to pray over your child: [Child’s name], may you remember that God is your stronghold and deliverer. He will always fight for you, for you are His child. © 2013 David C Cook. TruResources are developed in partnership with ROCKHARBOR Church and a national network of family and children’s ministry leaders. All rights reserved.