The Ten Commandments - Exodus Series (Toddler/PreK)
Today, in Calvary Kids, we learned that God's rules are good and important, but we can't keep them perfectly - only Jesus could. Now Jesus forgives us when we mess up and helps us obey because we love Him.
Read Exodus 19:1-25; 20:1-17
Three months after leaving Egypt, Israel arrived at a special mountain - Mount Sinai! This is the same mountain where Moses saw the burning bush! God was going to give His people something very important - His rules, called the Ten Commandments! The Bible tells us that Israel came to Mount Sinai, the same place where Moses saw the burning bush! God wanted to speak to ALL the people, not just Moses. (Exodus 19:1-3). Three months after leaving Egypt, they came to a special mountain! This was the same mountain where Moses saw the burning bush! God had important words for everyone! Sometimes you wonder what God wants you to do, right? God gave His people rules so they would know how He wants them to live! God doesn't leave us guessing - He tells us right from wrong!
The Bible tells us that God reminded them: "I rescued you from Egypt! Now if you obey Me, you'll be My special treasure!" (Exodus 19:4-6) God said, "Remember how I saved you from Egypt!" God gave them rules AFTER He rescued them, not before! They weren't saved BY keeping rules - God saved them FIRST, then gave them rules to show them how to live! God called them His "special treasure!"
God doesn't give you rules to be mean! He gives you rules because He loves you and wants to protect you! When your parents say 'Don't touch the hot stove,' that's to keep you safe, not to be mean. God's rules keep us safe!
This story tells us that on the third day, there was thunder and lightning! The mountain shook! There was smoke and fire! A trumpet got louder and LOUDER! The people were scared! (Exodus 19:16-19) This was SO scary! Thunder! Lightning! Smoke! Fire! The mountain was shaking! God wanted them to know His words were SERIOUS and important and that He is holy and powerful! When God gives us His rules, we need to listen carefully because they matter.
Here is where God gave the Ten Commandments (go over these with your kids).
The Bible tells us that everyone has broken God's rules. We all mess up! But Jesus NEVER broke any of God's rules! (Romans 3:23, Matthew 5:17) Here's something important: we ALL break God's rules sometimes! Have you ever disobeyed your parents? That's breaking rule #5! Have you ever lied? That's breaking rule #9! Have you ever wanted something someone else has? That's breaking rule #10! We ALL need help! We can't keep God's rules perfectly! But guess what? Jesus NEVER broke even ONE rule! Jesus was perfect! When you mess up and break God's rules, you can tell Jesus you're sorry! Jesus forgives you because He took the punishment for all the times we break God's rules. This is why we need Jesus.
Christ Connection:
Very Simple Connection: "God's rules show us we need Jesus! Jesus kept all God's rules and loves us!
1. God gave rules → Jesus kept all the rules perfectly!
2. We break rules sometimes → Jesus never broke any rules! We need help Jesus helps us!
Simple Gospel: Jesus is SO good! He never broke even ONE rule! He always obeyed God! He was always kind! He always shared! He always told the truth! Jesus loves you SO much! When you mess up, Jesus forgives you! Jesus is your best friend who helps you obey God!
Application:
1. When you're tempted to do wrong: When you want to lie or disobey, you can remember God's rules show you the right way - and when you mess up, Jesus forgives you!
2. When you realize you sinned: When you know you broke God's rules, you can tell Jesus you're sorry and He will forgive you!"
3. When you try to be perfect: When you're trying really hard to be good, remember that Jesus already was perfect FOR you! He loves you even when you mess up!
4. When you want to obey: When you want to do what's right, you can ask Jesus to help you! The Holy Spirit gives you power to obey!
Small Group Questions:
1. Why did God give us rules?
2. What happened at Mount Sinai?
3. Have you ever broken God's rules?
4. Who is the only person who kept all God's rules?
5. What does Jesus do when we break God's rules?
Memory Verse:
"Let me not wander from Your commandments!" - Psalm 119:10 (simplified)
Read Exodus 19:1-25; 20:1-17
Three months after leaving Egypt, Israel arrived at a special mountain - Mount Sinai! This is the same mountain where Moses saw the burning bush! God was going to give His people something very important - His rules, called the Ten Commandments! The Bible tells us that Israel came to Mount Sinai, the same place where Moses saw the burning bush! God wanted to speak to ALL the people, not just Moses. (Exodus 19:1-3). Three months after leaving Egypt, they came to a special mountain! This was the same mountain where Moses saw the burning bush! God had important words for everyone! Sometimes you wonder what God wants you to do, right? God gave His people rules so they would know how He wants them to live! God doesn't leave us guessing - He tells us right from wrong!
The Bible tells us that God reminded them: "I rescued you from Egypt! Now if you obey Me, you'll be My special treasure!" (Exodus 19:4-6) God said, "Remember how I saved you from Egypt!" God gave them rules AFTER He rescued them, not before! They weren't saved BY keeping rules - God saved them FIRST, then gave them rules to show them how to live! God called them His "special treasure!"
God doesn't give you rules to be mean! He gives you rules because He loves you and wants to protect you! When your parents say 'Don't touch the hot stove,' that's to keep you safe, not to be mean. God's rules keep us safe!
This story tells us that on the third day, there was thunder and lightning! The mountain shook! There was smoke and fire! A trumpet got louder and LOUDER! The people were scared! (Exodus 19:16-19) This was SO scary! Thunder! Lightning! Smoke! Fire! The mountain was shaking! God wanted them to know His words were SERIOUS and important and that He is holy and powerful! When God gives us His rules, we need to listen carefully because they matter.
Here is where God gave the Ten Commandments (go over these with your kids).
The Bible tells us that everyone has broken God's rules. We all mess up! But Jesus NEVER broke any of God's rules! (Romans 3:23, Matthew 5:17) Here's something important: we ALL break God's rules sometimes! Have you ever disobeyed your parents? That's breaking rule #5! Have you ever lied? That's breaking rule #9! Have you ever wanted something someone else has? That's breaking rule #10! We ALL need help! We can't keep God's rules perfectly! But guess what? Jesus NEVER broke even ONE rule! Jesus was perfect! When you mess up and break God's rules, you can tell Jesus you're sorry! Jesus forgives you because He took the punishment for all the times we break God's rules. This is why we need Jesus.
Christ Connection:
Very Simple Connection: "God's rules show us we need Jesus! Jesus kept all God's rules and loves us!
1. God gave rules → Jesus kept all the rules perfectly!
2. We break rules sometimes → Jesus never broke any rules! We need help Jesus helps us!
Simple Gospel: Jesus is SO good! He never broke even ONE rule! He always obeyed God! He was always kind! He always shared! He always told the truth! Jesus loves you SO much! When you mess up, Jesus forgives you! Jesus is your best friend who helps you obey God!
Application:
1. When you're tempted to do wrong: When you want to lie or disobey, you can remember God's rules show you the right way - and when you mess up, Jesus forgives you!
2. When you realize you sinned: When you know you broke God's rules, you can tell Jesus you're sorry and He will forgive you!"
3. When you try to be perfect: When you're trying really hard to be good, remember that Jesus already was perfect FOR you! He loves you even when you mess up!
4. When you want to obey: When you want to do what's right, you can ask Jesus to help you! The Holy Spirit gives you power to obey!
Small Group Questions:
1. Why did God give us rules?
2. What happened at Mount Sinai?
3. Have you ever broken God's rules?
4. Who is the only person who kept all God's rules?
5. What does Jesus do when we break God's rules?
Memory Verse:
"Let me not wander from Your commandments!" - Psalm 119:10 (simplified)
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