Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 1: God Leads in Cloud and Fire

The text for this lesson is Exodus 13:17-14:31 Discussion Points Did the children of Israel have good reason to be terrified? How can Moses’ response in Exodus 14:13-14 be helpful for you today? What else did God do to rescue the Israelites? What were the results of God’s mighty act at the Red Sea? Did … Continue Reading

Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 2: God Divides the Jordan River

The text for this lesson is Joshua 3:1-4:24 Discussion Points What did God point Joshua to that would help him to be a good leader? God commands Joshua, who then commands Israel, and they obey the command. God tells Joshua that when the people see the miracle they will know that the Lord is with … Continue Reading

I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 2: Birth of Moses

The text for this lesson is Exodus 1:8–2:10. Key Point God sent Moses and then protected him so that he could deliver the Israelites from slavery; in the same way, God sent His greater Son, Jesus, to deliver us from the slavery of sin. Law: Sin, death, and the devil try to tempt, oppress, discourage, … Continue Reading

H2Oh!: God Keeps His Promises, Lesson 2: Walking through H2Oh!: Crossing the Red Sea

The text for this lesson is Exodus 14 Key Point God pours out His saving love for me by delivering me from trouble and daily giving me a new start. Law: In moments of fear, I forget the loving care that God has for His children and think that I am completely alone. Gospel: In … Continue Reading

H2Oh!: God Keeps His Promises, Lesson 3: Miraculous H2Oh!: Water from the Rock

The text for this lesson is Exodus 17:1–7 Key Point God pours out His generous love for me by sustaining my life through abundant blessings now and forever. Law: When I suffer, I am tempted to believe that the God who has saved me is actually against me. I should be condemned when I accuse … Continue Reading

3-in-1: Discovering Our Triune God, Lesson 4: God Protects Us: God Rescues Israel

The text for this lesson is Exodus 12:1–28; 13:14 Key Point God protected His people from danger and rescued them from their enemies. God protects me from danger and rescues me from my enemies: sin, death, and the devil. Law: Because of sin, I deserve death and eternal condemnation. Gospel: God, who is rich in … Continue Reading

Old Testament 2, Lesson 5: The Birth of Moses

The text for this lesson is Exodus 1:1–2:10 Key Point Through Moses, the Lord saved His people from slavery in Egypt. Through Christ, God saves all people from the bondage of sin and death. Law: In this world, I am enslaved by the demands of Satan. Gospel: God’s Son, Jesus, was born to set me … Continue Reading

Old Testament 2, Lesson 6: Moses and the Burning Bush

The text for this lesson is Exodus 2:11–4:31 Key Point As God had Moses remove the sandals from his feet, God, in Christ, removes our sins from us, making us fit to approach God and stand in His presence. Law: Because of sin, I cannot approach the Lord. Gospel: Christ removes my sin so that … Continue Reading

Old Testament 2, Lesson 7: Moses and the Plagues

The text for this lesson is Exodus 5–10 Key Point Through a series of horrific plagues, God punished the Egyptians for their sinful treatment of God’s people and freed His people from bondage. Through His horrific suffering and death on the cross, Jesus takes the punishment for our sin and frees us from sin’s bondage. … Continue Reading

Old Testament 2, Lesson 9: Crossing the Red Sea

The text for this lesson is Exodus 13:17–15:21 Key Point As God saved the Hebrews through the water of the Red Sea, He saves us through the washing of water in Holy Baptism, conquering Satan, our greatest enemy. Law: The waves of this sinful world surge around me and drain me of life. Gospel: The … Continue Reading