Lesson for the week of March 6, 2022
Bible Story: MOSES DISOBEYED GOD Numbers 20
Parent Instructions
Hello Parents! It’s another week in Westwood Uptown Online! Whether you’re with us at home or in person, this is a great opportunity to get involved, together, with this week’s Uptown Bible story. Here’s how you can enjoy this week’s Uptown Online…you’ll find a number of helpful resources you can do with your child(ren):
Watch & Discuss
Watch the video together. Included are animated Bible stories, teachings, and explanations of the Bible story. Discuss the Talk It Over Questions. Questions will include conversations about the Bible story to allow you and your children to reflect on the biblical truth and share your thoughts about the video with each other.
Download Resources
Included are coloring pages, craft or activity sheets, games, additional questions or ideas to engage with the Bible story further at home with your child.
Family Activity: 75 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to do at Home (2022)
Do you have a budding scientist living in the house with you? You’re probably looking for ways to foster their love of science and all things STEM. Luckily, even simple science experiments done at home can be super educational and fun for kids of all ages.
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THIS WEEK: MOSES DISOBEYED GOD
Read: Numbers 20
What We’ve Learned
Bible Story recap
The Israelites did not trust God to lead them into the promised land, so God made them wander in the wilderness for 40 years. God’s people set up camp, but there was no water to drink. The people complained and argued with Moses. “Why did you bring us here?” they asked. “We will die here, and so will our animals.” The people wished they had never left Egypt. The wilderness had no grain, no fruit, and no water. Moses and Aaron went to the tabernacle to meet with God. God told Moses and Aaron to stand in front of all the people and speak to a rock. God said water would come out of the rock. Then the people and animals would have water to drink. So Moses called the people together and stood in front of the rock. But instead of talking to the rock, he told the group, “Listen up! Do we have to bring water out of this rock for you?” Then Moses hit the rock twice with his staff. Water poured out, and the people and animals drank. But God was angry that Moses and Aaron did not obey His instructions. They did not honor Him as holy by trusting in His power. So God said Moses and Aaron would not lead the Israelites into the promised land. Instead, God would give His people a new leader.
Christ Connection:
Moses disobeyed God and did not enter the promised land. We all have disobeyed God by sinning. But God gave us His Son, Jesus. Jesus always obeyed God. When we trust in Him, Jesus brings us into God’s kingdom forever.
Here are 5 easy steps in Understanding the Gospel
KEY PASSAGE: Exodus 15:11
“Who is like you among the gods, O Lord—
glorious in holiness,
awesome in splendor,
performing great wonders?
This Weeks Review Questions
1. When the Israelites became thirsty, to whom did they complain? Moses and Aaron 2. How would you feel if you were thirsty and there was no water? 3. What did the Lord instruct Moses to do to make water come out of the rock? Speak to the rock 4. Instead of showing God honor by obeying Him, what did Moses do to the rock? He hit it—twice. 5. What was Moses’ and Aaron’s punishment for hitting the rock? They would not be allowed to enter the Promised Land.
Activities:
Print off this activity sheet and have fun!
