Sabbath School April 2019

Bible Story: The 10 Commandments

​Reference: Exodus 19, 20, 24, 31:18
  After the Israelites left Egypt, they wandered 3 months in the wilderness and arrived at Mount Sinai. Moses told the people, “Get ready to meet with God. Do not come near the mountain till you hear the trumpet sound. And do not touch it. God wants to make you His special people. He has a special agreement to offer you.” 

​  In 3 days, God descended onto Mount Sinai in fire. The fire was so big that the smoke filled the mountain. God’s presence shook the mountain. There was thunder and lightning. The people were afraid. The trumpet sounded for a long time. The people drew near.

God came down on Mount Sinai in fire. He told the Israelites, “I saved you from Egypt, now you will be a special people to me.” (Put hands on heart.) Image courtesy of Sweet Publishing and FreeBibleImages.org

   Then God spoke the 10 Commandments so all the people could hear. “I freed you from bondage in Egypt with signs and wonders. As my special people, you will serve no other god but Me. You will not make idols. You will say my name in a respectful way. You will work 6 days and keep the 7th day Sabbath holy. You will respect your parents. You will not murder. You will be true to your spouse. You will not steal. You will not tell lies. You will not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.” 

God spoke the 10 Commandments to the people to teach them how to love God and others. (10 fingers) Image courtesy of Sweet Publishing and FreeBibleImages.org

​  The people told Moses to tell God, “We will do everything God says in the agreement.” God accepted the people’s promise.  Later, God wrote with His finger the 10 commandments on 2 tablets of stone and gave them to Moses.

Later, God wrote with His finger the 10 Commandments on 2 tablets of stone and gave them to Moses. (Pretend to write on one hand.) Image courtesy of Sweet Publishing and FreeBibleImages.org

Our Bible story reminds me of the prayer verse, Matthew 22:37,39, in which Jesus explains what the 10 commandments mean. He says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind.... Love your neighbor as you love yourself. (ICB). God’s 10 Commandments are laws of love. They help us get along with other people and have a good relationship with God. We cannot do them on our own, but the Holy Spirit can write them on our hearts and help us do them.

Dear Father God, please send me your Holy Spirit to write your law of love on my heart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

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Nature Journal: The 8 Laws of Health

Besides the 10 Commandments, God has special laws that keep our body healthy. They are called the 8 laws of health. It’s easy to remember them if you remember the words NEW START. 

Nutrition is one of the 8 Laws of Health. It means eating healthy food, like fruits and vegetables. Photo #1326574 by Marcelo Brito Filho courtesy of FreeImages.com

• Nutrition – Eat healthy food.
• Exercise – Move your body.
• Water – Drink water.
• Sunshine – Go outside.
• Temperance – Stay away from bad habits.
• Air – Breathe clean air.
• Rest – Get a good night’s sleep.
• Trust in God – Have faith in God.

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Memory Mastery: God's Special Rules

Help your child fill in the blanks below to know their facts about God's special rules - the 10 Commandments.

Moses receives the 10 Commandments on 2 tablets of stone. Image courtesy of Sweet Publishing and FreeBibleImages.org

God’s special rules are called the 10 Commandments.
The 10 Commandments are God’s law.
God wrote with His finger the 10 Commandments on 2 tablets of stone.
They teach us how to love God and love each other.
Sin is breaking God’s law.

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Mission Helper: Peru

This quarter we are helping our brothers and sisters in South America share Jesus with the people there. We are building a church and medical center in Pacullpa, Peru. Bring your coins all quarter long to donate to the World Mission project.