Deuteronomy 16 · Grade 3
Remember and Rejoice
Read the Story
Moses told Israel to keep the Passover. God brought them out of Egypt by night. For seven days they ate unleavened bread. It was the bread of affliction, because they left Egypt in haste.
Seven weeks later came the Feast of Weeks. They brought a free will offering. After the harvest of the threshing floor and wine press came the Feast of Booths. It lasted seven days. At each feast they were glad with their families and servants. The Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow came too.
Three times a year the men came before God. No one came empty. Each gave as he was able. Moses also told them to choose judges. Judges must be fair to all and never take a bribe.
Memory Verse
“You shall keep a feast to Yahweh your God seven days in the place which Yahweh chooses, because Yahweh your God will bless you in all your increase and in all the work of your hands, and you shall be altogether joyful.”
Deuteronomy 16:15 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Why did they eat unleavened bread?
What came seven weeks later?
When was the Feast of Booths?
How much should each person give?
What must judges never take?
Three Feasts
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for joy. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Who could your family invite to share a happy meal?
- Why did God want everyone to be joyful?
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