Deuteronomy 26 · Grade 3

Remember and Give Thanks

Name Date

Read the Story

When Israel lived in the land, each family would put the first of the harvest in a basket and bring it to the place God chose. The priest would set the basket down before the altar.

The giver would tell the story of God's faithfulness. My father was a Syrian ready to perish. He went down into Egypt few in number. The Egyptians mistreated us. We cried to God, and He heard our voice. He brought us out with a mighty hand and gave us a land flowing with milk and honey.

Then they would worship and rejoice with their household, the Levite, and the foreigner. Every third year they gave the tithe to the needy. Israel declared that the Lord was their God, and God declared that they were His own people.

Memory Verse

“You shall rejoice in all the good which Yahweh your God has given to you, and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the foreigner who is among you.”

Deuteronomy 26:11 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

Where did they carry the first of the harvest?
Who set the basket before the altar?
What did God do when they cried out?
Who did they rejoice with?
What did God declare about Israel?

Bringing Firstfruits

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for every good gift. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What story did the family tell at the altar?
Why should we remember where we came from?