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Exodus 13 · Grade 4

God Knows the Best Way

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God told Israel to set apart their firstborn to Him, because He had spared their firstborn at Passover. Everything we have belongs to God, and we should give Him our best.

God chose a longer road for Israel. He knew they weren't ready for war. Sometimes God leads us on a path that seems longer, but He knows what is best for us.

Carrying Joseph's bones showed that God keeps His promises, even hundreds of years later. The pillar of cloud and fire showed that God was always with His people, day and night.

Show What You Know

  1. Why did God claim Israel's firstborn?

  2. Why did God choose a longer road?

  3. What did carrying Joseph's bones show?

  4. What did the pillar of cloud and fire show?

Think About It

  1. Proverbs 3:5-6 says God will direct our paths. When has God's way seemed longer but turned out best?

  2. How does God guide you today, without a pillar of cloud?

Memory Verse

Moses said to the people, “Remember this day, in which you came out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand Yahweh brought you out from this place. No leavened bread shall be eaten.

Exodus 13:3 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you trust God when He leads you the long way?
  • How can you teach someone younger about God's rescue?

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