Exodus 19 · Grade 3

A Holy Nation

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Read the Story

Three months after they left Egypt, God's people came to the desert of Sinai. They camped in front of the mountain. Moses went up to God. God told him what to say to the people.

God reminded them what he did to Egypt, and how he carried them on eagles' wings and brought them to himself. If they obeyed his voice and kept his covenant, they would be his own treasure, a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Moses told the elders. All the people said, All that Yahweh has spoken we will do.

God told them to be ready on the third day, because he would come down on the mountain where all could see. Moses set a border around the mountain. No one could touch it. The people washed their clothes. On the third day, there was thunder, lightning and a thick cloud. A trumpet blew loud and long, and the people shook with fear. Moses led them out to meet God. The mountain was full of smoke, because God came down in fire. The whole mountain shook.

Memory Verse

“Moses led the people out of the camp to meet God; and they stood at the lower part of the mountain.”

Exodus 19:17 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

How long after leaving Egypt did they come to Sinai?
What did God say His people would be if they obeyed?
What did the people answer?
Why was there a border around the mountain?
Why was the mountain full of smoke?

Story Order

Write what happened in each box.

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 prepare your heart to worship?
When do you feel God carrying you?