Exodus 23 · Grade 4
Justice Without Favorites
Read and Think
God wants His people to be honest and fair. Lies, gossip and bribes hurt people. We should not follow a crowd to do wrong. God's people stand for the truth even when it is not popular.
God told Israel to help an enemy's animal. Loving God means doing good even to people who do not like us. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches us to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44).
God gave rest for people, animals and even the land. He gave feasts to remember His goodness. He promised to guard and guide His people on the way. God cares for every part of life.
Show What You Know
Name two things that hurt fairness.
What did God tell Israel to do for an enemy?
What did Jesus teach about enemies?
Name one way God gave rest.
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- wants His people to be honest and fair.
- Loving God means doing even to people who do not like us.
- God gave for people, animals and even the land.
Think About It
When is it hard not to follow the crowd? How can you stand for what is right?
Who is someone hard to love? What kind thing could you do for them?
Memory Verse
““You shall not follow a crowd to do evil. You shall not testify in court to side with a multitude to pervert justice.”
Exodus 23:2 (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 stand up for someone being treated wrongly?
- How can you do good to someone who dislikes you?
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