God guides His people (Inclusive Bible Lesson for Kids)

This Bible lesson explores how God guided the Israelites through the wilderness using a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, based on Exodus 13:21–22. It is designed for young children, including those with diverse learning needs, and provides multiple ways to engage with the story.

Lesson Focus:

• Understand that God guided His people visually and practically.
• Explore how God continues to guide us today through the Bible, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and wise counsel.
• Encourage children to reflect on how they can follow God’s direction in their everyday lives.

Core Bible Passage:

Exodus 13:21–22: “And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light…”

Inside the Lesson:

• Lesson Plan: Step-by-step guidance including a welcome, prayer, interactive storytelling, and discussion questions.
• Crafts: Pillar of cloud and fire craft using cotton, paper, and glue with sensory-friendly adaptations.
• Interactive Activities:
  • “Follow the Pillar” movement game
  • Obstacle course with cloud and fire signs
  • Streamer dance and map exploration
• Learning Tools:
  • Visual schedule
  • Step-by-step Bible verse walk
  • Tactile sensory trays (cloud/fire materials)
• Reflection Prompts: Questions to help children apply the lesson to their lives.
• Printable Resources: Coloring pages, worksheets, templates, and story visuals.

Complementary Resources from Trueway Kids

This lesson is designed to complement the resources found in Trueway Kids’ lessons on God guides His people which you can access and download for free at: https://truewaykids.com/god-guides-his-people/

These lessons offer a diverse range of resources and activities that enrich the study God guides His people in various engaging ways. We encourage you to select the resources and activities that will best suit the needs and interests of your specific group of children, ensuring an enjoyable and educational experience for all.

This lesson allows for flexible adaptation, making it suitable for one-on-one or group settings. Activities can be simplified or extended based on children’s abilities and interests.

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