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Family Devotions - Entries tagged "Exodus"
SunSundayJunJune20th2010
June 20 - God's Presence Fills the Tabernacle
God’s Presence Fills the Tabernacle
Passage: Exodus 33–34, 40
Principle: God is merciful and faithful.
Praise: “I Will Sing the Mercies”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did Moses ask God?
• What did God reveal to Moses?
• What are some of God’s characteristics?
• What filled the tabernacle?
• What did the Israelites do after God revealed His presence?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By humbly asking God for mercy and turning from sin.
• By joyfully praising God for sending His Son and Holy Spirit.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 33–34 and 40.
SunSundayJunJune13th2010
June 13 - God Punishes Israel's Idolatry
God Punishes Israel’s Idolatry
Passage: Exodus 32
Principle: God is merciful and patient.
Praise: “Seek Ye First”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did Aaron make for the Israelites to worship?
• How was God going to punish Israel’s sin?
• Who prayed for the Israelites?
• How did God show mercy to the Israelites?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By asking God for forgiveness of daily sins.
• By thanking God for His specific acts of mercy.
• By praising God for the mercy found in Jesus Christ.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 32.
Next Week: Exodus 33–34, 40
SunSundayMayMay30th2010
May 30 - God Ordains the Tabernacle
God Ordains the Tabernacle
Passage: Exodus 25–31
Principle: God has made a way for us to dwell with Him.
Praise: “There Is a Redeemer”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What was the purpose of the tabernacle?
• Who was allowed to go into the tabernacle?
• What items were inside the tabernacle?
• What does the tabernacle tell us about God?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By recognizing his sinful condition.
• By worshiping God in an honoring way.
• By praising God that faith in Christ allows God’s Spirit to dwell in men.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 25–31.
Next Week: Exodus 32
SunSundayMayMay23rd2010
May 23 - God Gives the Ten Commandments
God Gives the Ten Commandments
Passage: Exodus 20:1–21
Principle: God’s standards are perfect.
Praise: “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What does holy mean?
• Why did God give laws to the Israelites?
• Which commands show love for God?
• Which commands show love for other people?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By loving God more than anything else.
• By turning away from sin.
• By loving other people.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 20:1–21.
Next Week: Exodus 25–31
SunSundayMayMay16th2010
May 16 - God Prepares Israel for the Covenant
God Prepares Israel for the Covenant
Passage: Exodus 19
Principle: God is worthy of fear and reverence.
Praise: “Our God Is an Awesome God”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did God promise Israel?
• What did Israel promise God?
• Why were the Israelites not allowed to go on the mountain?
• How did God reveal His presence?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By fearing and respecting God because He is holy.
• By obeying God’s Word wholeheartedly.
• By thanking God for making people His treasure.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 19.
Next Week: Exodus 20:1–21
SunSundayMayMay9th2010
May 9 - God Preserves Israel
God Preserves Israel
Passage: Exodus 15:22–17:7
Principle: God is merciful and good.
Praise: “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did God test Israel?
• Why did the Israelites grumble and complain?
• What food did God provide for the Israelites?
• What happened when some of the Israelites broke God’s command concerning the
manna?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By confessing grumbling and complaining attitudes.
• By trusting that God will provide.
• By trusting that God’s Word is good.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 15:22–17:7.
Next Week: Exodus 19
SunSundayMayMay2nd2010
May 2 - God Parts the Red Sea
God Parts the Red Sea
Passage: Exodus 14–15
Principle: God wants us to trust and praise His power.
Praise: “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions.
• Who led Israel to the Red Sea?
• Why did God lead the Israelites to the Red Sea?
• How did the Israelites escape the Egyptian army?
• What did God do to the Egyptian army?
• Did the Israelites worship God for delivering them?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By submitting to the awesome power of God.
• By praising God for His mighty deeds.
• By trusting in God’s love for His people.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 14–15.
Next Week: Exodus 15:22–17:7
SunSundayAprApril25th2010
Apr 25 - God Ordains the Passover
God Ordains the Passover
Passage: Exodus 12–13
Principle: God is merciful and sovereign.
Praise: “There Is a Redeemer”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What was God’s final judgment on Egypt?
• Did Pharaoh let the Israelites go?
• What do Jews remember when they celebrate Passover?
• Who is the Passover lamb for Christians?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By praising God for His awesome power and mercy.
• By trusting Christ as the final Passover lamb.
• By telling others about Christ’s death for sin.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 12–13.
Next Week: Exodus 14–15
SunSundayAprApril18th2010
Apr 18 - God Sends Plagues on Egypt
God Sends Plagues on Egypt
Passage: Exodus 7–10
Principle: God is awesome and powerful.
Praise: “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What were Moses and Aaron to tell Pharaoh?
• How did God punish Egypt?
• Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?
• Why did God send the plagues?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By submitting to God’s great power.
• By trusting God’s awesome plans.
• By telling other people about God’s greatness.
This Week: As a family, read portions of Exodus 7–10.
Next Week: Exodus 12–13
SunSundayMarMarch14th2010
Mar 14 - God Raises Moses to Lead Israel
God Raises Moses to Lead Israel
Passage: Exodus 3
Principle: God’s plans cannot be stopped.
Praise: “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did God reveal Himself to Moses?
• What did God call Moses to do?
• Did God have a plan to deliver Israel?
• What characteristics of God do we learn about in this account?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By fearing and obeying God because He is holy.
• By trusting God because His plans are perfect.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 3.
Next Week: Exodus 7–10
TueTuesdayMarMarch9th2010
Mar 7 - God Prepares Israel for Deliverance
God Prepares Israel for Deliverance
Passage: Exodus 1–2
Principle: God has compassion for His people.
Praise: “There Is a Redeemer”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Did God make Jacob’s family into a great people?
• Why did Pharaoh decide to kill all of the Israelites’ baby boys?
• Whom did God protect?
• Did God hear Israel’s cries?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting God during times of trouble. He does not forget His people.
• By crying out to God for help in times of trouble.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 1–2.
Next Week: Exodus 3
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