The Gospel Project Faith Talk - Exodus 16:1-12
Sunday: December 22, 2024
Lesson: Unit 4 Session4
Scripture: Exodus 16:1-12
Lesson: Unit 4 Session4
Scripture: Exodus 16:1-12
Preschool
Main Idea: God Provided for His People (Exodus 15-17)
Summary
Review Questions
- God led His people on a journey in the wilderness.
- God's people were thirsty. They found water, but it tasted bitter. Moses put a tree in the water, and the water tasted good!
- When God's people got hungry, they complained. God sent quail so they had meat to eat.
- God also gave His people sweet bread called manna every morning. God took care of His people.
Review Questions
- What kind of foods did God provide for His people?
- How has God provided for your needs?
Kids
Main Idea: God Provided for His People (Exodus 15-17)
Summary
Review Questions
- God led His people through the wilderness by a pillar of cloud and fire. As the people traveled, they complained about being hungry and thirsty.
- God performed miracles and provided His people with water, manna, and quail.
- God commanded His people to rest on the seventh day of each week. This day was called the Sabbath.
Review Questions
- What was special about the Sabbath?
- Why can we trust God to provide for our needs?
Students
Main Idea: Worship and trust are right responses to God’s provision. (Exodus 16:2-5, 8-20)
Summary
Did you know complaining shrinks the hippocampus–the part of the brain that helps with problem solving and critical thinking? Did you know intentionally focusing on things to be grateful for and writing them down (1) fires new neural connections to the bliss center, (2) enhances dopamine and serotonin, (3) reduces fear and anxiety by regulating stress hormones, and (4) rewires your brain and outlook because of the positive line of thinking?
The Israelites complained of food and water, which shows their lack of faith in God’s provision. Gratitude is the opposite of complaining. We should be people who seek things to be grateful for, not ones who seek things we should be entitled to. When we find ways to remain grateful, we’ll also remain fixed on God’s faithfulness because that is something we can ALWAYS be grateful for.
Review Questions
Did you know complaining shrinks the hippocampus–the part of the brain that helps with problem solving and critical thinking? Did you know intentionally focusing on things to be grateful for and writing them down (1) fires new neural connections to the bliss center, (2) enhances dopamine and serotonin, (3) reduces fear and anxiety by regulating stress hormones, and (4) rewires your brain and outlook because of the positive line of thinking?
The Israelites complained of food and water, which shows their lack of faith in God’s provision. Gratitude is the opposite of complaining. We should be people who seek things to be grateful for, not ones who seek things we should be entitled to. When we find ways to remain grateful, we’ll also remain fixed on God’s faithfulness because that is something we can ALWAYS be grateful for.
Review Questions
- What was God’s response to the Israelites' complaints? What would your response have been?
- God was clearly keeping very close watch over the Hebrew people over all the ways He was protecting them, guiding them, and showing His power to them. Why do you think they had forgotten so quickly?
- Why do you think it seems to take more effort to focus on being grateful than to complain?
Adults
Main Idea: God is our Provider, giving us our daily bread and all we need. (Exodus 16:1-12)
Weekly Review Questions
- What stood out to you (whether it be new or a reminder) about this week's study?
- What are your thoughts on the Gospel/Christ Connection this week?
- What can we apply to our daily lives based on what we studied?
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