OT 33 Wandering in the Desert Part 1

Reference: Exodus 15:22 - 16:36

Big Idea: Don’t complain. God will take care of you.

Verse: Psalm 107:1 - Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! (ESV)

Motions For the Big Idea:
Don’t complain: pretend to be a crying baby
God: point up
Take care: hug yourself
You: Point to another person

Motions For the Verse:
Oh - Make the Letter “O” with your hands above your head
Give thanks - Place your hands together and bow
Lord - Point up
Good - Two thumbs up
Love - Place both hands over your heart

Endures forever - draw circles in the air with your index finger
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week

1. Where were the Israelites wandering? // Wilderness, desert
2. What was wrong with the water they found? // It was bitter, tasted bad
3. What did the Israelites do when the water tasted bad? // They complained
4. What did God tell Moses to do with the water? // Throw a stick into the water
5. What happened when Moses threw the stick into the water? // It tasted sweet, it was good
6. What did the Israelites do when they were hungry in the wilderness? // They complained
7. What did God give them to eat in the wilderness? // Bread from heaven, manna
8. What does the word “manna” mean? // What is it?
9. What happened to the manna when people tried to save extra? // It smelled and was filled with maggots
10. Why did the people collect twice as much manna on the sixth day? // Because God wanted them to rest on the seventh day
11. What is today’s big idea? // Don’t complain! God will take care of you
12. What kinds of ways does God take care of us? // He saves us from sin, gives us food and clothes, etc.
13. What is today’s Bible verse? // Psalm 107:1 - Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! (ESV)

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