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The document outlines a Sunday school lesson focused on the Ten Commandments, including an opening prayer, memory verse, scripture reading, discussion questions, and class exercises. It emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the understanding that everyone has sinned, but faith in Jesus offers forgiveness. The lesson concludes with a take-home page for parents, reinforcing what the children learned and suggesting activities to engage with the material at home.

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The-Ten-Commandments

The document outlines a Sunday school lesson focused on the Ten Commandments, including an opening prayer, memory verse, scripture reading, discussion questions, and class exercises. It emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the understanding that everyone has sinned, but faith in Jesus offers forgiveness. The lesson concludes with a take-home page for parents, reinforcing what the children learned and suggesting activities to engage with the material at home.

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The Ten Commandments

TOPICS: Moses, Commandments, Obedience


AS KIDS ARRIVE: Opening Prayer and Praise (5 minutes)
MEMORY VERSE (6 minutes)
"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path." Psalm 119:105 NIV
Have the kids find this verse in their Bibles, and read it several times aloud. Have them close their
eyes and try to say the verse again. Discuss the meaning of this verse with the children.

SCRIPTURE READING AND DISCUSSION (15 minutes)


Introduction:
It had been three months since the Israelites left Egypt, and they set up camp at the foot of Mt.
Sinai. God called to Moses from the mountain, and Moses went up to Him. God reminded Moses
of how He freed the Israelites from Pharaoh, and how the devastation in Egypt demonstrated His
power and might. Then God told Moses that if the people obey His covenants, their nation would
be great and holy in His sight. Then He told Moses to have the people cleanse themselves and be
ready, because in three days the Lord will come down on the mountain. The people should not
attempt to go up or even touch the mountain.
So on the third day, there was thunder and lightning with a loud trumpet blast. The mountain was
covered with a thick cloud of smoke, because the Lord came onto it with fire. The whole mountain
trembled and all the people were afraid. No one was allowed to go to the mountain except Moses.
This was the time that God gave Moses the Ten Commandments.

Read Exodus 20:1-20 (The Ten Commandments)

Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think, "You shall have no other gods before me" is the first commandment?
(God wants us to put Him above all things. Before our toys, TV, even before our friends.)

2. What does "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord" mean?
(The Lord is holy. Using his name in an unholy manner brings judgment to that person.)
3. What is an idol? (Anything that keeps you from spending time with God.)

4. "Honor your father and Mother" must be important because it too is on the list. Why?
(Parents want what is best for their children, so they teach and guide them. Children are still
learning and really don't know everything yet.)

5. What does covet mean? (It is having a strong desire to have what belongs to someone else.)

CLASS EXERCISE (15 minutes) – Reiterate the 10 Commandments


1. YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME,
2. YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FOR YOURSELF AN IDOL IN THE FORM OF ANYTHING.
3. YOU SHALL NOT MISUSE THE NAME OF THE LORD.
4. REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY BY KEEPING IT HOLY.
5. HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.
6. YOU SHALL NOT MURDER.
7. YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.
8. YOU SHALL NOT STEAL.
9. YOU SHALL NOT GIVE FALSE TESTIMONY AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR.
10. YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR'S PROPERTY
APPLICATION (5 minutes)
The Ten Commandments are familiar to most people. Sometimes, people believe they are going
to heaven just because they have not broken any of the commandments. But the truth is, they
probably have. Using the name of God in the wrong way, desiring to have what someone else has,
making fun of parents in front of friends, and lying are all breaking one of the commandments.
Unfortunately, we all have broken at least one. Everyone has failed one time or another. However,
what makes us Christians is placing our faith in Jesus. Through Jesus, our sins are forgiven.
Because He died on the cross for us, we have everlasting life with God.

If time permits, take each Commandment, and have the children give an example of what
someone might do that would be breaking that commandment. For example: Honor you father and
your mother. A response from a child might be: You are not honoring your father or mother when
you talk back to them.

CLOSING PRAYER (2 minutes)

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON TAKE HOME PAGE


Give one copy to each child at the end of the class to take home.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TAKE HOME PAGE

To parents:
This page lets you know what your child learned in Sunday school today. In addition, you will
find this week's memory verse, a suggested activity, and a short prayer to reinforce the lesson.
Being involved and interacting with your child can be very rewarding for both of you.

What we learned:

Today, we learned about the ten commandments and that sometimes people think they
are Christians just because they have not broken any of the commandments. But using
the name of God in the wrong way, wanting what someone else has, not showing respect
for parents, or lying, are all breaking one of the commandments. Unfortunately everyone
has failed one time or another. (Scripture used: Exodus 20:1-20)

Memory Verse:

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path." Psalm 119:105 NIV

Practice this verse several times with your child during the week. This will not only help
him or her remember the verse, but it will also help to reinforce what he or she learned
during class. Many homes have installed pathway lights along walkways or landscapes.
Compare these to the memory verse.

Suggested Parent/Child Activity:

Get two Bibles, and turn to Exodus 20:1-17. Call out a number between one and ten, and
have a race with your child to read the scriptures to find what commandment corresponds
to that number. For example, you call out the number 4, and find the 4th commandment in
sequence is: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. After a while, both of you
should be able to do this without the aid of the Bible. Be sure to let your child win a few
times.

Daily Prayer:

Dear God, You are the only true God, and I worship and adore You. Thank You Lord for
giving Your commandments to help teach me and guide me every day of my life. I
especially thank You for Jesus, who offers me forgiveness for when I do stray from
keeping all of Your commands, and sin against You. Amen.

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