Exodus 3

Exodus: Chapter 3

Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-15)

This well known passage describes how Moses encounters God in the form of a burning bush. It's a striking visual image, and changes the course of Moses' life.

Leaders Input

Crafts

Burning Bush cup craft (Breezy Sunday School)
Battery operated tealight craft with tissue paper
Salt Art pictures (With Love, Ima)
Bleeding Tissue paper flames (Flame Creative)
Shape play dough into coloured flames
Do a co-creation art project, adding on coloured flames to a big bush outline. You could always handprint the flames (paint hands, print on paper, cut out).

Discussion questions

Is it possible that God could do something unusual and strange to catch our attention like that in this day and age?
Does anyone have any stories of God appearing to people in unusual ways?
I wonder why the bush was on fire but did not burn up?
I wonder why Moses took his shoes off and hid his face when God spoke to him?
I wonder what this story means to people who are not part of our church family?
How can I help explain what God is like because of what I hear, see and feel through this story?

Source: Lynn Alexander

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Explore together

The Purple edition of Explore Together, available at Scripture Union New Zealand, has a session on Moses and the burning bush. Contact your diocesan office to see if they have a copy, or order one from SUNZ.

Prince of Egypt

The Prince of Egypt (PG, 1998) is a beautiful animated film about the life of Moses. You could also encourage families to watch the film at home, if suitable for the ages of the children. You can read the Commonsense Media review here.