Exodus Unit

Introduction to Exodus:

• Exodus Videos
• Exodus Overview small group activity

Exodus 1 (Israelite Babies):

• read and discuss Exodus chapter 1
• read and discuss the article in your CYB Bible entitled "Saving Lives"

Exodus 2 (Moses's Birth and Adoption):

• read and discuss Exodus chapter 2

Exodus 3 (Call of Moses):

• read and discuss Exodus chapter 3
• Write a 3-paragraph essay about three people you know that have shared with you about God
  • Brainstorm form

Exodus 4-5 (Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh):

• read and discuss Exodus chapters 4-5

Exodus 7-11, 12:1-30 (Plagues & Passover):

• read and discuss Exodus chapters 7-11
• Draw & describe each of the 10 plagues, write a personal commentary about each
• Attend a presentation from a Jewish Rabbi about the Passover and Seder meal

Exodus 12 (Departure from Egypt):

• read and discuss Exodus chapter 12: 31-42

Exodus 13 (Consecration of First-born Males):

• read and summarize Exodus chapter 13

Exodus 14-15 (Red Sea and Song of Joy):

• read and discuss Exodus chapters 14-15
• Gospel music activity

Exodus 16 (Massah & Maribah - "Those Whiny Israelites"):

• read and discuss Exodus chapter 16
• read and discuss CYB article "Those Whiny Israelites"
• chart common complaints and a "bigger picture" point-of-view

Exodus 17 (Moses Needed Support):

• read and discuss Exodus chapter 17
• read and discuss CYB article "Prayer in Support of Others"
• pray for others who need support
• Spiritual Adoption of the Unborn

Exodus 19-20 (Mount Sinai & Ten Commandments):

• read and discuss Exodus chapters 19-20
• "Covenant Commandments" small-group activity
• "Ten Commandments" poster & morality play small-group activity

Exodus 32 (Aaron and the Golden Calf, Idolatry):

• read and discuss Exodus chapter 32
• read and discuss CYB article "Caught Up in the Moment"
• discuss peer pressure and how it works
• with partners, create a way to explain the dynamics of peer pressure to the class
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• review Exodus 20: 1-6, and discuss idolatry in modern times
• with a partner, create a collage of modern false gods
• independently, write a reflection essay about the attractiveness of modern idols
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Exodus 33 (Moses and Seeing God in Hindsight):

• read and discuss Exodus chapter 33
• read and discuss the "Footprints" poem
• write a personal essay about a difficult time in your life and relate it to Exodus 33
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Book of Exodus Wrap-up:

• "My Wanderings in the Desert of Middle School" map and reflection essay
• "The Book of Exodus" puzzle activity worksheet

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Study Guides (blank):

• Exodus 1-15
• Exodus Final Study Guide 1-33