2: Moses’ History Lesson – Teaching Plan

Key Thought: Just as Israel was to enter the promised land, Moses gave them a history lesson, remember what the Lord has done for you in the past. This should also mean something to us as we prepare to enter the promised land.
October 9, 2021

1. Have a volunteer read Exodus 32:29-32.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
What does this show about the character of Moses and why God was able to use him?
Personal Application: Most people want to be leaders in concern for themselves, while God picked a leader who was concerned for others above himself. Do you see this kind of leadership in your church? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Why would Moses risk his own eternal life for the Israelites who had rebelled against him, accused him, didn’t listen to him, and constantly complained about his leadership?” How would you respond to your friend?

2. Have a volunteer read Deuteronomy 1:9-11.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
What is significant about the fact that this is mentioned as the fortieth year?
Personal Application: Why would Moses want Israel to multiply so much when he just said that they were too much for him to handle? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states: “How can you be so sure of the prophecies you mention that are supposed to happen in the future?.“ How would you respond to your relative?

3. Have a volunteer read Numbers 14:11-20.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What reasoning did Moses use in interceding for the people with God?
Personal Application: How are we to bring about the manifold wisdom of God to the world? Share your thoughts
Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why did God put up with the Israelites in the wilderness? Why didn’t He just destroy them all and start over like He did at the flood?” How would you respond to your friend?

4. Have a volunteer read Genesis 15:1-16.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
How do we understand God’ purpose in destroying whole cities including men, women, and children in Israel’s march across the area?
Personal Application: How do you respond to someone who says that God is love and He doesn’t destroy anyone?” Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

Amen!