Bible Lesson on Moses and the Red Sea
LESSON OVERVIEW
Theme: Deliverance & Trust
Big Truth: God makes a way when there seems to be no way.
Key Verse: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” — Exodus 14:14
Bible Story: Exodus 14
Pillar Focus: Power (God’s mighty rescue)
1) Introduction
Imagine being trapped between a huge army and the deep, roaring sea. That’s exactly where the Israelites were! But God showed them that no problem is too big for Him. Today, kids will see that when they trust God, He can make a way where there seems to be no way! Trust is a big topic in everyday conversation, and your kids must know that 1) God is trustworthy and that 2) God trusts them as well. This kind of trust is very important and will overflow into relationships with parents, family members, and friends.
2) Game: The Red Sea Crossing
Instructions: Lay two long blue fabrics as a “sea” path on either side with space in the middle. Divide your kids into teams and have them line up behind the blue fabric. This is a question game! Depending on the space in your room, after each question, have the kids reset and stand behind the blue fabric! The goal of this game is to show kids that they are often not alone in the same situation.
Say this: Kids, today we will be playing The Red Sea Crossing! In preparation for our Bible Story today, we will be asking a wide range of questions. If you say “Yes”, then you have to jump over the blue fabric. If you say “no”, stay right where you are at!
Questions:
Have you ever eaten your favorite snack after school or church?
Have you ever felt scared when you were alone in your room at night?
Have you ever helped your mom, dad, or teacher without being asked?
Have you ever been worried about something at school?
Have you ever had a friend stand up for you or be there for you when you needed it?
Have you ever lost something important to you, like a toy or a book?
Have you ever prayed and felt like God heard you?
Have you ever felt nervous to try something new, like a sport, test, or game?
Have you ever laughed so hard with friends or family that your stomach hurt?
Have you ever felt lonely, like nobody noticed you?
Have you ever seen God answer a prayer—big or small?
Have you ever been worried about making the right choice?
Have you ever felt God give you courage to do something hard?
Have you ever shared something you have with a friend who needed it?
Have you ever felt peace when you remembered God was with you?
Closing: You see, kids, oftentimes we go through specific situations and we feel like we are in it alone. Knowing that someone else has done the same or experienced the same as you means that you can trust them. This is the same with Jesus - He has experienced everything and so much more than you have, therefore He is trustworthy!
3) Praise & Worship
Praise: “Way Maker” (Kids), “Our God” (Chris Tomlin)
Worship: “Good Good Father” (Pat Barrett)
4) Bible Story — Act Out
Supplies
Staff (Moses), simple cloaks (Israelites)
Blue fabric sheets (2–4) for the sea; narrow “corridor” taped on floor
Drum or box for “hoof beats,” shaker for “wind”
Simple Egyptian helmets/shields (paper)
Small tambourines/streamers for praise
Pre-Service Setup
Mark a center “sea” with two teams holding blue fabric on each side.
Tape a path (the “dry ground”) down the middle.
Casting
Narrator (leader)
Moses
6–10 Israelites (family groups)
3–4 Egyptians
2–4 “Wind” helpers to flap fabric when sea parts
SCRIPT
Scene 1 — The Trap (Downstage)
Narrator:
“God freed His people from Egypt, but Pharaoh changed his mind and chased them to the edge of the Red Sea.”
Israelite #1 (panicked): “The sea is in front of us!”
Israelite #2 (looking back): “The Egyptians are behind us!”
Egyptians (stomp; drum beats): “Halt! Return to Pharaoh!”
People (to Moses): “Why did you bring us here to die?”
Moses (raising staff, steady):
“Do not be afraid. Stand firm. You will see the deliverance the Lord will bring today… The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Scene 2 — The Sea Parts (Center)
Narrator:
“God told Moses to raise his staff over the sea.”
(Moses lifts staff high. Wind helpers shake fabric; blue sheets rise and hold to form two walls.)
Narrator (louder over “wind”):
“The Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry ground!”
Moses (pointing): “Walk! The Lord has made a way!”
(Israelites begin crossing down the taped corridor. Kids look in awe at the “walls” of water.)
Scene 3 — The Pursuit (Mid-crossing)
Narrator:
“Pharaoh’s chariots rushed in after them.”
(Egyptians enter the path—but stumble as helpers “wobble” the fabric near their feet.)
Egyptian #1 (tripping): “Our wheels are stuck!”
Egyptian #2: “The Lord fights for them!”
Scene 4 — The Waters Return (End of path)
(Israelites finish crossing and gather.)
Narrator:
“When the Israelites were safe, God told Moses to stretch out his hand again.”
Moses (staff raised): “Lord, finish what You started.”
(Fabric walls fall back together with a whoosh; Egyptians exit.)
Narrator:
“Not one of Israel’s enemies survived. God made a way when there was no way.”
Scene 5 — Song of Praise (Front)
Moses (joyful):
“I will sing to the Lord, for He is highly exalted!”
Miriam (or Israelite #3) with tambourine:
“Sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously!”
(Short, upbeat celebration—tambourines/streamers.)
Closing (Leader)
“When you can’t see a solution, God can still make a way. Trust Him.”
5) Holy Spirit Activation
Have kids spread out and pretend to be caught between two imaginary walls of water (use blue fabric or streamers).
Ask them to close their eyes and imagine God parting the waters.
Say: “Now step through the path God is making for you!”
Encourage them to shout praise and take turns sharing a moment they trust God will make a way in their life.
6) Small Group Questions
Why were the Israelites afraid of the Red Sea?
How did God show His power in this story?
What does it mean to ‘be still’ and trust God today?
Can you think of a time God helped you when things felt impossible?
How can we encourage our friends to trust God, too?
7) Prayer (Repeat-after-me)
Dear God, thank You for being our mighty rescue. Help us to trust You when things feel impossible. Teach us to be still and watch You work in powerful ways. Show us that You can make a way for us too, just like You did for Moses and the Israelites. Amen.