Freedom at Last The Israelites lived in safety under God’s care, while the Egyptians suffered destruction from the plagues. By now many of the Egyptians feared the God of the Israelites and Moses, His servant. Every family was told to kill a lamb. They were to sprinkle the lamb’s blood at the entrance of the house, on the door frame overhead and on each side. No one was to go out of his house that night, for it was the Lord’s passover. Early in the morning, the Israelites left Egypt after living there four hundred years. Exodus 12-13 Parents: Children:

Wonders in Egypt The Lord told Moses, “Pharaoh has hardened his heart, and he refuses to hear my voice. He will not let my people go. In the morning, go stand by the river. When Pharaoh comes, wave your rod over the waters of Egypt.” Moses and Aaron obeyed the Lord. When Aaron struck the water, it turned into blood. All the fish died and a terrible stench hung over the land. Then Aaron struck the dust on the ground, and everywhere the dust became alive with lice. The lice crept on the people and the cattle. Parents: Children:

Led by Pillar of Cloud and Fire The children of Israel traveled toward the Red Sea, led by the pillar of cloud and fire. In a few days they came to the seashore, with the water before them and high mountains on each side. But King Pharaoh wanted them back as soon as they had gone. He called out his army, his chariots, and his horsemen, and followed them. Very soon the army of Egypt was behind the Israelites. The Egyptians followed with their chariots and horses. But the Lord slowed them by taking off their chariot wheels. Exodus 14-15

Heavenly Messengers Announce the Good News A few hours after Jesus was born, Bethlehem became very quiet. Far away a dog barked. The sleeping town had no idea that a great event had just taken place. Out on a hillside nearby, some shepherds huddled sleepily near their flocks. Suddenly a glorious light shone round about them, and an angel appeared. The shepherds were terrified. The shepherds hurried across the hills and valleys to Bethlehem. There they found the baby Jesus just as the angel had said. They told Joseph and Mary all about the angels. Luke 2:8-20 Matthew 2:1-12 Parents:

The Beginning of Different Languages The great flood that God had sent soon became a dim memory in the minds of Noah’s children. Their families continued to grow until there were many people in the world. But the thoughts of their hearts were again becoming evil. They began to build the city and the tower. But the Lord came down from heaven to see this thing, and it displeased Him very much. Genesis 10; 11:1-9 Parents: He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. (Luke 1:51) Children: