Quar' lesson tl — Ler 2 Bs a Ten Plagues Bible Exodus 7:14-25; 8-11 Memory Verse “There shall no evil befall thee, shall any plague come nigh th; (Psalm 91:10). OR Sing Ps 91 4 Parent Study, Patriarehs and Do more research about Obedience. Character Quality Obedience — Willingness to follow the commands or guidance of God and His servants (parents, etc.); the act of obey- ing “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into cap- tivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” (HL Corinthians 10:5). Looking Through Nature ‘The Study of Individual Insects 1. Water Insects w Lice (Gnats) Flies es . Infectious Insects . Locusts e 2 . Fireflies PBL year 1, quarter 2 — Lesson 1 - Page 15Patriarchs and Prophets 265-266 Research Water to Blood and Frogs ‘Moses and Aaron were commanded by God to tell Pharaoh what would hap- pen before each plague. They were obedi- ent. Pharaoh could choose to save himself and the land of Egypt from the plagues by letting the children of Israel go. Mo- ses and Aaron were now directed to visit the riverbank where the king came each morning to worship the river. The water of the Nile was the source of food and wealth for Egypt. It watered the crops and gave the people water to drink. Moses and Aaron gave Pharaoh the warning from God. He was not obedient. The rod was stretched out over the river and it turned to blood. The ponds and streams, and even the water in the vessels turned to blood. ‘The fish died, and it stank and the people could not drink it. For seven days this plague continued. The people dug around the river trying to find drinking water. This all happened because of disobedience to God, Again, Moses was commanded to ask Pharaoh to let His people go. If he did not, Egypt would be covered with frogs. Pharaoh did not obey so the rod was stretched forth and frogs covered the land. ‘They were everywhere. In the houses, in the bread, in the beds, slimy and croak- ing, and the people could not walk without. stepping on a frog. The frogs were consid- cred sacred by the Egyptians. Hequa, a frog-headed goddess, was thought to have creative power. God showed the Egyptians how silly they were and that there is only one God Pharaoh called for Moses and Aar- on to take away the frogs. The magicians appeared to make frogs, but could not cause them to leave. Moses prayed to God and He removed the plague. ‘The frogs died, and what a stink there was through- out the land. If only Pharaoh had obeyed God. Review 1, What were Moses and Aaron command- ed to tell Pharaoh before each plague? Why did God do this? 2, What was the first plague? (Exodus 7:17) What happened to the river? and how long did the plague last? (Exodus 7:18, 25) 3. What was the second plague? (Exodus :3) What happened to the frogs when the plague was over? (Exodus 8:14) Why did these plagues come upon Egypt? Do prob- lems sometimes come to our lives because we do not obey? we EBL year 1, quarter 2 — Lesson tl — Page 186oe Nature »\* Water Insects ‘There are many insects that live in and around water. Some insects lay their eggs in the water and live there during the larva or nymph stage. They then crawl out of the water and split their nymphal skin and become the beautiful dragonfly you see. (Some other examples are: mos- quito, true fly, etc.) Other insects live in the water and spend their life cycle there. (Some examples: whirligig beetle, water scavenger beetle, backswimmer, water- strider, etc.) ‘These insects need water to live. ‘The people of Egypt needed water to live. When the water was turned to blood they had difficulty finding drinking water. They needed the “Living Water"—Jesus. “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shail give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlast- ing life” (John 4:14) If Pharaoh had obeyed God the people would not have suffered. Many times, not only ourselves, but others suffer because of our disobe Reinforce 1. Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them. 2. Visit the water and discover insects that live in water. Go home and look up information on them. 3. Draw a picture of a river and color it red. 4. For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! Remarkable Parent Food Remind 1. As you work together as a family, be obedient. Can you think of ways to obey? Water can call to mind how Pharaoh disobedient. was “During the plagues on Egypt Pharaoh was punctual in his superstitious devotion to the river, and visited it every morning, and as he stood upon its banks he offered praise and thanksgiving to the water, recounting the great good it accom- plished, and telling the water of its great power; that without it they could not ex- ; for their lands were watered by it, and it supplied meat for their tables.” (1 Bible Commentary 1100-1101) FBL year 1, quarter 2 — Lesson tl — Page BTRead Exodus 8:16-19 Patriarchs and Prophets 266 Research Lice Once more the rod was stretched out and the dust was smitten so that it be- came lice throughout Egypt. They bit the animals and they bit man causing painful irritation of the skin. The magicians tried to bring forth lice but could not. They told Pharaoh “This is the finger of God.” Pharaoh would not be obedient to God but hardened his heart Review 1, What was the rod to smite? What did the dust become? (Exodus 8:16) Who did they bite? (Exo- dus 8:17) 2. What did the magicians try to do? (Exodus 8:18) What did the magicians say? (Exodus 8:19) 3, Did Pharaoh listen to his magi- cians? (Exodus 8:19) é Nature 7 Lice (Gnats) 2 s ® It is thought that the lice spoken of in plague three were gnats. Gnats are insects, and are very small flies. Some feed on the blood of animals and man. ‘They have a very painful bite. Gnats have mouth parts that form a snout which is called a proboscis. Its proboscis pierces the skin when preparing to feed, Some gnats, called black flies, lay their eggs on water. These eggs float for several days and then hatch. The larvae cling to rocks in the fast moving streams. Black flies live in most parts of the world, In some tropical and subtropical areas black flies spread disease (oncho- cerciasis, or river blindness). This disease can cause blindness. The Egyptians would not be obedi- ent to God. They worshipped the creature instead of the Creator. God sent insects to remind them that He was God. They, like those bitten by the black flies, were spiri- tually blind, “...Eyes have they, but they see not” (Psalm 116 Remind 1. As you work together as a family, do jobs that remind you of this plague. (Example: cover fruit with a cloth, or very fine mesh to keep the fruit flies off your fruit.) 6Reinforce 1, Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them. 2. Catch a fruit fly and look at it with a magnifying glass. 3, For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! Remarkable Parent Food “Strict discipline may at times cause dissatisfaction, and children will want their own way; yet where they have learned the lesson of obedience to their parents, they are better prepared to sub- mit to the requirements of God. Thus the training received in childhood influences the religious experience and molds the character of the man.” (Signs of the Times Day 3 Read Exodus 8:20- Patriarchs and Prophet Research Flies Again Moses went to Pharaoh say- ing, “Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.” This time God sent swarms of flies, thought to be the dog fly. These flies are nd often fasten to the human body, especially to the edges of the eyelids. Hye diseases are very common in Egypt. Spiritual blindness was also very common in Egypt. This time the plague would not bother God's people. God said, “T will put a division between my people and thy peo- ple.” (Division means “distinction,” “deliv. erance,” and “redemption”.) ‘The swarm of flies came and cor- rupted the land until Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, “Go ye, sacri- fice to your God in the land” (Exodus 8: Pharaoh told them they could sac- rifice to the Lord in the land of Egypt, but, “The Egyptians worshipped certain beasts, and they regarded it an unpardon- able offense to have one of these beasts slain. And if one of their objects of worship were slain, even accidentally, the person’s life alone could answer for the offense, Moses shows Pharaoh the impossibility of their sacrificing to God in the land son Il — Page 139of Egypt, in the sight of the Egyptians, for they might select for their offering some one of the beasts which they considered sacred.” (3 Spiritual Gifts 211) Moses, in obedience to God, said, “We will go three days’ journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the Lord our God as he shall command us” (Exodus 8:27). Pharaoh consented to this in order to get rid of the flies but hardened his heart after and would not let them go. Review 1. What was Moses sent to tell Pharaoh this time? (Exodus 8:20-23) What was the fourth plague? (Exodus 8:21) How was this plague to be different? (Exodus 8:22-23) 2. Describe these flies. (Exodus 8:24) 3, What did Pharaoh do? (Exodus How did Moses, in obedience, respond, and why? (Exodus 8:26-27) Did Pharaoh consent? What did he do later? (Exodus 8:28, 32) and death. If Pharaoh would have obeyed God's command, his people would not. have suffered. Disobedience is sin, and causes suffering, “...the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience” (Colossians 3:6). Fly Cycle 1. As you work together as a family, de- stroy any harmful insects in your home. Discuss obedience and disobedience. Ss 4 NO Some varieties of flies are among the most dangerous pests known. They carry disease inside their bodies, on the tip of their mouth parts, and on the hairs on their bodies. When a fly bites, or touch- es any object, it leaves germs. There are about 100,000 kinds of flies. They make up the chief group of insects called Dip- tera, meaning “two wings.” ¢--Nature Flies ‘The swarms of flies that came upon Egypt must have caused disease, sickness, Reinforce 1. Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them. 2. Catch a housefly and look at it under a magnifying glass. 3. For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! Remarkable Parent Food “When parents fail to require prompt and perfect obedience in their children, they fail to lay the right founda- tion of character in their little ones. They prepare their children to dishonor them when they are old, and bring sorrow to their hearts when they are nearing the grave.” (Child Guidance 86) FBL year 1, quarter 2 — Lesson tl — Page MODay 4 Read Exodus 9:1-12 Patriarchs and Prophets 267 Research Murrain and Boils Moses went to Pharaoh and said, “Let my people go, that they may serve me.” If Pharaoh would not let the children of Israel go, all the sacred cattle and the beasts of burden, (cattle, horses, asses, camels, oxen, and sheep) would have the grievous murrain. But no harm would come to the children of Israel's animals. God said at a certain time tomorrow He would “do this thing.” ‘The next day, it happened just as God said that it would. Pharaoh sent to see if any of the Israelites’ animals were dead, but they were not. “And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened...” He would not be obedient. Moses was next instructed to take handfuls of ashes from the furnace and sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh, It became small dust in all the land of Egypt. The fine particles spread over Egypt, and wherever they settled, on man or animal, produced boils. The Egyptians broke out with boils, as did the domestic animals that were left from the murrain, ‘The magicians who had encouraged Pharaoh in his stubbornness could not even stand before Moses because of their s. But Pharaoh hardened his heart in bedience to God. shes “Pake to you handfuls of of the furnace, and lel Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh, And it shall.be & boil breaking forth.” Exodus 98-9 Review 1. If Pharaoh refused to let the children of Israel go, what would happen? (Exodus What would happen to the children of Israel's cattle? (Exodus 9:4) When did God say this would happen? (Exodus 9:5) Did this plague happen? (Exodus 9:6) Why? 2. What did God instruct Moses to do next? (Exodus 9:8-9) What happened to the Egyptians? (Exodus 9:10) 3. Describe how Pharaoh responded to these plagues. (Exodus 9:7, 12) Why? i X Nature Infectious Insects Many insects transmit diseases to people, animals, and plants every year. Some that are hurtful to man are: fleas and lice, which bite their victims, leav- ing soreness and tissue damage, and even death. Some mosquitoes cause yel- low fever and malaria. Houseflies carry germs that cause typhoid fever, cholera, dysentery, or other diseases. These insect disease carriers remind us how the ashes, carried boils to the Egyptians through the air, because Pharaoh was disobedient to God and would not let Israel leave Egypt. FBL year 1, quarter 2 — Lesson tl — Page MIRemind 1. As you work together as a family. Learn how to help those that are sick. If someone gets a boil, put a charcoal poultice on it, ‘That will draw the poison out. Try to help train people to be obedient to God's laws of health. Reinforce 1. Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them, 2. Learn how to give hot and cold fomen- tations and other natural remedies. See SonLight Catalog. 3. For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! Parent Food “If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for Lam the Lord that healeth thee” (Exodus 15:26). PE Day 5 Read Exodus 9:13-35; 10:1-20 Patriarchs and Prophets 267-272 Research Storms and Locust As God commanded, Moses obedi- ently arose early and stood before Pha- raoh. He said, “Thus saith the Lord God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.” Moses told Pharaoh about the terrible storm to come, rain, hail, thunder, and fire. Pharaoh could save his cattle and men if he brought them into shelters. He did not believe the word of the Lord and he lost the cattle, people, and crops in the terrible storm that came. Only in the land of Goshen was there no hail. Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron and said, “have sinned this time: the Lord is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.” He asked that they entreat the Lord to stop the storm and they could then leave Egypt. Moses did! But, as soon as the storm ceased Pharaoh disobeyed by still refusing to let Israel go. Next, the east wind brought locusts, in obedience to God’s voice, and covered everything, ‘That which escaped the hail was eaten by the locusts. These insects were in the house of Pharaoh and his servants, and in the houses of all the Egyptians, they were everywhere. Not a green plant. was left Pharaoh called Moses and said, “Go!” God sent.a west wind and the locusts went into the Red Sea. Once they were gone, Pha- raoh hardened his heart and did not obey God to let the children of Israel go. FBL year 1, quarter 2 - Lesson 11 — Page 142Review 1, Each time God asked Moses to stand before Pharaoh, was he obedient? What was Moses to tell Pharaoh? (Exodus 9: 19) Did Pharaoh listen to and obey God's counsel? (Exodus 9:20-21) 2. Describe the storm. (Exodus 9:22-25) What area did the storm not touch? (Exo- dus 9:26) 3. What did Pharaoh do and say next? (Bxodus 9:27-28) Was Pharaoh then ready to obey God? (Exodus 9:34-35) Tell the story of the locusts. air and fly long distances. Wherever they land they eat and destroy vegetation. Eventually they are separated and they are no longer a swarm. “A fire devoureth before them; (lo- cust] and behind them a flame burneth. the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilder- ness; yea, and nothing shall escape them” (Joel 2:3). We know where the locusts came from, and why they came on the land of Egypt; it was because of disobedience. The locusts obeyed God's voice when Pharaoh would not. ature Locusts Toenst is a name given to short- horned (antennae) grasshoppers. There are many kinds of locusts. ‘They are about two inches (5 cen- timeters) long. You could describe them as having a large head, large eyes, short antennae, long hind legs for jumping, and four wings that fold over their backs when they are not flying. Locusts make a sound by running their ridged hind legs on their front wings. The wings then vibrate and make a noise ‘The migration of locusts takes place when large numbers of females lay their eggs too close together. Migration may happen because of flooding or not enough food. Scientists do not understand much about locusts and their migration. When the young hatch they stay together and live in a group. They meet other groups and form a swarm, The locusts take to the Remind 1. As you work together as a family, be quick to obey. Do not be like Pharaoh. When mother asks you to tear the lettuce for a salad, come quickly, as the locusts obeyed God's voice. Reinforce 1. Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them. 2, Find a grasshopper or locust and look at it closely 3, For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! FBL year 1, quarter 2 sson Il — Page 43Remarkable Parent Food “In the strength of God, parents must arise and command their households after them. They must learn to repress wrong with a firm hand, yet without im- patience or passion. They should not leave the children to guess at what is right: but should point out the way in unmistakable terms and teach them to walk therein.” (Review and Herald 5-4-1886) Mee @> 6 Read Exodus 10:21-29 Patriarchs and Prophets 272 Research Darkne: “Suddenly a darkness settled upon the land, so thick and black that it seemed a ‘darkness which may be felt.” Not only were the people deprived of light, but the atmosphere was very oppressive, so that breathing was difficult, ‘They saw not one another; neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.’ The sun and moon were objects of worship to the Egyptians; in this mysterious dark- ness the people and their gods alike were ‘| smitten by the power that, had undertak- en the cause of the bondsmen. Yet fearful as it was, this judgment is an evidence of God’s compassion and His unwillingness to destroy. He would give the people time for reflection and repentance before bring- ing upon them the last and most terrible of the plagues.” (Patriarchs and Prophets 272) Pharaoh called for Moses and said Israel could leave but their flocks and herds would stay. Moses said no, the animals must go with them. Pharaoh hardened his heart again in disobedience. Each time he disobeyed, it made it harder for him to obey the next time. “They saw not one another; neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.” json Il — Page M4Review 1, What was the ninth plague? Describe this darkness. (Exodus 10:21-22; Patri- archs and Prophets 272) 2. What was worshipped by the Egyp- tians? (Patriarchs and Prophets 272) What could the Egyptians have done dur- ing this plague of darkness? (Patriarchs and Prophets 272) What did Pharaoh do? (Exodus 10:24) What would he not let the children of Israel take with them? (Exodus 10:24) 3. What happened each time Pharaoh disobeyed? but the Egyptians were in total darkness. God loves to have us obey Him and to have light. Disobedience brings darkness. We will do what Jesus said in Mat- thew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heav- en” (Matthew 5:16). Nature Fireflies Fireflies are'insects. They belong to the family of beetles called lightning bugs. ‘There are 1,900 kinds of fireflies. In the early evening the fireflies are seen flash- ing their lights. The larvae (young) of all fireflies, and the eggs of some kinds, give off light. ‘The glowing larvae are called glowworms A fireflies’ light organs are usually under the abdomen. A chemical reaction takes place in the light organs and makes the fireflies glow! Fireflies use their lights to find mates. Each species of firefly has its own light signal. Females sit on the ground or in the bushes waiting until a male flashes the correct signal. She answers him with her light. These fireflies remind me how the children of Israel had light in their homes, Remind 1. As you work together as a family, do night time jobs, and you can understand a little how the Egyptians did when they had darkness during their daytime. (Example: Feeding the animals after dark) Reinforce 1. Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them. 2. As a family, on the evening of the day when you learn about the ninth plague, turn all the lights out and discuss this les- son. 3. For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! Remarkable Parent Food “Obedience to parental author- ity should be inculeated in babyhood and cultivated in youth.” (Review and Herald 13-1894) FBL year 1, quarter 2 - Lesson tl — Ps e 145Av Day 7 + * s Review—Ten Plagues 1. Water to Blood and Frogs 2. Lice 3. Flies 2} v 4, Murrain and Boils 5, Storms and Locust ° 6, Darkness Aspecial Sabbath activity could be to draw a picture of each plague in its sequence. Pyralis Firefly EBL year 1, quarter 2 — Lesson tl — Page 46FBL Year 1 Quarter 2 lesson 12 — Pathway Through the Se Bible now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trem- Exodus 11; 12; 13:17-22; 14; 16:1-21 bling.” (Philippians 2:12) Memory Verse Looking Through Nature “And he led them on safely, so that they Insects are Survivors feared not: but the sea overwhelmed their . . enemies” (Psalm 78:53). 1. Survivors: Fly, Leap, Climb, and Seamper Parent Study 2, Survivors: Playing Dead and Threatening Post Patriarchs and Prophets, pages 273-290. became den On mere research about Industry and 3, Survivors: Chemical Warfare, tie Bad Tasting, Pinch, Sting Character Quality 4. Protection: Camouflage, Color, Mimicry Industry - The habit of working hard and steadily; steady effort; diligence 5. Survivors: Adaptation “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it 6, Survivors: Reproduction with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). Obedience — Willingness to follow the commands or guidance of God and His servants (parents, etc.); the act of obeying “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but PBL year 1, quarter 2 - Lesson 2 — Page 1472:1-28 Patriarchs and Prophets 273-279 Research Special Instructions Moses gave Pharaoh his very last warning. Reread Exodus 11:4-7. Before this terrible plague, God gave Israel special instructions. He asked them to do something that would require them to be industrious. + Slay a lamb “without blemish.” + Take hyssop, and father the priest was to sprinkle the lamb’s blood on “the two side posts and on the upper doorpost” of the house. + Eat the flesh roasted with unleavened bread and bitter herbs in that night +Have their loins girded, their shoes on their feet, and their staffs in their hands. Reread Patriarchs and Prophets 277-278. Israel was industrious and obeyed all of God’s commands. a TS Symbols Lamb = Christ Application of the blood = belief in Christ’s atoning sacrifice hyssop = purification unbroken bones of lamb = complete- ness of Christ's flesh eaten = faith rec study of the Word bitter herbs = bitterness of bondage unleavened bread = sin put away blood on door posts = faith in God’s promise of deliverance Review 1, What did God call Israel? (Exodus 4:22.23, Patriarchs and Prophets 273) Had God been long-suffering and plenteous in merey? (Patriarchs and Prophets 273) 2, Would God have destroyed the firstborn if the Egyptians had repented? (Patri- archs and Prophets 273) What was the last warning given to Pharaoh? (Exodus 11:4-7) 3. Can you remember the instructions God gave to Israel? (Exodus 12:3-20) Do you chs and Prophets 277-278) Did srael obey by being industrious and doing as God commanded? (Exodus 12:28) 1, quarter 2 — Lesson 12 — Px © 148Nature Survivors: , Leap, Climb, and Scamper Insects have many ways to sur- vive and protect themselves from their enemies, ‘They escape by leaping, flying, climbing, or scampering away. Insects can move with astounding speed and agility. For their size, they ean run faster, climb higher, jump farther, and fly more swiftly than most other creatures. If you walk near a grasshopper the sensitive “ears” on his front legs warn him and away he leaps. They can jump more than 40 times the length of their own bodies. If a man could jump that far, he would leap 240 feet (73 meters) in a single hop. (Give an example of this distance to your child.) A housefly will take off if you move towards it. This small insect can hover in one place for hours and land in any position. A moth can change direction in flight with great speed to escape its enemy, the bat. Aleafeutter ant can climb up a 200 foot tree (61 meters) and back down again in a day, carrying pieces of a leaf that weigh as much as it does. That would be like you climbing Mt. Everest every day. Have you ever heard cockroaches and turned the light on only to find they had disappeared in the cracks as they scampered away? The means for survival God has provided these tiny creatures with re- mind me how God preserves His people. He asks us to cooperate and obey, and be industrious. The insects must leap, fly, climb, or scamper away in order to escape their enemies. The Israelites were to do their part in preparing to leave Egypt by being industrious, working hard and steadily, as God had instructed. They were obedient. Remind 1. As you work together as a family, prac- tice being industrious. Reinforce 1. Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them. 2, Draw a symbol and see if the rest of the family can guess what the Bible story is. 3, For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! Remarkable Parent Food “There was quite a large number of the Egyptians who were led to acknowl- edge, by the manifestations of the signs and wonders shown in Egypt, that the God of the Hebrews was the only true God. They entreated to be permitted to come to the houses of the Israelites with their families, upon that fearful night when the angel of God should slay the firstborn of the Egyptians. They were convinced that their gods whom they had worshipped were without knowledge, and had no power to save or to destroy. And they pledged themselves to henceforth choose the God of Israel as their God. ‘They decided to leave Egypt, and go with the children of Israel to worship their God. The Israelites welcomed the believ- ing Egyptians to their houses.” (1 Bible Commentary 1101)Day 2 id Exodus 12:29-51 Patriarchs and Prophets 279-282 Research Angel of Death “The children of Israel had fol- lowed the directions given them of God, and while the angel of death was passing from house to house among the Egyptians, they were all ready for their journey, and waiting for the rebellious king and his great men to bid them go. ‘And it came to pass, that at midnight the Lord smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne, unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle. And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyp- tians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead. And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, rise up, and get ‘you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the Lord, as ye have said. Also, take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me, also. And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste, for they said, We be all dead men. And the people took their dough before it was leavened, their kneading troughs be- ing bound up in their clothes upon their shoulders. And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment. And the Lord gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them such things as they required; and they spoiled the Egyptians.’” (3 Spiritual Gifts 228-229) A group of Egyptians also went out with Israel. They were called the “mixed multitude.” Israel took their flocks, herds, possessions, and families and left Egypt ‘They had been industrious and worked for their possessions. They had never sold them to the Egyptians, the Egyptians took them. God gave them back. God did not lead the people the quickest way to Canaan but by the way of the Red Sea. There were many lessons they needed to learn yet, especially the lesson of obedience. One other thing they took with them was Joseph’s bones. Do you remem- “And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him for he hac strailly svom the children of Israel, saying, Cod will surely visil you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you” Exodus 13:19 EBL year 1, quarter 2 - Lesson 12 — Page 5OReview 1. Were the children of Israel ready to leave Egypt? Why? 2, What happened at midnight? (Exodus 12:29-32) What did the Israelites take with them? (Bxodus 12:34-36) What. does it mean “they spoiled the Egyptians?” (See Strong’s Concordance.) 3, Who were the mixed multitude? (Patri- archs and Prophets 281) Had the children of Israel practiced industry? How did the Israelites lose their possessions in Egypt? Remind 1. As you work together as a family, in- dustriously prepare for emergencies. Maybe have an extra casserole in the freezer for such an emergency as when a car full of guests comes driving up just at lunch time, you will be prepared. Each member of the family can practice indus- try by helping put together a delicious meal. rvivors: Playing Dead and Threatening Postures Insects are very successful at sur- viving. They can live almost anywhere, eat almost anything, and have a multi- tude of ways to survive among enemies. Many caterpillars and beetles play dead, or assume a threatening posture to try and frighten enemies away. A hawk moth caterpillar will wave its body to look like a snake, It has false eyes on its underside that look like the eyes on a snake. The fulgorid bug has an eye pattern on its hind wings that make it look like an owl. ‘These little insects remind us how the children of Israel survived many years under their cruel Egyptian taskmasters. Now God was delivering them. Insects are prepared to meet their emergencies. ‘The Israelites were prepared also. They had industriously prepared as God com- manded, and in obedience, when the command was given, they were ready. Reinforce 1. Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them. 2, See if you can find insects that play dead or assume a threatening posture to frighten enemies, 3. For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! Remarkable Parent Food Read the article enclosed in the Activity Book entitled, “Is the Blood on thera Dey 3 “Read Exodus 13:17-22 Patriarchs and Prophets 282-283 Research A Cloud and A Pillar On the way to Canaan God led His, people toward the Red Sea. If they would have gone the short way through the land of the Philistines they would have made war on them. The children of Israel were not prepared for war. They needed to learn more lessons in obedience, and more about how to serve and trust God. It was good that the children of Israel had to walk and be industrious This was their part in helping the Lord carry out His plan. God led the children of Israel with a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night ‘The cloud was like a great air conditioner, keeping them cool under the desert sun. ‘The pillar of fire by night gave them light, and provided warmth during the cold des- ert nights. God tells us, that in the end before He comes, He will again care for us with a pillar of cloud and fire. “And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defense. And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain” (Isaiah 4:5-6). “And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, lo lead them the way: and by night in a pillar lo give them light to go by day ancl night.” xodlus 13:21 Review 1, Which way did God lead the children of Israel? (Exodus 13:17-18) Why did not. God lead the children of Israel the short way, through the land of the Philistines? (Patriarchs and Prophets 282) 2, What. was required of the children of Israel in doing their part industriously? What led them by day? (Exodus 13:21) What led them by night? (Exodus 13:21) 3. Describe what the cloud did for the chil- dren of Israel. What did the pillar of fire do for them? What has God promised His people in the end? (Isaiah 4:5-6) LA A a Nature 7 survivors: Ckemical Warfare, Bad Tasting, Pinch, Sting Insects use dangerous chemicals as repellents and in self defense against their enemies. Most insects tell this by their color patterns of combinations of black with yellow, orange or red. These colors are warnings for us not to touch. Bombardier beetles, earwigs, walking sticks, roaches, and many other insects FBL year 1, quarter 2 - Lesson 12 — Da 2use a harmful spray against their en- emies. The bombardier beetle can quickly shoot a jet of chemicals at its attacker. Stink bugs, squash bugs, and car- rion beetles give off bad odors. When a darkling beetle senses trouble it stands on its legs tilting up its abdomen at the at- tacker, then sprays a foul-smelling liquid from glands that open at the tip of the abdomen, Many insects taste bad, which teaches their enemies not to eat it again. Some of these are certain butterflies and moths (Example: Monarch butterfly). Some ants, stag beetles and other insects have strong jaws that pinch and are very painful. Bees, wasps, and some ants have poisonous stings ‘The insects’ industrious ways of Reinforce 1. Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them. 2. Try to find insects that use chemical warfare, taste bad, pinch, or sting. Notice the colors. Be very careful! 3. Make a cloud to represent the cloud that led the children of Israel. 1) Make it the size to fit in the width of a shoe box by 2) cutting out a piece of cardboard 3) cover both sides with fluffy quilt batting or cotton balls, 4) spray one side with yel- low and orange paint, color the other side dark. 4, For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! defending themselves against their en- emies reminds us of how ill-prepared the children of Israel were to defend them- selves against their enemies. In mercy, God did not lead them through the land of the Philistines. He first needed to teach them obedience and to trust in Him. Remind 1. As you work together as a family, learn to do your part of the chores industri- ously, in obedience to God and your parents. When doing chores that require chemicals, be very careful (like cleaning the oven, taking stains out of clothing, etc.). There are many natural formulas that can be used instead of using chemi- cals. Remarkable Parent Food “The cloud that guided Israel, stood over the tabernacle. The glory of the cloud emanated from Jesus Christ, who from the midst of the glory talked with Moses, s He had talked with him from the burn- ing bush. The brightness of God's presence was enshrouded in the darkness of the cloud which He made His pavilion, that the people could endure to look upon the cloud, as seeing Him who is invisible. This was God's plan whereby He might ap- proach man.” (1 Bible Commentary 1103) FBL year 1, quarter 2 - = Page #apse Dey 4 ead Exodus 14:1-14 Patriarchs and Prophets 283-287 Research The Red Sea Some of the children of Israel feared that the Egyptians would come after them. The cloud led them on until they camped beside the sea with a rugged mountain beside them. “In Egypt the report was spread that the children of Israel, instead of tar- rying to worship in the desert, were press- ing on toward the Red Sea. Pharaoh's counselors declared to the king that their bondmen had fled, never to return. The people deplored their folly in attributing the death of the first-born to the power of God. Their great men, recovered from their fears, accounted for the plagues as the result of natural causes. ‘Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us?’ was the bitter cry. “Pharaoh collected his forces, ‘six hundred chosen chariots, and all the chariots of Egypt,’ horsemen, captains, and foot soldiers. The king himself, at- tended by the great men of his realm, headed the attacking army. To secure the favor of the gods, and thus ensure the sue- cess of their undertaking, the priests also accompanied them, The king was resolved to intimidate the Israelites by a grand display of his power. The Egyptians feared lest their forced submission to the God of srael should subject them to the derision of other nations; but if they should now go ‘And he macle ready his chariot, and took his people with him And he chosen chariots, Dok six hundred and all the chariots of Raypt, and captains over every one of them.” xodus 1467 forth with a great show of power and bring back the fugitives, they would re- deem their glory, as well as recover the services of their bondmen.” (Patriarchs and Prophets 283) As the children of Israel saw the armies of Egypt coming they became afraid. They complained to Moses. He told them not to be afraid, but to wait upon the Lord. “Wait on the Lord: be of good cour age, and he shall strengthen thine heart wait, I say, on the Lord” (Psalm 27:14). “But now, as the Egyptian host ap- proached them, expecting to make them an easy prey, the cloudy column rose majestically into the heavens, passed over the Israelites, and descended between them and the armies of Egypt. A wall of darkness interposed between the pur- sued and their pursuers. The Egyptians could no longer discern the camp of the Hebrews, and were forced to halt. But as the darkness of night deepened, the wall of cloud became a great light to the He- brews, flooding the entire encampment with the radiance of day.” (Patriarchs and Prophets 284, 287) FBL year 1, quarter 2 - = Page #There are times when God says, “wait!” We can do nothing, (no industri- ous work) but obey and trust in God. Review 1. Where did the children of Israel camp? (Exodus 14:2) 2. What report was spread in Egypt about the children of Israel? (Exodus 14:5) What did Pharaoh do? (Exodus 14:6-9) How did the children of Israel respond? (Exodus 14:10-12) 3, What did Moses say to the children of srael? (Exodus 14:13-14) How did God protect the children of Israel from the armies of Egypt? (Exodus 14:19) What does God require of us at times? ox (Nature ‘protection: “Camouflage, Color, Mimicry Many insects escape from their enemies by blending into their surround- ings. This is called camouflage. The insect may look like a part of a tree, flower, or plant. (Examples: Walkingsticks look like green twigs, treehoppers look like a thorn, measuring worms [the caterpillar of a moth] look like a brown twig, etc.) Some insects are colored like other insects making their enemies think they are also bad to eat. This is called mimicry. Color helps insects survive by cam- ouflage. Bright colors act as a warning. Do you remember the colors that warn us to be careful of those insects that pinch, bite, or sting? The harmless hornet moth mimics the stinging hornet, and the viceroy but- terfly mimics the monarch butterfly. These insects that use camouflage, color, and mimicry remind me of how the children of Israel had no way to escape from their enemies, the Egyptians. They had to wait on the Lord. God camouflaged the camp of the Israelites when He moved the cloudy pillar between them and the Egyptians. Remind 1. As you work together as a family, learn to trust God when chores seem impossible. (Example: The house needs painting, and ms like such a large chore for the EBL year 1, quarter 2 = Lesson 2 — Page 1Reinforce 1. Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them, 2. Use an old shoe box and make the of the children of Israel encamped by the Red Sea, Use the cloud you made yester- day. Example: 1) rocks 2) sea - blue paper plus sand 3) tents - folded pieces of paper for tents 4) use matches or toothpicks for the approaching army of Egypt 5) put the cloud between the Egyptians and the Israelites, ene Discuss what the children of Israel could do to save themselves. 3, For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! Remarkable Parent Food “How soon the Israelites distrusted God! They had witnessed all His judg- ments upon Egypt to compel the king to let Israel go, and when their confidence in God was tested they murmured, not with- standing they had seen such evidences of His power in their wonderful deliverance. Instead of trusting in God in their neces- sity, they murmured at faithful Moses, reminding him of their words of unbelief which they uttered in Egypt. They accused him of being the cause of all their distress. He encouraged them to trust in God, and withhold their expressions of unbelief, and they should see what the Lord would do for them. Moses earnestly cried to the Lord to deliver His chosen people.” (8 Spiritual Gifts 232-233) “Read Exodus 14:15-31 Patriarchs and Prophets 287-288 Research Go Forward God commanded the children of Israel to go forward. They could show God that they trusted Him by obeying and going toward the water steadily. The cloud was protecting the Hebrews from the Egyptians. It was thick darkness for them while it was light for the Israelites. Moses stretched out his rod over the sea and a strong east wind blew that night and di- vided the waters and made a dry path for the children of Israel. “The waters rose up and stood, like congealed walls on either side, while Israel walked in the midst of the sea on dry ground.” (3 Spiritual Gifts 234) “The Egyptian host was triumph- ing through that night that the children of Israel were again in their power. They thought there was no possibility of their escape, for before them stretched the Red Sea, and their large armies were close be- hind them. In the morning, as they came up to the sea, lo, there was a dry path, the waters were divided, and stood like a wall upon either side, and the children of Israel were half way through the sea, walking on “the Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peac Exodus 14:14 EBL year 1, quarter 2 — Lesson 12 — Page 156dry land. They waited awhile to decided what course they had better pursue. They were disappointed and enraged, that, as the Hebrews were almost in their power, and they were sure of them, an unex- pected way was opened for them in the sea. They decided to follow them. ‘And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen. And it came to pass, that in the morn- ing watch the Lord looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians, and took off their chariot- wheels, that they drove them heavily, so that the Egyptians said, let us flee from the face of Israel; for the Lord fighteth for them against the Egyptians.’ “The Egyptians dared to venture in the path God had prepared for His people, and angels of God went through their host and removed their chariot-wheels. ‘They were plagued. Their progress was very slow, and they began to be troubled. They remembered the judgments the God of the Hebrews had brought upon them in Egypt, to compel them to let Israel go, and they thought that God might deliver them all into the hands of the Israelites. They decided that God was fighting for the Israelites, and they were terribly afraid, and were turning about to flee from them, when ‘the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the wa- ters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horse- men. And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared, and the Egyptians fled against it; and the Lord overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea. And the waters returned, and cov- ered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them. But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left. Thus the Lord saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore. And Israel saw that great work which the Lord did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the Lord, and believed the Lord, and his servant Moses."” (3 Spiri- tual Gifts 234-236) God again required the children of Israel to move forth, industriously, coop- erating with Him. “And Ismel saw thal gre did upon the Rgyptians: which the Lord and the people feared the Lord, and believed the Lord, and his servant. Moses.” Exodus 14:31 Review 1, What did God command the children of Israel to do? (Exodus 14:15) What did Moses do? (Exodus 14:21) 2. Describe what the sea did? (Exodus 14:21-22) What did the Egyptian army do? (3 Spiritual Gifts 234; Exodus 14:23) ‘Tell how God destroyed the Egyptians. (3 Spiritual Gifts 235-236; Exodus 14:24- 28) Read Psalm 77:19-20. FBL year 1, quarter 2 — Lesson 12 — Page 1572 Nature urvivors: Adaptation a Insects survive because they have the ability to adapt to the very hardest. living conditions. They can live in small 2. Find illustrations of Egyptian chariots. 3, For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! places no other larger animal can live. A crumb becomes a meal! ‘The skeleton of insects help them survive. Their skeleton is on the outside of their bodies and is stronger than our bones. It protects the internal organs from, injury and loss of moisture. ‘They have wings that help them move away from danger, find food, and find mates. ‘The insect’s steady efforts to sur- vive helps them to adapt. They are indus- trious creatures. ‘This reminds me of the children of Israel who obeyed God and steadily moved through the sea and survived. Remind 1. As you work together as a family, take a picnic and visit the largest body of wa- ter in your area, What would it be like to walk through it on dry land? Look dili- gently for promises in the Bible about how God will protect His people in the end as He protected the children of Israel. Reinforce 1. Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them. Remarkable Parent Food “The mighty hand of Christ rolled back the waters of the Red Sea, so that they stood up like a wall. Thus He made a dry passage through the sea, and Israel passed over dryshod. “When the whole army,—all Pha- raoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horse- men, —were in the very bed of the sea, the Lord said unto Moses, ‘Stretch out thy rod over the sea.’ Israel had passed over on dry land, but they heard the shouting of the armies in pursuil. As Moses stretched out his rod over the sea, the embanked waters that had stood as a great wall, rolled on in their natural course. Of all the men of Egypt in that vast army, not one escaped. All perished in their determination to have their own way and to refuse God's way. That occasion was the end of their probation. “The monarch hardened his heart, and went on from one step to another of unbelief, until throughout the vast realm of Egypt the first born, the pride of every household, had been laid low. After this he hurried with his army after Israel. He sought to bring back a people delivered by the arm of Omnipotence. But he was fighting against a Power greater than any human power, and with his host he per- ished in the waters of the Red Sea.” ( Bible Commentary 1101-1102) FBL year 1, quarter 2 - sson 12 — Page 68Day 6 Read Exodus 15:1-21 Patriarchs and Prophets 288-290 Research Singing Praises to God “And Israel saw that great work which the Lord did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the Lord, and be- lieved the Lord, and his servant Moses” (Exodus 14:31). [Exodus 15:1-16 quoted] “Like the voice of the great deep, rose from the vast hosts of Israel that sublime ascription. It was taken up by the women of Israel, Nature Survivors: Reproduction Another way insects survive is their incredible ability to reproduce. Their lives are short and they quickly become adults and some can reproduce many genera- tions during one season. A female (queen) honeybee, after mating one time, lays eggs the rest of her life. This reminds me of the incredible way God preserved His people through the years of their hard, industrious labor as slaves. They multiplied until they were a great host. Then, God, by His miracu- lous power, delivered them. They sang praises to His name! Miriam, the sister of Moses, leading the way, as they went forth with timbrel and dance. Far over desert and sea rang the joyous refrain, and the mountains re- echoed the words of their praise—‘Sing ye to Jehovah, for he hath triumphed glori- ously.” (Patriarchs and Prophets 288- Remind 1. As you work together as a family, sing often of how God delivers you from sin and danger. 289) Review 1. Tell the story of the deliverance of the children of Israel again. 2. How did the people respond after the destruction of the Egyptians? (Exodus 14:31) What did Moses and the children of Israel do? (Exodus 15:1) What are the first words of the song? (Exodus 15:1) Who answered them with singing? (Exo- dus 15:20-21) 3. Read Revelation 15:2-3. EBL car 1, quarter 2 = son 12 —Reinforce 1, Look for insects! Use your insect guide book to identify them, 2, Someone can draw an insect on the blackboard or paper, and the rest of the family can guess which insect it is. All can try to remember the Bible lesson and the character quality. 3, Father can read Moses’ song (Exodus 15:1-19) and mother can answer by read- ing Miriam’s song (Exodus 15:21). 4. For individual activities, stories, and poems, use the booklet entitled, Children’s Bible Activity Book for this quarter. Say your memory verse! ReniarKable Parent Food “What a song that will be when the ransomed of the Lord meet at the gate of the Holy City, which is thrown back on its glittering hinges, and the nations that have kept His word—His command. ments—enter into the city, the crown of the overcomer is placed upon their heads, and the golden harps are placed in their hands! All heaven is filled with rich mu- sic, and with songs of praise to the Lamb. Saved, everlastingly saved, in the king- dom of glory! To have a life that measures with the life of God—that is the reward.” (7 Bible Commentary 982) Day 7 Review—Pathway Through the Sea 1. Special Instructions 2. Angel of Death 3. A Cloud and A Pillar 4. The Red Sea 5. Go Forward 6. Singing Praises to God FBL year 1, quarter 2 - Lesson 2 — Page 160