Moses and the burning bush is always an exciting lesson to teach to children. When teaching this lesson, I use an ORANGE SWIRLING LIGHT to give the effect that the bush is actually on fire. When I found a light at Home Depot around Halloween, a light bulb went on in my head (Pun intended!). I knew I could use this light when teaching this story.

VIEW A VIDEO OR SHOW IT IN YOUR CLASS

I cannot add a video of the bush with the swirling light here due to size limitations. However, you can view a video done during COVID isolation that shows how to teach the whole lesson. It can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vPh-JPeiC4&t=358s

THE BARE BUSH

The photo below shows branches to cut and glue to poster board. As you tell each part of the story of Moses and the burning bush, place leaves on bare branches using clear Velcro.

ADD LEAVES

As you tell each part of the story of Moses and the burning bush, place leaves on bare branches using clear Velcro.  Each leaf has words related to a part of the story.

ADD FLAMES

After leaves are in place, begin adding the flames. The flames are all about Moses’ excuses. Again, use Velcro to fix the flames in place.

ADD SWIRLING ORANGE LIGHT

After adding the first few flames, turn on the orange swirling light.  This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.com/Halloween-Outdoor-Decoration-Effect-Projector/dp/B01LL1B5XW

MODIFICATIONS FOR DIFFERENT AGES

This visual aid is easily modified for the age group you are teaching. For early readers or non-readers, you will need a shorter version that they can understand. Simply place some leaves in on the bush before you begin the story.  Then add the flames as you teach.

If the children can’t read, you can still use flames with the words.  If you don’t want words at all on your visual, simply l trace and cut out the leaves and flames from the free pattern below.

FREE DOWNLOADS

Here is a free pattern download in full color for the branches, leaves and flames: BurningBush_TW 1

Get ready to WOW your class with this way of teaching Moses and the burning bush!

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Kathy Petrillo

When Kathy was a high schooler and only 17 years old, she begged the elders of her congregation to let her teach a Bible class. She absolutely loved it and was hooked for life. She is the wife of Denny Petrillo who has been the president of Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver since 2003. They have been at working with the Institute and Bear Valley church of Christ for 33 years. They have been married 40 years. They have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and one active kitty cat. Kathy currently teaches two women’s classes at Bear Valley Bible Institute. One is a public speaking class. The other is teaching women how to teach children’s Bible classes.

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