01.27.19

Use the following thoughts and questions to have a spiritual conversation as a family. Don’t emphasize having the right answer, but focus on spending time discussing the Word as a family.

Scripture 

Exodus 7:14-18; 12:3-8,12-13,29-32

Session Summary 

Because Pharaoh’s heart was not set on God or softened toward His people, He treated God’s people poorly. When their numbers threatened, he enslaved them. God sent Moses to set them free, but God also wanted the Egyptians to know that He is God. So, there were ten plagues, each being connected to an Egyptian God. Starting with the Nile being turned into blood and ending with the death of the firstborn—these plagues revealed God’s power over Egypt’s Gods, including Pharaoh himself. The very night of the final plague, Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron and told them to leave, taking all of God’s people with him.

Conversation Questions 

• What are some false God’s our society turns to? What about our family?
• How has God confronted our family’s idols in the past? What idols might He need to confront now?
• When is it difficult for our family to listen to God’s instruction? Why? When is it easier? Why?
• Why is it sometimes difficult for our family to make our faith public? What does this passage show about the public nature of our faith and identifying with Christ?

Family Challenge 

Together, come up with a list of people who don’t know Jesus. Start by praying for opportunities to spend time with and show His love to them. Talk about some ways you can start living out your faith even more in the relationships you already have. How can you love your neighbors? Classmates? Coworkers? Teachers? As you talk, figure out the best ways to hold one another accountable to follow through in being more open about your relationship with Christ.