St.

Paul University Philippines

Tuguegarao City 3500

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ACCOUNTANCY AND

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

LESSON PLAN IN
“THE SOCIAL TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH”
Barangay Pallua, Tuguegarao City

BOOK OF EXODUS:
The Ten Commandments

Prepare by:

Geremy Bonifacio
Princess Laricah Ukkong
Joward Pascasio
 I. OBJECTIVES
A. Learning Outcomes
B. Learning Objectives
Demonstrate Resourcefulness and Determination in
Achieving Success.
1)Review what they've learned about Moses and the
book of Exodus;
2)Review the Ten Commandments and the covenant
made between Moses and God;
3)Analyze one of the Ten Commandments, focusing on
its historical meaning and significance, as well as any
possible meanings today; and
4)Develop a class list of commandments or "ten
common rules of morality" that should govern our
society today.

II. CONTENT Book of Exodus: The Ten Commandments

III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
 Discovery Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-
lesson-plans/book-of-exodus.cfm
 Living Prayers
https://www.living-
prayers.com/children/sunday_school_prayer.html
 Sunday School Network
http://sundayschoolnetwork.com/game_moses-
and-the-commandments.html

B. Other Learning Resources  Visual Aids, PowerPoint Presentation, Television,

Audio and Video Clip
IV. PROCEDURE
A. Opening Prayer Loving Father,

We place into your hands all the work we do with our

wonderful children. Please lead us by your Spirit to
guide and care for each one of them.

Help us to release the chatty energetic ones to engage

with you adventures.
Help us to encourage the quiet sensitive ones to dwell
on your goodness.
Help us to protect those with trouble or difficulty in
their lives. May they find you.
And show us the way with those who are angry or
 frustrated. May we help them manage their feelings.

Lord, these children are all such treasured members of

our church family,
We know you have good plans and purposes for their
lives.
And we thank you for blessing us with these little
ones.

Amen.
B. Motivation

“Christian Songs”

Lesson Proper
Before we start our topic today, let us watch
first the video about Moses. (Students are watching the video)

Using what they learned in the video, have Key Notes:

the children review the story of Moses and the
Israelites from the Book of Exodus. Focus the
discussion around the following questions:
 Who was Moses? Where was he
born?
 How was the transition of Moses
from a slave to a prince to a
leader of the Israelites?
 What sign was he given from
God that led him to free his
people from slavery?
Moses – drawn from the water.
Exodus – a Greek word for departure.
Exodus 33:11 – “So the Lord spoke to Moses
face to face, as a man speaks to his friend”
 He was born in Egypt, Sir.
 God helped him free his people from
slavery, Sir.
 He was rescued by the daughter of the
Pharaoh, Sir.
 Adapted by the daughter of the Pharaoh,
Sir.
 He has been chosen by God to lead the
children of Israel out of Egypt, Sir.
 A burning bush, Sir.

 Tells the story about Moses and the

 How would you describe the Israelites, Sir.
journey known as the Exodus?
  Have the children focus on the events at
Mt. Sinai then have them Explain what
the Ten Commandments were as a whole
not the individual commandments.

I.
Let the children watch a video about Exodus
19:1-25.

And then say, "Then God spoke, and he gave

his people the Commandments." (Have
children recite the commandments.)

1. I. You shall have no other gods before Me.

2.
3. II. You shall make no idols.
4.
5. III. You shall not take the name of the Lord
your God in vain.
6.
7. IV. Keep the Sabbath day holy.
8.
9. V. Honor your father and your mother.

VI. You shall not murder.

VII. You shall not commit adultery.

VIII. You shall not steal.

IX. You shall not bear false witness against

your neighbor.

X. You shall not covet.

Have the children count off, or in some way divide up into two or more teams.

Give each team a ball, bean bag, frisbee, or something like that.

Tell them that when you say GO the game begins.

Count to 3 and say GO.

The children will not know what to do, how to begin, or even what the game is. They will not
hesitate in telling that you have forgotten a very important part of playing a game – THE
RULES!

Discuss about the rules God gave us, and why God gave us the rules.

Start over with the game, Now with the rules.

Print out commandments individually on strips of paper without their corresponding numbers.
Divide the children into teams.
However, each player or team will need their own set of numberless commandments.
Use different colors of paper to distinguish teams, but this isn't essential.

Establish a running course. In front place the strips of numberless commandments.

At the go, players race the course, go in front, retrieve one commandment, and then race back
to the start position where they will begin to arrange their commandments in the correct order.
Players continue playing until all the commandments have been retrieved, making sure not to
take duplicate commandments from the top of the "mountain."
If players take a duplicate command, they must climb back up and put it back before taking
another commandment.
First player or team to receive all ten commandments and place them in correct order wins.

Tell the children to go to their respective groups in the past game for the second
activity.
Assign each group one commandment which they will answer the following questions:
 What does this commandment mean? (Define any terms that may not be familiar
to the class.)
 Has the meaning of this commandment changed today? If so, how? How could
this commandment be applied to a current situation?
 Do you believe in this commandment? Why or why not?
 What might be challenging or difficult about obeying this commandment? How
would following or obeying this commandment be rewarding?
Hold a class discussion about the student’s research on each of the Ten Commandments.
Begin with the first commandment, and let each group lead the conversation, explaining their
understanding of the commandment and what it means today.
V. SUMMARIZATION
For the Christian, the Ten Commandments are not a way to get to heaven. They are not even
the center of our faith. Instead, Jesus is both the way to heaven and the center of our faith.
Nevertheless, the Ten Commandments are understood to be of great significance for the
Christian.

Being a Christian has to do with a personal relationship with God Almighty, a relationship
which occurs when a person trusts Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

However, when this happens a new life begins, and this life has a concrete shape. This shape
is, in part, congruent to a life which is shaped by obedience to the Ten Commandments.

Of course, the life which has been shaped by Jesus Christ is also marked by love, repentance,
hope, and so forth. And these qualities are distinct from obedience to the Ten Commandments.
What is true, however, is that a life which is not shaped by this obedience cannot be a life
where faith, hope and love are flourishing. To run afoul of the Ten Commandments is thus to
live a life which is not centered on Jesus Christ. The Ten Commandments, then, are like
reflectors on a highway. They warn us of danger. They warn us when our life with God is
headed in the wrong direction. They warn us when our life with God is careening toward
danger.

The Ten Commandments touch on two relationships. They tell us of our relationship with God
and with our neighbor. This is appropriate for the Christian. Jesus Christ died to heal both our
broken relationship with God and our broken relationship with our neighbor. As might be
expected from what we have already said, the Ten Commandments do not tell us how to love
God or how to love our neighbor. They do, however, warn us when we are moving in the
opposite direction of love.
VI. ASSESMENT
Bible Quiz: The Ten Commandments

1) Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God?

a) Mount Ararat
b) The Dead Sea
c) Mount Sinai
d) Mount of Olives

2) In what form did God appear to Moses when he delivered the Ten Commandments?
a) A cloud of smoke and fire
b) A burning bush
c) A very bright light
d) A golden calf
3) Complete this sentence from the Ten Commandments: "I am the Lord, your God, ______
a) who delivered you from sin.”
b) who created you.”
c) the God of your forefathers”
d) who brought you out of the land of Egypt.”

4) Complete this sentence from the Ten Commandments: "You shall have _______
a) no rest for the weary.”
b) no other gods before me.”
c) manna from heaven.”
d) a feast in my honor.”

5) Which is NOT one of the Ten Commandments?

a) You shall not murder.
b) You shall not steal.
c) You shall not eat meat on Sabbath.
d) You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

6) A friend of mine wants to go to a party this Sunday. He says church is not that important, he
never goes. He doesn't think I should either. Which of the ten commandments should I follow?
a) Love your neighbor as yourself.
b) Listen to your friends.
c) Go to church when it is convenient.
d) Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.

7) I see another kid taking candy from the store without paying for it. He hands some of it to
me outside and says the store will not miss it. It was only a few dollars. It looks really tasty.
Which commandment should I follow?
a) Take every kind of food that is to be eaten.
b) Do not steal.
c) Give to the poor.
d) Two friends are better than one.

8) A boy I know uses "God" as a curse word and says it anytime he is upset. He says many
other nasty words with it. I don't think I would like my name used like that, but I really had a
bad day and yelling those things seems harmless. Which of these is the commandment I should
follow?
a) Use God’s name as much as I want. He can handle it.
b) Only use the Lord’s name when you hurt yourself
c) Do not take the name of the Lord in vain.
d) Do not bear false witness

9) Mom and Dad really want me to do my homework, take a bath, and go to bed after dinner.
I'm old enough I think I would rather play video games all night instead. Homework and
showers are not very much fun. Which of the ten commandments should I follow?
 a) Honor your Father and your Mother.
b) Obey those who have rule over you.
c) Honor your teacher and school principal.
d) Pray without ceasing

10) In what book of the Bible will you find the Ten Commandments?
a) Genesis
b) Exodus
c) Leviticus
d) Numbers
VII. CLOSING PRAYER
Thank you, Lord, for your presence with us this day.
As we depart from this place now, we ask you to bless us throughout the remainder of the day
and guide us safely home.
Do not let the learning and conversations of this gathering fade, but, instead, may they
continue to ruminate within us and bear fruit in our children throughout, until we find
ourselves together again.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, and in the power of the Holy Spirit,
Amen.