✉️ To Parents
This week's Bible story introduces children to the moment Moses encounters the burning bush—one of the most mysterious and meaningful events in the Old Testament. This version is designed for fifth-grade readers with emphasis on spiritual vocabulary, present perfect + past simple, and sensory descriptions. It encourages students to reflect on calling, listening, and awe.
📖 Today's Reading
Moses had been a shepherd in the desert for many years. The days were dry, quiet, and hot. He walked slowly, watching his sheep and listening to the wind across the sand.
One afternoon, something strange caught his eye—a bush that was on fire. But it wasn’t burning up.The flames danced, but the leaves stayed green. There was no smoke. No ashes. Just heat and light.
He stepped closer.
Then, a voice called out from the middle of the fire. 'Moses, Moses!'
Moses stopped. 'Here I am,' he said, confused.
'Take off your sandals,' the voice said. 'This is holy ground.'
Moses knelt down, heart pounding. He had never felt so small—and yet, so seen.
The voice was God’s.
'I have seen the suffering of my people,' God said. 'I am sending you to lead them to freedom.'
Moses looked at his hands, at the dry earth, at the sheep around him. 'Me?' he whispered.
But the bush kept burning.
And the voice kept calling.
🧠 New Vocabularies
- shepherd /ˈʃɛp.ɚd/ – Moses worked as a shepherd in the desert.
- burning /ˈbɝ.nɪŋ/ – The bush was burning, but not turning to ash.
- holy /ˈhoʊ.li/ – The voice called the place holy ground.
- freedom /ˈfri.dəm/ – God wanted Moses to lead the people to freedom.
- kneel /nil/ – Moses knelt in awe when he heard the voice.
- calling /ˈkɑ.lɪŋ/ – Sometimes, a calling is quiet but powerful.
✍️ Hi, Kids!
Have you ever felt like something—an idea, a dream, or even a small voice—was trying to guide you?
Write about a time when you felt something calling you to do the right thing. Start like this: 'I didn’t expect it, but I felt a voice inside me saying...'
❓ Questions
Choose the best answer for each question:
- What was unusual about the bush?
A. It was invisible
B. It was cold
C. It burned but didn't burn out
D. It made music - Why did Moses stop walking?
A. A sheep ran away
B. He was tired
C. A bush was on fire
D. He saw a rainbow - What did the voice tell Moses to do first?
A. Pick up stones
B. Call the people
C. Take off his sandals
D. Plant a tree - What does the word ‘calling’ mean in this story?
A. A phone ring
B. A strong feeling to do something important
C. A game
D. A noise in the sky - How did Moses feel when he heard the voice?
A. Angry
B. Proud
C. Seen and small
D. Sleepy
🌟 Good Job
Awesome work reflecting on this powerful story! 🔥
Just like Moses, sometimes the most amazing moments begin with listening closely. Keep your heart open—you never know when your purpose might begin to glow.
