Mission Briefing
A Bible hero mission for kids about leading even when you feel unsure.
Hero: Moses
Virtue: Leadership
Best for: Ages 6-12
Time: 10-15 minutes
You need: 5 paper flames or strips, pencil, and a cup
Meet Moses
Moses was tending his father-in-law Jethro’s sheep when he saw a bush that was burning without being consumed.
God called to Moses from the bush and told him that He had seen the Israelites’ suffering in Egypt. God was sending Moses to Pharaoh to bring His people out.
Moses did not feel ready. He asked:
- Who am I to do this?
- What should I tell the Israelites about who sent me?
- What if they do not believe me?
- How can I speak when I am not an effective speaker?
- Could God please send someone else?
God answered Moses’ concerns. He promised to be with him, revealed what Moses should say, gave him signs and promised to help him speak.
When Moses continued asking God to send someone else, God became angry. God appointed Moses’ brother Aaron to help speak – but Moses still had to go and fulfil his responsibility.
Moses did not become a leader because he suddenly felt completely confident. He moved forward because God had called him, promised His presence and provided the help he needed.
Leadership means accepting responsibility, receiving appropriate help and taking the next right step for the good of others.
Hero Skill: Lead With Help
Moses did not have every skill or answer when God called him. God promised His presence, taught Moses what to say and provided Aaron’s support.
Asking for help is not the same as avoiding responsibility. Good leaders listen, learn, use the support available to them and still take responsibility for their part.
Children practise leadership when they take a safe, age-appropriate step that helps others – even if they need guidance while doing it.
Your Mission Today: The Five Hesitations Fire
You will use five paper flames to explore Moses’ hesitations and God’s responses.
What You Need
- 5 paper flames or strips
- Pencil
- Cup
Step 1: Write Moses’ Five Hesitations
Write one on each flame:
- “Who am I?” – Exodus 3:11
- “What shall I tell them?” – Exodus 3:13
- “What if they do not believe me?” – Exodus 4:1
- “I am slow of speech and tongue.” – Exodus 4:10
- “Please send someone else.” – Exodus 4:13
Step 2: Add God’s Responses
Turn each flame over and write:
- God promised: “I will be with you.”
- God gave Moses: His name and the message to deliver.
- God gave Moses: Signs that supported the message.
- God promised: To help Moses speak and teach him what to say.
- God provided: Aaron’s help – but Moses still had to go.
Put the completed flames in the cup.
Step 3: Choose One Leadership Step
Think of one safe responsibility you can take:
- Invite someone into a game
- Admit a wrong choice
- Begin a responsibility without being reminded
- Speak kindly when others are being unkind
- Help solve a small disagreement fairly
- Ask an adult how you can help
Then ask:
- What makes me hesitate?
- What help or guidance do I need?
- What is the first right step?
Say:
“I can ask for help and still take responsibility.”
Talk About It
Ages 6-8: What did God promise when Moses asked, “Who am I?”
Ages 9-10: What different kinds of help did God give Moses?
Ages 11-12: What is the difference between asking for help and asking someone else to take all your responsibility?
Leadership Practice For This Week
Choose one small opportunity to lead by helping this week.
- Name: What is the right and helpful action?
- Notice: What makes you hesitate?
- Ask: What guidance or support do you need?
- Act: Take the first safe step.
- Reflect: What did you learn?
Leadership does not require doing everything alone. It means accepting your part and using help wisely.
Parent Note
Moses’ story can encourage children who believe leaders must always be confident, outspoken or naturally skilled.
Do not use the story to shame hesitation, anxiety, speech differences or a child’s need for support. Moses received instruction, signs and another person’s assistance.
Help your child distinguish between:
- An honest question that needs an answer
- A skill that needs practice
- A responsibility that requires support
- A situation that is unsafe or inappropriate for a child
- Avoiding a safe responsibility because it feels uncomfortable
Children should not assume that every difficult idea or request is a personal calling from God. Leadership steps should agree with Scripture, be safe and be discussed with a parent or trusted adult.
Asking for help can be responsible leadership. The goal is not independence – it is faithful, wise action.
Mission Prayer
God, thank You for being patient with Moses and providing the help he needed. When I feel unsure, help me ask honest questions, listen to wise guidance and accept my responsibility. Show me one safe and helpful step I can take. Give me courage to begin and humility to receive help. Amen.
Free Moses Coloring Page
Keep the mission going with Moses’ coloring page.
