Bible Stories for Kids - The Ten Commandments

A long, long time ago, in a place called Egypt, there lived a man named Moses. Moses was a special man chosen by God to help the Israelites, who were God's people. They were working very hard as slaves in Egypt and were unhappy.

One day, God spoke to Moses. He asked Moses to climb to the top of a big mountain called Mount Sinai. Moses was excited and a little nervous, but he trusted God. When Moses reached the top, God spoke to him and gave him something very important—the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Commandments are like special rules that help everyone live happily together. They teach us how to love God and treat others kindly. Let's hear about them:

1. **Love God the most.** We should always put God first in our lives.
2. **No idols.** We don’t make or worship statues instead of God.
3. **Speak God's name with love.** We talk about God with respect.
4. **Remember the holy day.** We rest and think about God on the Sabbath.
5. **Honor your parents.** It’s important to respect and listen to your parents.
6. **Do not hurt others.** We must be kind and not hurt anyone.
7. **Be faithful.** Families and friends should be loyal to each other.
8. **Do not steal.** We take good care of our things and don’t take what isn't ours.
9. **Tell the truth.** Being honest is very important.
10. **Don't be jealous.** We are happy with what we have.

Moses took these commandments back to the people so they could learn and live by them. The Israelites were so happy because they knew these rules would help them live in peace and joy. And these commandments are still important for us today!

## Activity

Let's make a colorful Ten Commandments craft to help us remember these important rules!

### Materials Needed
- Large piece of cardboard or construction paper
- Markers or crayons
- Scissors (use with adult supervision)
- Glue
- Colored paper (optional)

### Instructions

1. **Prepare the Base**: Take the large piece of cardboard or construction paper and lay it flat. This will be your background.

2. **Create Commandment Tablets**: Draw two large tablet shapes on the cardboard with a marker or crayon. You can also cut tablet shapes from colored paper and glue them onto your background.

3. **Write the Commandments**: Using crayons or markers, write short versions of the Ten Commandments on each tablet. You can write 1-5 on one tablet and 6-10 on the other.

4. **Decorate**: Use additional colored paper to cut out shapes, such as hearts or stars, and glue them around your tablets. You can also use markers to draw decorations.

5. **Display Your Craft**: Find a special place in your room to hang or display your Ten Commandments craft. This way, you can see it every day and remember the important rules.

## Reflection Questions

1. Why do you think the Ten Commandments are important for living together happily?
2. Can you think of a time when you followed one of these commandments?
3. How can you share what you learned about the Ten Commandments with your friends or family?