Moses and the Burning Bush Worksheet | Exodus 3:1-22 Bible Study

Instructions

1. Read Exodus 3:1–22, or listen as someone reads it aloud.
2. Complete each activity in order. Use the passage to find clues for your answers.
3. For questions marked Challenge, explain your thinking in a complete sentence.

1. What Happened? Choose the Best Answer

Circle the correct answer.

1. What was Moses doing when he saw the burning bush?

   • A. Building a house
   • B. Taking care of sheep
   • C. Fishing in a river
   • D. Planting a garden

2. Where did Moses see the bush?

   • A. Mount Horeb
   • B. Egypt’s palace
   • C. A busy marketplace
   • D. The Red Sea

3. What was unusual about the bush?

   • A. It was covered with snow.
   • B. It was growing fruit.
   • C. It was burning but was not destroyed.
   • D. It was floating in the air.

4. What did God tell Moses to take off?

   • A. His coat
   • B. His sandals
   • C. His hat
   • D. His backpack

5. What job did God give Moses?

   • A. To lead the Israelites out of Egypt
   • B. To become a shepherd for Pharaoh
   • C. To build a new city
   • D. To search for gold

2. Match the People and Places

Write the correct letter beside each number.

Answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. _____

3. Put the Events in Order

Number these events from 1 to 5.

_____ Moses was told to take off his sandals.

_____ Moses saw a bush that was burning but not being destroyed.

_____ God told Moses to help bring the Israelites out of Egypt.

_____ Moses was taking care of Jethro’s sheep.

_____ God told Moses that the ground was holy.

4. Complete the Sentences

Use the word bank. Each word is used once.

Word bank: holy, Egypt, shepherd, sandals, bush, I AM

1. Moses was a ____ who took care of sheep.
2. The ____ was on fire but did not burn up.
3. Moses was told to take off his ____.
4. God said the ground was ____.
5. God wanted Moses to lead the Israelites out of ____.
6. God told Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” The words I AM show that God is ____.

5. Notice and Wonder

Write one answer for each question.

1. What did Moses notice about the bush?

2. Why do you think Moses went closer to look?

3. How do you think Moses felt when God called his name?

6. Message Detective

God told Moses that He had heard the Israelites crying and knew about their suffering.

What does this show about God in the story? Circle two answers.

• God noticed the Israelites’ trouble.
• God did not care what happened to them.
• God wanted to help His people.
• God had forgotten the Israelites.

Explain one answer in your own words.

7. Burning Bush Word Sort

Sort each word into the correct group. Write the words in the table.

Words: Moses, sandals, Egypt, holy, sheep, God, bush, Jethro

8. A Message for Moses

God gave Moses a difficult job. Imagine that you are encouraging Moses before he begins.

Write two or three sentences. You may begin with:

Moses, you can remember that...

9. Real-Life Connection

Sometimes people notice that someone needs help at home, at school, or in their community.

Describe one helpful thing you could do for someone who is having a difficult time.

Challenge: What might make it hard to help? How could you be brave and try anyway?

10. Draw and Label

Draw the scene of Moses and the burning bush. Include and label at least four of these details:

• Moses
• The sheep
• The burning bush
• Mount Horeb
• Moses’ sandals
• The holy ground

Drawing space:

Answer Key

1. What Happened?

1. B. Taking care of sheep
2. A. Mount Horeb
3. C. It was burning but was not destroyed.
4. B. His sandals
5. A. To lead the Israelites out of Egypt

2. Match the People and Places

1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. E

3. Put the Events in Order

1. Moses was taking care of Jethro’s sheep.
2. Moses saw a bush that was burning but not being destroyed.
3. Moses was told to take off his sandals.
4. God told Moses that the ground was holy.
5. God told Moses to help bring the Israelites out of Egypt.

4. Complete the Sentences

1. shepherd
2. bush
3. sandals
4. holy
5. Egypt
6. I AM

5. Notice and Wonder

Answers may vary. Possible answers:

1. The bush was burning, but it was not being destroyed.
2. Moses wanted to understand the strange sight.
3. Answers may include surprised, curious, afraid, or amazed.

6. Message Detective

Correct answers:

• God noticed the Israelites’ trouble.
• God wanted to help His people.

The explanation will vary but should show that God cared about the Israelites’ suffering.

7. Burning Bush Word Sort

Possible answers:

8. A Message for Moses

Answers will vary. A good answer should encourage Moses and connect to the story.

9. Real-Life Connection

Answers will vary. The response should describe a safe, helpful action and may mention courage or asking a trusted adult for help.

10. Draw and Label

The drawing should include at least four details from the list.