Aaron and Hur Help Moses

Exodus 17:8-13

Our true story comes from a part of the Bible called Genesis. The word genesis means “the beginning.”

One day, God’s people, the Israelites, were in trouble. Some enemies called the Amalekites came to fight them.


Moses was the leader of God’s people. He said, “I will go up on the hill and hold up God’s staff while the people fight.”


So, Moses climbed the hill and stood where everyone could see him. He held the staff high in the air. When he held it up, God’s people were winning the battle!


But after a while, Moses’ arms got tired. His arms began to drop, and the Amalekites started to win.


So, Moses’ friends, Aaron and Hur, came to help. They found a big rock for Moses to sit on.


Then Aaron stood on one side, and Hur stood on the other side. They each held up one of Moses’ arms so that the staff stayed high in the air.


With God’s help, and because they worked together, the Israelites won the battle!


Moses needed help, and his friends Aaron and Hur helped him. God wants us to help each other, just like they did. When we work together, we are doing what pleases God!


Dear God,

Thank You for Moses, Aaron, and Hur. Thank You that they worked together and helped each other. Thank You for showing us that helping others is good. Help us to be kind, to be good helpers, and to work together just like they did. We love You, God.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.





Bible Verse: “Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9, BSB

Paraphrase: God is always with me.



Activities

These activities help preschoolers engage with the story through movement, crafts, music, and storytelling, making the lesson fun and memorable.


1. Helping Hands Game

Objective: Show how helping someone makes a big difference.

Materials: None.

Activity:

• Have a child hold their arms up in the air.

• Ask them to keep them up while you count slowly.

• After a few seconds, invite two other children to come help hold the first child’s arms up.

• Ask: “Was it easier when friends helped?”

• Say: “Aaron and Hur helped Moses when he got tired. God wants us to help each other too!”


2. "We Can Help" Helper Collage

Objective: Reinforce the theme of helping others.

Materials: Magazines (with pictures of people helping), scissors, glue, construction paper.

Activity:

• Help children cut or tear out pictures of people helping—sharing, cleaning, giving hugs, etc.

• Glue the pictures onto a large sheet or individual papers.

• Write at the top: “God Wants Me to Help Others!”

• Talk about ways they can help at home, at church, or with friends.


3. Hold It Up Relay

Objective: Engage children physically while reinforcing teamwork.

Materials: Small lightweight items (toy staff, spoon, paper towel roll).

Activity:

• Have children pair up. One child holds the “staff” high, while the other helps support their arm.

• Set a short timer or count to 10 together. Then switch!

• Celebrate teamwork after each round.

• Reinforce: “We can help our friends just like Aaron and Hur helped Moses.”


4. “Helping Song” with Motions (Music Activity)

Objective: Combine movement and song to reinforce the story theme.

Materials: None or optional rhythm instruments.

Activity:
• Sing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”:

        • “If your friend is feeling tired, help them out! (hold their arms)
        • If your friend is feeling tired, help them out!
        • Just like Hur and Aaron did,
        • We can help like they once did—
        • If your friend is feeling tired, help them out!”

• Add claps, stomps, or more verses with simple helper actions.


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