Bible Stories for Kids › Week 5: Out of Egypt › Day 31

The Burning Bush

A Bible story for kids from Exodus 3. Day 31 of 365.

Moses grew up and ran away to the desert, where he became a shepherd.

One day he saw a bush on fire. But the bush didn't burn up! Then God spoke from the bush: “Moses! Take off your shoes. This is holy ground.”

God said, “I have heard my people crying. I'm sending you to lead them out of Egypt.” God told Moses His name: “I AM.”

Key Verse

I AM WHO I AM.Exodus 3:14, ESV

Talk About It

What would you do if you saw a bush on fire that didn't burn up?

Story Questions

What was strange about the bush?

It was on fire but didn't burn up

What did God tell Moses to take off?

His sandals

What name did God tell Moses?

I AM

Try This Today

Take off your shoes and sit quietly for one minute. Thank God that He is holy and that He hears you.

Pray Together

God, you are holy and you always hear us. Thank you. Amen.