Faith Speaks with Self-Control
Sunday School Lesson Guide
Lesson Overview
In Numbers 16, some leaders became jealous of Moses and Aaron. Instead of trusting God’s plan, they complained and challenged the leaders God had chosen. Moses did not fight back with anger. Instead, he prayed and trusted God to reveal the truth.
Moses told the men to bring censers with incense before the Lord, something only priests were allowed to do. This became a test. If Aaron was truly chosen by God, the Lord would accept his offering and reject the others.
God showed the people that pride leads to trouble, but humility and obedience honor Him. This story teaches children that faith speaks with self-control and trusts God instead of complaining or fighting.
Memory Verse
Explain to children:
It is not enough to just hear Bible stories. God wants us to obey what we learn.
Example questions:
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What does it mean to obey God?
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Can we show faith by our actions?
Three Key Lessons for Kids
1. Pride Causes Problems
Korah and the other leaders allowed pride to control their hearts. They believed they deserved the same position as Moses and Aaron.
Teach kids:
When we think we are always right or better than others, pride grows in our hearts.
Examples for kids:
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Refusing to listen to parents
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Arguing with teachers
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Thinking rules don't apply to us
Encourage children to pray:
“God, help me choose humility instead of pride.”
2. Respect the Leaders God Gives Us
God chose Moses and Aaron to lead the people. The rebellion was not just against them—it was against God's plan.
Teach kids that God places leaders in their lives:
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Parents
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Teachers
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Pastors
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Sunday School teachers
Respecting them shows that we trust God.
Activity discussion:
Ask children to name leaders in their lives and how they can show respect.
3. Faith Uses Self-Control
When Korah complained, Moses did not respond with anger. He prayed and trusted God.
Teach children:
Faith means staying calm and choosing the right response.
Examples:
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When someone is mean to you
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When you don’t get your way
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When you feel angry
Self-control helps us respond in a way that honors God.
Practice phrase with kids:
“Faith speaks with self-control.”
Arts & Crafts Activity
Craft: “Humble Heart Craft”
Materials Needed
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Paper plates or heart-shaped construction paper
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Markers or crayons
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Glue
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Colored paper
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Scissors
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Stickers (optional)
Instructions
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Give each child a paper plate or heart-shaped paper.
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Write the title at the top:
“A Humble Heart Obeys God.” -
Ask kids to draw or write ways they can obey God:
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Listen to parents
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Be kind to others
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Tell the truth
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Decorate the heart with stickers or drawings.
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Add the memory verse James 1:22 at the bottom.
Teaching Moment
Explain that a humble heart listens to God and obeys His Word.
Game Ideas
Game 1: Self-Control Freeze Game
Purpose: Teach kids self-control.
Instructions
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Play music and let children dance or move around.
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When the teacher says “Self-Control!”, everyone must freeze.
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Anyone who moves sits down for one round.
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Continue until one child remains.
Lesson connection:
Self-control means stopping and choosing the right action.
Game 2: Follow the Leader
Purpose: Teach respect for leadership.
Instructions
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Choose one child as the leader.
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The leader performs simple actions:
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Clap hands
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Jump
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Spin
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Everyone must follow the leader.
After the game ask:
Why is it important to follow the leader?
Explain that God gives leaders to guide us.
Game 3: Obey the Word Relay
Purpose: Reinforce James 1:22.
Instructions
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Divide children into two teams.
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Place cards across the room with instructions like:
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“Clap three times”
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“Say a kind word”
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“Jump twice”
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Kids must run, read the instruction, and do what it says.
Explain that just like the game, God wants us to do what His Word says.
Suggested Sunday School Songs
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Trust and Obey
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Obedience is the Very Best Way
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The Wise Man Built His House
These songs reinforce obedience and trusting God.
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