The Golden Calf — 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12)

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35 Theme: God is holy and cannot tolerate idolatry Age Group: 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12) Lesson Overview The story of The Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-35) is one of the great accounts of Scripture. It teaches us that god is holy and cannot tolerate idolatry. This story connects to the Gospel: God has always been working to save His people, and the ultimate fulfillment is Jesus Christ. Today, billions of people around the world need to hear about God’s faithfulness and saving power. Connection to the Gospel The people worshipped an idol. We all worship something. Only Jesus deserves our worship (Exodus 20:3).

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