The 10 Plagues and The10 Commandments - The Story of Moses -Part 2- Bible Stories - See U in History
Summary
TLDRIn this narrative, Moses leads the Israelites in their struggle for freedom from Egyptian slavery. After 400 years, Moses, supported by Aaron, confronts Pharaoh with ten devastating plagues, culminating in the death of Egypt's firstborn. The Israelites escape, crossing the parted Red Sea, and begin their journey to the Promised Land. They endure hardships, including hunger and thirst, but are sustained by divine intervention. Moses receives the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, which guide the Israelites' moral conduct. Despite a brief lapse into idolatry with the Golden Calf, the people continue their trek towards Canaan, symbolizing their enduring faith.
Takeaways
- 📜 Moses requested Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery, a plea that had been 400 years in the making.
- 💔 Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he denied Moses' plea, leading to a series of divine interventions.
- 🌊 The first plague turned the Nile's water to blood, symbolizing the beginning of Egypt's suffering.
- 🐸 Subsequent plagues included frogs, lice, flies, and the death of livestock, each escalating in severity.
- 🌩️ A plague of hail and fire, followed by a swarm of locusts, further devastated Egypt.
- 🌑 The ninth plague brought three days of darkness, foreshadowing the final, devastating blow.
- 😢 The tenth and deadliest plague claimed the firstborn of Egypt, including Pharaoh's own son, leading to Pharaoh's surrender.
- 🐏 The Israelites marked their doors with lamb's blood to avoid the final plague, an event that would become the Passover tradition.
- 🏞️ Moses led the Israelites to the Red Sea, where God parted the waters, allowing them to escape.
- 🔥 The Egyptian army pursued but was swallowed by the closing waters, marking their liberation.
- 📜 On Mount Sinai, Moses received the Ten Commandments, which would guide the Israelites' moral and religious life.
Q & A
Why did Moses ask Pharaoh to free the Israelites?
-Moses asked Pharaoh to free the Israelites because they had been enslaved for 400 years, and it was time for them to be liberated according to the promise God made to Abraham and his descendants.
What was the first plague that Moses brought upon Egypt?
-The first plague that Moses brought upon Egypt was turning the Nile waters into blood, making them undrinkable and causing the death of fish and a foul odor along its banks.
How did the magicians of Egypt respond to the first plague?
-The magicians of Egypt were able to replicate the first plague by turning the Nile waters into blood, showing that they too had the power to perform similar feats.
What was the significance of the frogs in the second plague?
-The second plague, involving frogs, was significant because it invaded every part of Egyptian life, including the palaces, showing that the plagues were not limited to the common people and affected the entire nation.
Why did Pharaoh initially agree to free the Israelites after the plague of frogs?
-Pharaoh initially agreed to free the Israelites after the plague of frogs because he was desperate to end the infestation that had overrun Egyptian homes and even his own palace.
What was the purpose of the lice infestation in the third plague?
-The purpose of the lice infestation in the third plague was to further demonstrate God's power and to pressure Pharaoh into releasing the Israelites, as the magicians were unable to replicate this plague and acknowledged it as God's work.
How did the Israelites avoid the plague of flies?
-The Israelites were spared from the plague of flies by God's intervention, which kept the flies away from their living places, while the rest of Egypt was heavily affected.
What was the significance of the death of Egyptian cattle in the fifth plague?
-The death of Egyptian cattle in the fifth plague was significant because it represented a direct attack on Egypt's economy and agriculture, as cattle were essential for their livelihood.
What was the purpose of the Passover sacrifice mentioned in the script?
-The purpose of the Passover sacrifice was to honor God and protect the Israelites from the final plague that would kill the firstborn of Egypt. The blood of the sacrificed lambs marked their homes, and the Angel of Death passed over these homes, sparing the Israelites.
How did Moses part the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to escape?
-Moses parted the Red Sea by raising his rod as instructed by God, creating a dry path for the Israelites to cross. This miracle demonstrated God's power and ensured the Israelites' escape from the pursuing Egyptian army.
What were the Ten Commandments, and why were they important to the Israelites?
-The Ten Commandments were a set of moral and religious laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. They were important because they formed the basis of the covenant between God and the Israelites, guiding their behavior and relationship with God.
Why did the Israelites create the golden calf while Moses was on Mount Sinai?
-The Israelites created the golden calf out of fear and impatience, as they believed Moses would not return from Mount Sinai. They wanted a tangible symbol of God's presence, which led to idolatry and a breach of the commandments.
What was the consequence of the Israelites' worship of the golden calf?
-The consequence of the Israelites' worship of the golden calf was severe punishment from Moses, who destroyed the idol and executed over three thousand idolaters. This event highlighted the importance of adhering to God's commandments and the consequences of disobedience.
What was the significance of the Ark of the Covenant?
-The Ark of the Covenant was significant because it housed the Ten Commandments and served as a symbol of God's presence among the Israelites. It was a sacred object that held great religious importance and was carried with them during their journey.
Outlines
📜 Moses and the Ten Plagues of Egypt
The narrative begins with Moses pleading with Pharaoh to release the Israelites from 400 years of slavery. Despite the display of divine power through ten plagues, Pharaoh remains unyielding. The plagues escalate from turning the Nile to blood, to bringing forth frogs, lice, flies, and the death of livestock. Even the devastating hail and locusts plagues fail to sway Pharaoh. The final, most severe plague results in the death of the firstborn of Egypt, including Pharaoh's own son, leading to the release of the Israelites.
🏺 The Exodus and the Parting of the Red Sea
Following the tenth plague, Pharaoh finally concedes to Moses' demands, allowing the Israelites to depart. The people, led by Moses and Aaron, embark on their journey to the Promised Land. As they escape, Pharaoh's army pursues them. At the Red Sea, Moses performs a miracle by parting the waters, allowing the Israelites to cross safely. The Egyptian army, in pursuit, is swallowed by the returning waters, marking a significant victory for the Israelites and their faith in God.
🗝 The Ten Commandments and the Golden Calf
In the Sinai region, Moses receives the Ten Commandments from God, which are inscribed on stone tablets. These commandments serve as the foundation of the covenant between God and the Israelites. However, during Moses' prolonged absence on Mount Sinai, the people, led by Aaron, construct a golden calf idol and engage in idolatry. Upon discovering this, Moses destroys the idol and punishes the transgressors, reaffirming the importance of the divine commandments and the people's commitment to them.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Moses
💡Pharaoh
💡Plagues of Egypt
💡Red Sea
💡Passover
💡Sinai
💡Ten Commandments
💡Golden Calf
💡Ark of the Covenant
💡Promised Land
Highlights
Moses requested Pharaoh to free the Israelites from slavery after 400 years of servitude.
Pharaoh's heart was hardened, refusing Moses's plea for the Israelites' freedom.
God supported Moses and Aaron in their mission to fulfill the promise made to Abraham.
Moses turned the Nile waters to blood as the first plague, demonstrating God's power.
Egyptian magicians mimicked Moses' plague, but Pharaoh remained unyielding.
The second plague brought a plague of frogs that infested Egypt, even the Pharaoh's palace.
After the frog plague, Pharaoh still refused to free the Israelites, leading to more plagues.
Aaron's intervention caused a lice infestation, which the Egyptian wizards could not replicate.
Flies swarmed over Egypt in the fourth plague, but God spared the Hebrews' dwellings.
The fifth plague led to the death of Egyptian cattle, but not even this softened Pharaoh's heart.
The sixth plague inflicted the Egyptians with scabies, a skin disease causing blisters.
A hailstorm and lightning, the seventh plague, terrorized Egypt, but Pharaoh's resolve did not waver.
The eighth plague saw locusts devour everything in their path, further devastating Egypt.
Three days of darkness enveloped Egypt during the ninth plague, a sign of God's wrath.
The final plague, the death of the firstborn, forced Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
The Israelites marked their doors with lamb's blood to avoid the final plague, ensuring their safety.
Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, beginning their journey to the Promised Land.
The parting of the Red Sea allowed the Israelites to escape the pursuing Egyptian army.
God provided manna and quails to sustain the Israelites during their desert journey.
Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, guiding the Israelites' moral code.
The construction of the Ark of the Covenant safeguarded the divine laws given to Moses.
The Israelites' 40-year wilderness wandering concluded with their arrival in Canaan.
Transcripts
moses asked pharaoh to free the
israelites from slavery it had been 400
years since the chosen people of god
were under egyptian judgment
but the pharaoh of egypt's heart was
numb
so he refused moses's request
the faith of the people of abraham was
feeble but god was beside moses and his
brother aaron and they would be god's
instruments to fulfill the promise that
god had made to abraham and his
descendants
god commanded moses to meet pharaoh who
was navigating the nile in his beautiful
vessel and to ask again for the freedom
of the hebrew people
after another pharaoh's refusal
moses stabbed the river with his rod the
nile waters became red as blood
the fish died and a foul odor took over
its banks
the nile waters became undrinkable
the striking scene that moses performed
was not enough to change pharaoh's will
since his magicians and priests had
shown that they were also capable of
performing a similar feat
the egyptian people had to drill wells
to quench their thirst
and this was the first plague of egypt
pharaoh continued unabated and through
moses and his brother god caused
innumerable frogs to emerge from the
nile and invade the cities
the egyptian homes were overrun by the
amphibians not even the palaces were
safe and frogs stormed even pharaoh's
bed
pharaoh declared that he would free the
people of moses if he drew back the
plague that was sweeping egypt and moses
made all the frogs perish
the frog's bodies piled up in the
streets and the rot spread in the air
when the worst was over
pharaoh decided not to free the chosen
people and god ordered aaron moses's
brother to strike the earth
the soil dust became lice that would
infest egypt the men and animals of
egypt suffered from the infestation of
lice
the pharaoh's wizards tried to reproduce
such a feat of aaron but were
ineffective and thought that it could
only be god's feet but the pharaoh
refused to even listen to his advisors
therefore egypt endured another plague
clouds of flies took over pharaoh's
kingdom
but the hebrews living places were
spared by god from the incessant hassles
caused by flies
the sovereign's obstinacy
caused god to provoke a plague that
would cause the death of egyptian cattle
oxen horses asses and rams died by the
thousands but not even this could melt
the heart of pharaoh
the egyptians and their animals began to
suffer from scabies and their bodies
were overcome by blisters
still the pharaoh refused to free the
people of moses
god's representative on earth said that
a punishment would fall from heaven on
egypt as never before an overwhelming
reign of immense hail and lightning
terrified egypt and many of those who
did not take refuge ended up dead
the plague of the locusts was the eighth
to strike egypt locust clouds
eviscerated everything that was in their
path
the pharaoh sensed that his stubbornness
was destroying his kingdom
but his pride prevented him from
changing his position
egypt was then gripped by a black mist
and darkness took over the kingdom of
the pharaoh
for three days they lived in darkness
this was the second to last plague that
devastated the tormentors of the people
of israel but the greatest plague of all
was yet to come
god told moses that he would impose his
last punishment on egypt
at midnight he would go through egypt
and take with him the lives of all the
firstborn of egypt
not even the eldest sons of the high
nobility of egypt would be spared
the mourning of the fathers would
reverberate throughout egypt
but god's chosen people had escaped
unpunished from such a slaughter moses
commanded the people of israel to
sacrifice lambs or young goats in honor
of god
with the sacrificial animal's blood
they were to mark the entrance to their
homes
the hebrews would roast and eat the
flesh of the sacrifice and thereby
celebrate the passover of the lord
at midnight god sent the angel of death
to egypt who inspected all the houses
reaping the lives of all the firstborn
sparing only the dwellings of those who
had left the mark of the sacrifice
among those who died was pharaoh's son
and heir
pharaoh's unrelenting will had been
shattered
and he finally yielded to the requests
of moses
ordering him and his people to leave
egypt
moses managed to impose the will of the
creator and would now conduct the nation
of israel to the promised land
the people of israel had already endured
430 years of slavery in egypt until the
arrival of moses after imposing ten
terrible plagues against egypt
moses succeeded in getting pharaoh to
finally free the descendants of abraham
under the leadership of moses and aaron
hundreds of thousands of hebrews grabbed
all their possessions and started their
march to the promised land the large
column of migrants headed through the
desert to avoid the egyptian armies
god warned moses that pharaoh's heart
was filling with hate and resentment
soon he'd turn his fury against the
people of moses
following god's commands moses guided
his people to the shores of the red sea
the news that pharaoh had organized an
army of war chariots to pursue the
hebrews reached the migrants
many fell into despair and thought that
the option of surrendering would be met
with clemency by the pharaoh returning
alive to their masters
some blamed moses for bringing the
people of israel to such a ruin
moses calmed his people and assured that
god was at their side and that would be
the last time they would see the
egyptians on their trail
the dusty cloud on the horizon
indicated that the pharaoh's army was
approaching quickly
but god created a flame barrier to block
the egyptian's progress
then god spoke to moses and told him
exactly what he would have to do
moses went to the shores of the red sea
and raised his rod and the sea parted
ways
it dissipated any doubts still clouding
the hebrew's mind about god being on
their side
a dry path emerged between the two
massive walls of water and the people of
israel crossed the sea
the egyptians were astonished when they
encountered such an astonishing scenario
but following pharaoh's orders they
pursued the hebrews along the path
opened by moses as soon as the blocking
flames were quenched
the egyptians violently entered the
valley created by moses
but
when the last hebrew reached the
opposing shore god commanded moses to
close the path he had opened
the sea closed over the egyptians
pharaoh's army was devastated by the
force of the waters
together the hebrews sang praises to god
they were free from their egyptian
masters
moses was celebrated and everyone was
happy and thankful to the man god had
sent to rescue them
under moses's leadership great columns
of followers set out for the promised
land
moses had opened the red sea crossing it
with his people towards freedom
for days moses and the israelites walked
through the desert they became hungry
and thirsty
they started to suffer and some
complained that it would be better to
live under the egyptian's whip than
being plagued by hunger and thirst in
the desert until their ultimate
extinction
but god would not allow the chosen
people to perish in the desert a
miraculous food dropped from heaven as a
grace from god
it was mana
moses hit a rock with his rod and water
gushed out of it to supply the need for
meat god guided flocks of quails to the
hebrews and the needs of the people of
israel were satisfied
moses guided his people to the sinai
region there was a mountain from where
moses could communicate directly with
god
only moses had permission to climb the
mountain
anyone else who dared to climb it would
be killed immediately
on top of mount sinai god revealed to
moses the code of conduct that should be
followed by the israelites
the lord's directives would become known
as the ten commandments
the following commandments were written
in stone
one you shall have no other gods besides
me
two you shall create no idol for
yourself no image of anything in heaven
on earth or in the waters beneath the
earth
3 you shall not take the name of the
lord your god in vain for the lord shall
not leave unpunished those who take his
name in vain
4 remember the day of saturday to
sanctify it
5. honor your father and mother so that
you may have a long life in the land
that the lord your god gives you
6. you shall not kill
7 you shall not commit adultery
8 you shall not steal
9 you shall not bear false witness
against your neighbor
10
you shall not covet your neighbor's
house you shall not covet your
neighbor's wife nor his servants nor his
maidservants nor his ox nor his donkey
nor anything that is his
these laws god renewed the covenant with
the people of abraham
moses presented the ten commandments to
the people and warned them of the
serious consequences that would fall on
those who failed to comply with them
the first was quite clear mentioning
that there is no god but the god of
israel and that idolatry would be one of
the most serious sins
moses returned to mount sinai and stayed
there for 40 days in communion with god
his people who stayed at the foot of the
mountain began to despair
they feared that moses would never
return
aaron brother of moses and other priests
worried about the future of the people
and disrespected to the commandments
when they asked the women to give them
their golden earrings
they melted the metal and raised a
golden calf
an altar was built to shelter the golden
idol
the israelites bent in front of the
bovine figure
a great celebration was made in honor of
the new idol and sacrifices were offered
god warned moses who was on the mountain
that his people had gone astray from the
way of the lord and that they were now
corrupting themselves
moses ran to his people and with great
disappointment
witnessed such a dantean scene
god pondered the possibility of
destroying the people of israel but
moses convinced him otherwise
moses would punish those who turned
their back on god he destroyed the
golden calf and pursued the idolaters
who were out of control
more than three thousand died and only
the levi's descendants did not suffer
the reprisal of moses as they were
always faithful to god
a beautiful ark was built to keep the
laws delivered by god it was made of
wood and covered in gold cherub statues
adorned the lid it would become known as
the ark of the covenant
the people of moses would still spend 40
years wandering in the desert to finally
arrive in canaan the promised land
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