Moses and the Exodus + More of Moses' Story | Stories of the Bible

Summary

The video tells the story of Moses, an Israelite boy saved from death and raised in Pharaoh's palace. God chooses Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Despite his initial reluctance, Moses confronts Pharaoh, bringing plagues upon Egypt until Pharaoh finally releases them. God parts the Red Sea for the Israelites to escape, and they journey through the wilderness, where He provides food and water. At Mount Sinai, God gives Moses the Ten Commandments, guiding the Israelites on how to live in freedom, honoring Him and each other.

Takeaways

• 👶 Moses was a descendant of Levi, born in Egypt during a time when Israelite boys were not supposed to live.
• 👑 Pharaoh enslaved the Israelites due to their growing numbers, forcing them to work hard building Egyptian cities.
• 🧺 Moses' mother hid him for three months, then placed him in a basket on the Nile River, where Pharaoh's daughter found and adopted him.
• 🏃 Moses fled Egypt after making a mistake and lived in Midian, where he married Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro.
• 🔥 God appeared to Moses in a burning bush, instructing him to return to Egypt to free the Israelites from slavery.
• 🗣️ Moses, with the help of his brother Aaron, confronted Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites with the message 'Let my people go.'
• 🔟 God sent ten plagues upon Egypt to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites, but Pharaoh's heart remained hardened until the final plague.
• 🌊 God parted the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to escape from Pharaoh’s army, who were later drowned as the waters returned.
• 🍞 God provided manna from heaven and water from a rock to sustain the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.
• 📜 At Mount Sinai, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, teaching the Israelites how to live and honor Him after their escape from slavery.

Q & A

Who was Moses, and what was significant about his birth?

Moses was an Israelite born in Egypt during a time when Israelite boys were not supposed to live. His mother saved him by placing him in a basket in the Nile River, where he was found and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter.

Why did the new Pharaoh fear the Israelites and what did he do to control them?

The new Pharaoh feared the Israelites because of their large population and prosperity. To control them, he enslaved them and forced them to work on building Egyptian cities.

What was Moses’ initial reaction when God asked him to free the Israelites?

Moses was hesitant and did not believe he was the right person for the task. He doubted his ability to speak to the people, but God reassured him by saying that He would be with him and would send Moses' brother Aaron to speak on his behalf.

How did Moses end up living with the Midianites, and who did he marry?

Moses fled Egypt after making a mistake that angered Pharaoh. He ended up in the land of Midian, where he helped the daughters of a Midianite priest, Jethro. Jethro invited him to stay with them, and Moses later married Jethro’s daughter, Zipporah.

What were the plagues God sent to Egypt, and how did they impact Pharaoh’s decision?

God sent ten plagues to Egypt, including turning the Nile to blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock disease, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn. Despite the suffering, Pharaoh’s heart remained hard until the final plague, when he finally allowed the Israelites to leave.

How did Moses part the Red Sea, and what happened to the Egyptian army?

Moses parted the Red Sea by raising his staff as instructed by God. The Israelites crossed on dry land, but when the Egyptians followed, the sea closed back over them, and the Egyptian army was swept away.

How did God provide for the Israelites during their time in the wilderness?

God provided manna from heaven each morning and quail for meat at night. When the Israelites were thirsty, God instructed Moses to strike a rock, and water flowed out for the people to drink.

What happened at Mount Sinai, and why is it significant?

At Mount Sinai, God spoke to Moses and gave him the Ten Commandments, which outlined how the Israelites were to live and honor God. This moment was significant as it established the laws that the Israelites were to follow.

Why did the Israelites initially doubt Moses after he went to Pharaoh, and how did God reassure them?

After Moses went to Pharaoh, the Israelites' workload increased, and they blamed Moses for their suffering. Moses cried out to God, who reassured him that He would deliver the Israelites from slavery and that His power would be shown through the plagues.

What was the significance of the pillar of cloud and fire during the Israelites’ journey?

The pillar of cloud by day and fire by night was a physical representation of God’s presence with the Israelites, guiding them on their journey to the Promised Land.

Outlines

00:00

📜 The Beginning of Moses' Journey

Moses was a descendant of Joseph's brother Levi. As the Israelites thrived in Egypt, a new Pharaoh feared their growing numbers and enslaved them. Despite harsh labor, the Israelites multiplied. Pharaoh decreed that no Israelite boy could live. When Moses was born, his mother hid him for three months and then placed him in a basket on the Nile. Pharaoh’s daughter found and adopted him, allowing Moses, an Israelite boy who wasn't supposed to live, to grow up in the Pharaoh’s palace, where God began preparing him for a great destiny.

05:01

🔥 Moses and the Burning Bush

As an adult, Moses fled Egypt after killing an Egyptian. In Midian, he married Zipporah and lived with her family. Meanwhile, the Israelites continued suffering under a new Pharaoh, and God decided to act. One day, while tending sheep, Moses encountered a burning bush and heard God’s voice. God instructed Moses to free the Israelites. Moses doubted his abilities, but God promised to be with him and showed him miraculous signs to convince the people. Despite these assurances, Moses asked God to send someone else, leading God to appoint his brother Aaron as his spokesperson.

10:02

🔮 Moses and the Plagues of Egypt

Moses and Aaron confronted Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites. Pharaoh's magicians mimicked God's signs, but Aaron’s staff consumed their staffs. Despite this, Pharaoh's heart remained hardened. God sent ten devastating plagues upon Egypt, but Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go. After the final plague, where the firstborn in every Egyptian household died, Pharaoh relented. The Israelites left Egypt, taking Joseph’s bones with them as they journeyed to the promised land. However, Pharaoh soon regretted his decision and pursued the Israelites with his army.

15:03

🌊 Parting of the Red Sea

As Pharaoh’s army approached, the Israelites panicked. Moses reassured them, promising that God would fight for them. God instructed Moses to part the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to escape through dry land with walls of water on either side. The Egyptian army pursued them, but God caused confusion in their ranks. When the Israelites reached the other side, Moses raised his hand, and the waters returned, drowning the Egyptians. This miraculous event demonstrated God's power, and the Israelites placed their trust in both God and Moses.

20:05

🌩️ God Provides in the Wilderness

After their escape, the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness. They complained of hunger and thirst, and God provided manna and quail for them to eat. When they were thirsty, God instructed Moses to strike a rock, and water flowed out for the people. After three months, they arrived at Mount Sinai, where God spoke to Moses and gave the Israelites the Ten Commandments, teaching them how to live and honor Him. The Israelites, witnessing God's mighty power, feared Him and followed His guidance.

Keywords

💡Moses

Moses is the central figure of the video and a key leader in the Bible. Born during a time when Israelite boys were condemned to death in Egypt, Moses is saved by his mother and later adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. He eventually becomes God's chosen leader to free the Israelites from slavery, guiding them through miraculous events like the parting of the Red Sea and receiving the Ten Commandments.

💡Pharaoh

Pharaoh represents the Egyptian ruler who enslaved the Israelites and refused to release them despite God's plagues. His hardened heart is central to the story’s conflict, as he repeatedly defies Moses’ pleas to let the Israelites go, which leads to Egypt's suffering through the ten plagues and the eventual Exodus of God's people.

💡The Ten Plagues

The Ten Plagues were a series of catastrophic events that God sent to Egypt as a way to force Pharaoh to release the Israelites. These plagues included events like turning the Nile into blood, swarming locusts, and the death of the firstborn in Egypt, which ultimately led to Pharaoh's decision to let the Israelites go. These plagues demonstrate God's power and the consequences of defying Him.

💡Exodus

The Exodus refers to the Israelites' departure from Egypt under Moses' leadership. This event symbolizes liberation from oppression and is marked by miracles such as the parting of the Red Sea. The Exodus is a foundational event in the Bible, showcasing God’s deliverance and faithfulness to His people.

💡The Red Sea

The Red Sea is a key site of one of the Bible's most dramatic miracles, where God parted the waters to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army. As the Israelites crossed safely, the waters closed in on the Egyptians, demonstrating God's protection over His people and His ability to overcome impossible odds.

💡Burning Bush

The Burning Bush is a miraculous event where God speaks to Moses from a bush that burns but is not consumed by fire. This moment marks Moses’ divine calling to return to Egypt and free the Israelites, and it represents God’s presence and power. Moses initially resists this call, but God reassures him of His support.

💡Aaron

Aaron is Moses' brother who plays a key role as Moses' spokesman. Since Moses feels insecure about his speaking abilities, God appoints Aaron to communicate His commands to Pharaoh. Aaron also assists in performing some of the miracles, such as turning his staff into a serpent before Pharaoh.

💡The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments are a set of laws that God gives to the Israelites through Moses on Mount Sinai. These commandments serve as moral guidelines for the Israelites, outlining how they should live in relation to God and each other. The giving of these laws is a pivotal moment in the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.

💡Israelites

The Israelites are God’s chosen people in the Bible and are central to the narrative of the video. They were enslaved in Egypt for many years before being freed by Moses. Their journey from slavery to freedom, as well as their struggles in the wilderness, reflects their relationship with God, faith, and obedience.

💡Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai is the location where Moses receives the Ten Commandments from God. This mountain symbolizes a place of divine revelation and covenant, where the Israelites are reminded of their duty to worship God and follow His laws after being delivered from Egypt.

Highlights

Moses was a descendant of Levi, one of Joseph's brothers, and the Israelites prospered in Egypt before a new Pharaoh came to power.

The new Pharaoh enslaved the Israelites, fearing their growing numbers, but they continued to multiply.

Pharaoh decreed that all Israelite boys must be killed, but Moses' mother hid him and eventually placed him in a basket in the Nile.

Pharaoh's daughter found baby Moses in the basket and adopted him, raising him in the Egyptian palace.

As an adult, Moses made a grave mistake and fled Egypt to the land of Midian, where he helped the daughters of Jethro, the Midianite priest.

Moses married Zipporah, one of Jethro's daughters, and lived in Midian while tending to his flock.

God appeared to Moses in a burning bush, instructing him to return to Egypt and free the Israelites from slavery.

Despite Moses' hesitations and self-doubt, God assured him that He would be with him and provided miraculous signs to demonstrate His power.

Moses returned to Egypt with his brother Aaron, and together they confronted Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites.

Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and God sent ten plagues upon Egypt to demonstrate His power, including turning the Nile to blood and the death of the firstborn.

After the final plague, Pharaoh relented, and the Israelites left Egypt, taking with them many riches and Joseph's bones.

God led the Israelites through the desert with a pillar of fire by night and a cloud by day.

When the Egyptians pursued the Israelites to the Red Sea, God parted the waters, allowing the Israelites to pass safely, and then closed the waters over the Egyptian army.

In the wilderness, God provided manna and water from a rock to sustain the Israelites.

At Mount Sinai, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, establishing the moral and legal code for the Israelites.

Transcripts

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baby moses

this is moses

moses was a descendant of joseph's

brother levi

joseph and his brothers had many

children and grandchildren who lived

happily in egypt

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eventually a new pharaoh came to power

who knew nothing of joseph or what he

had done

this sparrow feared the israelites

because there was a great number of them

living in egypt so he wanted to put a

stop to their prosperity

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made the israelites slaves he made them

work long hard hours building up

egyptian cities

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but his plan didn't work and the

israelites grew more in number and in

strength

so pharaoh made a rule that no israelite

boy would be allowed to live in egypt

this is where moses story begins you see

when moses was born his mother saw that

he was a special baby

and she kept him hidden for three months

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but when she could no longer keep him a

secret she made a basket and put him in

the nile river among the reeds

moses's sister stayed to watch what

would happen to her baby brother and

soon the pharaoh's daughter came to the

edge of the river

when she saw the basket hey she sent her

servant to get it

when she saw the baby she felt sorry for

him huh thinking he must be an israelite

baby who wasn't supposed to live

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then moses's sister asked the princess

if she would like her to find an

israelite woman to take care of the baby

so moses's sister went and got her

mother moses's own mother took care of

him until he was old enough to live in

the pharaoh's house where the princess

adopted him as her son

and so moses a israelite boy who wasn't

supposed to live became the adopted

grandson of the pharaoh and lived in the

palace as god prepared him for a great

destiny that was only just starting to

unfold

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burning bush

this is moses

moses was an israelite boy born in egypt

in a time when israelite boys were not

supposed to live where huh the

israelites were slaves to the egyptians

but god had a special plan for moses oh

and he spent his childhood in the palace

of the pharaoh you see when moses grew

up he made a big mistake oh

pharaoh found out what moses had done

and he tried to have moses killed so

moses ran away from egypt he stopped in

the land of midian

and seven sisters came to the well to

give water to their father's flock

some shepherds came to drive them away

but moses stood up for the women

now these sisters were the daughters of

the midianite priest named jethro when

jethro heard what moses did for his

daughters he sent for moses

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so moses came to live among the

midianites

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and he married zipporah one of jethro's

daughters ah

meanwhile back in egypt the old pharaoh

died but he was replaced by a new

pharaoh

who continued to treat the israelites

poorly

the israelites cried out to god because

of the terrible things that the pharaoh

made them do

god heard these people and knew it was

time to act

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one day moses was tending jethro's flock

when an angel of the lord appeared to

moses through a burning bush that would

not burn up oh

moses stopped to look at the bush and he

heard the voice of god say moses

moses

are all god then told moses how sad he

was because of the suffering of his

people he told moses that he wanted to

do something about it and he wanted

moses to be the one to do it oh man but

moses did not think he was the right

person to go

god said

i will be with you

all right but moses said that he

wouldn't know the right thing to say to

the people so god said to tell the

people that god himself had sent him and

promised moses that his plan would be

fulfilled through moses but moses still

said to god that he did not think the

people would believe him so god said

what is that in your head

moses said a staff

god told moses to throw it on the ground

wow okay

then god told moses to catch it

god showed moses another sign

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and told him to show these signs to the

people if they did not believe what he

said moses still didn't think he would

have the right words to say but god said

that he himself was the one who made a

man's mouth and gave him the ability to

speak

so there was no need to worry yet even

after all this moses said

god please send someone else

then god got mad at moses oops and said

that he would send moses's brother aaron

to speak for moses

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so moses went back to his father-in-law

and told him that he needed to go back

to egypt moses and his family started

their journey back to egypt and moses

carried the staff of god in his hand for

this staff would be the tool god would

use to demonstrate his awesome power to

the israelites and to the egyptians

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moses and the exodus

this is moses

who was an israelite born in egypt in a

time when israelite boys were not

supposed to live

moses however grew up in the palace of

the pharaoh

the very man who was enslaving the

israelite people

when moses grew up he made a big mistake

so moses ran away from egypt

to the land of midian

after many years an angel of the lord

appeared to moses

and told him to go back to egypt to free

the israelites after much protesting god

granted moses his brother aaron to speak

on his behalf

so moses went to egypt

and on his way there he met aaron who

was ready to do whatever god wanted him

to do

the israelites were slaves to the

egyptians

but god had a special plan for moses

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after rallying god's people to them

moses and aaron went to the pharaoh

and said

this is what the lord the god of israel

has said

let

my people

go

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and pharaoh made the israelites work

harder because of this

ah

the four men of the israelite slaves

were angry with moses and aaron for

causing this trouble

so moses cried out to god and asked why

this was happening but god said

you will see what i will do

i am the lord i will deliver you from

slavery

wow okay hey

moses told this to the people all right

all right but they were so discouraged

that they didn't listen to him

god told moses to go to pharaoh and to

do exactly as he said so moses and aaron

went to the pharaoh hey

god told them to take the staff and

throw it down before pharaoh

pharaoh was not

he impressed his wise men and sorcerers

and they did the same thing

but aaron's staff swallowed up the

sorcerer's staff

yet pharaoh's heart was hardened and he

would not listen to them

shoot just as god had said

then the lord said to moses go to the

banks of the nile river

and meet pharaoh

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moses and aaron did just as god had said

but again pharaoh's magicians did the

same miracle

and pharaoh refused to let god's people

go

so god sent nine more plagues to egypt

to show his power

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even with all the suffering

pharaoh's heart stayed hard and he would

not let the people go

on the night of the last plague

pharaoh woke up huh and heard a great

cry in egypt

for there was not a house in egypt where

someone was not dead

pharaoh summoned moses and aaron and

told him to be gone with the israelites

so the israelites left egypt immediately

and made their way to the promised land

taking with them many riches from egypt

and they took joseph's bones as they had

promised him many years before

but after they had gone pharaoh changed

his mind and readied his army to take

back the israelites

when the israelites saw pharaoh and his

armies come

they were terrified

but god made a way for them through all

of this the israelites saw the great

power of their god the one true god and

they put their trust in moses

his servant

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moses and the red sea

this is moses

who was an israelite born in egypt in a

time where israelite boys were not

supposed to live

moses however grew up in the palace of

the pharaoh the very man who was

enslaving the israelite people when

moses grew up he made a big mistake so

moses ran away from egypt to the land of

midian

many years later god called moses back

to egypt to rescue his people with the

help of his brother aaron

the pharaoh did not want to let god's

people go and god showed his power

throughout all egypt by sending plagues

even with all the suffering

pharaoh's hearts stayed hard and he

would not let the people go

on the night of the last plague pharaoh

woke up and heard a great cry in egypt

huh for there was not an egyptian house

in which someone was not dead

pharaoh called for moses and aaron and

told them to leave egypt with the

israelites

so the israelites immediately left egypt

and made their way for the promised land

taking with them many riches from egypt

they took joseph's bones as they had

promised him many years before

god led them by a pillar of fire by

night and a cloud by day

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god told moses to have the people camp

along the shore of the red sea

okay got it

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where's up in here

god told moses that the egyptians would

come after them but that god would show

his glory and power through this

when word reached pharaoh that the

israelites had gone pharaoh changed his

mind and readied his army to take back

the israelites the egyptians found the

israelites camped along the shore of the

sea as pharaoh and his armies came close

the israelites panicked

they cried out to god and asked moses

why did you bring us out here to die in

the wilderness

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but moses told the people

don't be afraid the lord himself will

fight for you

just stay calm

then god said to moses

why are you crying out to me

tell the people to get moving all right

as night came the pillar of cloud became

fire and it went between the israelites

and the egyptians

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then moses raised his hand over the sea

and god opened a path through the water

with a strong wind

the wind blew all that night turning the

seabed into dry land

come on are you so the people of israel

walk through the middle of the sea on

dry ground with walls of water on each

side

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come on then the egyptians chased the

israelites into the middle of the sea

but just before dawn god looked down on

the egyptian army from the pillar of

fire and cloud and he threw their forces

into total confusion

let's get out of here away from these

israelites

the egyptians shouted the lord is

fighting for them against egypt when all

the israelites had reached the other

side god said to moses

raise your hand over the sea again who

got it

moses raised his hand over the sea and

the water rushed back into its usual

place the egyptians tried to escape but

god swept them into the sea that is how

god rescued israel from the hand of the

egyptians that day when the people of

israel saw the mighty power that god had

shown against the egyptians they were

amazed they put their faith in god and

in his servant moses

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moses in the wilderness

this is moses

who was an israelite born in egypt in a

time when israelite boys were not

supposed to live wait huh moses however

grew up in the palace of the pharaoh the

very man who was enslaving the israelite

people when moses grew up he made a big

mistake oh and fled egypt

to live with the midianites

but god called moses back to egypt

to deliver his people with the help of

his brother aaron

after god showed his miraculous power in

egypt he led the israelites through the

red sea and towards the promised land

they followed god who showed himself as

a cloud by day and fire by night

as god led them through the wilderness

the israelites became thirsty and hungry

they complained to moses and aaron

and said if only we had died in egypt

god said to moses that he would provide

for his people

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each morning they awoke and found manna

for the day

what's that and each night god gave them

meat

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the people were still thirsty and they

were mad at moses saying

did you bring us out here to die of

thirst yeah

so moses cried out to god and god told

moses to strike a rock and water came

flowing out of it for the people to

drink

and so the lord provided for his

people's needs

after traveling in the desert for three

months they came to mount sinai and god

called moses from the top of the

mountain

god spoke to moses there of the future

of his people and reminded him of the

miracles of the past

after three days there was thunder and

lightning as a thick cloud covered the

mountain

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the people heard a loud trumpet blast

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and moses led people to the foot of the

mountain to meet with god

god told them how his people were to

live and how they were to honor him and

respect each other the israelites had

seen for themselves that god had spoken

to moses from heaven

these rules that god told them are

called the ten commandments

and the israelites feared god for his

mighty power had brought them out of

slavery and provided for them in the

desert