The Story of Moses: The Servant of the Lord - The Liberator - Bible Stories - See U in History

Summary

The video script narrates the story of the Israelites in Egypt, from Joseph's time to Moses. It details the initial respect and prosperity of the Israelites, the rise of a new Pharaoh's fear leading to their enslavement, and the birth of Moses. It continues with Moses' rescue, upbringing, and eventual call to free his people. The narrative includes the defiance of the midwives, the ten plagues of Egypt, and the showdown between Moses and the Pharaoh, culminating in the Israelites' struggle for freedom.

Takeaways

• 📚 The Israelites, descendants of Jacob and Joseph, initially thrived in Egypt due to Joseph's role in saving the country from famine.
• 🔄 Over time, as the Hebrew population grew rapidly, a new Pharaoh, unfamiliar with Joseph's contributions, saw the Israelites as a threat and imposed forced labor upon them.
• 👶 The Pharaoh, fearing the Israelites' increasing influence, ordered the murder of all male Hebrew newborns, leading to a period of terror among the Israelites.
• 🌊 Moses, a Levite baby, was saved from the Pharaoh's decree by being placed in a basket on the Nile, where he was found and adopted by the Pharaoh's daughter.
• 🏰 Moses was raised as an Egyptian prince, unaware of his true heritage, until he witnessed the harsh treatment of his people and killed an Egyptian overseer in response.
• 🚶‍♂️ After fleeing Egypt, Moses lived in Midian, married Zipporah, and had a son, Gershom, living a peaceful life away from his past.
• 🔥 God chose Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, revealing Himself to Moses in a burning bush on Mount Horab.
• 🐍 Moses was given miraculous signs, such as turning his staff into a serpent, to convince the Israelites and Pharaoh of his divine mission.
• 🔮 Despite the miracles, Pharaoh remained unyielding, even increasing the Israelites' suffering by demanding the same quota of bricks without straw.
• 🗣️ Moses and Aaron, with God's guidance, confronted Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites, but faced resistance and further oppression.

Q & A

Why did the Egyptians initially treat the descendants of Jacob and Joseph with respect?

The Egyptians initially treated the descendants of Jacob and Joseph with respect because Joseph had saved Egypt from a major cataclysm.

What changed in the Hebrews' life in Egypt after Joseph's death?

After Joseph's death, the Hebrews' life in Egypt changed because a new Pharaoh rose to power who did not know about Joseph's contributions, leading to the Hebrews being subjected to forced labor and eventually slavery.

Why did the new Pharaoh fear the Hebrews?

The new Pharaoh feared the Hebrews because of their rapidly growing population and increasing power, which he believed could lead to Egypt falling under their control.

What extreme measure did the Pharaoh take to control the Hebrew population?

The Pharaoh ordered that all newborn Hebrew boys should be thrown into the Nile, with only the girls being spared, in an attempt to control the Hebrew population.

How did Moses' mother attempt to save his life from the Pharaoh's decree?

Moses' mother hid him for three months and then placed him in a seagrass basket that she let sail on the Nile, hoping to save him from the Pharaoh's decree.

Who found the baby Moses and what decision did she make regarding him?

The Pharaoh's daughter found baby Moses and decided to adopt him, despite knowing he was a Hebrew, and named him Moses because he was saved from the waters.

How did Moses' life change after witnessing the treatment of the Hebrews?

Moses, after witnessing the brutal treatment of the Hebrews, killed an Egyptian overseer in a fit of rage, which led to him being exiled and living as a vagabond.

What significant event occurred when Moses was tending to his flock on Mount Horab?

Moses saw a bush that was on fire but not consumed by the flames, and it was there that he heard the voice of God, who declared Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

What was the purpose of the ten plagues of Egypt according to the script?

The ten plagues of Egypt were sent by God to demonstrate His power and to force the Pharaoh to release the Hebrews from slavery.

What was the role of Aaron in Moses' mission to free the Israelites?

Aaron was chosen by God to be Moses' spokesman, as Moses felt he lacked oratorical abilities, and together they returned to Egypt to convince the Pharaoh to free the Israelites.