Moses: The Exodus - Animated Bible Story

Summary

This video recounts the early life of Moses, starting from his rescue as a baby by Pharaoh's daughter, through his journey of discovering the suffering of the Israelites in Egypt. The narrative details Moses' exile, his encounter with God through the burning bush, and his mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. The story progresses through the ten plagues, culminating in the dramatic parting of the Red Sea and the Israelites' escape from Egypt. The video hints at the challenges awaiting the Israelites on their journey to the promised land.

Takeaways

• 📚 The story of Moses begins with his birth during a time when the Egyptian king feared the growing Israelite population.
• 👶 Moses was hidden for three months by his mother and then placed in a basket in the Nile to escape the king's order to kill all male Israelite babies.
• 👑 Pharaoh's daughter found Moses and decided to raise him, giving him his name, which means 'drawn out of water'.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Moses grew up and identified with his people, eventually killing an Egyptian who was mistreating a Hebrew.
• 🏜 After fleeing to Midian, Moses lived as a shepherd, married, and had a son.
• 🔥 God called Moses from a burning bush at Mount Horeb, instructing him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
• 🐍 Moses was reluctant but God provided signs, such as turning his staff into a serpent, to convince the Israelites of his divine mission.
• 🦟 Moses and Aaron performed miracles, including turning the Nile to blood and bringing plagues upon Egypt, but Pharaoh's heart remained hardened.
• 🐑 The final plague before the exodus was the death of the firstborn in Egypt, which led to Pharaoh allowing the Israelites to leave.
• 🌊 The Israelites crossed the Red Sea, which Moses parted, and were pursued by the Egyptians, who were subsequently drowned when the waters returned.
• 🏞 The journey of the Israelites towards the Promised Land began, marked by God's presence in a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night.

Q & A

Why did the new king of Egypt fear the Israelites?

The new king feared the Israelites because they were multiplying rapidly and becoming stronger than the Egyptians, which he thought could pose a threat if there was a war.

What harsh measures did the Egyptians take against the Israelites?

The Egyptians forced the Israelites into hard labor, making them work harder and harder, and even commanded that all male Hebrew babies be thrown into the river.

How did Moses' mother protect him from Pharaoh's decree?

Moses' mother hid him for three months and then made a basket covered with tar to float, placing Moses in it and setting it adrift on the river where he was found by Pharaoh's daughter.

What was the significance of the name 'Moses' given by Pharaoh's daughter?

The name 'Moses' was given because Pharaoh's daughter drew him out of the water, signifying his rescue from the river.

Why did Moses kill an Egyptian man?

Moses killed an Egyptian man who was beating a Hebrew, acting out of rage when he saw the injustice against his people.

How did Moses end up in Midian?

Moses fled to Midian after killing an Egyptian, fearing for his life, and lived there as a shepherd.

What was the significance of the burning bush that Moses saw?

The burning bush was a divine manifestation where God spoke to Moses, instructing him to take off his sandals as he stood on holy ground.

What was God's plan for Moses according to the script?

God's plan was for Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt to a land flowing with milk and honey, and to confront Pharaoh to demand their freedom.

What were the plagues that God sent upon Egypt?

The plagues included turning the Nile to blood, infestations of frogs and lice, a swarm of flies, a deadly livestock disease, boils, a hailstorm, locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn.

How did the Israelites escape Egypt?

The Israelites escaped Egypt after the tenth plague, where Pharaoh allowed them to leave with their flocks and herds, and the Egyptians hastened their departure fearing further calamity.

What was the parting of the Red Sea and how did it happen?

The parting of the Red Sea occurred when Moses stretched out his hand and God caused the sea to go back with a strong east wind, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground.

Outlines

00:00

📚 The Birth of Moses

The first paragraph narrates the story of Moses' birth during a time when the Egyptian king feared the growing Israelite population. To curb their growth, the king ordered the drowning of all male Hebrew babies. Moses' mother, however, hid him for three months before placing him in a basket on the river, where he was found by Pharaoh's daughter and adopted. The paragraph also describes the harsh conditions the Israelites faced under Egyptian rule, including forced labor and the Egyptians' fear of their strength.

05:00

🏞️ Moses' Early Life and Encounter with God

Paragraph two details Moses' life as he grows up, becomes aware of his people's suffering, and in a fit of rage, kills an Egyptian who was mistreating a Hebrew. This act forces Moses to flee to Midian, where he becomes a shepherd, marries, and has a son. The narrative then shifts to Moses' encounter with God at Mount Horeb, where he is tasked with leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Despite his initial reluctance, God provides signs to convince Moses of His presence and support, including the transformation of a staff into a serpent and the healing of a leprous hand.

10:01

🌊 The Plagues of Egypt and Moses' Stand

The third paragraph recounts the ten plagues of Egypt as Moses, with Aaron's assistance, confronts Pharaoh to demand the release of the Israelites. Each plague, from turning the Nile to blood to the death of the firstborn, intensifies, but Pharaoh's heart remains hardened until the final, devastating plague. The paragraph describes the Egyptians' suffering and their magicians' inability to replicate the last few plagues, leading to Pharaoh's eventual consent for the Israelites to leave, taking with them valuables from the Egyptians.

15:02

🌈 The Exodus and the Parting of the Red Sea

The final paragraph describes the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, led by a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. As they approach the Red Sea, Moses parts the waters, allowing the people to cross on dry ground. The Egyptians, in pursuit, are drowned when Moses causes the waters to return. The paragraph concludes with the Israelites' awe and belief in God and Moses, setting the stage for their journey to the Promised Land and the establishment of the Passover as a commemorative feast.

Keywords

💡Moses

Moses is a central figure in the story, representing leadership and deliverance. He was saved as a baby from Pharaoh’s decree to kill all Hebrew boys by being placed in a basket on the river, eventually becoming the leader chosen by God to free the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. His journey, from being raised in Pharaoh's household to leading his people, forms the core narrative.

💡Pharaoh

Pharaoh is the ruler of Egypt and the antagonist in the narrative. His oppression of the Israelites and refusal to let them go despite God's plagues reflect his hardened heart. His role is crucial in showing the conflict between divine will and human resistance, particularly his eventual downfall after the death of his son during the final plague.

💡Israelites

The Israelites are the oppressed people in Egypt, whom Moses is tasked to deliver. Their growing numbers, forced labor, and ultimate liberation from slavery showcase the themes of perseverance, faith, and divine intervention. They represent God's chosen people, enduring suffering but eventually being led to freedom.

💡Plagues

The plagues are the series of divine punishments sent by God to force Pharaoh to release the Israelites. There are ten plagues, including the transformation of the Nile into blood, swarms of frogs, and the death of the firstborn. The plagues symbolize God's power and serve as pivotal events in the struggle between Pharaoh and Moses.

💡Exodus

The Exodus refers to the mass departure of the Israelites from Egypt, led by Moses. It marks their escape from slavery and is a foundational moment in their history, symbolizing liberation and the fulfillment of God’s promise. The Red Sea crossing, where God parts the waters for them, is a key event in this exodus.

💡Burning Bush

The Burning Bush is a supernatural phenomenon where God speaks to Moses, calling him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Despite being engulfed in flames, the bush is not consumed, symbolizing the divine presence and the holiness of Moses' mission. This moment represents Moses' call to leadership and his initial reluctance.

💡Passover

Passover refers to the Jewish festival that commemorates the Israelites' liberation from Egypt. It specifically recalls the night when God 'passed over' the houses of the Israelites, sparing their firstborn sons during the final plague. It was instituted as a memorial event involving the sacrifice of a lamb, its blood marking their homes for protection.

💡The Red Sea

The Red Sea is where the climactic miracle of the Exodus occurs. Moses parts the sea with God's help, allowing the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army. When the Egyptians follow, the sea closes, drowning them. This event is a powerful symbol of God's protection and deliverance.

💡Covenant

The covenant represents the agreement between God and the Israelites, wherein they agree to follow His laws in exchange for being His chosen people.

Highlights

The story begins with Moses being named after being drawn out of the water by Pharaoh’s daughter.

A new Pharaoh, who didn’t know Joseph, rises in Egypt and becomes wary of the growing strength and numbers of the Israelites.

The Pharaoh makes the Israelites' lives hard by forcing them into labor and harsh working conditions, yet they continue to grow and multiply.

Pharaoh commands the Egyptians to throw every Hebrew baby boy into the river to curb the population growth.

Moses’ mother hides him for three months, then places him in a basket in the river, where he is watched by his sister.

Pharaoh’s daughter finds Moses and, touched by his tears, decides to adopt him, unknowingly hiring his own mother as his nurse.

Moses grows up in Pharaoh’s household but can’t ignore the suffering of his people. He kills an Egyptian for beating a Hebrew, leading him to flee to Midian.

In Midian, Moses marries Zipporah, becomes a shepherd, and lives in exile until he encounters God in the burning bush on Mount Horeb.

God calls Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, assuring him of His presence despite Moses’ hesitations and lack of eloquence.

Moses performs miraculous signs, like turning a rod into a serpent and his hand becoming leprous, to validate God’s message to the Israelites.

Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites. Pharaoh’s heart is hardened, leading to a series of plagues.

The ten plagues include turning the Nile to blood, infestations of frogs, lice, flies, pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and the death of Egypt's firstborn sons.

The Passover is instituted to mark the Israelites’ homes, protecting them during the final plague and establishing a lasting observance for future generations.

The final plague strikes Egypt, causing Pharaoh to release the Israelites. They depart with Egyptian gold, silver, and clothing, marking the end of their 430 years of sojourn.

The Israelites cross the Red Sea as Moses parts it with God’s power, escaping the pursuing Egyptians, who are drowned when the waters close.

Transcripts

so she called his name Moses saying

because I drew him out of the

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water many years ago in the land of

Egypt the children of Israel were

fruitful and increased abundantly

multiplied and grew exceedingly Mighty

and the land was filled with them but

there arose a new king over Egypt who

did not know Joseph and he said to his

people

look at the children of Israel there are

too many of them and they are stronger

than we are we must make plans to stop

them from growing stronger if there is a

war they might join our enemies defeat

us and escape from the land the

Egyptians decided to make life hard for

the Israelites they forced the

Israelites to work harder and harder but

the harder they worked the more they

grew and spread and the more the

Egyptians became afraid of them so the

Egyptians made them work even harder

they forced the Israelites to work hard

at making bricks and mortar and to work

hard in the fields the Egyptians showed

no mercy in all the hard work they made

the Israelites do yet the Israelites

continued to have more children and they

became very strong so the king Pharaoh

gave this command to his own people if

the Hebrew women give birth to a baby

girl let her live but if they have a

baby boy you must throw him into the

river during this time there was a man

named amram from the family of Levi who

decided to marry a woman named yied from

the tribe of Levi she became pregnant

and gave birth to a baby boy the mother

saw how beautiful the baby was and hid

him for 3 months after 3 months she made

a basket and covered it with tar so that

it would float then she put the baby in

the basket and put the basket in the

river in The Tall Grass the baby's

sister stayed and watched to see what

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from the water keep him safe from harm

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pursue little Moses while your sister

keeps you near in the Cradle of the

night

you then the daughter of pharaoh came

down to bathe at the river and her

maidens walked along the Riverside and

when she saw the basket among the Reeds

she sent her maid to get it and she saw

the child in it and behold the baby wept

so she had compassion on him and said

this is one of the Hebrews children then

his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter

shall I go and call a nurse for you from

the Hebrew women so that she may nurse

the child for you and Pharaoh's daughter

said to her go so the maiden went and

called the child's mother then Pharaoh's

daughter said to her take this child

away and nurse him for me and I will

give you your wages so the woman took

the child and nursed him and the child

grew and she brought him to Pharaoh's

daughter and he became her son so she

called his name Moses saying because I

drew him out of the water as Moses grew

he could not ignore the suffering of his

people one day witnessing an Egyptian

beating a Hebrew man he acted in a fit

of rage and slayed the Egyptian the next

day Moses saw two Hebrew men fighting

each other he saw that one man was wrong

and said to him why are you hurting your

neighbor the man answered Did anyone say

you could be our ruler and judge tell me

will you kill me as you killed the

Egyptian yesterday fearing for his life

Moses fled to the desert of Midian where

he lived in Exile as a Shepherd there he

married Zapora the daughter of a priest

and bore a son named gersam a long time

p and the king of Egypt died but the

Israelites were still forced to work

very hard they cried for help and God

heard them God heard their painful cries

and remembered the Covenant he made with

Abraham Isaac and Jacob God saw the

Troubles of the Israelites and he knew

that he would soon help them one day

Moses was tending the flock of Jethro

his father-in-law the priest of Midian

and he led the flock to the back of the

desert and came to Horeb the the

Mountain of God he saw a bush that was

burning without being consumed by the

Flames so he decided to go closer to the

bush and see how a bush could continue

burning without being burned up so when

the Lord saw that he turned aside to

look God Called to him from the midst of

the Bush and said Moses

Moses and he said here I am then he said

do not draw near this place take your

sandals off your feet for the place

where you stand is Holy

Ground I am the god of your father the

god of Abraham the god of Isaac and the

god of

Jacob and Moses hid his face for he was

afraid to look upon God and the Lord

said I have surely seen the oppression

of my people who are in Egypt and have

heard their cry because of their task

Masters for I know their sorrows so I

have come down to deliver them out of

the hand of the Egyptians

and to bring them up from that land to a

good and large land to a land flowing

with milk and honey to the place of the

Canaanites and the Hittites and the

amorites and the perizzites and the

hivites and the jebusites now therefore

Behold The Cry of the children of Israel

has come to me and I have also seen the

oppression with which the Egyptians

oppressed them come now therefore and I

will send you to Pharaoh that you may

bring my people the children of Israel

out of Egypt but but Moses said to God

who am I that I should go to pharaoh and

that I should bring the children of

Israel out of

Egypt so he said I will certainly be

with you and this shall be a sign to you

that I have sent you when you have

brought the people out of Egypt You

Shall Serve God on this

mountain then Moses said to God indeed

when I come to the children of Israel

and say to them the god of your fathers

has sent me to you and they say to me

what is his name what shall I say to

them and God said to Moses I am who I

am thus you shall say to the children of

Israel I am has sent me to you then

Moses answered and said but suppose they

will not believe me or listen to my

voice suppose they say the Lord has not

appeared to you so the Lord said to him

what is that in your hand a rod cast it

on the ground so he cast it on the

ground and it became a serpent and Moses

fled from it then the Lord said to Moses

reach out your hand and take it by the

tail that they may believe that the Lord

God of their fathers the god of Abraham

the god of Isaac and the god of Jacob

has appeared to you the Lord also

instructed Moses to place his hand in

his cloak and when he withdrew it it was

leprous after placing it back and

withdrawing it again

his hand was miraculously restored Moses

expressed his reluctance to lead by

highlighting his lack of eloquence but

God reassured him stating that he would

be with Moses and teach him what to say

when Moses still hesitated God's anger

kindled and he appointed Aaron moses'

Brother to speak on his behalf while

instructing Moses to perform signs with

the rod after this encounter Moses took

his wife and his sons and set them on a

donkey and he returned to the land of

Egypt Moses and Aaron with a heart full

of faith and obedience approached

Pharaoh with a bold request from the

Lord let my people go so they may hold a

feast in the wilderness wildness but

Pharaoh said who is the Lord that I

should obey his voice to let Israel go I

do not know the Lord nor will I let

Israel go undeterred Moses and Aaron

pleaded again emphasizing the need to

sacrifice to the Lord lest he strike

them with plagues or the sword but

Pharaoh's heart hardened further he

accused the Hebrew slaves of laziness

and order the task Masters to no longer

Supply straw for Brick making yet demand

the same quota of

bricks this harsh decree burdened the

Hebrews who now had to gather their own

straw without any reduction in their

workload Pharaoh continued to harden his

heart and refused to let the children of

Israel go Moses and Aaron following

God's command demonstrated a miracle by

turning Aaron's Rod into a serpent

before Pharaoh whose magicians

replicated the feet but Aaron's rods

swallowed their rods yet Pharaoh's heart

remained hardened the Lord instructed

Moses and Aaron to warn Pharaoh that the

Waters of the Nile would be turned to

blood if he refused to let the

Israelites go and when Pharaoh remained

unyielding Aaron struck the river with

his Rod turning all the Waters of Egypt

to blood killing the fish and making the

water undrinkable despite The Magicians

replicating this sign Pharaoh's heart

remained hardened and the Egyptians were

forced to dig for water elsewhere this

was the first of 10 plagues that the

Egyptians would face God sent a plague

of frogs that infested all of Egypt but

after Pharaoh begged Moses to intercede

and the frogs were removed Pharaoh

hardened his heart again and refused to

release the Israelites

then Aaron struck the dust with his Rod

it turned into lice infesting all of

Egypt and although Pharaoh's magicians

acknowledged this as the work of God

Pharaoh's heart remained hardened and he

refused to listen so God sent swarms of

flies that filled Egypt except for Goan

prompting pharaoh to relent temporarily

and request moses' intercession but once

the Flies were removed Pharaoh hardened

his heart and refused to release the

Israelites so God sent a severe

pestilence that killed all the livestock

of Egypt but spared the livestock of the

Israelites yet Pharaoh's heart remained

hardened and he still refused to release

the

Israelites then Moses and Aaron

scattered ashes as God had commanded

causing painful boils on all Egyptians

and their animals but despite the

suffering Pharaoh's heart remained

hardened and he refused to

listen God sent a devastating hail storm

which struck Egypt except for go

leading pharaoh to confess his sin and

promis to release the Israelites but

once the storm ceased he and his

servants hardened their hearts and

refused to let them go then God sent a

devastating plague of locusts to cover

Egypt consuming all remaining crops and

causing pharaoh to briefly repent and

request relief but after the locusts

were removed Pharaoh's heart was

hardened again and he refused to let the

Israelites go God sent a palpable

Darkness over Egypt for 3 Days leading

pharaoh to offer a compromise on the

Israelites departure but Moses refused

the offer insisting on taking all their

livestock and Pharaoh's heart remained

hardened resulting in a final

confrontation where he threatened Moses

with death if he

returned then the Lord said to Moses I

will bring one more plague on pharaoh

and on Egypt afterward he will let you

go from here when he lets you go

he will surely drive you out of here

altogether God instructed Moses and

Aaron to prepare for the Passover by

having each household sacrifice a

blemish-free lamb spread its blood on

their doorposts and eat the Lamb with

unleavened bread and bitter herbs all

while being dressed and ready to leave

in haste this act would Mark the

Israelites homes so that God would pass

over them during the plague of the

firstborn

leading to their deliverance from Egypt

and the event was to be commemorated

annually as the Feast of unleavened

bread and it came to pass at midnight

that the Lord struck all the firstborn

in the land of Egypt from the firstborn

of pharaoh who sat on his throne to the

firstborn of the captive who was in the

dungeon and all the firstborn of

livestock so Pharaoh Rose in the night

he all his servants and all the

Egyptians

and there was a great cry in Egypt for

there was not a house where there was

not one dead after the 10th plague

Pharaoh urgently told Moses and Aaron to

leave Egypt with the Israelites taking

their flocks and herds and blessing him

as they Departed the Egyptians fearing

further Calamity hastened their

departure and gave the Israelites silver

gold and clothing allowing them to leave

quickly and begin their Journey from

rameses to suo marking the end of 400 13

years of sojourn in Egypt and

establishing the night as a solemn

observance for future

generations and the Lord went before

them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead

the way and by night in a pillar of fire

to give them light so as to go by day

and

night God instructed Moses to Camp by

the Red Sea knowing Pharaoh would pursue

the Israelites leading to a

confrontation by the sea as the

Egyptians closed in Moses stretched out

his hand over the waters and the Lord

caused the sea to go back by a strong

East Wind and made the sea into dry land

and the waters were divided so the

children of Israel went into the midst

of the Sea on the dry ground and the

waters were a wall to them on their

right hand and on their left and the

Egyptians pursued and went after them

into the midst of the sea all Pharaoh's

horses his chariots and his Horsemen the

pursuing Egyptians were drowned when

Moses stretched out his hand over the

sea and the waters returned to full

depth the Israelites witnessed the

destruction of the Egyptian Army and

were filled with awe and belief in the

Lord and his servant

Moses as they rejoiced they couldn't

help but wonder what new challenges and

divine wonders awaited them in the vast

Wilderness ahead the journey to the land

flowing with milk and honey had only

just begun

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