The Baby Moses
Many years had gone by after Joseph and the king of Egypt had died. The Israelites lived in Egypt and they had many children. One of the kings of Egypt did not like the Israelites and he thought there were too many of them. He was afraid that they would take his land away from him so he made slaves of them.
One day the king said that all the Israelite baby boys must be killed. He sent his men out to kill them. One Israelite mother hid her baby boy for three months. Then she put her baby in a basket and hid it in some tall grass by the river. She had the baby's sister, Miriam, stand by and watch the baby.
The kings of Egypt's daughter went to the river one day. She found the basket and opened it and found the baby. She wanted to keep him and take him home. She needed help in taking care of the baby. Miriam went to the king's daughter and told her she would fin an Israelite woman to take care of the baby. Miriam ran and got her mother and the mother helped to take care of the baby.
The king's daughter named the baby Moses. He grew up in the king's house. Moses grew up to be a man. He saw his people, the Israelites, treated poorly and he was sad for them. One day Moses saw an Egyptian beating an Israelite. He became angry and tried to protect the Israelite. In the process, Moses killed the Egyptian.
The king of Egypt heard that Moses had killed the Egyptian and said he would have Moses killed. Moses was afraid and left Egypt and went to another land. He stayed in that land for many years.
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Moses the Prophet Frees the Israelites
One day Moses went upon a mountain where he saw a bush that was on fire but the bush did not burn up. He knew it was a miracle. Moses was showed the power of God. Jesus Christ spoke to Moses from the bush. Jesus knew that the Israelites were not happy and did not want to be slaves anymore. Jesus was hearing their cries and prayers. Jesus told Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt to the promised land. Moses felt inadequate. He did not feel he could do the job. Jesus told Moses that Aaron would help him. Aaron was Moses biological brother.
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For Adults: I am the Son of God by Jeffery R Holland
Moses was a prophet of God. Moses and Aaron went to the King of Egypt and asked that he let the Israelites leave Egypt. Of course, the king said no. Jesus said he would help Moses and Aaron and Jesus would show the king of Egypt his power.
Moses told the king that Jesus would change the water in the rivers to blood. Jesus did change the water. The people could not drink the water and the fish died. The king's heart was hardened and he would not let the Israelites go.
Jesus then sent many frogs to Egypt. The frogs were everywhere, even in everyone's homes. The king said he would let the Israelites go if the frogs went away so Jesus made the frogs die. BUT, the king lied to Moses and he would not let the people go.
Then Jesus made lice come everywhere. The lice was everywhere. On all the people and on all of their animals. But the King's heart was hard and he would not let the people go.
Next, Jesus made flies come everywhere. The flies drove the Israelites nuts. They wanted the flies to go away. The king told Moses he would let the people go if Moses got rid of the flies. Jesus made the flies go away but the king lied and would not let the people go.
Moses said that Jesus would make the Egyptians' animals died. All of The Egyptian's cattle died but the Israelites cattle were protected and they did not die. Still, the king would not let the people go.
Then Jesus made bad sores come on the Egyptians, boils all over their bodies. Still, the king's heart was hardened.
Then Jesus ent a bad hail storm. The storm was so bad that everyone that was outside was killed. The king said he would let the Israelites go so Moses prayed and the storm stopped, but the king lied again.
Jesus sent grasshoppers to heat all of the Egyptian's food. Still, the king would not let the Israelites go.
Jesus sent darkness for 3 days and the Egyptians could not see anything. But the Lord blessed the Israelites and they had light in their houses. Still, the King would not let them go.
Finally, Jesus told Moses a sickness would come. The oldest child in every Egyptian family would die. Even the king's oldest son would die.
Jesus told Moses how to save the Israelite children. He said each Israelite father should get a lamb that was perfect, no sickness or broken bones. They were to kill the lamb and put the lambs' blood on their doors. The sickness would pass over the houses with blood on their doors. If there was no blood on the door than the oldest child would die.
That night the oldest child of each Egyptian family died; even the king's oldest son. The king was afraid everyone in Egypt would die so he sent for Moses and Aaron. He told them to take the Israelites and leaven Egypt.
Moses led them and Jesus showed Moses where to go. BUT the king of Egypt changed his mind and decided he wanted the Israelites for his slaves so he had his army chase them and bring them back.
The Israelites came to the Red Sea. They saw the army coming and were afraid that they would be killed. Moses told them not to be afraid and that Jesus would help them. They must have faith.
Jesus told Moses to raise his hand over the sea. A strong wind divided the sea. It was a miracle. It showed the Israelites God's power. The Israelites walked across on dry ground. Then the Egyptian army began to follow them. When the Israelites were safe on the other side Jesus told Moses to raise his hand over the sea again. The sea covered the army and was killed.
Now the Israelites were free. They sang songs and danced and thanked God. They would always remember that Jesus led them out of Egypt and to freedom.
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For Adults: I am the Son of God by Jeffery R Holland
Moses was a prophet of God. Moses and Aaron went to the King of Egypt and asked that he let the Israelites leave Egypt. Of course, the king said no. Jesus said he would help Moses and Aaron and Jesus would show the king of Egypt his power.
Moses told the king that Jesus would change the water in the rivers to blood. Jesus did change the water. The people could not drink the water and the fish died. The king's heart was hardened and he would not let the Israelites go.
Jesus then sent many frogs to Egypt. The frogs were everywhere, even in everyone's homes. The king said he would let the Israelites go if the frogs went away so Jesus made the frogs die. BUT, the king lied to Moses and he would not let the people go.
Then Jesus made lice come everywhere. The lice was everywhere. On all the people and on all of their animals. But the King's heart was hard and he would not let the people go.
Next, Jesus made flies come everywhere. The flies drove the Israelites nuts. They wanted the flies to go away. The king told Moses he would let the people go if Moses got rid of the flies. Jesus made the flies go away but the king lied and would not let the people go.
Moses said that Jesus would make the Egyptians' animals died. All of The Egyptian's cattle died but the Israelites cattle were protected and they did not die. Still, the king would not let the people go.
Then Jesus made bad sores come on the Egyptians, boils all over their bodies. Still, the king's heart was hardened.
Then Jesus ent a bad hail storm. The storm was so bad that everyone that was outside was killed. The king said he would let the Israelites go so Moses prayed and the storm stopped, but the king lied again.
Jesus sent grasshoppers to heat all of the Egyptian's food. Still, the king would not let the Israelites go.
Jesus sent darkness for 3 days and the Egyptians could not see anything. But the Lord blessed the Israelites and they had light in their houses. Still, the King would not let them go.
Finally, Jesus told Moses a sickness would come. The oldest child in every Egyptian family would die. Even the king's oldest son would die.
Jesus told Moses how to save the Israelite children. He said each Israelite father should get a lamb that was perfect, no sickness or broken bones. They were to kill the lamb and put the lambs' blood on their doors. The sickness would pass over the houses with blood on their doors. If there was no blood on the door than the oldest child would die.
That night the oldest child of each Egyptian family died; even the king's oldest son. The king was afraid everyone in Egypt would die so he sent for Moses and Aaron. He told them to take the Israelites and leaven Egypt.
The Israelites leave and the parting of the Red Sea.
Moses led them and Jesus showed Moses where to go. BUT the king of Egypt changed his mind and decided he wanted the Israelites for his slaves so he had his army chase them and bring them back.
The Israelites came to the Red Sea. They saw the army coming and were afraid that they would be killed. Moses told them not to be afraid and that Jesus would help them. They must have faith.
Jesus told Moses to raise his hand over the sea. A strong wind divided the sea. It was a miracle. It showed the Israelites God's power. The Israelites walked across on dry ground. Then the Egyptian army began to follow them. When the Israelites were safe on the other side Jesus told Moses to raise his hand over the sea again. The sea covered the army and was killed.
Now the Israelites were free. They sang songs and danced and thanked God. They would always remember that Jesus led them out of Egypt and to freedom.
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Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the Israelites traveled for 3 days. They were very thirsty, but the water the found tasted bad and they could not drink it. Jesus told Moses to put a tree in the water. The tree made the water good so the people could drink it and move on.
After more days in the wilderness, their food was gone. They were hungry and very angry at Moses. Jesus provided a miracle and gave the Israelites food to eat. They called it manna. It tasted like bread and honey. The manna was on the ground each morning.
Jesus told the people to pick up only as much as they need for that day. Some of the people did not obey. They picked up too much. They kept some for the next day. But the next morning the manna was full of worms and smelled bad, so the people could not eat it.
Jesus told the Israelites they should not pick up manna on the Sabbath. They should pick up a lot of manna the day before. Then they would not have to work on the Sabbath and they could keep it holy. The manna stayed good on the Sabbath.
The Israelites traveled even farther in the wilderness. Again there was no water and the people were angry with Moses. Moses prayed and Jesus told Moses to hit a rock and water would come out. It was a miracle. It showed God's power.
The Israelites traveled 2 more months until they reached Mount Sinai. Moses went up the mountain. Jesus Christ spoke to him. Jesus told Moses to tell the Israelites how they had been blessed. He told Moses to tell them that if they obeyed the commandments he would bless them more.
Jesus wanted the Israelites to hear his voice. Moses told them to stand at the bottom of the mountain. The mountain was called Mount Sinai. A could of smoke came on the mountain. Jesus was in the cloud. The mountain shook. Jesus spoke to the people and gave them the 10 commandments.
1. Thou shalt have no other Gods before me.
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
4. Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy
5. Honor thy father and they mother
6. Thou shalt not kill
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery
8. Thou shalt not steal
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor
10. Thou shalt not covet.
The people heard Jesus. They were afraid. They did not want Jesus to talk to them. They wanted him to talk to Moses. Then Moses could tell them what Jesus said. Moses went back up Mount Sinai. Jesus gave other commandments to the people.
Moses told Aaron and Aaron's two sons to come up the mountain. He also told 70 elders to come up. The men went up the mountain. They saw Jesus.
Jesus told Moses to come higher on the mountain. Jesus wrote the commandments on stone with his finger. Jesus gave Moses the commandments.
Moses was gone 40 days and nights. He did not eat or drink all that time.
After more days in the wilderness, their food was gone. They were hungry and very angry at Moses. Jesus provided a miracle and gave the Israelites food to eat. They called it manna. It tasted like bread and honey. The manna was on the ground each morning.
Jesus told the people to pick up only as much as they need for that day. Some of the people did not obey. They picked up too much. They kept some for the next day. But the next morning the manna was full of worms and smelled bad, so the people could not eat it.
Jesus told the Israelites they should not pick up manna on the Sabbath. They should pick up a lot of manna the day before. Then they would not have to work on the Sabbath and they could keep it holy. The manna stayed good on the Sabbath.
The Israelites traveled even farther in the wilderness. Again there was no water and the people were angry with Moses. Moses prayed and Jesus told Moses to hit a rock and water would come out. It was a miracle. It showed God's power.
The Israelites traveled 2 more months until they reached Mount Sinai. Moses went up the mountain. Jesus Christ spoke to him. Jesus told Moses to tell the Israelites how they had been blessed. He told Moses to tell them that if they obeyed the commandments he would bless them more.
Jesus wanted the Israelites to hear his voice. Moses told them to stand at the bottom of the mountain. The mountain was called Mount Sinai. A could of smoke came on the mountain. Jesus was in the cloud. The mountain shook. Jesus spoke to the people and gave them the 10 commandments.
1. Thou shalt have no other Gods before me.
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
4. Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy
5. Honor thy father and they mother
6. Thou shalt not kill
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery
8. Thou shalt not steal
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor
10. Thou shalt not covet.
The people heard Jesus. They were afraid. They did not want Jesus to talk to them. They wanted him to talk to Moses. Then Moses could tell them what Jesus said. Moses went back up Mount Sinai. Jesus gave other commandments to the people.
Moses told Aaron and Aaron's two sons to come up the mountain. He also told 70 elders to come up. The men went up the mountain. They saw Jesus.
Jesus told Moses to come higher on the mountain. Jesus wrote the commandments on stone with his finger. Jesus gave Moses the commandments.
Moses was gone 40 days and nights. He did not eat or drink all that time.
For Adults The Ten Commandments by Bernard P Brockbank
The Law of Moses: BYU Religious Education --- Exodus 21-35
The Law of Moses: BYU Religious Education --- Exodus 21-35
Moses Builds a Tabernacle
Moses went to Mount Sinai and talked to Jesus Christ. The Israelite children needed a place to learn about God so Jesus told Moses to build a tabernacle and what the tabernacle should look like. Jesus told Moses what type of wood to use and how to build it. The men were blessed so they could do good work. The Israelites obeyed Jesus. Gold and silver and acacia wood were used. Animal skins were used for the roof so it would be waterproof. The men build the tabernacle and the women made beautiful cloths for the walls.
The tabernacle was like a tent. It had a wall of curtains. There was a yard inside the wall and an altar for sacrifices in the yard. A small building that looked like a tent was in the yard. It had 2 rooms. A gold altar was in one of the rooms and a big beautiful box was in the other room. The box was called the ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the stones with the 10 commandments written on them.
The Israelite people were happy and Moses was happy - because they obeyed Jesus. Just like we are happy when we obey Jesus.
Moses blessed the people, the tabernacle, and Aaron and his sons. Moses gave them the priesthood along with other men that Jesus chose. Aaron and his sons burned sacrifices for the people. The other men helped take care of the tabernacle.
The tabernacle was a very holy place, similar to our temples today. The Israelite people came to the tabernacle to learn about God and to do his work. They made sacrifices there.
Jesus put a cloud above the tabernacle during the day. He put a fire above the tabernacle at night. The fire and the cloud showed the Israelite people that Jesus was there. When the cloud moved, the Israelites took down the tabernacle. They carried it with them in the wilderness. They followed the cloud.
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For Adults: Jesus Christ the great High Priest - explanation of the Priests attire.
40 Years in the Wilderness
The Israelites lived by Mount Sinai for a year. Then the cloud went away from the tabernacle. The Israelites followed the cloud into the wilderness. The priests carried the ark of the covenant (which held the 10 commandments tablets). Jesus said he would lead the Israelites to the promised land.
The Israelites followed Moses but they did not like the wilderness and they were not happy. They were sorry they left Egypt. Jesus had sent them manna so they had plenty to eat. BUT, they got tired of eating manna. They wanted some meat so Jesus sent them quails.
The Israelites came to the land of Canaan. It was the promised land. Moses sent 12 spies into the land of Canaan. The spies came back and brought many kinds of fruit. They said the land was very good but some of the spies were afraid of the people of Canaan. The people were big and strong. They lived in big cities with walls around them.
Now, the Israelites were afraid. They did not have enough faith that they could capture the land of Canaan. They became angry with Moses. They wanted to go back to Egypt and they did not have faith in God.
Jesus was angry with the Israelites. He told Moses he would not help them anymore. Moses asked God to forgive them. Jesus forgave them but he would not let them go into the promised land. He told Moses to take the Israelites back into the wilderness. There they were to live for 40 years. The older Israelites did not have faith in God. They would die in the wilderness. Their children would grow up and go into the promised land. The Israelites went back into the wilderness.
One day the Israelites were very thirsty, so they told Moses they wanted water. Jesus told Moses how to get water. He was to hit a rock 2 times with his rod. Water came out of the rock and the people drank the water.
Moses led the people in the wilderness for 40 years. He taught them all about the commandments of God. When Moses was 120 years old, God told him to go to a mountain. Moses saw the land of Canaan which was the land God had promised the Israelites. Then God took Moses.
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