Moses, God’s Messenger - THE LIFE OF MOSES: PART 2 - Exodus 3:1-4:31

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Narration of Moses’ early life and calling in Exodus 3:1–4:31, beginning with Israelite slavery in Egypt and Moses’ survival through God’s intervention. Raised in Pharaoh’s household, Moses later sees his people’s suffering and flees after killing an Egyptian. In Midian he lives with family responsibilities until, near Sinai, the LORD appears in a burning bush that does not consume itself. God calls Moses by name, commands him to remove sandals, and reveals Himself as the covenant God of the patriarchs.

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Reading Time1 h 48 min

The Life of Moses - Part 2

Israelite Slavery and Moses’ Survival

Moses in Midian

The Burning Bush at Sinai

Moses, God’s Messenger THE LIFE OF MOSES: PART 2 EXODUS 3:1–4:31 English Spiritual Copyright © 2015, Kartidaya You may not use this work for commercial purposes. You may adapt and add to this work. You must keep the copyright and credits for authors, illustrators, etc. English Scriptures quoted are from the Good News Bible © 1994 published by the Bible Societies/Harper Collins Publishers Ltd UK, Good News Bible © American Bible Society 1966, 1971, 1976, 1992. Used with permission. Moses, God’s Messenger THE LIFE OF MOSES: PART 2 EXODUS 3:1–4:31 Illustrated by: Alice Paschal English When Moses was born in Egypt, his people, the Israelites, were slaves of the king of Egypt. Because there were so many Israelites, the king became afraid they would fight against Egypt in time of war. So he made them work very hard, and he told his people to kill all the Israelite baby boys. However, God saved baby Moses from death. Moses was even raised by the king’s daughter! Later, when Moses saw the suffering of his people, the Israelites, he tried to help them, that is he killed an Egyptian man. Because of that he had to leave Egypt and go far away to Midian in order to be safe. Many years passed after Moses fled to Midian after killing an Egyptian man. During the time Moses lived in Midian, he married Zipporah and had a son named Gershom. He worked by tending his father-in-law’s sheep. Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to Sinai, the mountain of God. Exodus 3:1 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. So Moses thought,“I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.” Exodus 3:2-3 When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush,“Moses! Moses!” And Moses said,“Here I am.” Exodus 3:4 “Do not come any closer,” God said.“Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Then he said,“I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.” Exodus 3:5-6a At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God. Exodus 3:6b

FAQs

Why did Pharaoh order Israelite baby boys to be killed?

Pharaoh feared that the Israelites, being numerous, might fight against Egypt during a war. He responded by making them work very hard and ordering the killing of all Israelite baby boys.

What happened when Moses saw the burning bush?

An angel of the LORD appeared to Moses in flames from within a bush. The bush was on fire, yet it did not burn up, leading Moses to investigate the strange sight.

How did God identify Himself when calling Moses near Sinai?

God told Moses not to come closer and to take off his sandals because the ground was holy. God then revealed, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.”

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