(story told in Exodus through Deuteronomy)
Moses’ story begins in Egypt, where the Israelites were living as slaves. When Pharaoh ordered all Hebrew baby boys to be killed, Moses’ mother hid him in a basket on the Nile River. Pharaoh’s daughter found him and raised him as her own. As an adult, Moses saw the suffering of his people and, after defending a Hebrew slave, fled to the desert to escape punishment. There, God called to him from a burning bush and told him to return to Egypt to free His people.
With his brother Aaron’s help, Moses confronted Pharaoh, demanding that he let the Israelites go. When Pharaoh refused, God sent ten plagues upon Egypt. After the final plague, Pharaoh finally allowed the Israelites to leave. Moses led them through the Red Sea, where God parted the waters so they could escape safely while their enemies were destroyed.
In the wilderness, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, teaching the people how to live rightly and worship faithfully. Moses served as their guide, judge, and teacher as they journeyed toward the Promised Land. Even when the people complained or disobeyed, Moses interceded for them with patience and prayer.
Because of one act of disobedience, God did not allow Moses to enter the Promised Land himself. However, before his death, Moses climbed Mount Nebo, where God showed him the land from a distance.
Moses’ life shows what it means to trust and follow God’s calling, even through fear and failure. He led with courage and faith, leaving a legacy of law, leadership, and devotion that shaped the future of Israel and still inspires believers today.