The Humble Servant of Mighty Deeds - Moses and the Burning Bush

Tubal asks his grandpa Aaron if they have a home, and Aaron reassures him they are almost home. Aaron tells Tubal the story of Moses and the burning bush and explains how God helped Moses free their people from slavery in Egypt and provided them with a new homeland.

The book of Exodus describes God’s plan to deliver Abraham’s family, now too numerous to count, from slavery and to lead them back to the promised land.

God’s people were persecuted under Pharaoh. Pharaoh ordered that all the Israelite boys should be killed at birth. Moses was spared because his mother was brave and protected him until an Egyptian princess adopted him. (Exodus 1)

Exodus 11–13 describes the final plague, the death of the firstborn. God gave detailed instructions to the Israelites that would protect them, and this became the first Passover. The Passover was celebrated throughout Scripture, even by Jesus, and is still celebrated by the Jews today.

Exodus 19–40 describes the covenant (the law that God made with the Israelites at Sinai) and gives instructions for worshiping God. The law was very important to the Israelites and was still being followed throughout Jesus’ life.

Questions to Consider:

1. Why were the Israelites living in Egypt?
2. What did God want Moses to do?
3. Why do you think Moses was scared to do what God told him to do?
4. If you were Moses, what would you have said to God?