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Almost 400 years had passed since Joseph’s family, the Israelites, moved to Egypt. They were now slaves, and the current Pharaoh worried they had become so numerous. He ordered the deaths of all baby boys born to them. One mother, Jochebed, placed her infant son, Moses, in a basket and hid him among the reeds along the Nile River. Pharaoh’s daughter discovered him and raised him as her son.
Bible verses used in this episode:
Exodus 1:1-2:10
Outline:
- The new Pharaoh fears the growing Hebrew population (Exodus 1:1-10)
- Pharaoh’s plans for controlling the Hebrews (Exodus 1:11-22)
- Baby Moses is saved (Exodus 2:1-10)
Tips for teaching children:
- Talk about families. What would it have been like trying to keep it secret that there was a baby in the house?
- Make a basket craft
Tips for teaching adults:
- Choose three or four readers to read the story aloud (using the outline supplied in the show notes).
- Using a whiteboard or chalkboard, write the following character traits: abuser, courage, defiance, compassion, loyalty, and love. Ask the class to write about these traits in addition to the characters in the story who exhibited or demonstrated these traits.
- What can you learn from each of these women characters that you need or desire in your life?
- There are two families in this story: Moses’ and Pharaoh’s. Using information from the story, describe what home might have been like in Moses’ family and then describe what home might have been like in Pharaoh’s family. Pray that God will give you wisdom, guidance and a heart to be the godly family he wants you to be.
Full teaching instructions free from Mission Bible Class:
Bible Lesson: The Birth of Moses
Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.
Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.
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