Write a Script About the Highlights of Moses' Life

Categories: Moses

Follow up on the pieces of information below and find answers to the questions. Then write a script about the highlights of Moses' life.

  • Moses became the son of Pharaoh's daughter in Egypt. However, he was born a Hebrew. Into which of the twelve tribes of Israel was Moses born? Exodus 2:1
  • Moses had an older sister and a younger brother. Both played important roles in helping Moses lead the children of Israel out of Egypt. Name these siblings. Numbers 26:5. What did Moses do that caused him to flee in fear from Egypt and go to Midian? Exodus 2:11-15
  • How did Moses come to meet and marry Zipporah, the daughter of "the priest of Midian?" Exodus 2:16-22
  • Name the "mountain of God" where Moses saw the burning bush and heard God call him. Exodus 3:1-6
  • When God instructs Moses at the burning bush, Moses is reluctant to accept the task given him. He asks God: "Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?" Nonetheless, Moses is obedient and becomes the leader of the Hebrew people. Explain how the children of Israel finally escaped from Egypt. Exodus 14:5-31
  • The sorcerers and magicians of Egypt were able to imitate Aaron by casting down their rods and having them become serpents. What happens next to the magicians' rods? Exodus 7:12
  • How many plagues were there before the children of Israel escaped out of Egypt? Exodus, 7 - 12
  • To what event does "the exodus" refer? See a Bible dictionary for the answer.
  • The last of the terrible ten plagues in Egypt was the death of all firstborn children. To express their gratitude for being passed over by this plague, the Hebrew people instituted an annual festival. What is the festival called?
  • Moses was married twice. Who was his first wife? Exodus 2:21, 22
  • At what point did Moses say to the people: "Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to-day?" Exodus 14:13