The Story of Moses
Listen to this story of a man whose life was shaped by God for great things.
Before You ListenLet's Get Started
Theme: Exploring God’s Design - God Calls His People
- God always had a plan for Moses and his people―even though it may have been hard to see at times. God has a plan for your life, too. When you pray, ask God what that plan is.
- As you listen to the stories of Moses’ life, listen for all the times that Moses was aware of God’s presence in his life. What difference does an awareness of God’s presence make in the direction of our lives?
After you listen
Memory Verse
God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”
Quiz
Reflect
Moses’ journey certainly was a long and winding one. It took him from a humble beginning as a baby floating in a basket on a river to a privileged upbringing in the temple. Then, forced to run for his life, he wandered in the desert for many years before God called him back to Egypt to stick up for his people and lead them to freedom from Pharaoh. These events revealed that God had a plan for Moses and worked through his life to fulfill his plans for his people, the Israelites. God prepared Moses in unique and special ways to be the shepherd that would lead God’s people from slavery and to a promised land. Things didn’t always go perfectly for Moses. He went through some very difficult times to lead God’s people. The Israelites weren’t always easy to lead or happy about being led. But Moses did what God told him to do to fulfill God’s purposes for him and his people.
You can read the whole story of Moses and Israel in the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. Want to dig deeper and learn more about Moses' life? Check out some of his stories in Exodus 3, Exodus 16, Exodus 17:1-7, and Exodus 19.
Challenge
God crafts every part of our lives. The things we experience, learn, and do are all part of his plan for us. They prepare us for the things that God has in store for us.
- Think about all the good and the bad things that have happened to you already in your life. It may be helpful to draw a timeline of your life and mark the high and low points.
- Ask God to show you where he has been present in those times. What is God preparing you for? What might God want you to do right now? Ask God to show you his plans for you when you are ready!
