Bible Stories for Kids - Moses

Once upon a time, there was a great leader named Moses. Moses loved God and listened to His guidance. He was chosen to help free the Israelites, God's people, from slavery in Egypt. The ruler of Egypt, called Pharaoh, was very mean to the Israelites and wouldn't let them go.

God told Moses to ask Pharaoh to let His people go. Moses did as God said, but Pharaoh said, "No!" God then sent ten plagues to Egypt to show Pharaoh His power. After the tenth plague, Pharaoh finally let the Israelites leave.

Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt. But then, Pharaoh changed his mind! He sent his army to chase after them, hoping to capture them again.

The Israelites were frightened. They reached the Red Sea and didn't know what to do—there was water in front of them and Pharaoh's army behind them! But Moses said, "Don't be afraid. God will save us!"

God told Moses to raise his staff over the sea. When Moses did, a strong wind blew, and the waters of the sea parted, creating a path of dry land for the Israelites to cross. They walked through the sea safely, the waters standing tall like walls on either side.

Once the Israelites were safe on the other side, God made the waters return to their place, covering Pharaoh's army that had followed them. Everyone was safe! The Israelites sang and danced, thanking God for helping them.

And that's how Moses, with God's help, led the Israelites through the Red Sea to safety.

Craft Activity - Red Sea Paper Plate Craft

**Materials Needed:**
- Blue paint or blue crayons
- White paper plate
- Brown construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Optional: plastic people figures or drawn figures on paper

**Instructions:**
1. Take the paper plate and color it blue using paint or crayons to represent the Red Sea.
2. Cut out two waves from the edges of the paper plate to show where the sea parted.
3. Cut a strip from the brown construction paper. This will be the dry land path.
4. Glue the brown strip in the middle of the paper plate, in between the cut-out waves.
5. Optional: Add small figures to represent Moses and the Israelites on the brown path, using glue to attach them.

Now you have a fun reminder of how God helped Moses and the Israelites cross the Red Sea!

## Reflection Questions

1. How do you think Moses felt when he saw the sea parting?
2. Why do you think God wanted to help the Israelites escape from Egypt?
3. Can you think of a time when you were scared, and someone helped you feel safe?