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Moses
Led Israel out of Egypt; received God's law
Moses was a baby in a basket who grew up to lead God's people out of Egypt. God helped him every step!
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Important events
- As a baby he was placed in a basket on the Nile.
- God spoke to him from a burning bush.
- God parted the Red Sea for Israel.
- He received the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai.
Read about Moses in the Bible
Bible-times background
Moses was born to a Hebrew family in Egypt, raised in Pharaoh's household, and later led the Israelites out of slavery.
What it meansLessons we can learn
- God uses people who feel unsure.
- God rescues his people.
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