Old Testament · Moses
Moses Bible Story
Moses' story begins in danger, continues with God's call, and leads to freedom through the Red Sea.
Short Bible Story Preview
Moses was born when Hebrew baby boys were in danger. His mother hid him, placed him in a basket, and set him carefully among the reeds of the Nile. Pharaoh's daughter found him and raised him.
Years later, God called Moses from the burning bush and sent him back to Egypt. Moses felt weak, but God promised to be with him. Through signs and plagues, God led his people out of slavery.
At the Red Sea, the people seemed trapped, but God opened a way through the water. Moses' story teaches children that God can protect, call, and lead even when the path looks impossible.
Artwork in This Story
Moses Saved from the Waters
- Artist
- Orazio Gentileschi
- Date
- 1633
- Source
- National Gallery, London / Wikimedia Commons Source
- Rights
- Public domain artwork reproduction
The infant Moses in the basket gives the page a strong opening image for the entire Moses story arc.
This public preview is adapted from the CStory manuscript archive. The complete illustrated and audio experience stays inside the app.
Key Lesson
God can use a rescued child, a hesitant leader, and an impossible road for his saving work.
Parent Questions
- How was baby Moses protected?
- Where did God call Moses?
- Why was Moses afraid?
- How did God make a way at the Red Sea?
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