Last week, we heard how God spoke to Moses through a burning bush that did not burn up. In that moment, God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. But Moses was unsure of himself. “O my Lord, I have never been eloquent… I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” (Exodus 4:10)

God answered by sending Moses’ brother, Aaron, to help. “You shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth… He shall speak for you to the people.” (Exodus 4:15–16)

Together, Moses and Aaron went before Pharaoh with God’s command. “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may hold a festival to Me in the wilderness.’” (Exodus 5:1)

But Pharaoh’s heart was hard. “Who is the Lord, that I should obey Him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and I will not let Israel go.” (Exodus 5:2)

Instead of listening, Pharaoh increased the work of the Israelites, making their suffering worse. Yet God was not finished. Through mighty acts—the plagues—He showed His power until Pharaoh finally allowed the Israelites to leave. That moment became the foundation of the Passover, a lasting reminder of God’s deliverance.

What We Learned

• God calls us even when we feel weak or unprepared.
• He provides help—just as He gave Moses Aaron to speak.
• Human pride may resist, but God’s power cannot be stopped.
• God’s deliverance is worth remembering and celebrating.

Last week, we met Moses as a baby floating in a basket, saved from the river by Pharaoh’s daughter. He grew up in Egypt, but now the story takes a surprising turn.

One day, while Moses was tending sheep in the wilderness, he saw something strange. A bush was on fire, but it didn’t burn up! Curious, he came closer. Then he heard a voice:

“Moses! Moses!”

“Here I am,” Moses answered.

God spoke from the flames:

“Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground. I have seen the suffering of my people in Egypt. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring them out.”

Moses was afraid. He whispered, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh?” He felt unworthy because of his past mistakes. But God gave him a promise:

“I will be with you.”

God was not choosing Moses because he was perfect, but because He had a great plan—and Moses was part of it!

What We Learned:

• God can speak to us in surprising ways.
• We don’t have to be perfect for God to use us.
• When God calls us, He promises to be with us.
• With God’s help, we can do important things for Him.

See you in church Sunday as we follow Moses to see where God will lead His people next!

“Why are you being so quiet, Mom?” the little girl whispered. The room was dark, and she could hear the faint sound of a baby’s cry.

“Shh,” her mother said softly. “If Pharaoh’s soldiers hear him, they’ll take him away.”

Long ago, God’s people—the Israelites—were living in Egypt. At first, things were good, but after a new Pharaoh came to power, everything changed (Exodus 1:8). He was afraid that the Israelites were becoming too strong, so he made them slaves. And then he gave a terrible order: every Hebrew baby boy must be thrown into the Nile River (Exodus 1:22).

But one mother refused to give up on her child. She hid him for three months, but babies don’t stay quiet forever. So she made a basket, sealed it so it would float, and placed her baby gently in the river, trusting God to protect him (Exodus 2:3).

And here’s where the story takes a surprising turn: Pharaoh’s own daughter found the basket! Instead of obeying her father’s command, she felt compassion. She chose life. She adopted the baby as her own, and that child grew up to be Moses—the one God would use to lead His people out of slavery (Exodus 2:5–10).

This story reminds us that God has a plan, even in the hardest and scariest times. It also shows us that sometimes the most unlikely people—like Pharaoh’s daughter—can be part of God’s rescue mission.

What we learned:

• God’s plans are never stopped, even by the hardest situations.
• Acts of courage—like Moses’ mother and sister—can change everything.
• Compassion can break through fear, just as Pharaoh’s daughter showed.
• God watches over us, even when life feels uncertain.

King Nebuchadnezzar made a giant gold statue and said, “When the music plays, everyone must bow down and worship it” (Daniel 3:5). If anyone refused, they would be thrown into a fiery furnace.

The music played, and everyone bowed—except three young men named Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. The king shouted, “If you don’t bow down, you’ll be thrown into the fire. Then what god could save you?” (Daniel 3:15).

The three answered bravely: “The God we serve is able to save us. But even if He does not, we want you to know that we will never worship your statue” (Daniel 3:17–18).

The king was furious! He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter and had them thrown inside. But when he looked, he gasped: “Didn’t we throw three men into the fire? Look! I see four men walking around unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods” (Daniel 3:24–25).

God kept them safe—no burns, not even the smell of smoke on their clothes. The king then praised the one true God who had rescued them.

This story shows us that God is with us in scary times. Even when others pressure us to do wrong, we can stand strong in our faith.

What We Learned:

• Only God deserves our worship.
• Trust God, even when it’s hard.
• God is always with us in tough times.
• Our faith can help others see God’s power.