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Millions and millions of years ago, God created Earth and the Heaven. At first, it was completely dark and covered with water. That would make life difficult wouldn't it? So Earth did not have any life. This worried God.
So on the first day, God said, "Let there be light," And there was light! He called the light "day" and the dark "night". Then he decided to make the sky. So, on the second day God made the sky. The very next day God wanted land so he said, "Let there be land," and the land came out of the water.
And finally his biggest creation of all was "Man". He said that unlike animals, Man would stand up tall and also have a soul. So God took some dust from the ground and created Man out of it. He made Man to take care of his creation. This was all done in just six days, and on the seventh day God said, "I need rest." and he rested.
After God made the Earth, the sun and the moon, God made man. And he was very proud of his creation. The man he created, he called Adam. He gave Adam a soul and life so that he could take good care of the Earth.
He gave Adam a beautiful garden to live in, which became his home. This garden was called Eden. Eden was a huge garden with four rivers in it. Beautiful plants and trees started to grow in the garden like apples, oranges, strawberries and grapes. Adam ate these whenever he was hungry. He drank water from the rivers whenever he was thirsty.
God blessed Adam and asked him to take good care of the garden and everything in it. Adam named all the beautiful birds and animals and also took good care of them. Adam spent all his days eating the fruits and playing with these birds and animals in his garden.
But he was alone and sometimes felt quite lonely. This made God really sad. He thought that he should probably create someone else who would be Adam's companion. So, he created Eve. Eve gave company to Adam And also helped him take care of the animals, birds and the garden.
Eve was different from Adam and so God called her a "Woman". Adam and Eve started to live in Eden. They played with the animals and birds. They together took good care of the garden. And now here is the question for all of you. What was Adam's home called? I know this one. It's Eden.
3. Adam and Eve commit sin
Of all the animals God made. He made the snake the most cunning. One day the snake asked Eve, Dear Eve is it true that he cannot eat the fruit from the tree of knowledge. Eve replied, yes we can eat the fruit of any other tree. But this one if we do God says we will die.
The snake said, that’s silly God has tricked you if you eat the food you will gain knowledge. But why would he lie to us. Because he doesn't want you to be wise like him Eat this is what I would say. Eve took some fruit from the tree and ate it.
She took some for Adam too. As soon as they ate it they realized they were not wearing any clothes so they took some leaves and covered themselves.
When God came Adam and Eve hid behind some trees Because they were ashamed of what they had done What did you do, I told you not to eat the fruit of that tree It's not my fault Eve gave to me, it is not my fault either the snake tricked me. God was angry that they disobeyed him. So he sent them away from the garden.
From that day onwards Adam would have to hunt for food and things would not be easy anymore. Of all the animals, which was the most cunning? The snake was the most cunning of all.
4. Cain and Abel
After God had thrown Adam and Eve out of Eden garden, they started living outside the garden. There they had two sons Cain and Abel. Abel grew up to be a shepherd who looked after sheep. And Cain became a farmer who worked on the land to grow food.
One day both brothers decided to make an offering to God. Cain offered his best produce, while Abel offered his best sheep. God was more pleased with Abel's gift and did not even accept Cain's gift Cain was very sad and also very angry and jealous of Abel. God warned came that there was sin in his heart.
Cain did not listen and instead plan to kill his brother. He asked able to go for a walk and when and when they reached a lonely place. He killed Abel. When Cain returned God sensed something was wrong and asked him, where is Abel? Cain lied and said he did not know, you are lying Cain, you have killed Abel.
I cannot forgive you. You shall be punished from this day onwards you shall be a restless wanderer and no land will give you food. Cain knew if he left his life would be in constant danger and difficulty. So he begged God to forgive him and not be so cruel.
But God did not relent. He was very angry however God placed a special mark on Cain. To make sure no one ever harmed him. Cain left and went to live in a land east of Eden. What did Cain and Abel offer God? You got it, Cain offered his best produce and Abel offered his best sheep. That is absolutely right.
5. Noah’s Ark
So he asked Noah to build a huge boat called the Ark. God then said, "Bring your family and two of every kind of animal to the Ark". He also asked him to gather enough food to last for a very long time. He then told him that in seven days he would send rain which would go on for forty days and forty nights. The rain would bring a huge flood. Only Noah and his family and the animals on the boat would survive.
Noah did everything that God had asked him to do. He spent many days building the Ark. He gathered two animals of every kind, gathered food and got inside the Ark with his family. God sent the rains for forty days and forty nights. Noah and his family were safe inside the Ark.
After the rain had stopped, to know what was going on outside, Noah would send out a dove every day. But the dove would come back with nothing. One day the dove came back to him with an olive leaf. Noah knew that the Earth was finally drying out. They stepped out of the boat after a year, very happy to have survived the flood. How did Noah know it was time to leave the Ark? He sent out a dove and it came back with an olive branch.
6. God made the Rainbow
Long ago, there was a time when the Earth became full of bad people. God was unhappy. So, he sent the rains for forty days and forty nights to clean Earth of all the bad things. Every living creature on the Earth was killed. Only Noah, his family and the animals in the Ark survived.
When Noah finally came out of his Ark he knew what he had to do. He built an altar for God and offered him many gifts. He thanked God for saving him and his family. After the flood was over, God promised that he would never destroy the Earth again.
The four different seasons: Summer, winter, autumn, and spring would come and go forever. He blessed Noah, and said, "The earth is now yours, take good care of it so that no evil ever happen again". Noah would rule the Earth as long as he lived.
God told Noah everything about what should be done. Suddenly, a beautiful rainbow of seven colors: Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red appeared in the sky. This colorful and bright rainbow was a sign of happiness after the dangerous flood. So, every time there is a rainbow in the sky people remember God's promise to Noah.
why did God make this rainbow? It is God's promise to the people that He would never destroy the Earth again. There will always be a rainbow at the end of the rain. What was the first thing that Noah did when he came out of the Ark? Did he have a burger? Did he clean the boat? Did he dry his clothes? No, he offered gifts to God for saving him and his family.
7. Babel Tower
The story of the Tower of Babel there was a time when the earth was filled with evil so God decided to destroy everyone and everything except one good man Noah and his family. Over time the descendants of Noah spread around the world and settled in the land of Shinar at that time everyone spoke the same language.
One day the people of Shannara decided to make a Great Tower that reached the heavens and a fine city out of bricks for themselves. They thought that by doing so they would become very powerful and other people would envy them. They would no longer have to live in the Countryside either.
One day God decided to visit. When he saw what the people were doing he was very sad. The people were no longer loyal or pure hearted they had greed in their hearts. God knew that once the tower was built. There would be no end to their greed nothing could stop them.
So God decided to confuse the language of all the people. Their people would no longer be able to understand each other and the building of the tower came to a stop. The tower came to be called as the Tower of Babel which got its name from the babbling sound everyone made when they were talking. The people of shannara stopped building the tower and moved away in all directions. What was the name of the land when Noah's descendants settled? They settled in the land of Shannara.
Long ago there was a city named Earb a good man called Abraham lived there. Abraham truly believed in God. God saw this and he was very happy because at this time not many people believed in God. He said to himself Abraham deserves to be rewarded for being such a good man.
So one day God Came to him and asked him to go to another place far away. He said I promise you Abraham that you and your family will be great and everyone on earth would be blessed because of you. Since Abraham trusted God and believed in him. He traveled over hills and rivers and came to a land called Canaan.
They camped by a big oak tree at Moray. There at Moray God came to Abraham once again. This time He blessed Abraham and said this land belongs to you and your children. And the World is a pleasant place because you are such a good man. So Abraham built a Beautiful Altar for God and worshipped him. But God's gift worried Abraham. He said I'm getting old I have no children to enjoy your gift.
God took Abraham outside and asked him to look up at the Sky. He said try and count the number of stars in the sky Abraham started counting the stars. God blessed him and said I will give you more children than you can count.
Abraham believed God and was happy. This is why we are all children of father Abraham.
9. Sodom and Gomorrah
A long time ago Abraham, a good man lived in Canaan with his family. His nephew "Lot" however, took his family to go and live in Jordan, in the city of Sodom. Next to Sodom Was a city called Gomorrah The people in Sodom and Gomorrah were very wicked. They lied and had sin in their hearts.
So God thought he would destroy the two cities. When Abraham got to know about it he was very sad. His nephew Lot was living in Sodom and He did not want him to die. He decided to talk to God. He asked God “God, What if there are good people in Sodom, would you want to destroy them? If there are fifty good people in Sodom, would you save the city for them?”
Yes. I will not destroy the city if I can find fifty good people.” Forgive me Lord, but if there are 10 good people would you still destroy the city?” If I get 10 good people I will not destroy the city.” God knew why Abraham was scared. He also knew that only Lot and his family were the good people in Sodom.
So he sent his angels to warn them. Soon there was a storm in Sodom and Gomorrah. It rained fire and everything was destroyed. Lot and his family got away just in time and were saved. But Lot’s wife, who was sad at leaving her home looked back to see the city for one last time. So she turned into a pillar of salt.” What was Abraham’s nephew called?” It was Lot.
10. God tests Abraham
A long time ago there was a man named Abraham who loved God very much God had blessed Abraham and promised to make him great. The land of Canaan was promised to him and his children.
A few years had passed and God wanted to see if Abraham still loved him. So he came before Abraham and said "Abraham give me your son as offering on Mount Moriah" Abraham was scared because he loved Isaac very much But he obeyed since he still loved and believed in God.
So he took a donkey and two servants along with some chopped wood and his son Isaac up to the mountain. It took them three days to reach the mountain. After reaching the mountain He told his servants to go and build an altar where you would offer his son to the Lord.
Isaac who had been watching all of this asked his father very innocently. Father I can see that you're about to make an offering to the Lord. But where is the lamb? Abraham replied, don't worry son God will give us a lamb. He then tied up Isaac and put him on top of the chopped wood.
As he raise the knife to kill his son. An angel appeared, the angel said we leave in heaven do not hurt the child. The Lord just wanted to see if you still love him. But now he knows that he would kill your only beloved son for him. Abraham was grateful that the Lord had spared his son. When he looked up to thank the Lord he saw a lamb. Abraham placed the lamb in the place of his son as an offering to God. Together he and his son went back home happy.
11. Isaac and Rebecca
Abraham have become very old And his wife Sarah have died. Abraham knew that before he died, he would have to find his son Isaac’s wife. So that he would not be alone.
So Abraham sent his most loyal servant to look for a wife for Isaac. The servant along with Camels carried many gifts for the bride was on the way to Mesopotamia. By the time they reached the town, it was evening. It was a time for women to fill the water jugs from the well. The servant was at the lost.
He did not know which girl would be the right girl for Isaac. So he prayed to God to give him a clue, he decided he would ask for a drink from the women near the well. And the women who would give water to his camel would be the women that god had sent for Isaac.
Even before he finished praying, a beautiful woman came to the well. He said could you give me a drink and she said yes I will give water to your Camel too. At once the servant knew that this was the women God has sent for Isaac. Her name was Rebecca. The servant told about Isaac and asked if she would go to Canaan. She said yes and after getting her father’s blessings she was on her way to meet Isaac.
Isaac was praying when he saw the camels coming back He ran to see his would be wife. When he saw her he knew He would love her all this life. They got married and had a very happy life. What was the name of Isaac’s wife? It was Rebecca.
12. The Land of Bethel
Once upon a time there was a man named Isaac, Who had married a woman named Rebecca. They lead a very happy married life and had two sons, Esau and Jacob. At that time the oldest son used to inherit most of a father's land and money. Esau was a hunter. Since he was the older of the two he got all of Isaac's money. Jacob was a shepherd.
But Rebecca, their mother loved Jacob more. So when Isaac died, Rebecca and Jacob tricked Esau out of all his money and property. Esau was very angry. He was so angry that Jacob had to run away from Canaan to save himself. He thought of going away to Mesopotamia.
On his way Jacob stopped at a lonely place to rest. As he fell asleep on the rocky place he had a dream. In his dream he saw a ladder that went up to the heaven, and the angels were climbing that ladder. As Jacob looked more closely he saw the Lord himself standing near the ladder.
God said to Jacob, Jacob I am the God of your grandfather and father. The land on which you are lying is going to be yours. You are one of the chosen people and you will have as many children and Grand children as the sand on this ground. Jacob woke up Happy. He told himself, "This land is surely holy."
So he dropped some oil on the rock he was sleeping on and called it Bethel, the House of God. After that he promised that if the God of his father and grandfather looked after him. Then he would accept him as his God too. What did Jacob name the land that God promised him? It was Bethel.
13. Jacob meets Esau
Once upon a time there was a man named Jacob who had left his hometown after a fight with his Brother Esau on his way he had a dream where the Lord had promised him the land of Bethel. After that he promised that if the God Of his Father and grandfather looked after him he would accept him as his God too. Jacob went to live with his mother side of the family he had two wives Rachel and Leah who had 12 sons Jacob very soon became a rich man.
After many Years has passed Jacob thought of going back to Canaan. So along with his whole family he started his journey the night before they crossed the promised land Bethel, Jacob spent the night alone Praying to God.
Suddenly a stranger came and started fighting with him Jacob and Stranger kept fighting all night finally they stopped and the stranger asked Jacob his name. My name is Jacob. The stranger said now on you will be called Israel.
At that moment Jacob understood that the person with whom he had been fighting all night was gone the next day. They reached Kanab and Jacob happily met up with his brother Esau with whom he had fought before they had left.
14. Joseph's Wonderful Coat
Jacob had 12 sons from his two wives Rachel and Leah. Of his 12 sons, he loved Joseph the most. When Joseph became 17 years old his father gifted him a very special and beautiful coat for his birthday.
It was made out of many colored threads and had long sleeve, it was a very special coat which was normally given only to the elder son. When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father has given him the special coat. They were very jealous and angry.
Now Joseph would often have nice and wonderful dreams and he could almost understand what each dream meant. Once he told his brother the latest dream that he had Had He said, I dreamt all of us were tying the bundle of wheat that we had harvested. While mine were straight and standing yours bowed down to mine. His brothers were very angry. They said that does mean you will rule over us.
The dream made his brothers extremely angry and they also started hating him a lot. Joseph very soon had another dream. In this dream the sun, the moon and the 11 stars was bowing down to him. He rushed to his father to tell him all about his dream.
As he told his dream to his father Jacob got very angry and said Son do you really think that one day Your mother, brothers and I will bow down to you. This made Joseph very sad, since he was telling about a dream he had and he loved his brothers and his parents very much.
What did Jacob gift Joseph when he turned 17? He gifted him a multi colored coat.
15. Joseph is sold to Merchants
There was once a boy named Joseph. Who was given a wonderful coat of many colors by his father for his Birthday. But his brothers were jealous of Joseph and his beautiful coat. So they planned to get rid of him.
One day Joseph's brothers had gone to a far away mountain with the sheep So Jacob sent Joseph to see if his brothers needed anything. As Jacob was climbing the mountain his brothers saw him from far away and thought a way to get rid of him. They thought of killing him and throwing him into a well and telling their father that a wild animal had attacked and killed Joseph.
The eldest brother Ruben however said, Dear brothers let’s not kill him. Let us throw him in the well where he will die of hunger in a few days. Anyway Ruben did not want to kill his brother at all. In fact he planned to save him later. The brothers agreed to Ruben’s plan, as soon as Jacob came. They got a hold of him took of a special coat and pushed him into the well. Then they all sat down to eat as they were all eating.
Some merchants came by carrying spices that they were planning to sell in Egypt. Seeing the merchants one of the brothers had an idea. He said Instead of killing Joseph lets sell him to these merchants. In this way we will not be killing him after all he is our brother, the others agreed.
They then pulled Joseph out of the well and sold him to the merchants. When the brothers returned home they showed them the father Joseph’s special coat which they have socked in goats blood to make it look like Joseph was attacked by wild animal. Which of the Brother did not want to kill Joseph? But save him later. It was Ruben.
16. Joseph at the King’s Palace
Once upon a time there was a man named Joseph. Unfortunately Joseph's brothers hated him because they where jealous of him. So they sold him off to a merchant called Potephar. And told Jacob their father, that Joseph had been killed by wild animals. Now Potephar was an important man in the king of Egypt’s court. He was in charge of the royal guards. Potephar gave Joseph some work in his house.
Soon Joseph became so good at it that Potephar put him in charge of his house. This made Potephar’s wife jealous. She knew Joseph was special and she didn’t want him in her house. She told lies about Joseph. So he was send to prison, in the prison. The jail keeper saw that Joseph had some special qualities. So he put him in charge of the prisoners. Among the prisoners were king’s butler and baker.
One day both of them had strange dreams and went to Joseph to know about them. Joseph said tell me your dreams maybe I can understand them. The butler said in my dream I had 3 bunches of grapes fruits and squeezed them to the kings for him to drink. What could it mean Joseph said 3 bunches means 3 days within 3 days the king will forgive you and you will leave the prison.
The Baker said I was carrying a three basket of pastries for the king but on the way birds came and picked them. Joseph replied I am sorry this means you will die in 3 days and the king will not forgive you.
Just like Joseph has said the Baker was not forgiven and the Butler was. The Butler went back to work for the king and forgot all about Joseph.
Who else had the king sent to prison? It was a Butler and the Baker.
17. Joseph: the Dreamer
A young man Joseph was sent to prison by the king of Egypt for no fault of his own. He lived in the prison for two years.
One day the King had a very strange dream. He dreamt that seven fat cows came out of a river and ate all the grass in the fields. Then seven thin cows came out of the same river and ate the seven fat cows but stayed as thin as before.
The king was confused he called all his clever ministers But none of them could understand what the Kings dream meant. The King's Butler who had spent some time in prison with Joseph said, ‘’ your highness! When I was in prison there was a man who understood my dream. It turned out what he told me was true. He is very wise. Maybe you should ask him.’’
So Joseph was called. After the King had told him his dream, Joseph said your dream is a path to future. The seven fat cows you saw are seven coming years when you will have a good harvest. However, the seven years after that will be dry and there will be no rain. So I think you should start storing the extra harvest for the next seven years without rain.
The king was very impressed He said you are truly wise. Joseph said my God speaks through me. I only say what he tells me. The king was so happy with Joseph that he made him the highest officer only second to the king himself. So Joseph was very rich he wore expensive clothes moved around in chariots and people bowed to him in respect wherever he went.
How many years did Joseph live in the prison? Joseph lived in the prison for two years.
18. Joseph: the Governor
A young man Joseph had been sold off as a slave by his brothers. He ended up in Egypt in prison. Now Joseph had helped the king of Egypt understand a dream he had had, because of this Joseph was made a very important man in Egypt.
The King had dreamt that there would be seven years of good harvest followed by seven years of no rain at all and like in his dream the following seven years saw a good harvest. And there was a lot of food Joseph was put in charge of probably storing all the extra food In every region of Egypt.
The following seven years saw no harvest at all while the regions around Egypt had problems. The Egypt had enough food soon people started moving to Egypt to buy food Among these people were Joseph's brothers when Joseph saw them. He recognized them immediately but they could not Joseph accuse them of being spies. They said they were not but Joseph refused to believe them till they got. The youngest brother Benjamin as proof Joseph said that because he really wanted to see his brother Benjamin again. His brothers soon came back to Egypt with Benjamin. As they were leaving the palace Joseph slipped a silver goblet Into Benjamin's bag.
He told the palace guards to arrest his brother and charged him with stealing from the palace. Joseph ordered this thief will stay in Egypt as a slave. The other brothers pleaded no please don't do that our Father will be heartbroken. Please take for us instead. On hearing his father's name Joseph was sad he could not pretend any longer. He told his brothers who he really was and asked them to bring Jacob to meet him As soon as possible. So Jacob and whole family came to Egypt.
What was the name of Joseph's Younger brother? We know his name was Benjamin.
19. Moses, a Little Boy is saved by the Egyptian Princess
A long time ago there was a small city called Goshen. There was a time here when the rulers of Egypt wanted to kill all the babies who were born in Goshen. A woman who lived there gave birth to a fine baby boy.
The mother tried to save her son for almost 3 months. The mother was able to save her son from the Pharaoh but she couldn’t hide her any longer. She couldn’t have the thought of having her baby killed In front of her eyes. So she know she have to save him somehow.
She thought of a plan and started to weave a basket. The basket was woven in such a way that now water can’t leak into it and hence would always floats and never sink. After she was done weaving she put her precious son in it and floated the basket among the reeds by the river. The river in which the boy was floated, was the same river were the Pharaoh daughter used to take a bath.
That day too she was taking a bath with few of her friends when she discovered this beautifully woven basket floating by. When she looked inside the basket to her amazement she saw a beautiful Baby Boy. She felt very sorry for the crying baby and said I am going to keep him and called him Moses.
Thus Moses was saved by getting killed by Pharaoh. Moses grew up in the Pharaoh’s palace and as he grew up he learned all the wisdom of Egypt. In spite of growing up in the palace he loved the people of Israel and he would go on to free them from slavery.
20. The Burning Bush
Moses was the Prince of Egypt who lived in the Pharaoh's palace for forty years. In order to save the people of Israel from slavery, he had run away and he started living in the desert. There he lived as a shepherd and herded his own flock of sheep.
One day, Moses went to Mount Horeb with his sheep. There, God appeared to him as a flame of fire in a bush. When he saw the burning bush, Moses noticed a very strange thing. He saw the bush was not burning up.
Suddenly, he heard God's voice calling him from the bush, "Moses, Moses." God wanted him to come near the bush and he asked him to remove his sandals As Moses was standing on Holy ground. God said, "I am the God of your ancestors Abraham, Isaac and Jacob." Moses immediately hid his face and could not look at God. God told him that he had come to save the people of Israel from slavery. He told Moses that he needed his help to bring them out from Egypt. He asked Moses to tell the people that he was sent by God to rescue them. But Moses was worried that they would not believe him. God said, "I will send your brother Aaron to help you." Moses and Aaron together went to Goshen and talked to the leaders of Israel. They believed Moses and Aaron.
Why was Moses on Mount Horeb? He was attending to his flock of sheep.
21. Moses and the Pharaoh
A long time ago the people of Israel were slaves at the hands of the Pharaoh in Egypt. God asked Moses to free his people. Moses and his brother Aaron visited the Pharaoh in his palace and said, God has sent me to you. Release the people of Israel.
The Pharaoh of Egypt did not believe him and was very angry. In his anger he made the people of Israel suffer even more. Not knowing what to do, Moses prayed to God. God heard his prayers and said, "Go back to the palace and show the King, the signs that I have blessed you with." Aaron and Moses went back to the palace. Aaron threw down his shepherd's staff and it turned into a snake. The magicians of the King did the same thing. But to everyone's amazement Aaron's stuff swallowed up the magicians snake.
The Pharaoh was unmoved. He did not believe God's message and did not let the people go. God asked Moses to dip the staff in the River Nile. This would turn the water into blood. Moses and Aaron did exactly what they were told. There was no water left to drink and all the fish died. But still, the Pharaoh did not believe them.
Seven days later God sent Moses and Aaron to the palace of The Pharaoh. They once again told The Pharaoh that he should release the people of Israel. He did not listen to them. So Aaron held his staff over the river and immediately frogs came up and covered the whole of Egypt.
Seeing this, the Pharaoh called Moses and said, "If you take away the frogs I will let your people go." Moses did this. But The Pharaoh went back on his word and still did not let the people of Israel go.
What did Aaron's staff do when he threw it on the floor? It turned into a snake.
22. The Passover
A Long time ago, the Lord had sent Moses and his brother Aaron to Egypt to free the people of Israel from slavery. The Lord punished The Egyptians by sending them “plagues” where everybody got sick and many died.
During The final plague, the eldest son in every Egyptian family died, but the Lord made sure that the plague “passed over” the Israelite families. The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron And said, “This month is to be the first month of the year for the Jews.
All the people Of Israel should be told” God also told Aaron and Moses that on the Tenth day of the month every man must choose one lamb or a young goat for his family to eat. And if his family is too small, then he should share it with his neighbor's family.
On the evening of the 14th day of the month all the Israelites should mark their Doorposts at the top of their doors with blood. That night they must eat roasted meat with Bitter herbs and bread made with yeast. They must also make sure that they do not leave any food until morning. If any was left over, it must be burnt. In the morning all the Jews should be dressed for travel. This particular fortnight of the first month would be considered as the Passover Festival for the Jews to honor the Lord.
That night the Lord would go through the land of Egypt and punish all the bad Egyptians. The blood on the doorposts would be a sign to mark the houses in which the Jews lived. The Lord would see these and pass over these houses. Since that day all Jews celebrate the Passover every year, even today.
The Jews celebrate the Passover Festival to honor who? God for saving them from slavery.
23. The Red Sea
Once upon a time the king of Egypt did not let the Lord's people; the Israelites who were slaves leave Egypt. As punishment the firstborn child of the king of Egypt was taken away by the Angel of Death.
The king was very sad and he ordered Moses the savior of the Israelites to take all the Israelites and leave Egypt. The Hebrews travelled day and night during the day. They were led by the pillar of cloud and in the night pillar of fire. This week none of them could lose their weight after the Israelites had left.
The King realized what he had done in anger and the need for revenge had blinded him to everything else he ordered his troops to get back all the slaves and punished them one by one. So the King soldiers were on their way on chariots and horses.
The Israelites had reached the Red Sea when they saw the cloud of dust made by the Egyptian soldiers coming their way. Everyone was scared. In front of them was the sea and behind them were the soldiers. Who would kill them? They had no escape the Israelites cried out to Moses. You have tricked us. You have led us to our deaths. Moses said, don’t worry the Lord is with us. He raised his hands and part of the sea to make a narrow dry pack.
The Israelites hurried along this path. The Egyptian soldiers seeing this also hurried along the dry path in the sea. But as soon as king's army entered the dry path the water grew back drowning all the Egyptian soldiers.
Which sea were the Israelites in front off? They were in front of the Red Sea.
24. Moses Helps the People of Israel Escape Through the Sea
Moses, who was with them, lifted his stuff over the sea that God had asked him too. Moses said, ‘let the sea part’ suddenly the wind split the water into two halves and water formed a wall by the sight. The sea bed was completely dry. Following Moses, the people of Israel walked through the sea to safety.
The Egyptian soldiers were chasing the people of Israel but the wheels of their Chariots fell to the ground. Not knowing what to do, they started running after them. Just then Moses lifted his top again. The sea returned like magic drowning the Egyptian soldiers.
The people of Israel and Moses travelled three long months and arrived in Mount Sinai. God came to Moses and said I will soon appear to the people of Israel on this matter. Three days later all the people of Israel came to the mountain to meet God.
God had come down to the earth in fire. Sinai was completely wrapped at smoke. God called Moses to the mountain top and spoke to him for forty days. He told him about all the laws that the people of Israel should obey. These were written on two stone tablets called the Ten Commandments.
How long was Moses on Mount Sinai? He was there for 40 days.
25. The Lord’s Manna
Long time ago, Moses and Aaron were sent by God to free the Israelites from slavery from the hands of the Egyptian pharaoh’s. After a lot of difficulty, the Jews were able to free themselves with the help of the Lord. They wanted to be free, but were afraid to face the problems of the journey.
They had to cross a huge desert before they could reach the Land that God had promised them. It took many days for the Jews to cross the Desert. In the desert, they had no food to eat and all of them were starving. They went and complained to Moses and Aaron. They asked all of them to stand before the Lord. The Lord heard their complaints and appeared to them in the middle of the desert.
The Lord spoke to the people and promised them, “By sunset you will have meat to eat, and by morning you will have all the bread you want”. In the evening, a large flock of quail came and covered the area where the people were camping. So the people got all the meat they needed.
In the morning, there was something thin and flaky, lying all over the ground. The people wondered what it was. Moses told them, “This is manna, the food That Lord had sent for you to eat. The People gathered enough for everyone
The Lord helps everyone in their bad times As long as they have faith. Who did the people of Israel go to with their complaints? They went to Moses and Aaron.
26. God Provides Water
Long time ago, soon after the people of Israel escaped from slavery in the hands of the Egyptian Pharaoh, they were going to the land which God had promised them. But before they reached the Promised Land, they had to travel through a huge desert.
The desert was so big that it took them days to cross it. The desert had no water and the people of Israel were dying of thirst. They went to Moses and complained. Moses said “Why are you all Grumbling? Why do you doubt the Lord’s power? ”
But the people were very thirsty and they continued to complain and complain. Moses prayed to the Lord and told him about the complaints of the people. He was afraid that the Israelites would hurt him because of thirst.
Lord ordered Moses “Walk ahead of the people with your stuff. I will appear to you in front of a rock in Mount Sinai”. He asked Moses to strike the rock with his stuff and that water would come out of it for the people to drink. Moses did as he was told and immediately water came out of it, which the people drank to their hearts’ content.
Where would the Lord appear in front of the leaders and the people of Israel? In front of rock at Mt. Sinai.
27. Moses the Law Giver
A long time ago, the King of Egypt had told Moses to take all the Israelites and leave Egypt. The people followed Moses out of Egypt. However the King’s soldiers followed them as they were leaving and tried to kill them but Moses saved them and instead all the Egyptian soldiers died.
Moses led the Israelites or the Hebrews, Gods chosen people, to the mountain of Sinai where the Lord had first spoken to him. It took them 3 months to reach Mount Sinai. There God gave him two tablets with laws also known as commandments Written on them to him.
The first tablet was about the duties of the people towards God. It said that they must not worship other Gods, they must be respectful towards their parents, they must keep the God’s name Holy, and they must also keep God’s day, the Sabbath Holy.
The second tablet had duties of the people towards each other. It said that they must Not kill, they must not be unfaithful with each other, they must not steal, they must Not tell lies, they must not be jealous of other people.
That day God made an agreement with his people that till the time they all faithfully follow these laws, the Ten Commandments as he called it, he too would be there for them protecting them from all harm.
How many tablets did God give Moses on the mountain of Sinai? “God Gave Moses two tablets on the mountain of Sinai.
28. God was angry with the Israelites
So they all went to Aaron, Moses’ brother, and told him to make a God For them. This would make it easier for them to worship. So Aaron said, “Bring me all the gold earrings that your wives, daughters and sons are wearing”. The people got him all that he asked for.
Aaron melted the earrings and poured them into a mold and made a Golden Calf. He also built an altar in front of the calf and said, “There shall be a festival to honor the Lord”. The next morning, the people gathered to honor the golden calf.
This angered God because the people had not followed his commandment and worshipping idols. He wanted to punish them for not listening to him and breaking the first commandment. Moses pleaded to God not to be angry with them and that he would Go and talk to the people himself.
Moses came to the place where the people were worshipping The Golden calf. He took the Golden calf, melted it, ground it into fine powder and mixed it with water. Then he made the people of Israel drink it till no signs of the idol Remained.
29. The Death of Moses
However God showed him the whole land from one end to the other before he died. Moses died in a valley called Moab where the lord buried him. But to this day no one knows the exact place where he was buried. Moses was 120 years old when he died. He was still very strong with very good eyesight.
The people of Israel mourned Moses for 30 days. Before Moses died, He appointed Joshua as the next leader of the people. Joshua was one of his followers whom the people liked. He was very wise and strong. Moses was indeed a wonderful man. He did such a Great things for the people of Israel.
There has never been a man of God in Israel like Moses. Lord has spoken to him face to face; he showed the Israelites such great and wonderful things.
30. Joshua: Leader of Israel
Long time had passed, since Moses who had saved the Israelites from slavery from the hands of the Egyptians has died in the valley of Moab. It was now his Disciple Joshua who led the people of Israel into the promise land.
After Moses death, the Lord spoke to Joshua and told him how important it was to keep the law. Joshua got ready with the people crossed river Jordan and entered the promise land. Joshua was a very strong and wise man and no one can defeat him. God promised Joshua that he would never leave him and would always be with him like he was with Moses.
So Joshua was made the leader Of the Israelites and he made a promise to God that he would obey the laws, the commandments put down by him. God said, read the book of law day and night and also while you worship me, this will help you to do well where ever you go. God was with him all the time supporting him. Joshua was never afraid and never felt sad. He was strong in mind and very bold in his actions.
31. The Wall of Jericho
Long time ago there was a city called Jericho which the people of Israel have to cross to enter the promise land. The Israelites had already found out that the people of Jericho were afraid of them. So they prepared for a fight. The people of Israel carried the covenant box before they went for the battle. The covenant box was a gold covered wooden box fixed to 2 poles. It had in it 10 commandments with written in 2 stone slabs. The box reminded them that God was always with them.
The gates of Jericho were kept shut and guarded to keep the Israelites out Before the Battle God spoke to Joshua and said, I will give Jericho to you with its entire kings and its soldiers if you and your people follow my orders. Joshua went to fight the battle with 7 priests; his people and covenant box for 6 days they marched around the city as God have ordered them to do. On the 7th morning, they marched around the city 7 times.
During the last round the seventh round the priest blew the Trumpet As soon as the men heard it, they gave the loud shout. The wall to the city fell to the ground. The army went up the hill into the city and captured it.
How bravely Joshua fought with the people against the people of Jericho? He could only do this because he followed the orders of the Lord also because Joshua was a strong and brave man.
32. The Rescue of Joshua
Long time ago, after the fall of Jericho. The Israelites had many more victories as Joshua as their leader. Years passed and Joshua grew old at the end of his life he gave a strong challenge to the people to keep. He got all the people of Israel at the place called Sheehan and told them to worship the lord and obey him in everything. He also said if you are not willing to serve the lord, then you can choose your own God today but my family and I will serve the lord.
The people of Israel were afraid of the lord and so they promised Joshua that they would never leave the lord to serve other gods. They know that it was the lord who have se t them free when they were slaves in Egypt. Joshua told them that the Holy lord would not forgive their sins if they chose to worship any other God. If they left him the lord would punish them very severely.
The people of Israel pledged to Joshua that they would only serve the Lord Worship him and also obey all his commands. So Joshua asked them to remove all the images of the other gods they had and worship only the lord the people of Israel followed everything Joshua asked them to do.
Why would Lord be angry if the people worshiped other Gods? That is because he was the one who saved the people of Israel from the hands of Egyptians.
33. Micah
In those times each family had land to grow crops. When the crops did not grow properly they would have to borrow money from other people to buy seed to grow and also buy food to eat. These people would ask for a lot of money in return and if this money was not paid back then their lands will be taken away and their family will be sold as slaves.
Even the priest was of no help. They twisted God’s laws as and they wanted to and they tricked poor people. Micah was sad to see that the rich were getting richer and poor getting poorer. He warned everyone. God doesn’t like your ways. you will be punished. But People didn't care! They thought god will protect them.
Micah then said, God will leave the temple. Jerusalem will be gone. There will be a forest in its place. But in the future God’s messenger will come from Bethlehem to save Israel. What was the name of the loving man who loved God dearly? The loving man name was Micah.
34. The Call of Gideon
As time passed people forgot their God and started praying to other Gods. This made god angry and sad. So he sent the army of Midianites to punish them. The Midianites were strong tribes’ men who raided their farms and stole their crops and animals For 7 years.
The Midianites kept going to the city of the Israelites and attacking them and destroying their farms. The Israelites were tired and pricked. So after 7 years, they finally went to the God of their Ancestors and they prayed Lord we are foolish people, please forgive us and help us in time of need.
God relented and visited Gideon a poor farmer’s son. God said Gideon you are to drive the army of Midianites out of the city. But first you must destroy every place of worship of other gods. If you do that I promise you will win.
Gideon promised to drive out the Midianites. He had a small army of only 300 people. He was scared that the soldiers would not be enough to defeat the strong Midianites. Gideon knew that God was on their side and also he was clever he thought of attacking the Midianites camp at night.
He gave each of his soldiers a trumpet and a torch hidden in a jug. As the night hit the army of Gideon got ready to attack. On his signal the soldiers broke the jugs and blew the trumpets. All the noise and light gave an impression that very big army was attacking.
The Midianites got scared and ran away and never came back. Who did God choose to drive out the Midianites? God chose Gideon.
35. Naomi
Long time ago there was a famine in Israel a man named Elimelech from Bethlehem went with his family to live with the country of Moab. His wife’s name was Naomi and they had two sons called Mahlon and Chilion. After few years passed Elimelech died. His sons married two Moab women Called Oprah and Ruth.
About 10 years later Mahlan and Chilion died too. So Naomi was left with 2 of her daughter in laws and no husband or sons. Sometimes later Naomi heard that Lord have blessed Israel. There were good crops again and the Famine was over.
She decided it was time to return to Bethlehem her home town. Before she was leaving, she told her daughter’s in law not to leave their land and stay back with their mothers. But both the women want to go with her to Bethlehem.
In Israel Naomi tried to make them understand why they should stay back and not to go with her. Finally she could make Oprah understand who decided to stay back. But Ruth refused to leave her. Naomi said to her, your sister in law have decided to stay with her people and be loyal to her God. You should also stay back with her.
But Naomi can see that Ruth have made up her mind to go with her. So she said nothing more. They traveled together and finally reached Bethlehem. The people in Bethlehem were very happy to see them.
What was the name of the town where Elimelech and Naomi were from? It was called Moab.
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