Moses Leads the Israelites to Freedom

What does the word "deliverance" mean in the sentence:

"They longed for freedom, crying out to God for deliverance."

• A journey

• Being rescued or set free

• A difficult task

• A promise

Why did Pharaoh finally allow the Israelites to leave Egypt?

• He felt sorry for them.

• He wanted Moses to be the new ruler.

• The ten plagues, especially the death of the firstborn, forced him to let them go.

• The Israelites tricked him into letting them go.

How do you think the Israelites felt when Pharaoh's army was chasing them? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

What happened immediately after Moses stretched his hand over the Red Sea for the second time?

How does Moses’ leadership show faith in God? How can this relate to challenges we face in life?

Put these events in the correct order:

• Pharaoh lets the Israelites leave Egypt.

• God tells Moses to stretch out his staff.

• The Israelites walk through the parted Red Sea.

• The Red Sea crashes down, defeating the Egyptian army.

• Pharaoh changes his mind and sends his army after the Israelites.

How was Moses different from Pharaoh as a leader? Use examples from the story.

The parting of the Red Sea is considered a great miracle. Do you think miracles still happen today? Why or why not?

The Israelites were confident and never doubted God during their journey.

Write down True or False. Explain your answer.

Pharaoh's army successfully crossed the Red Sea.

Write down True or False. Explain your answer.