On the shores of the Red Sea, God performed his final act of judgment against the Egyptians and his most powerful act of deliverance on behalf of the Israelites. While the Egyptian armies rushed to slaughter their recently released slaves, God parted the waters of the Red Sea and commanded the Israelites to cross on dry land. The very path that offered the Israelites their freedom turned into a watery grave for their enemies when the Egyptians raced into the middle of the sea only to have the walls of water collapse around them. From the Red Sea, God led the Israelites through the wilderness, performing one miracle after another. Instead of trusting God, the Israelites constantly complained when faced with challenges. Moses was receiving much of their disgruntlement, largely because he was their visible leader. Despite all his challenges, however, Moses remained faithful to God and cared for the Israelites as tenderly as a shepherd caring for his sheep.

After fleeing Egypt, Moses wandered through the desert to Midian, where he was welcomed by Jethro, the high priest of Midian. Moses spent forty years in Midian, tending Jethro’s sheep, marrying, having children, and writing the first five books of the Bible. Despite this new life, God had other plans. Appearing in a burning bush, God called Moses to liberate the Hebrews and establish the nation of Israel. Though initially reluctant, Moses accepted and returned to Egypt, becoming God’s spokesman and revealing His power to the ancient world’s mightiest superpower.

The story of Moses and the Exodus is central to the faith of millions of Christians and Jews. It has captivated people with its messages of freedom and deliverance. In this program we’ll explore Moses’ early life. Hidden by his mother as an infant to save him, Moses was rescued by an unlikely heroine—the daughter of the man who threatened his life. Adopted by Egyptian Princess Hatshepsut, Moses grew up as a Prince of Egypt but retained his Hebrew identity. After a series of events turned him from a prince into a fugitive, Moses ended up in the wilds of Midian with nothing but the clothes on his back.