From the Book of Exodus

THE MOSES STORY

The Prince of Egypt refers to the Exodus story from the Bible

The word “Exodus” means “to exit”This is the story of MosesMoses was a descendant of Abraham and therefore he

upheld the covenant between the Hebrew people and God (Yahweh)

He is important because: He is a Prophet (He brought revelation from God) God revealed himself to him He completely trusted God God acted in the world to protect the covenant people He is our example of the Kingdom of God.

PRINCE OF EGYPT

Moses meets Miriam (his sister) and she tells him that she was born a Hebrew.

He is shocked to hear this (identity crisis) because he begins to identify with the Hebrew people.

For the fi rst time he witnesses their pain and suff ering as slaves to the Pharaoh (which he supported and was part of).

EVENT 1MOSES DISCOVERS HIS IDENTITY

Moses retreats to the Desert There he meets his wife Zipporah and his new family.The most important moment is when he retreats to a

cave to pray and God appears: God appears in the form of the burning bush Moses removes his shoes because he is on sacred ground God tells him His Name: “I am who I am” (translation Yahweh)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUm6rC0o7Po&feature=fvwrel

Moses realizes that he has a purpose: to free the Hebrews (his people from slavery)

THE BURNING BUSH

With strength and power from God, Moses returns to Egypt and confronts Ramses (who is now the Pharaoh).

Moses asks Ramses to “let his people go”.

Ramses is stubborn. He refuses because his power relies on the slavery of the Hebrew people. How else will the kingdom be built.

God sends 10 plagues to demonstrate His strength:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oX-Kcx2BAc

THE TEN PLAGUES

Even after all the plagues Ramses continued to refuse.

Finally, God told Moses to tell all the Hebrews to mark their homes with lamb’s blood.

The Angel of Death would Passover the homes marked with blood but all other homes the angel would take the fi rst-born son.

Pharaoh’s son’s life was taken. Pharaoh told Moses to: “take his people and GO!”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKwFHRlxV4o

THE TENTH PLAGUE

The Hebrews were saved because of the lamb’s blood.

Jesus is often referred to as the “lamb of God”. Jesus’ blood saves us.

Jewish people (the Hebrews later become Jews) celebrate the Passover around the same time we celebrate Easter.

Jesus was celebrating the Passover when he broke the bread and drank wine with his Disciples.

When we have mass we remember our covenant with God which is a reminder of this story.

CONNECTIONS TO JESUS

Pharaoh has a change of heart! He calls the Egyptian soldiers to round up the Hebrews and bring them back.

By this point, Moses has made it to the Red Sea.

God parts the Red Sea so that the Hebrews can safely arrive on the other side.

Once to safety, Moses leaves the Hebrews to pray on the Mountaintop. He receives the 10 Commandments from God.

These commandments are the new covenant/rules to be followed if you want to live under God’s protection.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDIjlpUfboo&feature=relmfu

THE PARTING OF THE RED SEA

In the movie, the two main characters of Moses and Ramses represent two diff erent value systems. Moses represents a value system that places importance on God and acting in a way that is pleasing to God. Ramses represents people who place the most value on material things, personal power and themselves.

Complete the Character Profi le on your handout comparing character traits of Moses and Ramses

VALUES IN THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

KINGDOM OF GOD KINGDOM OF THE WORLD

• Moses

• Refers to people working together to make God’s will a reality

• Their goal was to bring freedom to the Hebrews

• This shows that God will show the way to people who live by faith

• The people needed to trust that they are loved by God when they were in the desert

• Ramses

• Refers to a person who works toward their own wealth and power

• Use the Hebrews for his own desire and will

• Angry and stubborn because he can’t control the situation

• Needs power and attention to feel loved

VALUES IN THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

“I try to give to the poor people for love what the rich could get for money. No, I wouldn't touch a leper for a thousand pounds; yet I willingly cure him for the love of God.”

Mother Teresa

KINGDOM OF GOD OR THE WORLD?

Just in terms of allocation of time resources, religion is not very effi cient. There's a lot more I could be doing on a Sunday morning.

Bill Gates

KINGDOM OF GOD OR THE WORLD?

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

Dalai Lama

KINGDOM OF GOD OR THE WORLD?

Fortunately we're not a public company - we're a private group of companies, and I can do what I want.

Richard Branson

KINGDOM OF GOD OR THE WORLD?

Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.

Mahatma Gandhi

KINGDOM OF GOD OR THE WORLD?

KINGDOM OF GOD OR THE WORLD?

Brainstorm some ideas…

WHAT IS A VALUE?

Reflect…what are the 10 most important things to you?

Narrow that list down to 5…

Narrow that list down to 3…

Narrow that down to 1…

WHAT DO YOU VALUE?

A value is…

OUR DEFINITION OF A VALUE…