LEADERSHIP IN THE BIBLE: MOSES

Subject: CRE (Christian Religious Education) • Topic: The Bible • Subtopic: Moses
Target age: 12 years (Kenya)

Who was Moses? 🔹

Moses was a leader chosen by God to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. He was born a Hebrew, saved from the river Nile by Pharaoh’s daughter, and grew up in the palace. Later God called him from a burning bush (Exodus 3) to lead his people out of Egypt.

Short life timeline (easy) 📜

• Baby Moses put in a basket on the Nile — saved by Pharaoh’s daughter.
• Grew up in Pharaoh’s palace — later fled to Midian.
• God spoke to him at the burning bush — Moses became leader.
• Led Israelites out of Egypt — Ten Plagues and the Passover.
• Crossed the Red Sea and travelled in the desert for 40 years.
• Received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.

Leadership qualities of Moses (with simple examples) ✨

• Obedient to God: Moses listened to God even when it was hard (Exodus 3–4). Example: obeying parents and teachers when they give good guidance.
• Humble: Moses was not proud. He cared for others more than himself (Numbers 12:3). Example: letting others speak and helping without showing off.
• Brave and courageous: He stood up to Pharaoh to free God’s people. Example: standing up for a friend being bullied at school.
• Patient and persistent: He led the people for many years despite complaints. Example: finishing school projects even when hard.
• Good communicator: Moses prayed, taught God’s laws, and argued for his people. Example: speaking clearly in class or church meetings.
• Delegated tasks: He listened to advice from his father-in-law Jethro and shared work with others. Example: during a Harambee, letting others lead different tasks.
• Intercessor (prayerful): He prayed for the people when they sinned. Example: praying for classmates or family members.

Problems Moses faced (and how he handled them) ⚖️

• People complained and disobeyed — Moses prayed and reminded them of God’s promises.
• Enemies and dangers — Moses trusted God and followed God’s instructions (e.g., crossing the Red Sea).
• Tiredness from leading many people — he accepted help after Jethro’s advice (Exodus 18).

Lessons for Kenyan children (ages 12) 🇰🇪

• Listen to God and elders: Like Moses, learn to hear good advice from parents and teachers.
• Stand for justice: If you see someone treated unfairly, speak up kindly and safely.
• Work together: Moses shared the load — in class or community projects, cooperate with others.
• Be humble: Help without boasting — this wins respect.
• Pray and trust God: When things are hard, pray and trust God to guide you.
• Be patient: Big problems take time to solve — keep trying.

Classroom activities (fun and quick) 🎲

• Role play: Act out the burning bush call or Moses speaking to Pharaoh. Use simple props (a stick, a cloth).
• Group discussion: Talk about a time you helped someone. What did you learn?
• Draw and tell: Draw Moses and the Red Sea. Write one lesson you learned from his life.
• Harambee task: In groups, plan a small help project for school (clean-up, plant trees). Practice delegation like Moses did.

Quiz (5 short questions) ✍️

1. Who saved baby Moses from the Nile?
2. Where did God speak to Moses from (what did Moses see)?
3. Name one leadership quality Moses had.
4. Why did Moses need help from Jethro?
5. What important papers did Moses bring down from Mount Sinai?

Prayer suggestion: "Lord, help me be brave, humble and kind like Moses. Teach me to listen to you and help others." Amen.

Note for teachers: Use local examples (school leaders, church youth leaders, community Harambee) to make the lessons real for Kenyan pupils.