Chapter 5

The miraculous opening and closing of

the Red Sea was only the beginning of God’s

powerful way of providing for his people. As

the nation of over two million people made

their way through the desert of Sinai, they

quickly finished the bread and water they

had taken from Egypt. When they were

thirsty, God provided water. When they

needed food, God sent bread from heaven

each morning and quail in the evening.

When God’s people were attacked, he gave

them victory in battle. God promised to be

with his people … and he was. He did far

more for them than they could ever imagine.

The great mountain rumbled and boomed like an

earthquake.

The smoky skies clapped with a thousand thunderbolts.

“HELP!” the people cried out as they ran for cover.

“SETTLE DOWN! SETTLE DOWN!” shouted Moses.

The people gathered below the mountain, ready to listen to

their leader. Moses stood high above all the people so they

could hear his voice.

“I’ve been on the mountain with God for forty days and

forty nights. He gave me special rules for us to live as his holy

people.”

Moses held up two stone tablets and read the rules to the

people.

God is number one.

There is no other god

except our God.

Praise God every day

and only worship him.

There is nothing else worth worshiping.

Always use respectful words

when you speak about God.

Have one special day a weak

to rest and praise God.

Honor your father and mother.

Obey them, answer when they call, be kind

to them, and always show love toward them.

Be kind to everyone.

It is wrong to hurt another person,

because everyone is special to God.

Husbands and wives must be loyal to each

other, showing love and kindness always.

Do not steal.

Respect the belongings of others.

Always tell the truth. Sometimes it’s hard,

but it’s always the right thing to do.

Be happy with what you have. Do not

wish for things that belong to other people.

Everything you have is a blessing from God.

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