Who Was Moses?
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Who What Why Series | The Old Testament
The Old Testament in the Bible covers important history, from Creation through the Prophets.
God called a people unto himself, taught them--and now us--who he is and how to worship him, and helped us understand why we need a Savior.
Teach your kids about the Old Testament with fun narrative and important biblical truth through the Who What Why series from Danika Cooley and Christian Focus Publications.
Who Was Moses?
Meet Moses: a baby born in slavery to, a prince, an outlaw, the leader of God’s people. Dive into this amazing story. This engaging book follows the life of one of the most important figures in the bible and recounts key events such as the burning bush, the ten plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and the receiving of the Ten Commandments.
Far from being a boring biography, the narrative is engaging and there are plenty of pictures and maps included. Readers, aged 7-12, are also pointed to God’s big picture and will discover how the life of Moses relates to us today.
It was into this nation-within-a nation that a baby was born. This wasn't just any baby, and he didn't grow up to be just any boy. No, this baby was born into the tribe of Levi--one of the sons of Jacob, which would become the tribe of God's priests. One day, this special child named Moses would know God face-to-face.
Who Was Moses?, Danika Cooley (Christian Focus Publications, 2024), page 9
Your kids can learn about the life of God's humble prophet Moses, his impact, the historical times he lived in, and how he served the Israelites--leading them from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land.
In a fun and engaging tone, the Christian biography Who Was Moses? will take your kids through the life of the author of the first five books of the Bible.
Who Was Moses? chapters:
- Introduction: Knowing God Face-to-Face
- Chapter One: Rescued!
- Chapter Two: Forty Years of Exile
- Chapter Three: Out of Egypt
- Chapter Four: The Mountain of God
- Chapter Five: Grumbling in the Wilderness
- Chapter Six: Headed to the Promised Land
- Chapter Seven: A Big Speech
- Chapter Eight: Edge of the Promised Land
- Timeline
Now, in the land of Egypt, there were grand palaces with giant statues of pharaohs who ruled before. Towering pyramids held elaborate mazes leading to kingly burial chambers. Egypt was a place of learning where people wrote in pictures, called hieroglyphs, that stood for letters, sounds, or sometimes words. Dentists and doctors put fillings in teeth, set broken bones, diagnosed cancer, and even performed basic brain surgery. The land was also a place of false worship, where the people followed face gods they thought looked like bulls, cows, frogs, and even the sun. In fact, each pharaoh believed he was the god of the sun, born into human flesh. Many of the people of Israel also followed the idols of Egypt. This is something the true God, Yahweh, hates--the worship of creatures, statues, and people.
Who Was Moses?, Danika Cooley (Christian Focus Publications, 2024), page 15
Fabulously illustrated by Martyn Smith, the Who What Why series books are each 95 pages long with 8-9 chapters, perfect for your middle grade (ages 7-12) readers. The fun narrative makes each book an engaging family read aloud, but kids will love, too, that they can read the books on their own. In fun sidebars, your kids will also explore what the rest of Scripture has to say about Moses:
- Greater Than Treasure (Hebrews 11:24-26)
- Egyptian Wisdom (Acts 7:20-22)
- God's House (Hebrews 3:1-6)
- God Hears Our Cry (Exodus 2:23b-24)
- The Law Points to Jesus (John 5:46-47)
- Character Matters (Numbers 12:3)
- The Best Promise of All (Acts 26:22-23)
- The Work of Our Hands (Psalm 90)
Who Was Moses? is a fun way for kids to learn about a man who served God's people as the Lord's prophet throughout the Exodus.
gospel of Jesus Christ.
Christian Biographies for Kids | Christian History for Kids | Theology for Kids
"As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight." - Psalm 16:3, ESV
Christian History Matters for Our Kids.
History matters. Now, more than ever, we see how important it is for our children to know and understand history and the Bible. Here's why:
- God is the sovereign ruler of all things. It's important for our kids to see his hand in the history of nations and in the lives of both peasants and kings.
- Christian history is the story of our family history. Our kids get to see how people who love Jesus follow him.
- Understanding history can help our kids learn historic and biblical theology. They learn what the Bible says and what that means for us. They also see when the study of Scripture has taken important turns that have changed the Church.
- Reading Christian biographies and history can be a wonderful way for kids to think outside their own time and culture. God's Church spans centuries and includes people from every nation.
- Christian biographies help kids consider their own faith, walk with Jesus, and the impact their witness may one day have on others--and on history.
Elementary-aged kids need middle grade resources that are fun, a little sassy, and that teach valuable lessons.
The Who What Why Series is the perfect resource to teach your kids about history, while helping them apply biblical truths to their lives today.
“Writing for children is a special skill; writing biblical truths for children is a gift! Danika Cooley displays both skill and giftedness in her thoughtful Who, What, Why Series. Engaging, accurate, and compelling, Danika does a beautiful job weaving stories of the Old Testament with Gospel truths found in the New Testament. Thank you, Danika, for pointing children toward Jesus Christ through a better understanding of His Word!” Linda Lacour Hobar, Author of The Mystery of History | Chronological, Christian, Complete World History for All Ages
"Danika Cooley teaches your children more than mere facts about Moses and the Exodus. [She] teaches them the most important truth we can ever learn in life: who God is... I highly recommend this excellent series." Israel Wayne, Founder, Family Renewal
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"These books come from a place of faith, written by a fellow believer who shares a deep commitment to teaching the Bible to children. In a world filled with secular resources, Who, What, Why? fills a significant gap in the Christian community, making the rich stories of the Old Testament accessible, exciting, and faith-centered." - Amanda Schenkenberger, Homeschool Family Legacy
"Danika Cooley has a gift for making hard biblical and historical concepts and events easy for kids to understand and fun for them to engage with. I love how she has done both with her three newest books all about Moses, the Exodus, and the Tabernacle." Bonnie Rose Hudson, Write Bonnie Rose
"Often times we treat figures from the Bible like they are figures from an episodal TV show. They show up for their episode, but it doesn’t affect anything else in the show after they disappear. Our Bible lessons are episodic, and do not connect one to the other as a general rule. Who Was Moses? by Danika Cooley strives to help forestall that problem." Ticia Messing, Adventures in a Messy Life
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"Your kids can learn about the Exodus with these three books that cover the time frame from an overview of God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob plus a quick look at Joseph and then all the way to Moses’ death. Danika does a great job explaining things such as the need for the Passover and the purpose of the Tabernacle." - Ellen, Homeschooling Highway
"Danika Cooley, author of the Who What Why book series, will take you on a journey as you learn about important Bible stories, the people of God, and God’s desires for His followers. I loved how Danika included Bible verses throughout and explained the meaning of the verses! She also showed how we can apply that to our own lives." Dana, The Art Kit
"This is a wonderful set of three slim books by Danika Cooley that will help your family understand some Old-Testament hints of New-Testament Jesus. You can read these books about the Exodus as part of family devotions, telling the stories of who Moses was, what his story showed, and why." Author Phyllis Wheeler
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Customer Reviews
While Moses feels like a very well-known figure in scripture, I was surprised at some of the small details my kids, and even I, had forgotten or never picked up on. I appreciate how smoothly the author tells his story, every detail straight from scripture. The scripture quoted comes from both old and new testaments, which I love. I was an adult before I began to understand how the two are really one, intertwined and pointing backwards and forwards. So to have a resource that helps me emphasize this to my own kids is a great benefit!
Such a great book! Kids will learn about God’s providence, faithfulness, and plan through the life of Moses. The book does an excellent job of making connections among the various events in Scripture and painting a clear picture of how it all fits together and points us to Christ. Definitely recommend as a read-aloud! Your family will not only learn a lot about history, but they’ll hear the gospel and be encouraged in faith and in character. (I was provided a copy for review — All opinions are my own, and I really do love all the books in this series!)
Moses was one of the most influential people in the Bible, but do your kids really know and understand his story? In Who Was Moses?, Danika Cooley leads kids on an engaging journey through the life of Moses not just so they are familiar with the stories recorded about him in the Bible but so they can learn some of what God wants to teach them today through the life of this incredible man. They’ll see Moses had strengths and weaknesses, just like we do. And they’ll see how he knew God face to face and yet still stumbled and made terrible mistakes. They will see God’s faithfulness to one of His prophets and His continued faithfulness to us today, and they will see how God was at work through the life of Moses to point His people toward the salvation He would one day bring through Jesus Christ. Throughout the book, Danika connects the Old Testament and the New Testament so kids can understand that the story of Moses isn’t just something that happened long ago but is something that still matters to us today. Danika has a gift for sharing deep, vital truth in a way that is fun and engaging for kids to read and understand. I highly recommend this book.
Another wonderful book from Danika! She has a great writing style that makes it easy to read and understand the concepts! Love this book for kids of all ages! I love that she includes Bible verses and shows how it relates to our lives. The drawings are a wonderful addition as well! I would highly recommend this!
This book is an interesting and easy to read chapter book that goes into the details of Moses’s life and his contributions. It also explains how the things that happened with Moses point to Jesus. There is a great timeline in the back that helps you understand how Moses’s life fits in with other Biblical and historical events.
Kids can learn about the Exodus of the Israelites in Danika Cooley's newest three books in her Who, What, Why Series. Who was Moses?, What was the Tabernacle?, and Why Did the Exodus Happen? Are easy to understand and perfect for children to learn more about God through the stories of His people and the Bible.
Danika uses the English Standard Version Bible to quote verses and she does an excellent job pointing kids to Jesus and His sacrifice for us with each book topic.
Each book has approximately 90 pages. There's no assigned number of pages for your child to read every day, so you and your child can take each book at his/her own pace. There are plenty of black and white pictures that go along well with each topic.
I love the free downloadable and printable lapbook elements that you can get for each book. They make the information really stick while the child does their hands-on activities. These lapbooks will be treasures for your child to look at in the future.
I highly recommend Danika Cooley's Who, What, Why: Exodus series to any Christian family that wants their children to learn more about the Exodus, and also to any children church or Sunday school teacher who needs a quick lesson and project.
I love learning how God works his story together! This book does an amazing job sharing how God was working through all Moses' life and circumstances to prepare him to shepherd God's chosen people and write HIS story. I quickly read through it myself but can't wait to read it to my children!
If children are going to understand the Bible, they need to know the story of Moses. This book is good because it incorporates historical context as well as New Testament insights. I also enjoyed the illustrations. They fit the book well.