Moses, a Hebrew boy whose story begins as a slave, eventually had an encounter with God through a burning bush. After that experience, he assumed his role as leader of the Israelites. Subsequently, he endured many conflicts because of the Pharaoh of Egypt trying to rid their people. Moses' great leadership led the people of Israel to freedom as a community, and pointed the way to a land full of prosperity that was promised by God. This all takes place in The Book of Exodus, which is the second book of Moses. Exodus begins hundreds of years after Joseph and his brothers died, thus leaving a void in leadership that is subdued to Moses writing his own commentaries. Moses is initially timid in nature. However, he develops a boldness and confidence
