The First Passover

Long ago, God’s people lived in a land called Egypt, but they were not free. They had to work very, very hard for the king, who was called Pharaoh. God’s people were sad, and they cried out to God for help.

God heard them. He loved His people, and He chose a man named Moses to help them. God told Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and say: Let my people go!”

So Moses went to Pharaoh and said it, again and again: “Let my people go!” But Pharaoh said no. So God showed His great power with wonders all across Egypt, to teach Pharaoh that God is the one true God.

Then God gave His people a special plan to keep them safe. Each family cooked a good supper, and they painted some lamb’s blood around their door. That night they ate together, ready to go, knowing God was watching over them.

And God did watch over them. Every family with the blood on the door was kept safe and sound. God passed over their homes and protected the ones He loved.

When morning came, Pharaoh finally said yes — “Go!” And God’s people walked out of Egypt, free at last. They were so happy, because God had heard them, kept them safe, and set them free.