Moses: Born of Water and Fire (2026)

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How much longer shall I

bear the stench of these people

if it is the Hebrews you refer to sire

just say the word no

they are of some use to me

my only concern is that

they multiply too quickly

then the solution is simple

we snuff out the strongest men

and anyone who poses a threat to the throne

that will take too long

for every male that is k*lled

there are three more that are born

and raised ready to take his place

then what would you have me do sire

we must decrease their number

while also crushing their spirits

we must subdue them

before they overthrow us

do as I tell you you and your

men are to march into their homes

and take what is most precious to them

the first born male child

they pose the single handed

biggest threat to my empire

you are to take them and

throw them into the Nile

as you wish sire

certainly the gods will forgive me

he won't stop crying don't worry

everything will be okay.

I think they're gone

take him put him with the others

no

Please

please no

not my son please

I beg of you why

they took him Lord

why Lord

please bring him back to me

look at how brave you are

you're so calm even in the

midst of all this commotion.

Miriam

come quickly it is time to go

hurry Miriam we don't have much time.

Lord

if I have found any favor in thy sight

please spare my child

Miriam

it is your responsibility

to watch over your brother

while the guards are searching the houses

if it is the Lord's will

I will come back and get him in

the morning when the coast is clear

do you understand yes mother I understand.

I will not leave his side

what is that over there in the tall grass

it appears to be a basket of some sort

your Majesty

it intrigues me

both of you go and fetch it for me

as you wish your Majesty

oh no

my brother.

I have truly failed you now

a gift from the gods

it's a beautiful baby boy

there's no telling how long

he has been abandoned

he must be starving

would you like for me to fetch a

female sl*ve to nurse him for you

your Majesty oh

he will need much more than nursing

do you know of someone

who would be willing to help.

I know someone who'll do it

come at once girl show yourself to me

oh Miriam

you've really done it this time

tell the mother you know

that I will pay her handsomely

for two years to wean him

ready to lose little brother

what are you talking about Moses

you know I'm the oldest yeah so

and Pharaoh's favorite ha ha ha

I wasn't referring to your age

little Ramses

and the only reason that Pharaoh

favors you is that you kiss up to him

say what you will but when I am Pharaoh

you will be the one kissing up to me

ha ha ha oh

is that so little Ramses

it is so uh huh

as a matter of fact I'll make you a wager

if you beat me I will tell

you a secret ha ha ha

what secret could you possibly

have that is worth knowing

I guess that is for me to know

and for you to find out on guard

you are weaker than I remember

little Ramses if you are to become Pharaoh

surely Egypt will be in grave danger

any last words little Ramses

you are stronger than I remember brother

a wager is a wager.

I will tell you my secret

ha ha ha

go on ha ha ha

what lie have you conjured up this time

I have no lies to tell only truth

that I was sworn to never reveal ooh

okay I am intrigued

tell your secret

let's just say that the real

reason that Pharaoh favors me

to be the heir of his throne

is that I am the only

eligible Egyptian in the family

ha ha ha and though you are the shortest

you are also the oldest but I

am no less Egyptian than you

little Ramses I am sick of

you calling me that Moses

you don't get it do you

you're not one of us you

never were and never will be.

I think your sore loser

jealousy is setting in

I'm going home you can run

from the truth all you want Moses

ask the woman you call mother if I am lying.

I'm not a sore loser

you're just a sore winner

my son

why do you look so forlorn

is it true

is it true that this is

not really my family

that is nonsense of course

this is your family Moses

who told you such a lie.

Ramses said that he was

sworn not to tell anyone

he claims that I was adopted.

Ramses is spoiled and very jealous of you

he's bound to say anything

you are evading my question

mother and you are forgetting

who you are talking to Moses

on your knees

forgive me mother.

I lost my patience when you were a child

I found you in this very lake

tucked away in a basket in the tall grass

what but where did I come from

who did I belong to one

of the Hebrews I'm sure

but blood could not make you anymore

my child blood does more

than tell whose child you are

it is my heritage my culture

my people how could you

hide from me who I really am

you were nothing just like your people

until I adopted you the gods

saw fit to make you a prince

you are a lord over your people

not a sl*ve

where is your gratitude gratitude

you have made me a traitor

to my own mother and father

you have made me despise

the very people that gave me life

yes gratitude

do you know what that word means

Moses

you would have been thrown into

the Nile and fed to the crocodiles

like all of the others if it were

not for the gods favoring you

with all due respect mother

I do not need any more

favors from your gods

Moses do not leave my presence

when I am talking to you Moses

it is true.

I am a sl*ve

heave pull

heave pull

lift it higher now

how is the project progressing

for the new temple build

my son we are nearly finished father

with just three more months of hard lab our

everything should be

ready that is excellent news

and what of Moses Moses

what about him would you like to know

has he been an asset to the construction

surely his ability to speak the

Hebrew language has been helpful

he ought to be able to speak their language

after all he is a sl*ve

just like them speak up

a true Pharaoh does not mumble

like a child when he is disgruntled

would you have me speak my mind father

Moses is not some golden child

he is a threat to the throne

don't you think I know that

I only intended to amuse your

mother when she asked to adopt him.

I thought she would

raise him as a house sl*ve

and care for him like a pet

I had no clue she wanted

to make him as a prince

well it's too late now father

he has already gained favor with the sl*ves

and now that he knows he is one of them

now he knows what please

do not tell me

your jealousy has blinded you and

caused your tongue to be unbridled

I could not help it father

he parades around the palace like

he has Egyptian blood in his veins

when I know he should be pouring my wine

you are losing sight of

the bigger picture Ramses

a man who discovers he has

been lied to is very dangerous

but you taught me that a

dangerous man is unstable

and an unstable man is

bound to make a mistake

so all we have to do is wait

excuse me master

forgive me

faster old man

you are pathetic you are nothing.

I don't care how tired you are I said move

are you deaf I'm going to give

you until the count of three to move

and after that I will finish

you for good Hebrew

hey

leave that man alone let him go

hey.

I said let him go

he only speaks Hebrew leave him be.

I do not know what you are

saying move or you are dead.

I said leave the old man alone

no

He's dead.

I was only trying to help

freeze Moses

don't take another step

Moses what have you done

this water is so cool today

yes it is much needed in this heat

be careful don't spill it on your new tunic

may I ask you ladies a question

go ahead and ask Zipporah

we all know it's gonna

be about finding a man

do not underestimate my intelligence

my sister in fact

I'll have a serious and

complex numerical equation

I am trying to solve you

can't be so quick to judge Noa

go on then Zipporah

what is your query thank you Mahla

my equation is how tall do you

think my husband would need to be

my my

my my

what do we have here

a well where every part of

me can be quenched thoroughly

good morning ladies

care if my friend and I sample the goods

those weak women this shall be our well

now let us drink until our

hearts are content cheers

hey

put it back that does not belong to you

go on your way Egyptian

your words have no power here

words always have power you

just have to know which ones to use

come back here we must catch them

excuse me excuse me sir are you alright.

Madam

is this your well it is

my father Jethro's well

may I get you some water

you look half dead I felt half dead

before I heard your sweet voice

may I ask your name

my name is Zipporah.

Zipporah

what a lovely name

look at our precious son

he is perfect.

Moses.

Moses.

Moses.

Moses.

Moses

here I am I am here

do not come any closer take off

your sandals this ground is holy.

I am the God of your father

the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob

I've seen the suffering

of my people in Egypt

I've heard their cries and I

know what they're going through

I've come down to rescue them

and bring them into a

good and spacious land

flowing with milk and honey

now I'm sending you to Pharaoh

so you can bring my people

the Israelites out of Egypt

who am I to go to Pharaoh

and how could I possibly

bring Israel out of Egypt

I will be with you here's the sign

when you bring the people out

you all will worship me on this mountain

if I go to the Israelites and say

the God of your father sent me

and they ask what's his name

what am I supposed to tell them

tell them I Am Who I Am

tell them that the Lord the God of Abraham

Isaac and Jacob has sent you

this is my name forever but what if they do

not believe me

throw the staff in your hand on the ground

reach out and grab it by the tail

this is so they will believe

that the God of Abraham

Isaac and Jacob has appeared to you

put your hand inside your robe

put it back

if they don't believe the first sign

they'll believe the second

and if they still don't believe

take some water from the

Nile and pour it on the ground

and the water will turn into blood.

Lord I'm not a good speaker

I never have been I get tongue tied

I speak slowly and not clearly

who made people's mouths

who makes them able to speak

hear or see isn't it me

now go I will help you speak

and I will tell you what to say

please Lord

send someone else

your brother Aaron can speak well

he's already on his way to meet you

he will talk to the people for you

I will help both of you speak

and teach you what to do

take this staff in your hand

you will use it to perform miracles

good morning my love you're up early.

Moses

talk to me I am still your wife.

I heard from God today you heard from God

you mean the God your

father Jethro told me about

the one true living God well then

tell me

what did he say

he wants me to go back to Egypt

Egypt but you can't

that is a death wish they

will have you k*lled on sight

then that is a risk I am

going to have to take Zipporah

how can you be so selfish Moses

do I not have a say in the matter

do you think I want to do this

I am a wanted fugitive Zipporah

I am only going because I have to

I am your wife Moses

does that count for nothing

should a man obey his

wife's voice over God's

what would you have me do

go back to God and ask you

to send someone else surely

you will consider you have a family

don't you think I tried that.

Zipporah you have known

your God longer than I have

tell me if you know him to

be one to change his mind

tell me this if you can

truthfully say that you believe

it is not God's will

for me to go I will not.

I packed you some bread for your trip

how long is your trip to Egypt

it will be a 20 day journey.

God said my brother Aaron is

on his way to meet me on the way.

I will miss you Moses

please be careful do not be afraid Zipporah.

God will be with me.

I will send word when it is finished

and what if I do not receive word

then know that I love you and I did my best

wait

oh father

why must you leave me here alone

you are not alone my husband

you have me this is true

but a man's father holds

a special place in the heart

that no one can fill Ramses

you are Pharaoh now you should

be rejoicing instead of mourning

I fear that I am not

ready to wear that title

let alone build an empire

the Empire is already built Ramses

all you have to do is expand it

greater than your father ever could

mind your tongue woman.

I could never be greater than my father

forgive me you know what I mean.

Ramses

instead of regretting your father's absence

find a way to immortalize

his image and his legacy

perhaps you are right.

I will erect the largest statue

of my father known to man

send for my guards.

I will get the Hebrews

to work on it immediately

it shall be done as you command my Pharaoh

good morning your Majesty

sleep well who are you

what do you want with me.

I have no money Relax Moses.

I am Aaron

your brother Aaron

but how did you find me

God sent me to meet you.

I found you in the middle of the desert

half dead next to your camel

my camel is he alright

we both fainted from the heat

oh no let me be more specific

you were half dead he was completely dead

but I did get a nice coat out of him

you skinned my dead camel

well when you say it like that

it sounds terrible I couldn't

let him just go to waste

you truly must be my brother

I've known you for five minutes

and you're already getting

under my skin literally

Moses.

God told me that you needed my

help to deliver a message to the people

what is it.

I have come to set God's people free.

I see well

the first step is to speak with the elders

you cannot go before them looking like that

are the rumors true have you

dragged that traitor back in our midst

Moses is not a traitor he is our brother

and we are to show him some respect

I suggest that you do the same Aaron

do not forget your place

I mind my place well

for 400 years we have cried for deliverance

for 400 years

the leather whips of the Egyptians

have struck the backs of our sons

for 400 years the ambitions of our fathers

have been trampled

under the feet of oppression

to the point that our people

no longer dare to dream

we dream of God's fulfilled promise

that he will send us a deliverer

but that time has not come yet

that is where you are mistaken

elder.

God has sent us a deliverer

you could not possibly

mean the traitor fugitive

you are hiding in your tent

Moses

come at once my brother

so what is your plan

do you plan to just

march into Pharaoh's court

and demand we be set free

that is precisely the plan

you fool ha ha ha.

Pharaoh will have you k*lled on sight

there is no way he will yield

it is simply impossible

show them what you showed me Moses

this is sorcery it is not sorcery

it is the tangible power of God

if this startles you or

challenges your religion elders

let me warn you

you ain't seen nothing yet

it is beautiful

it looks just like him.

I want it to stand 300 feet tall

and I want it completed before

my father is put in his tomb

you have 70 days 70 days.

Pharaoh that is impossible

the statue won't be stable impossible

oh how I despise that word

how may I serve you Pharaoh

I want the statue of my father to stand

300 feet tall

you now have 35 days

thanks to your friend on the floor

now tell me

is that going to be impossible

no your Majesty

it shall be done as you command

do I have to beg to get a

cup of wine in my own palace

forgive the intrusion your Majesty

you have a visitor

who dares to show up to the

Pharaoh's court unannounced

he would not tell me his name

your Majesty but he

claims to be your brother

my brother

send him in at once.

Moses

my b*stard brother little Ramses

it's been a long time I

told you not to call me that

give me one good reason I

shouldn't cut out your tongue Hebrew

how about a wager for old time's sake

you k*ll one of my men abandoned

my kingdom and your family

and worried my father

until his dying breath

what could you possibly have to offer me

peace and tranquility Pharaoh

as long as you obey God's

command his command

and which god issues a command to Pharaoh

there is only one true living God

the God of Abraham Isaac

and Jacob I know none of these people

nor your God you suddenly

Learned about in the desert

very well what is this command Pharaoh

let my people go

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

is this some kind of joke

ha ha ha ha ha ha

truly Moses

you have gotten funnier over the

past 40 years

I assure you this is no joke Pharaoh

and what if I do not accept your wager

then you will witness

the mighty hand of God

your words are weak and futile Moses

show me the power of

your invisible God

if he indeed has any as you wish Pharaoh

Aaron

throw down your staff

is this the mighty power

of your God you claim

very well.

Jannes Jambres

show this Hebrew what real power looks like

well

what is your answer

I am not impressed by your

glorified worm with teeth Moses

you have done nothing but

disturb my peace rather than give it

allow me to return the favor

tell your people that from this day

their workload will be doubled

no your people will not be

given straw to make bricks

they must search on their

own and find it where they can

but must still meet their daily quota

and when they complain

I will be sure that they

know that it is their great

fearless leader Moses

they must thank don't do this Ramses

now get out of my sight

before I have your head.

Akiva that was the name of my

son who died today because of you

what do you mean my friend

my son had a heart condition

and because of your meddling

our work has been doubled

he took his last breath in my arms

I am so sorry my brother

I am not your brother you are

never to forget my son's name

or I will k*ll you myself

say his name say it

say it Akiva.

Akiva.

I will never forget

well I

for one think that things went fairly well

all things considered.

I made a fool of myself I

should have never come.

I miss my wife and my son

look at the bright side Moses

we didn't die no

but someone else did people

are suffering because of my actions

I should have stayed in

the fields with my sheep

I am no leader and what

exactly makes a leader Moses

selflessness

leaving behind comfort and

pleasure to meet the needs of others.

I for one

think that God made a fine choice

you're only saying that

because you're my brother

even if I am it doesn't

make it any less true

there is an old saying that goes

many are called but only a few are chosen

why do you suppose that is Moses

because only some of them are special

it is because only a few answer the call

you are one of those few Moses

chosen.

I must have been chosen to fail

chosen to bring shame

and grief to my people

you were chosen to be a deliverer

some of the people hate you

I mean really hate you

but some of them have come up to me

and expressed how much

hope you've given them.

I've always admired you Moses

even when I was a boy

really

you were watching me grow up from afar

but I must confess

it was hard watching Ramses grow

up with you as a brother in my place

yet here we are

it's funny how God seems to

love making the impossible possible

so if God can work a

miracle in my life and yours

what is stopping him from

working the impossible for his people

I walked right into that one

didn't I

the way I see it we have two options

either we can pack our tent

go our separate ways or what

we can stop sucking our thumbs

and be the men of faith

God has called us to be

I've been running my whole life

it's time that I stand my ground

then what is the plan

get some rest

tomorrow we have an early start

what a beautiful peaceful morning

it is indeed beautiful Pharaoh

did I ask you to speak

shut up and wave your fan

yes your majesty

forgive me

what is the plan Moses

just wait for my lead

when I tell you stretch your staff

over the water what will happen

just wait and see

trust me

your Majesty

there are two men standing

in the tall grass ahead

it may be an ambush

that is hardly an ambush Jannes

that is just Moses and that

Hebrew sl*ve he claims is his brother

what's his name I believe

his name is Aaron your Majesty

remind me to tell my wife to

put you back on shelling peas

here he comes get ready

is there something I can do for you Moses

or do your people desire more labor

this is the very river

your mother found me in

the very river that bore the

blood of my people's first born sons

and it shall bear your blood also

if you do not stop torturing

me with your presence haha

I have asked you kindly Pharaoh

I have given you warning

but you choose not to listen

I will strike the water that is in the Nile

and it shall turn into blood

Moses I am getting

very tired of this charade

go crawl back under the desert

rock you came from now Aaron

stretch your rod over the water

well

what is it

is it truly blood it is

the oldest trick we know

this is no miracle just the

work of another skilled magician

do you hear that Moses

your tricks will not work

give up and leave me alone

we'll see how confident you are

when your people struggle

to find drinkable water

for the next seven days

precious hearts

we are at w*r

but in this battle

we will show the enemy how

people of God fight their battles.

I have had enough of this

when they raise their swords

we will bend our knees in prayer

when they smite our backs with whips

our God will smite their land

with plagues but your hand

when they spit in our faces

we will lift our voices in praise

and our God will shake the earth

oh Israel

take courage for today is your

day of change today is your exodus

and what if Pharaoh still does not agree

oh I am counting on the fact

that he won't

how much more of this can Pharaoh take

there is only one way to find out

no I will not no

the answer will always be no

tomorrow is the last and final plague

after this Pharaoh will

drive us out completely

but you must obey every

instruction the Lord has given

each family must select a spotless lamb

one year old then on

the 14th day of this month

you are to slaughter it

take some of the blood and

paint it on the two doorposts

and on the lintel of your homes

when the night comes shut your doors

because the spirit of death is coming

in the dead of night pass over every house

where you find the blood Mark upon the door

but where no Mark is found you

shall enter and strike down the first born

this is the task laid upon you

is everyone okay

did everyone's child survive

you do not have to shout I

do not even have any children

bang on someone else's door

my son

my only son

why have the gods punished me so sorely

is everyone okay check on your neighbors.

I want to make sure

everyone is accounted for

get out of the way get out of my way.

I am looking for Moses

what does it say Moses.

Pharaoh has reached a decision

children of Israel we are free

by god it is finally done

today shall forever be a day of memorial

it shall be a holiday for every generation

this is the day god removed the

restrictions on his people's praise

this is the day god delivered

his people from bondage

precious hearts follow me

follow me follow me

look water

we are finally here

what do we do now Moses.

I don't know Aaron

what do you mean you don't know

I mean I literally don't know.

I hadn't thought this far

tell me what to do Moses.

I trust you make the people take a break

I must go petition God for his guidance

oh Ramses

look at you I cannot bear your sobbing

leave me be woman

can't you see I am grieving

my son

I can see that you are allowing the

Hebrews to rip your kingdom apart

I do not have the energy nor

the concern to bear your nagging

leave me be while you sit here

mourning what is already lost

the Hebrews are escaping by the millions

they do not escape.

I ordered them to be set free

are you telling me that you willingly let

2.3 million sl*ves

walk out your front door yes

I did I can bear no more of this

I have lost my father and now my son

I can't stomach anymore nor can I

stomach anymore of your weakness.

Ramses.

I watched you wage a w*r of

ego with your so called brother

for nine months

I wondered why you didn't k*ll him

on sight as your father would have

now I see it was not out of sentiment

you are afraid of him afraid.

Pharaoh is afraid of no one

while you sulk in your tears

the Hebrews have borrowed

50,000 pounds of gold and silver

from their maidens and

are headed to the desert

they've poisoned our waters

k*lled our cattle destroyed our crops

and k*lled your son

when will you stop this and

stand up and be Pharaoh

assemble my men and my chariots at once

my God.

I am certain you did not lead

us here to leave us stranded

what would you have me do

charge k*ll every one of

them don't let one escape

charge forward attack

Aaron they are coming.

Ramses and his army.

God please do not abandon your people

hold the line

what is he doing

has he lost his mind

are you all coming

or shall I go alone haha

have faith my friend have

faith everyone follow Moses

well don't just stand there

like a starnated fool k*ll them

everyone is accounted for

but the Egyptians are almost across

shut the oceans

mouth

we are free yes finally free.

Moses.

Ramses my brother

you allowed your stubbornness

to weigh you down to the grave

take heart Moses

do not allow your soul to be brought

down low in a moment of victory

it is not easy to lose

someone you once knew

even if you eventually grew apart.

I feel that I lost a brother

you have

and you should feel absolutely

awful about yourself what

well you act as if those were

the words you wanted to hear

look around you Moses

you have not lost a brother

you gained 600,000 brothers

plus one

well I suppose that is

something to be grateful for

well Moses

our fearless leader

we are no longer sl*ves

tell me my dear brother

what's next.

Joseph

come quickly I have

something very special for you

you shall not enter