1. Both were called by God to lead their people.
*Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land (Exodus).
*Martin Luther King Jr. felt that he was called by God to lead the American civil rights movement (Stride Toward Freedom).
2. Both faced great opposition and challenges in their work.
*Moses had to deal with the stubbornness of the pharaoh and the grumbling of the Israelites (Exodus).
*Martin Luther King Jr. faced segregation, discrimination, and violence from white Southerners (Stride Toward Freedom).
3. Both used nonviolent resistance as a means of achieving their goals.
*Moses used plagues and miracles to convince the pharaoh to let the Israelites go (Exodus).
*Martin Luther King Jr. used marches, boycotts, and other forms of nonviolent protest to fight for civil rights (Stride Toward Freedom).
4. Both were great orators who were able to inspire and motivate their followers.
*Moses gave many speeches to the Israelites, encouraging them to trust God and follow him (Deuteronomy).
*Martin Luther King Jr. gave many speeches, including his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, which inspired millions of Americans to fight for civil rights (Stride Toward Freedom).
5. Both were successful in achieving their goals.
*Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land (Deuteronomy).
*Martin Luther King Jr. helped end segregation and discrimination in the United States (Stride Toward Freedom).
Moses and Martin Luther King Jr. were two great leaders who shared many similarities. They were both called by God to lead their people, faced great opposition and challenges, used nonviolent resistance, were great orators, and were successful in achieving their goals. Their stories continue to inspire people around the world to fight for justice and equality.