1. DO NOW: WHAT DO YOU KNOW OR REMEMBER ABOUT THE STORY OF MOSES? BRAINSTORM! Chapter 8 : Lesson 2

2. The pharaoh told the Hebrews to stop growing in numbers. They feared a revolt one day. The Hebrews followed God’s law instead and continued to multiply. The pharaoh gave a new command to throw all new born Hebrew boys into the river. One mother saved her son by placing him in a basket and sending him down river. The baby was found by the pharaoh’s daughter who named him Moses, and raised him as an Egyptian.

3. Chapter 8 : Lesson 2 Concept: Why did God choose Moses to lead His people? Exodus: Greek word for “departure”  The Biblical word describing the Israelites’ departure from slavery to freedom Israelites: also called “Hebrews”

4. Chapter 8 : Lesson 2 Questions 1. Why did Moses have to flee Egypt? 2. What happened at the burning bush? 3. What name did God give to himself? 4. What did God ask of Moses?