Moses Exodus 1 - 4 b

Introduction Moses was very influential and important to The Jews and their history God and His providence Young’s Analytical Concordance description Youngest son of Amram and Jochebed Born B.C. 1571 Historian, orator, leader, statesman, legislator, patriot, man, prophet

Introduction (continued) Wrote First 5 books of Old Testament Introductory chapters of Job and conclusion Moses’ life divided into 3 periods 40 years in Egypt 40 years in Midian 40 years in the wilderness

The Scene before Moses is Born Chapter 1 Jacob’s family moves to Egypt Israel multiplies in Egypt A new Pharaoh deals with Israel – vs. 9-10 Made Israel slaves – vs. 13-14 Commands Hebrew midwives to kill baby boys Commands that every son born to Hebrews be cast into the Nile

Moses’ Birth and Growing Up Chapter 2 Moses is born and hidden – vs. 1-4 Found by Pharaoh’s daughter Moses grew up – vs. 10, Heb. 11:24-26 Flees to Midian

The Burning Bush Chapter 3 – 4:17 God hears Israel’s cry for help from bondage – 2:23-25 God calls Moses from the burning bush – 3:7-10 Moses makes excuses “Who am I...?” “Who do I say sent me?” “What if they do not believe me?” “I have never been eloquent.” Send someone else.

Moses Returns to Egypt Chapter 4:18-31 Leaves Midian Meets Aaron on the way They assemble the elders of Israel Moses performs the signs The people believe – vs. 29-31

Lessons We Can Learn How to deal with adversity Our faith will be tested Don’t make excuses