1. Moses Exodus 1 - 4 b

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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
Commands Hebrew midwives to kill baby boys
Commands that every son born to Hebrews be cast into the Nile

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

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