MosesExodus 1 - 4

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 BornChapter 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 UpChapter 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 BushChapter 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 EgyptChapter 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