Moses' Upbringing
How old was Moses when his mother out him in the basket?
A baby (3 months old)
What do we learn about the character of God from this dialogue with Moses?
God is patient, gracious, powerful, and supportive.
What did Moses do when he left Egypt and how did he get there?
Moses ran away from Egypt and tended sheep for 40 years.
What was Moses' first excuse for why he wouldn't go back to Egypt?
"Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses questions his ability to do this for God.
What are the first 3 plagues?
Nile water to blood
Frogs
Gnats
What did Moses' mother do with him and why?
She put him in a basket because Pharaoh demanded all of the Hebrew babies be killed.
How was Moses transformed by his 40 years in the wilderness as a shepherd?
Moses was transformed into a humble servant that God could use in a mighty way.
Who did Moses work for?
His wife's father (father-in-law) Jethro
How does God answer Moses after his first excuse to not go back to Egypt?
He answered, “I will certainly be with you, and this will be the sign to you that I am the one who sent you: when you bring the people out of Egypt, you will all worship God at this mountain.”
God assures Moses, He will be with him.
What are the second 3 plagues?
Flies
Dead livestock
Boils
Moses was born a _ in Egypt but was raised a _ in Pharaoh's palace.
Hebrew and Prince
When Moses saw the two Hebrew men fighting, what can we deduce about his character? Positive and Negative?
Positive: He had become so confident that he felt he was able to judge and punish others.
Negative: He had become self-sufficient, acting on his own strength without God. He was also afraid.
As a result of Moses running away from Egypt to save his life, what did it cost him?
It cost him the easy life of the rich and privileged and put him on a path of shepherding which was hard work that was humbling.
How does Moses respond to God’s command that he is to go to Pharaoh and bring God’s people out of Egypt? (2nd Excuse)
The people won’t believe that you sent me and won’t obey me.
What are the last 4 plagues?
Hail
Locusts
Darkness
Death of the firstborn
As the prince of Egypt, how did Moses live?
He lived a good life, receiving the very best education and upbringing.
How did God provide for the Israelites when they left Egypt, and what does this say about his character?
God will give the Israelites favor with the Egyptians and they will send them off with gifts (silver, gold, and clothing).
This says that God is a kind provider for His people.
Where was Moses and what was he doing when he saw the burning bush?
He was on the west side of the wilderness next to Mt. Horeb and he was tending sheep.
What is the third excuse Moses has for not going to Pharaoh and bring God’s people out of Egypt? What did God say in return?
What is the third excuse Moses has for not going to Pharaoh and bring God’s people out of Egypt?
God said He will help Moses speak and tell him what to say.
Why did Pharaoh let God's people go?
His son was killed in the Death of the firstborn plague and knew it was Moses' God who was plaguing them.
Why was it confusing to the Egyptian people that Moses would kill an Egyptian to save a Hebrew man?
They didn't know that he himself was a Hebrew and all Hebrew men were his brothers.
What does the killing of the Egyptian in the field say about Moses' character? Positive and Negative
Positive: Moses had compassion for the slave who was being beaten and loyalty to his people.
Negative: Moses took a life, was sneaky about it, and tried to cover up his crime.
What did the Lord tell him in the burning bush?
He tells Moses that He is aware of the suffering of His people as slaves in Egypt and He has a plan to rescue them. He reveals that he wants to take them to a land flowing with milk and honey (the land of Canaan – the Promised Land).
In the end, how does Moses respond to God’s call? and what does this say about Moses'
When all was said and done – Moses chose to serve God by returning to Egypt and confronting the Pharaoh on behalf of God’s people; Moses was willing.
Moses put his desires and fears aside to honor God’s will. He is obedient, faithful, and selfless.
“A generous man will prosper, he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” What does this verse mean & how does it connect to this story?
We benefit more as the helper than the one helped. Because Moses served the Lord by helping God’s people, Moses had a very close relationship with the Lord – such a legacy!