pharaoh's fears
why did pharaoh begin to fear the Israelite's?
they were growing in number and strength
Who were the Israelite's descendants of?
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Did God forget his people in Egypt
No
What command did Pharaoh give to the midwives?
(Kill all newborn Hebrew boys.)
What country were the Israelites in during Exodus 1?
egpyt
what was pharaoh afraid the Israelite's might do in war?
Join Egypt's enemies and escape.
what happened to the Israelite's as they were oppressed?
they multiplies and became stronger
What does this chapter show about God's promises?
They continue, even through pain or oppression.
What were the names of the brave midwives?
(Shiphrah and Puah.)
What was the name of the king of Egypt?
Pharoah
what did Pharaoh try to do to stop the Israelite's from multiplying?
He made them slaves and gave them hard labor.
what types of word did the Egyptians force the Israelite's to do?
Heavy Labor- building and working in fields
How does this prepare the way for Moses' story?
It sets up the need for a rescuer.
What did the midwives do instead?
they let the boys live.
What region of Egypt did the Israelites live in?
Goshen
What does this reveal about Pharaoh's heart?
He was prideful, fearful, and lacked trust in God.
how did God show His presence even in slavery?
He continued to multiply and strengthen His people
Why do you think God let them suffer for a time?
to grow them, prepare Moses, fulfill prophecy.
Why did the midwives disobey Pharaoh?
They feared God more than Pharaoh.
What does “Pharaoh” mean?
King
True or False: Pharaoh trusted God to protect his kingdom.
False- he relied on fear and control
what does this teach us about suffering and God's plan?
God can still be at work even when life feels hard.
Can we trust God in our pain like the Israelites? Why or why not?
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How did God bless the midwives for their bravery?
He gave them families of their own
What does “Exodus” mean?
Exit, departure — the story of God's people leaving slavery)