1. Who ruled Egypt?
Pharaoh
2. How long was Moses hidden by his mother?
3 Month
3. What river did Pharaoh command Hebrew baby boys to be thrown into?
The Nile River
4. Who found baby Moses in the basket?
Pharaoh’s daughter (Princess)
5. What was the name of Moses wife?
Zipporah
6. Why did the new Pharaoh feel threatened by the Israelites?
They were multiplying quickly and he feared they would join enemies and rebel against Egypt.
7. What kind of work were the Israelites forced to do in Egypt?
Forced labor and building store cities like Pithom and Rameses.
8. Why did the Hebrew midwives refuse Pharaoh’s command?
They feared God more than Pharaoh
9. Why did Moses flee to Midian?
He killed an Egyptian and Pharaoh wanted to kill him.
10. What was Moses doing when he saw the burning bush?
Tending his father-in-law’s sheep.
11. What does the burning bush reveal about God’s Holiness?
God is powerful and Holy, He is present but set apart, the bush burned without being destroyed.
12. Why did Moses hide his face when God spoke to him?
He was afraid to look at God because of His Holiness.
13. What does God’s name “I AM” teach us about His nature?
God is eternal, unchanging, always present.
14. Why did God give Moses signs like the staff turning into a snake?
To help people believe Moses was sent by God.
15. What covenant promise did God remember when He heard Israel’s cries?
His promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob about descendants, land, and blessing.
16. How did oppression affect the growth of the Israelites?
The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread.
17. Why was Moses question “Who am I?” significant to his calling?
It showed his insecurity and doubt about being chosen as a leader.
18. What does God setting boundaries (“keep your distance”) teach us about approaching Him?
God is Holy and must be approached with reverence and respect.
19. What does Pharaoh’s order about Hebrew sons tells us about the Israelites?
It showed extreme oppression and set up the need for deliverance and Moses rescue.
20 . What does God providing Aaron reveal about His response to human weakness?
God is patient and provides support when people struggle.
21. Compare Pharaoh’s fear of Israel’s growth with God’s promise, what does it ensure? explain.
Pharaoh tries to stop Israel’s growth, but God’s promise ensures they will multiply and become a great nation.
22. How does Moses past failure (killing the Egyptian) shape his response to God’s calling?
It causes fear, insecurity, and reluctance because he doubts his leadership ability.
23. Why is it important that God both comforts Moses and becomes angry at his continued refusal?
It shows that God is patience but also values obedience.
24. What does the circumcision incident tell us about how leaders should be?
Leaders must obey God personally and at home before leading others spiritually.
25. How do you think the burning bush moment connect to later themes of God’s presence and deliverance?
God reveals Himself, promises to be with His people, and begins the plan to rescue Israel, showing His ongoing faithfulness.