Exodus 1-6, Week 6

Moses - What images of this man live in your mind - The Ten Commandments movie version with Charlton Heston or Prince of Egypt animated hero? You are about to encounter the real man. The man who ultimately became a very good friend of God's. The man who though initially did not want to do what God asks, travels the journey courageously. We have much to learn from this man....so let's begin.



1. The Israelites have been in Egypt for 400+ years as we start Exodus. Once welcomed as honored guests in the best land Egypt had to offer, they are now viewed as a major population problem. This Pharaoh has no knowledge of Joseph and who he was. He sees a population of trouble. His answer is slavery and oppression. Think of a time when your life has taken a dramatic turn with long term consequences. Why did it happen? Could you/Can you see God in the midst of the change?

2. Examine the heros in these first few chapters - the midwives, Moses' mother and sister, Pharaoh's daughter, Aaron, Moses' wife. What do you learn from each of them? Again, God reveals He will use us for His ultimate purpose, even when we aren't aware or resistant.

3. The burning bush. Spend some time with God's conversation with Moses. Ultimately Moses simply says, "Send someone else." Don't you relate to this? What is God asking of you today? What is your reply to God..."send someone else?"

4. Moses pulls back and forth with God throughout these chapters. In your conversations with God what do you talk about? Are you real with God? Do you ask for Him to transform your heart into His heart? Who is Yahweh in your life - a moderator, a friend, a casual acquaintance, business associate, the man in charge?

5. Pharaoh asks Moses and Aaron: "Who is the Lord that I should heed him and let Israel go?" Indeed. This question abounds in our society today...Who is God that I should do what He wants? Are you prepared with an answer?

6. Chapter 6:9..."they would not listen to Moses, because of their broken spirit." The Renovare Spiritual Transformation Bible has this note ..."When we are most helpless, we are in a position to receive the most help. God does not chastise us when we become heartsick. He acts in ways we were too strong and self-reliant to experience before." (page 107) Personally, I know this truth. How about you?