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What was Pharaoh's main fear regarding the growing population of the Israelites?
What was Pharaoh's main fear regarding the growing population of the Israelites?
- They would rebel against him.
- They would threaten Egyptian crops.
- They would join enemies in war. (correct)
- They would ally with foreign nations.
What action did Pharaoh take to keep the Israelites powerless?
What action did Pharaoh take to keep the Israelites powerless?
- Encouraged intermarriage with Egyptians.
- Gave them their own land.
- Put slave masters over them. (correct)
- Allowed them to work freely.
What was the response of the Egyptians towards the workload forced upon the Israelites?
What was the response of the Egyptians towards the workload forced upon the Israelites?
- They worked collaboratively with the Israelites.
- They supported the Israelites' freedom.
- They worked the Israelites ruthlessly. (correct)
- They were indifferent to their suffering.
How did Pharaoh initially attempt to eliminate the Israelite male babies?
How did Pharaoh initially attempt to eliminate the Israelite male babies?
What significant action did Moses take during his time in Egypt?
What significant action did Moses take during his time in Egypt?
What dilemma did Moses' parents face after his birth?
What dilemma did Moses' parents face after his birth?
What was the identity conflict Moses faced as he grew up?
What was the identity conflict Moses faced as he grew up?
What might some Israelites have wondered about the increase in their population?
What might some Israelites have wondered about the increase in their population?
What circumstance led the chosen deliverer to flee to Midian?
What circumstance led the chosen deliverer to flee to Midian?
What does the plight of the Israelites in slavery symbolize in the context of the content?
What does the plight of the Israelites in slavery symbolize in the context of the content?
What lesson is conveyed about the relationship between difficulties and being in favor with God?
What lesson is conveyed about the relationship between difficulties and being in favor with God?
What enables God to deliver Israel from slavery?
What enables God to deliver Israel from slavery?
What does the phrase 'the great controversy' refer to?
What does the phrase 'the great controversy' refer to?
How did the new Pharaoh's attitude towards the Israelites change over time?
How did the new Pharaoh's attitude towards the Israelites change over time?
What can be inferred about the presence of God during difficult times?
What can be inferred about the presence of God during difficult times?
What does having things go well indicate about one's moral standing, according to the content?
What does having things go well indicate about one's moral standing, according to the content?
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Study Notes
Israel's Growth and Oppression
- Israel's population increased significantly during Egyptian captivity, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham.
- Pharaoh feared the growing Israelite population would ally with Egypt’s enemies during warfare.
- To suppress the Israelites, Pharaoh imposed harsh measures:
- Appointed slave masters.
- Forced labor to build cities.
- Assigned grueling work in the fields, leading to oppression and bitterness (Exodus 1:11-14).
Pharaoh's Decrees Against Israelites
- Pharaoh ordered the killing of all male Israelite newborns in an attempt to control the population.
- Initially, he commanded Israelite midwives to kill newborn boys, which failed.
- As a result, he issued a decree for all Egyptians to kill Israelite baby boys.
Moses: The Deliverer
- Moses was born during this crisis; his parents hid him to save his life.
- He was adopted by an Egyptian princess, creating a deep sense of grief for his biological parents.
- Raised in a foreign, idol-worshiping environment, Moses faced identity conflicts as an adult.
Moses' Flight from Egypt
- After witnessing the oppression of an Israelite, Moses killed an Egyptian and hid the body.
- Fearing for his life when his actions were discovered, he fled to Midian, leading a life of herding sheep.
- The initial blessing of increased Israelite population seemed to turn into a curse through prolonged suffering and slavery.
Spiritual Insights
- Many Israelites likely questioned the goodness of God’s blessing amidst their suffering, paralleling human experiences of feeling abandoned in difficult times.
- Similar to Israel's slavery, sin can trap individuals, leading to feelings of despair.
- The experience of the Israelites exemplifies that prosperity or adversity do not necessarily correlate with divine approval or disapproval.
Understanding God's Presence
- Moses represents the ultimate Deliverer, Jesus, amidst the struggle between good and evil in the "great controversy."
- Problems do not indicate a person's evil nature, nor do good circumstances guarantee righteousness.
- Difficulties can signify that one is on the right path with God.
- God’s apparent absence does not mean He is uncaring; His presence is constant, and He is deeply concerned for His people.
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