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What are the Israelites doing as the Book of Exodus begins?
What are the Israelites doing as the Book of Exodus begins?
Settled the land of Goshen, prospering.
What does the Book of Exodus mean when it states, 'Now there arose a new king in Egypt who did not know Joseph'?
What does the Book of Exodus mean when it states, 'Now there arose a new king in Egypt who did not know Joseph'?
The Book of Exodus meant that there was a new pharaoh who didn't know Joseph's power.
How does the new Pharaoh stir up public sentiment against the Israelites?
How does the new Pharaoh stir up public sentiment against the Israelites?
He presents them as foreigners and invaders.
What is the first stage of Pharaoh's plan to keep the Israelites under control?
What is the first stage of Pharaoh's plan to keep the Israelites under control?
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What is the second stage, and why does this evil proposition make sense?
What is the second stage, and why does this evil proposition make sense?
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From Exodus 2:10, what is the meaning of Moses' name?
From Exodus 2:10, what is the meaning of Moses' name?
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What are some details by which the Egyptians unwittingly contribute to their own defeat?
What are some details by which the Egyptians unwittingly contribute to their own defeat?
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What is the event that pushes Moses to claim his Hebrew ancestry?
What is the event that pushes Moses to claim his Hebrew ancestry?
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What causes Moses to flee Egypt?
What causes Moses to flee Egypt?
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While in the land of Midian, Moses marries _________ the daughter of a priest named _________.
While in the land of Midian, Moses marries _________ the daughter of a priest named _________.
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How old is Moses when he meets God on the mountain for the first time?
How old is Moses when he meets God on the mountain for the first time?
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How does God identify himself to Moses in the Burning Bush?
How does God identify himself to Moses in the Burning Bush?
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If God had only identified himself as the God of Abraham and Isaac, who else could claim him as their God?
If God had only identified himself as the God of Abraham and Isaac, who else could claim him as their God?
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What is the cryptic phrase that contains the Name of God?
What is the cryptic phrase that contains the Name of God?
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Why does God often choose those who are weak and with no apparent skills or abilities to do His work?
Why does God often choose those who are weak and with no apparent skills or abilities to do His work?
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How does God plan to use Israel as a priestly nation?
How does God plan to use Israel as a priestly nation?
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What is Moses' first demand to Pharaoh?
What is Moses' first demand to Pharaoh?
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What is Pharaoh's attitude toward God in EX 5:2?
What is Pharaoh's attitude toward God in EX 5:2?
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How does Pharaoh respond to Moses' first demand?
How does Pharaoh respond to Moses' first demand?
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Why is Pharaoh unimpressed with Moses' miracles?
Why is Pharaoh unimpressed with Moses' miracles?
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Why does Moses insist that the sacrifices cannot take place within the land of Egypt?
Why does Moses insist that the sacrifices cannot take place within the land of Egypt?
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How are the plagues themselves God's judgments upon the gods of Egypt?
How are the plagues themselves God's judgments upon the gods of Egypt?
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What does God say He knows about the king of Egypt?
What does God say He knows about the king of Egypt?
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What will God prove by slaying the firstborn of all Egyptians?
What will God prove by slaying the firstborn of all Egyptians?
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How were the Israelites to identify their homes for the Angel of Death to pass over them?
How were the Israelites to identify their homes for the Angel of Death to pass over them?
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Why did God command the Israelites to eat unleavened bread?
Why did God command the Israelites to eat unleavened bread?
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How are we to understand the Passover lamb as a type of Christ?
How are we to understand the Passover lamb as a type of Christ?
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How does the yearly celebration of Passover relate to God's salvation plan?
How does the yearly celebration of Passover relate to God's salvation plan?
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What happens after the Israelites do not simply gain their freedom?
What happens after the Israelites do not simply gain their freedom?
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Why do Pharaoh and his officials change their minds about letting the Israelites go?
Why do Pharaoh and his officials change their minds about letting the Israelites go?
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With Pharaoh and his army following, the Israelites arrive at the Sea of Reeds, which in English translations of the Bible is often rendered as ____.
With Pharaoh and his army following, the Israelites arrive at the Sea of Reeds, which in English translations of the Bible is often rendered as ____.
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How does God clear a path through the Red Sea for the Israelites?
How does God clear a path through the Red Sea for the Israelites?
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What happens when the Egyptians try to follow the Israelites through the Sea?
What happens when the Egyptians try to follow the Israelites through the Sea?
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What difficulties await the Israelites after they are freed?
What difficulties await the Israelites after they are freed?
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Once free, what is the first concern and complaint of the Israelites?
Once free, what is the first concern and complaint of the Israelites?
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How does God provide for their needs in the wilderness?
How does God provide for their needs in the wilderness?
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What aspect of human nature does Numbers 11:4-6 illustrate?
What aspect of human nature does Numbers 11:4-6 illustrate?
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What does the Hebrew word 'manna' mean in English?
What does the Hebrew word 'manna' mean in English?
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How is the manna that God sends down in the desert a type for the Sacrament of the Eucharist?
How is the manna that God sends down in the desert a type for the Sacrament of the Eucharist?
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According to God's plan, what is the priestly function of the People of Israel?
According to God's plan, what is the priestly function of the People of Israel?
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What happens when God tries to speak to his people face to face?
What happens when God tries to speak to his people face to face?
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How does God keep his covenant promise with Israel?
How does God keep his covenant promise with Israel?
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The Ten Commandments are also called the ____ which means ______.
The Ten Commandments are also called the ____ which means ______.
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What do the first three commandments deal with?
What do the first three commandments deal with?
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What do the next seven commandments deal with?
What do the next seven commandments deal with?
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What is the Natural Law, and what is an example of it?
What is the Natural Law, and what is an example of it?
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How are the Ten Commandments a privileged expression of the Natural Law?
How are the Ten Commandments a privileged expression of the Natural Law?
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How long is Moses alone with God on Mt. Sinai?
How long is Moses alone with God on Mt. Sinai?
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What does God show Moses during this time?
What does God show Moses during this time?
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What is the Ark of the Covenant and what two purposes did it serve?
What is the Ark of the Covenant and what two purposes did it serve?
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Study Notes
The Israelites and the New Pharaoh
- Israelites settled in the land of Goshen and thrived until a new Pharaoh arose.
- The new king of Egypt was unaware of Joseph's significance and the favor he held with previous rulers, leading to strained relations with Israelites.
Pharaoh's Oppression and Moses' Early Life
- The new Pharaoh targeted the Israelites, framing them as foreigners and threats.
- He enslaved the Israelites as the first step to control.
- A decree was issued to kill every Hebrew baby boy to eliminate potential rebels, ensuring girls married Egyptians.
- Moses, whose name means "Drawn out of the Water," was raised by Pharaoh's daughter yet nursed by his biological mother, connecting him to his Israelite heritage.
Moses' Identity Crisis
- Moses identified with his Hebrew ancestry after witnessing an Egyptian beating a slave; he killed the Egyptian in defense.
- Fleeing in fear after his actions were discovered, he settled in Midian, marrying Zipporah, daughter of Jethro.
Divine Encounter and Commissioning
- At the age of 80, Moses encountered God through the Burning Bush, who proclaimed Himself as "the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob."
- God’s cryptic identity statement, “I AM WHO I AM,” signified His eternal presence.
- God often selects the weak for His work, demonstrating that all individuals can serve a purpose.
Israel's Role and Egypt's Refusal
- God intended Israel to be a priestly nation, exemplifying righteousness to other nations.
- Moses demanded Pharaoh to allow the Israelites to worship in the wilderness, but Pharaoh's response was dismissive, indicating ignorance of God and increasing the Israelites' burdens.
- The initial signs and wonders performed by Moses failed to persuade Pharaoh due to the magicians' mimicry.
The Plagues as Judgments
- The plagues served as judgments against Egyptian gods, revealing God’s supremacy.
- The plague of frogs and subsequent afflictions didn't yield a genuine change in Pharaoh’s stance, who was prone to negotiation during times of crisis.
The Passover Event
- God’s final judgment involved slaying every firstborn in Egypt, a judgment aimed at demonstrating His authority over Egypt.
- Israelites marked their doorposts with lamb's blood so the Angel of Death would pass over them during the Passover.
- Unleavened bread was consumed as a symbol of the haste of their exodus.
Manna and Spiritual Symbolism
- Manna, meaning "What-Is-It," was provided by God as sustenance in the desert, paralleling the Eucharist as Jesus claimed to be the spiritual bread of life.
- Israel was tasked with spreading God’s message, demonstrating their designated role as a priestly nation.
The Sinai Covenant
- When God attempted a direct relationship with Israel, fear led them to request Moses as their mediator.
- God's covenant was affirmed at Mt. Sinai where elders witnessed His glory.
- The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, encapsulated moral laws governing the relationship with God and others.
Understanding Natural Law
- The Ten Commandments embody Natural Law, guiding human behavior discernible through reason.
- Moses' prolonged stay on Mt. Sinai resulted in receiving a pattern for constructing the tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant, which housed the written law and manna.
Conclusion of the Chapter
- The journey from oppression through miraculous events to the establishment of laws represents a foundational narrative in Israel's identity.
- The interplay of divine instruction and human response sets the stage for subsequent developments in the Israelite story.
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