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What happens to the children of Israel in Egypt?
They multiply and are made slaves by a new Pharaoh, who orders all newborn males to be cast into the river.
Who discovers Moses when he is cast onto the river?
The Pharaoh's daughter.
What does God ask Moses to do from the burning bush?
To ask Pharaoh to let Israel go.
What signs does God demonstrate to Moses?
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What does Pharaoh do in response to Moses's request?
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How does God assure Moses when he fears he will not be listened to?
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What significant event occurs when Aaron casts down his rod before Pharaoh?
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What plagues does God send upon Egypt?
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What does the Passover entail?
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What happens to the firstborn of Egypt during the Passover?
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What is instituted for the firstborn of Israel?
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How does God lead the Israelites after they leave Egypt?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- The Israelites multiply in Egypt, causing fear in a new Pharaoh.
- Pharaoh imposes slavery on the Israelites and orders the killing of newborn Hebrew boys.
Chapter 2
- Moses is born to a Levite family and placed in a basket on the Nile.
- Discovered by Pharaoh's daughter, Moses is raised in the royal household.
- He kills an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, flees to Midian, marries Jethro's daughter, and has a son named Gershom.
- God hears the cries of the Israelites in bondage.
Chapter 3
- God calls Moses from a burning bush at Mount Horeb, commissioning him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
- Promised deliverance to Canaan, described as a land flowing with milk and honey.
- Moses is instructed to inform Pharaoh that "I AM" has sent him and is warned of Pharaoh's stubbornness.
Chapter 4
- Moses expresses doubt about his credibility; God provides miraculous signs, including turning his staff into a snake and causing leprosy.
- Reassurance from God that both Moses and Aaron will assist in delivering the message to Israel, who believe his signs.
- Moses' son is circumcised, indicating the importance of covenant rituals.
Chapter 5
- Moses encounters Pharaoh asking for Israel's freedom; Pharaoh refuses and increases their workload.
- The Israelites blame Moses for their suffering, leading him to question God.
Chapter 6
- God reassures Moses of His covenant and promises to deliver Israel despite their disbelief.
- Genealogy of the Israelites is outlined; Moses feels unworthy due to his speech impediment.
Chapter 7
- Aaron is established as Moses' spokesperson; God indicates Pharaoh's heart will be hardened to showcase His power.
- Aaron's rod becomes a serpent, swallowing the magicians' serpents, demonstrating divine authority.
- The Nile is turned to blood, but Pharaoh's heart remains hardened.
Chapter 8
- Multiple plagues occur: frogs, lice, and flies; Pharaoh temporarily agrees to let the Israelites go but later retracts.
- Pharaoh's heart is hardened once again after each plague.
Chapter 9
- God sends further plagues: livestock disease (excluding Israelite livestock), boils, and hail (spared in Goshen).
- Pharaoh admits wrongdoing but hardens his heart after relief from the plagues.
Chapter 10
- Locust plague follows; Pharaoh briefly repents, but hardens his heart once more.
- A plague of darkness descends upon Egypt; Pharaoh offers conditional freedom, which Moses rejects.
Chapter 11
- God instructs Moses to ask Egyptians for gold and silver valuables.
- Announcement of the death of Egypt's firstborn is made; Pharaoh remains obstinate.
Chapter 12
- Passover established: an unblemished lamb's blood marks Israelite doors to protect them from the death of firstborns.
- The Israelites must eat the Passover meal in haste with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
- After the plagues, Pharaoh commands the Israelites to leave after 430 years of bondage.
Chapter 13
- Consecration of Israel's firstborn to the Lord; redemption practices outlined for unclean animals and humans.
- The Feast of Unleavened Bread commemorates their deliverance.
- Israel's journey is guided by a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, including the bones of Joseph.
Chapter 14
- Israelites camp by the Red Sea; Pharaoh pursues them, intensifying their fear.
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