Exodus 2 Outline

Exodus 2

Study: Israel in Egypt

Store: “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Apply: God’s Deliverance

Learn: The Birth of Moses

·       Exodus 2

o   4 Focus Points

§  1. God’s Protection-

·       A mother’s heartache

§  2. God’s Plan-

·       God’s chosen

·       A reuniting

§  3. Moses’s Sin

·       Hiding

·       Covering-up

·       Exposed

·       Flees

§  4. God’s Timing

·       A time to grow

1.    God’s Protection

-Exodus 2:1-4

Bonus Question #1-What were the names of Moses’ parents?

¨     What do we know about the Levites?             

¨     Why did Moses need to be protected when he was born?

                  Exodus 1:22

¨     What message can we draw out from verse 3?

Ø  What qualities does Moses’ mom possess?

¨     What does this tell us about the call on Moses?

Ø  Acts 7:20-29

Ø  Hebrews 11:23-

§  What insight is given about Moses’ parents?

2.    God’s Plan

Exodus 2:4-10

§  Bonus Question # 2-What was the name of Moses’ sister?

·       What was God’s Plan for Moses?

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·       How did God use his sister to save him?

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§  Bonus Question # 3-What does Moses’ name mean?

·       Why was it in God’s plan, to have Moses raised by Pharaoh’s daughter, an Egyptian?

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¨     What significance would this have later on in Moses’ life?

3.    Moses’ Sin

-Exodus 2:11-15

¨     Hiding

Ø  Verse 12

¨     Cover-up

Ø  Verse 12

¨     Exposed

Ø  Verse13-14

¨     Flee

Ø  Verse 14-15

In what ways are we similar to Moses today?

What lessons can we learn and apply from this passage?

                 

4.    God’s Timing

-Exodus 2:15-25

¨     A Time to Grow

Ø  How long did Moses travel when he left Egypt?

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Ø  The growing process begins

§  How does the Lord reveal His presence upon Moses?

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Ø  Bonus Question # 4-Reuel was also called what?

¨     Three Main Events in the Life of Moses

Ø  He marries Zipporah

Ø  He has a baby boy-Gershom

Ø  The King of Egypt dies.

§  This is where we see God’s timing really begin to play out.

Take-Away

1. God always protects His people.

2. You exist for a purpose

3. You can’t hide your sin-it will always come out

4. Be still and trust in God’s timing. Use the waiting period to grow spiritually.

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Exodus 1 Outline

Exodus 1

Study: Israel in Egypt

Store: “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Apply: God’s Deliverance

Learn: Slavery in Egypt

·      Exodus 1

o   5 Key Points that Set the Stage

§  1. The 1^st generation dies

§  2. The Israelites multiply in great number

§  3. A new King takes the throne

§  4. Heavy burdens are placed upon the Israelites

§  5. Two Midwives risk their lives to save the lives of babies

1.    The 1^st Generation Ends

-Exodus 1:5-10

a.     Jacob had _______________________direct descendants that moved with him to Egypt. Among them were Jacob’s 12 sons (Joseph was already in Egypt.)

Reuben	Simeon	Levi	Judah	Issachar	Zebulun
Benjamin	Dan	Naphtali	Gad	Asher	Joseph

b.     Exodus 1:6-

                                                        i.     It is not clear exactly how many Israelites make up the 1^st generation, but we can assume it began with Abraham and ended with the last brother of the 12.

1.     -Bonus question: How long did the Israelites stay in the land of Egypt?

2.    The Israelites grow in Number

Exodus 1:7-

o   Although we are not given a number, we do get a visual picture of how quickly the 2^nd generation multiplies in number.

§  The latter part of verse 7-“They soon filled the land.”

§  Due to such rapid growth we become aware of the character of the new King.

3.    A New King takes the Throne

-Exodus 1:8-10

§  The most important verse in this chapter is found in verse 8

·      “Then a new king came to the throne of Egypt who knew NOTHING about Joseph or what he had done.”

o   Do you think if the new Pharaoh new about Joseph things would have been differently?

§  We don’t know, but what we do know is this new Pharaoh was heartless.

§  According to verses 9-10 what three things can we gather about Pharaoh’s character?

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§  The Lord has given us all an important role to play here on earth, what kind of character do we display?

4.    Heavy Burdens are Placed upon the Israelites

-Exodus 1:11-14

·      What goal(s)was Pharaoh trying to accomplish by placing heavy burdens upon the Israelites?

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·      What burdens were placed upon the Israelites?

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·      The more the Israelites were oppressed the more quickly the Israelites _______________________________.

o   What does this continued growth reveal about God’s plan and will?    

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o   How do you react when heavy burdens are placed upon you?

§  What qualities develop within you during times of burden?

§  What benefits can we gain from them?

§  What does God promise to all who are bent beneath their loads?

·      Psalm 145:14

·      Psalm 55:22

·      Do you cry out to God during your time of burden or do you complain?

·      During hard times we are and can still find Joy, be Prayerful and thankful.

o   The more the Israelites grew the more alarmed the Egyptians became.

§  Do you know who else becomes alarmed and threatened when more people come to know the Lord? 

          

5.    Shiprah and Puah

-Exodus 1:15-22

·      Who were these two women?

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·      Knowing their profession what did Pharaoh order these two women to do?

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o   What purpose would this serve?

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·      What two words could we use to describe these two Hebrew Midwives?

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·      Why Faith

o   Exodus 1:17-“But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king and allowed the boys to live, too.”

·      Courage

o   Exodus 1:18-19-“Then the kind called for the midwives. ‘ Why have you done this?’ He demanded. ‘Why have you allowed the boys to live?’ Sir, they told him, the Hebrew women are very strong. They have their babies so quickly that we cannot get there in time! They are not slow in giving birth like Egyptian women.”

§  Though these two women lied, they refused to obey Pharaoh’s order. They took a bold stand for what was right.

·      When we are asked to do something that goes against God’s Word, do we take a bold stand and say no?

o   There are many areas in our lives where those in authority ask us to do things that go against God’s Word. It might not even be those who are over us, but those who are right beside us, our friends, our family.

§  We must always obey God rather than man.

§  Just like Shiprah and Puah were blessed for their obedience to God, so will we if we remain obedient.

·      Pharaoh remained relentless in his efforts to kill off the newborn baby boys. But we will soon see in the end that this comes back to haunt him.

Take-Away

1. Trust in the Lord’s provision and protection

2. Remain faithful even when you are heavily burdened

3. Remain obedient to the Lord

Do you know how long 400 years is? So many people born into slavery, it’s crazy, yet we are still born into slavery today-slavery to sin. However, today we have the option to get out of slavery at a young age, because of Christ. But many still choose to remain in that slavery and for some it takes years and years for them to be delivered.

Do you know what is sad? Is how many people sit in Church pews that are still in bondage, yet willingly choose to stay there.

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What and Who?

"Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living." Romans 6:16

Who are you a slave to? 

Many might answer no one, but in reality we are all a slave to something or someone. 

As our Pastor challenged us to figure out who we are a slave to, it made begin to evaluate if I was truly a slave to Christ or myself more. 

It's not always easy to have these conversations with Christ, especially when you know the truth. 

I desire to be a slave to Christ, but often times it seems I can be more a slave to self. 

This I despise, because being a slave to self produces things that are hard to overcome and break free from. 

Being a slave to self often results in worldliness, pride, selfishness, laziness, greed, jealousy, anger and bitterness. It also produces insecurity, doubt and lack of contentment. 

I am pretty certain, many of us our slaves to self and have been for a long time. 

But there is hope for us, Jesus promises to set us free from our bondage. 

He has made a way where we no longer have to live according to our flesh or the law. He did this by taking our place on the Cross. He took our sins upon Himself and He died so we would not have to. 

In return, when we accept Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, as He enters us and fills us with the Holy Spirit we can rise in freedom. Our old self is gone and we are new in Jesus. 

We no longer have to live as slaves to self. We no longer have to live under its condemnation, insecurity, doubt and misery. 

Instead, we can be slaves to Christ. 

We can live under His commands, promises and truth. Which bring joy, hope, excitement, protection, peace, love, forgiveness, healing and many more blessings. 

I would rather be a slave to Christ and be free than be a slave to self and live in bondage. In order to do this I have to make my Adam's suit do what it doesn't want to do- Die to self. 

What are you a slave to?

Self

TV

Work

Appearance

Clothes

Money

Praise of man

Laziness

Pride

Food

Drugs

Alcohol 

Kids

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Internet

Games

Sports

Working out 

The easiest way to know, is by evaluating what you spend the most time doing, investing in, thinking about and doing. 

What are you a slave too?

If Asked, Could You Answer?

What is it about Jesus that motivates you to be the best you can be for Him? 

What is it about Jesus that makes you desire a relationship with Him?

What is it about Jesus that makes you want to please Him?

What is it about Jesus that makes you want to tell others about Him?

What is it about Jesus that makes you want to live like Him?

How does He give you hope?

How does He strengthen you?

How does He give you confidence?

Why do you believe in Him?

This sweet boy got married today. It was the sweetest wedding. (And VERY emotional)

Weldon, we are so proud of the man you have become. You have modeled Christ and lived out His Word in a marvelous way. Not only have you taught and shown Avery and Dax what it means to be a godly young man, but they will now get to see what a Godly husband looks like. 

You are prayed for daily and loved beyond words. We are thrilled to be apart of you and Lily's life. 

A & D,

As you age there will come times in your life when you feel overwhelmed. The stress' that come with responsibility will seem more than you can handle at times. 

And when those days come, may you find yourselves on your knees, praising The Lord for what He did for you. 

Remember His suffering, rememeber the Cross. Remember the persecution and mockery He faced. 

Let His love and faithfulness bring peace to your weary and worn hearts. 

Let His strength and power and victory give you strength to rise up and keep fighting the fight. 

Clothe yourselves in His promises. Especially His promise to never give you more than you can handle. 

Jesus will never leave you nor forsake you. He knows every burden you will carry, every frustration you will have, every doubt you will think and speak. He knows what you can and can't handle. 

So in those times of stress and feeling overwhelmed may you sense His peace and presence, as you come before Him with an open, honest and willing heart. 

Keep your ears open always seeking to hear His voice. 

Jesus overcame the greatest persecution, and  it is through Him, that you too will be able to overcome those days that seem overwhelming. 

With His Love, 

Mommy

"No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; he’ll always be there to help you come through it."

 1 Corinthians 10:13

Altar Sunday

Sometimes we spend more time praying than we do going out and being active and involved.

And sometimes, Jesus has to give us a nudge to remind us, praying is great, but going out and doing is just as powerful and necessary. 

Don't use prayer to put off what you know you should be doing.