The early life of Moses

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The early life of Moses

• How long were the Israelites in Egypt?
• 430 years
• How had the Israelites situation changed between
  the time of Genesis and Exodus?
• King didnt know Joseph.
• King imposed harsh labor.
• King attempted infanticide/genocide.
• How did baby Moses survive?
• Basket, sister, princess, mother
• What upbringing to adulthood did Moses have?
• Royal treatment, best education available

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Moses in exile

• Why did Moses flee from Egypt?
• Fear of execution for murder
• Where did he go?
• Midian
• How did he first encounter the Lord?
• Burning bush on the mountain
• What was the Lords message to Moses?
• He would give relief to Israelites through Moses.
• How did Moses react to the Lords call?
• He made excuses.
• What is Gods name?
• I AM the Tetragrammaton YHWH
• What ritual does Zipporah renew?
• Circumcision

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Moses goes to Pharaoh

• What is the core message to Pharaoh, and what is
  his first response?
• Let my people go.
• He refuses and increases their labor.
• How do the people and Moses react to Pharaohs
  refusal.
• They complain Moses made them odious to Pharaoh.
• Moses complains that God has not delivered his
  people at all.
• Who hardened Pharaohs heart?
• First Pharaoh, then the Lord.

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The Lord gets Pharaohs attention

• What were the first and last plagues?
• Nile to blood death of the firstborn
• What were some animal plagues?
• Frogs, bugs, flies, dead cattle, and locusts
• What were some other plagues?
• Boils, Fire and Hail, Darkness
• How did Pharaoh and the Egyptians react to the
  last plague?
• Good riddance, and take what you like
• Who left with the Israelites?
• A mixed multitude

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The first Passover Exodus Begins

• How were Israelites spared, and what commemorates
  that?
• Blood on the doorposts and lintels
• Passover
• What kind of bread and what kind of dress was
  required for the first Passover?
• Unleavened bread, travelling clothes
• When was the Passover to be observed again?
• In the first month of every Jewish year
• What road was forbidden for the Exodus, and why?
• Not the Way of the Philistines they might turn
  back.
• What role did Joseph play in the Exodus?
• They carried his mummy with them.
• How did the Israelites know what route to take on
  the Exodus?
• The Lord let by a pillar of cloud and fire.

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PARTING OF THE RED SEA

• Why did the Lord part the Sea?
• To show his glory to Pharaoh, the Egyptians, and
  the nations.
• What did Moses say to calm the Israelites when
  they got to the Sea, and the Egyptians came near?
• Be still and see the salvation of the Lord.
• What happened to the Israelites and the Egyptians
  in the Sea?
• Israelites passed on dry ground.
• Egyptians pursued and drowned.
• What are the main points in The Song of Moses?
• The Lord defeated Pharaoh in the Red Sea,
  demonstrating how his righteous anger consumes
  his enemies.
• The Lord used the elements against Pharaoh,
  causing surrounding nations to respect how the
  Lord led his people to his sanctuary.
• Who led women in a similar celebration?
• Miriam