Moses' early life; The Burning Bush; Moses returns to Egypt (Exodus 1-5)

What does Exodus mean? 

- To exit; depart

Last week we learned how/why the Israelites migrated to Egypt.  Quick recap after Joseph revealed himself to his brothers he forgave them and then had them move to Egypt with all their posterity.

After Joseph and the Pharaoh passed a new Pharaoh reigned over Egypt.  The scriptures state that he did not know Joseph.

This Pharaoh noticed how the Israelites flourished and became concerned about their power.

He commanded all the Hebrew midwives to kill every new born boy.  (The midwives did not listen to this command.  They feared God more than they feared the Pharaoh.)

In your life who do you feel like you respect more the Lord or man?  What do your actions show?

In effort to save her child Moses' mother put him in a basket and sent him up the river.

This decision not only saved Moses but it also saved the life of the Israelites from bondage.

The daughter of the Pharaoh finds and raises Moses.

Moses leaves Egypt, which is when he marries his wife, Zipporah.  The Lord visits him.  He is told to visit the Pharaoh and request to have the Israelites freed.

How can we liken this to our lives? The Israelites are in Bondage.  The Lord hears their cries and sees their burdens and wants to deliver them.  

Have you ever felt like you did something that caused you to feel stuck or feel like there was no way out?  If so, know the Lord can deliver you.   He cares for you immensely.