Week 1: Preparing Moses

Preparing Moses: Exodus 1-3

Objective: 

• Be familiar with the transition from Genesis-Exodus
  
• The circumstances during the birth of Moses
• Moses is trying to save his people with his own power
• Moses accepts God's call

Resources:

• Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary
• Catena Bible Commentary
• Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)

Reading:

• General
  • Exodus 1-3
• Specific
  • Exodus 1: 8-22
  • Exodus 2: All
  • Exodus 3: 1-20

Key verse(s):

• "‘And he said, “Here I am”’ Exodus 3:4
• "And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” Exodus 3:14

Comments:

• Starts by mentioning only 70 persons entered Egypt with Jacob to link with the end of Genesis.
• God blessed the Israelites and they multiplied. We see God's promise to Abraham being fulfilled as his seed being multiplied.
• Joseph wasn't mentioned to those who entered Egypt as he was already there.
• Exodus 2 starts by mentioning that Moses' father is from the tribe of Levi. Priesthood started with Aaron (Moses's brother was the first priest). Priesthood will be kept for the tribe of Levi only.
• We see the transition in Moses' life from relying on his power to save his people to relying completely on God.
• Exodus 3:2: "Angel of the Lord" means God (mentioned many times in the OT) Himself appeared in the bush.
  • Consider mentioning that the bush symbolizes St. Mary and the fire symbolizes our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Exodus 3:14: “I AM WHO I AM” - God mentioned His name for the first time. “I AM WHO I AM” also means "Jehovah".

Review/recap questions:
**Servant may add more questions

1. How can you prove that God supported His people during the time of Egyptian persecution?
2. What was Moses's tribe?
3. Who found Moses at the river? What is the meaning of his name?
4. Where did Moses flee to?
5. What was Moses' wife's name?
6. Describe the meeting between God and Moses.
7. What was God's name?

Homework:
**Servant may add more questions

1. _______ persons entered Egypt.
2. The names of the two Hebrew midwives were: _______ & ________
3. Moses was from the tribe of: ______
4. Who was watching Moses while he was in the basket in the river?
5. What's the meaning of the name "Moses"?
6. The first fight was between two Hebrew men. (T/F)
   
7. What was the name of Moses' wife?