Week 2: Calling Moses
Calling Moses: Exodus 4-6
Objective:
- Hesitation of Moses
- Moses returns to Egypt
- Moses vs Pharoh
Resources:
Reading:
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- Exodus 4: 1-17
- Exodus 5: 4-19
- Exodus 6: 1-13,28-30
Key verse(s):
- Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh heed me?” Exodus 6:30
Comments:
- Moses was advanced in age. He lost his confidence since the day he killed the Egyptian. These two reasons led to his extreme hesitation in the leadership of the Israelites.
- God showed him two miracles (rod and hand) to show him that everything with God is possible. He needs to trust in God and everything will work out.
- Due to Moses' self-esteem, God will let Aaron speak for Moses.
- "Moses took the rod of God in his hand" Exodus 4:20. The rod is now called the "rod of God" as it will lead the people through many miracles and will symbolize God's power and presence.
- Moses asked the pharaoh to let the Israelites go, but he increased the labor as a punishment. (Make sure you explain this before reading chapter 5 verses)
- God renewed His promise in chapter six. He also told Moses to see what He would do as a result of Pharaoh's rejection.
- Make sure to mention that:
- Moses' mother's name: Jochebed (Exodus 6:20)
- Moses' wife's name: Zipporah (Exodus 2:21)
Review/recap questions:
**Servant may add more questions
- What are the two miracles mentioned in chapter 4?
- Who will join Moses in leading the people out of Egypt?
- What was the result of the first meeting between Moses and Pharoh?
- What did God do in chapter six to strengthen Moses? (Ans: renew His promise)
Homework:
**Servant may add more questions
- Moses was not able to switch the serpent into a rod. (T/F)
- Pharaoh agreed to let the people go after the first meeting with Moses. (T/F)
- Aaron's hand was leprous when he put it in his bosom. (T/F)
- Who said: “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind?" (God - Moses - Aaron)
- What is the name of Moses' mother?