Exodus 4-6
An Overview of Chapter 4
Moses tells God he is still not sure the people will believe him when he tells them that God has spoken with him. God gives Moses three cool tricks to show the people: a staff that turns into a snake, the ability to cause and cure leprosy, and turning water into blood. Moses is not comforted by this and tries to lie to God by saying he is a poor speaker, to which God responds "I made your mouth." Moses says God can send anyone he wants, but implies anyone but himself.
Moses’ answer angers God, but God does establish another plan. God will tell Moses what to say, and Moses will tell his long lost brother Aaron what to say, who will in turn tell the people and Pharaoh what God has said. God also gets to the heart of what is really bugging Moses by telling him that the people who want to kill him are all dead. Finally, Moses agrees to go and he takes his wife and child with him.
God tells Moses what will ultimately happen on - Pharaoh will not let the people go so God will kill Pharaoh’s first born son.
As Moses journey’s on the Lord appears and tries to kill him! Zipporah realizes what the Lord is angry about and circumcises their son.
The Lord tells Aaron to go and meet his brother Moses, and the two are so happy they cry. The two brothers go and speak with the elders of Israel and perform the signs. The elders believe Moses and bow and worship God.
An Overview of Chapter 5
After speaking with the elders of Israel Moses and Aaron go and present the Lord’s request that the pharaoh let the Israelites take a short vacation. Pharaoh tells them he doesn’t know their God. Moses and Aaron ask again, and this time Pharaoh says the can’t let them have the time off work. Pharaoh decides to increase the labor of the Israelites since they apparently don’t have enough work to keep them from complaining.
When the Israelites cannot keep up with the workload, the foremen are beaten for their lack of achievement. The Israelites are upset with Moses for bringing all this trouble on them, and then Moses brings these complaints to God.
An Overview of Chapter 6
God responds to Israel and Moses’ complaints. He reminds Moses that even Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were not told the name of God. God tells Moses to pass a message on to the people. God promises to bring the Israelites out of slavery and to make them His people in the land promised to Abraham. Moses relays the message but the Israelites refused to listen to him because they were focused on the current problems. God again repeats his instructions to Moses concerning telling Pharaoh that the Israelites must leave the Egypt.
A partial genealogy is given that shows the families of Aaron and Moses through the line of Levi’s son Kohath.
Reflection
Do you question God’s word? When you see God working do you worship him? Have you ever bowed low to worship God? When you find yourself in difficult situations do you blame God?
For Further Study
Moses: Psalm 77:20, Psalm 90, Matthew 17:3, Hebrews 11:23-26
Moses tells God he is still not sure the people will believe him when he tells them that God has spoken with him. God gives Moses three cool tricks to show the people: a staff that turns into a snake, the ability to cause and cure leprosy, and turning water into blood. Moses is not comforted by this and tries to lie to God by saying he is a poor speaker, to which God responds "I made your mouth." Moses says God can send anyone he wants, but implies anyone but himself.
Moses’ answer angers God, but God does establish another plan. God will tell Moses what to say, and Moses will tell his long lost brother Aaron what to say, who will in turn tell the people and Pharaoh what God has said. God also gets to the heart of what is really bugging Moses by telling him that the people who want to kill him are all dead. Finally, Moses agrees to go and he takes his wife and child with him.
God tells Moses what will ultimately happen on - Pharaoh will not let the people go so God will kill Pharaoh’s first born son.
As Moses journey’s on the Lord appears and tries to kill him! Zipporah realizes what the Lord is angry about and circumcises their son.
The Lord tells Aaron to go and meet his brother Moses, and the two are so happy they cry. The two brothers go and speak with the elders of Israel and perform the signs. The elders believe Moses and bow and worship God.
An Overview of Chapter 5
After speaking with the elders of Israel Moses and Aaron go and present the Lord’s request that the pharaoh let the Israelites take a short vacation. Pharaoh tells them he doesn’t know their God. Moses and Aaron ask again, and this time Pharaoh says the can’t let them have the time off work. Pharaoh decides to increase the labor of the Israelites since they apparently don’t have enough work to keep them from complaining.
When the Israelites cannot keep up with the workload, the foremen are beaten for their lack of achievement. The Israelites are upset with Moses for bringing all this trouble on them, and then Moses brings these complaints to God.
An Overview of Chapter 6
God responds to Israel and Moses’ complaints. He reminds Moses that even Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were not told the name of God. God tells Moses to pass a message on to the people. God promises to bring the Israelites out of slavery and to make them His people in the land promised to Abraham. Moses relays the message but the Israelites refused to listen to him because they were focused on the current problems. God again repeats his instructions to Moses concerning telling Pharaoh that the Israelites must leave the Egypt.
A partial genealogy is given that shows the families of Aaron and Moses through the line of Levi’s son Kohath.
Reflection
Do you question God’s word? When you see God working do you worship him? Have you ever bowed low to worship God? When you find yourself in difficult situations do you blame God?
For Further Study
Moses: Psalm 77:20, Psalm 90, Matthew 17:3, Hebrews 11:23-26
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