In this beginning lesson as we explore the Book of Exodus, we will examine the significance of this book as it relates to the rest of the Bible. We will also discover that this second book of the Bible is really a continuation of the narrative of the Book of Genesis.

How and why did the children of Israel become slaves of the Egyptians? How was God favoring them in the midst of suffering? Why didn’t this Pharaoh recognize the relationship that Joseph held with a past pharaoh and what he did for Egypt. This lesson addresses these questions as the story of a nation unfolds.

How does God respond to the needs and cries of His people? The answer is by appointing an instrument, but before that instrument can fulfill his/her call, they must be prepared.

How does God call a prophet? This chapter addresses the prophetic call of Moses to be a deliverer of Israel. Yet, Moses is reluctant. We will address why and what God did to build security in his chosen prophet.

Moses expresses reluctance to God’s call for Moses to be God’s instrument to rescue Israel from Egyptian slavery. Moses gives four excuses why he is the wrong choice. On his fifth excuse and suggestion for God to choose another, he provokes God’s anger. Find out why Moses was so reluctant to God.

Aaron and Moses prophecy to Pharaoh, “ Let my people go so that they may hold a festival to me in the desert.”  Pharaoh’s response was to require the Israelites to supply their own straw to make brick. Moses' grit and courage is tested.

The children of Israel are suffering under Pharaoh’s edict of “same quota of bricks but get your own straw.” They definitely do not want to hear about  promises from God anymore, yet God now declares the next thing He will do: He will redeem the Israelites by His outreached arm and mighty hand. Pharaoh will begin to feel the full force of God’s judgment

The contest between Yahweh and Pharaoh begins. Moses’ staff turns into a snake. The Egyptian magicians copy it but Moses’ snake eats their snakes. The Nile is then turned to blood. Yet, these signs only harden Pharaoh's heart. This lesson will reveal why.

Pharaoh hardens his heart and refuses to let the Israelites go into the wilderness to worship Yahweh. Matters get worse for Egypt as God brings frogs, gnats, and flies to destroy Egypt. The magicians cannot match the acts of God. Pharaoh relents but then changes his mind. Greater plagues will come.

Pharaoh continues to harden his heart toward Yahweh’s demand to let Israel go. Now God will bring the full force of His wrath upon Pharaoh and Egypt by bringing a plague on Egypt’s livestock, boils, and hail. Even after all this, Moses knows that Pharaoh and his officials still do not fear the Lord.