The Birth Of Moses

1. The Oppression of the Israelites in Egypt:
– The Israelites have become numerous in Egypt, and the new pharaoh fears they will join his enemies, so he orders all newborn Israelite boys to be killed.

2. Moses’ Birth and Early Life:
– A Levite woman named Jochebed gives birth to a son and hides him for three months to protect him from the pharaoh’s decree.
– When she can no longer hide him, she places the baby in a basket and sets him afloat on the Nile River.

3. Pharaoh’s Daughter Finds Moses:
– Pharaoh’s daughter discovers the basket and the crying baby. She takes pity on him and decides to adopt him, naming him Moses.
– Jochebed, Moses’ mother, is hired to nurse the baby, allowing her to care for her own son.

4. Moses Grows Up in Pharaoh’s Household:
– Moses is raised in Pharaoh’s household, receiving the best education and privileges of an Egyptian prince.

5. Moses Flees Egypt:
– As a young man, Moses sees an Egyptian beating a Hebrew slave. In anger, Moses kills the Egyptian and flees Egypt to escape Pharaoh’s wrath.
– He settles in the land of Midian, where he encounters God at the burning bush and is called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

The story of Moses’ birth and early life sets the stage for his pivotal role in delivering the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and leading them to the Promised Land. It demonstrates God’s providence and protection, even in the face of great danger and oppression.