Answers to February 2 Questions

Why was the new Egyptian king was afraid of the Hebrews? they were beginning to outnumber the Egyptians, and he feared that they might side with a rival army to overthrow them

What did they do to the Hebrews? they enslaved them

What command did the king give to the midwives of the Hebrews? to kill the newborn males

How did God bless them for disobeying God's command? God gave them their own families

What command did Pharaoh give to all the people? to throw their male babies into the Nile

How did Moses' parents circumvent this command with Moses? They hid him for three months; then they put him in a basket made of bulrushes and made it waterproof with pitch and put him in the Nile.

Who watched to see what would happen to Moses? Miriam

Who did she select to nurse Moses for Pharaoh's daughter? her mother Jochebed

What is the meaning of "Moses?" Egyptian word means "to draw out" He was given this name because Pharaoh's daughter drew him out of the water, but the name takes on greater significance when God uses Moses to draw His people out of Egypt.

Why did Moses flee Egypt? He realized that people knew he had killed an Egyptian taskmaster who was abusing a Hebrew slave.

Where did Moses stay for a long time? the land of Midian

What work did Moses do during this time? He was a shepherd

What unusual sight did Moses see at Mt. Horeb? a bush that burned but was not consumed

In answer to Moses' question, what is God's name? "I AM THAT I AM"

What did God say will happen to the Israelites? God would bring them out of slavery and affliction in Egypt and take them into a land flowing with milk and honey

What did God say He will do before they leave Egypt? He would strike the Egyptians with wonders first

What did He say the Egyptians will do before they leave Egypt? They will gladly give their clothing, gold, and silver to the Hebrews

What signs did God give Moses as proof that God sent him? God turned Moses' staff into a snake, and He made his hand leprous and then restored it. If a third sign was necessary, God told him to take some of the water from the Nile and turn it into blood.

Why did God become angry with Moses in chapter 4? Moses kept making excuses not to do God's will and even suggested that He use Aaron since he was a better speaker that God promised to help Moses.

How did Zipporah prevent the death of Moses' son? She circumcised him.

Who met Moses on the way to Egypt? his brother Aaron

What was the reaction of the people when Moses and Aaron arrived in Egypt? They listened to Aaron explain everything that happened to Moses; they saw the signs God gave him to do, then they bowed down and worshiped.