Before the Lesson
Individually Read Exodus 3-7:13 on the work sheet write down any questions and observations that you note. Look for repeated words, and phrases or situations that sound familiar. (10 min)
As a group Answer these questions (15 min)
- What are some significant observations that stood out to you in your reading?
- What verses stand out to you as demonstrating God’s “choosing” verses someone “deserving?”
- In ch. 2:15 mentions that Moses sat down by a well and there he met the daughters of Jethro. Think of other examples in the Bible of men sitting down at wells. What significance do “wells” have in the larger Biblical story?
- In 3:22 God says that the Israelites will “plunder” the Egyptians how does v.19-21 describe this process and what strikes you as unusual about it?
After the Lesson
As a group Answer these questions
- In Ex. 3:8 God says he will bring Israel up out of that land, but then 2 verses later tells Moses “Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people…out of Egypt.” Consider this alongside Mt.28:18-20. What does this reveal about how God carries out his salvation in the world?
- In what way is Moses something of a “Third Culture Kid” struggling with identity questions?
- According to 4:23 what is the goal of the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt? What implications does this have for our lives?
- What other point stood out to you today that you could apply in your journey of faith?