Exodus Chapter 2 OUTLINE
EXODUS CHAPTER 2 – GOD PREPARES HIS LEADER: MOSES
INTRODUCTION
I. CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW
A. The Birth & Fleeing of Moses, then God hears the cries of His people
II. THE BIRTH OF MOSES (v1-10) – A REDEEMER IS BORN
A. Born in adversity: Moses is born under Pharaohs decree
1. Moses is Born
(a) – Observations about his parents (Levi)
(b) – Adverse conditions of Moses birth (Pharaoh’s decree – Exodus 1:22)
2. The adversity presents a decision needs to be made
(a) – Moses mother makes a decision
(1) – The decision
(2) – Effective decision making
3. God’s provision in adversity yields right results.
(a) – RESULT: Pharaoh’s daughter finds Moses
(1) – Appearing at the right time (discovery)
(b) – RESULT: Moses’ mother receives reward
(1) – Speaking at the right time
(c) – RESULT: Moses’ mother stays humble
(1) – Pharaoh’s daughter names Moses
(2) – Pharaoh’s daughter takes credit for finding Moses
III. MOSES FLEES TO MIDIAN (v11-22) – A REDEEMER IS PREPARED
A. Lesson #1 – DENIAL: Moses denies the world
1. Direction: Moses goes to his brethren
2. Observation: Moses sees their hard labors
B. Lesson #2 – FOLLOW GOD: Moses takes matters in his own hands
1. Mistake #1: Thinking your God of matters even though sincere
2. Mistake #2: Thinking no one is watching you when you sin
3. Mistake #3: Leading others without first dealing with your sin
C. Lesson #3 – GOD’S GRACE WORKS: Moses flees to Midian
1. His Grace in our care for others: Moses at the well
(a) – Moses defends Reuel’s daughters
(b) – Moses tends to Reuel’s daughters flock
2. His Grace in our testimony from others: Daughters return to Reuel
(a) – Moses is described as an Egyptian
(b) – Reuel seeks to meet Moses
3. His Grace in our dwelling with others
(a) – Moses dwells with Reuel and is given Zipporah
(b) – Zipporah brings forth a son
IV. GOD HEARS THE CRY OF HIS AFFLICTED PEOPLE – A REDEEMER’S JOB IS PREPARED(v23-25)
A. Pharaoh dies and Israel sighs
1. Pharaoh’s death brings Israel relief
2. Israel cries out to God
B. God hears and takes notice of Israel
1. God hears their groaning
2. The Lord remembers His covenant
(a) – Did God forget His covenant?
3. The Lord takes notice of His people
