Moses and the Passover Covenant Exodus Tuesday, April 21, 2015Tuesday, April 21, 2015Tuesday, April 21, 2015Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 1.Moses is raised in household of Pharaoh. a.Moses escapes the slaughter of Hebrew boys and is adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. b.After killing an Egyptian soldier, Moses, 40, flees to Midian. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 1.Moses is raised in household of Pharaoh. c.In Midian, Moses marries Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro, priest of Midian. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 2. God appears to Moses at the age of 80 in the form of a burning bush. a.God reveals His name as ‘I AM WHO AM.’ b.God reveals Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 2. God appears to Moses at the age of 80 in the form of a burning bush. c.God calls Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt for a three day journey. d.Moses reluctantly accepts the call, but God equips him with signs. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 3.Moses returns to Egypt, and with his brother Aaron, asks Pharaoh to let his people go. a.Pharaoh does not permit the Israelites to leave and increases their workload. b.Moses turns to the Lord for direction, highlighting their intimacy. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 3.Moses returns to Egypt, and with his brother Aaron, asks Pharaoh to let his people go. c.God unleashes a series of plagues on Egypt, but Pharaoh remains defiant. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 4. The Passover marks the tenth plague, the death of the first-born. The Passover: a.Was Israel’s protection against the death of the first- born. b.Was given to Moses by God as a perpetual institution. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 4. The Passover marks the tenth plague, the death of the first-born. The Passover: c.Involved the slaughter and eating of an unblemished lamb and eating unleavened bread. d.Lamb gave the first-born life by the shedding of its blood. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 5. After the death of his son, Pharaoh lets the Israelites go. a.The Israelites, their possessions, and their animals, leave Egypt in haste. b.The Lord guided them out of Egypt toward the Red Sea. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 5. After the death of his son, Pharaoh lets the Israelites go. c.Pharaoh changes his mind and chases down the Israelites with his armies. d.God parts the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to escape. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 5. After the death of his son, Pharaoh lets the Israelites go. e.In order to be saved, the Israelites had to pass through water. f.The Israelites rejoiced with their freedom from Egypt. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 6. In summary, we have seen in Exodus 1-15 that: a.Despite reluctance, Moses answered God’s call to lead Israel out of Egypt. b.By the blood and flesh of the lamb, the Israelites survived the 10th plague. c.In order to be liberated from Egypt, the Israelites passed through water. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant 6. In summary, we have seen in Exodus 1-15 that: d.God continues His plan of Salvation by establishing His covenant with Noah. The characteristics of God’s covenant with Noah are: i.Mediator (the person as the representative of God’s covenant): Moses. ii.Form (the size of the covenant): Nation. iii.Sign (the action or symbol of the covenant): Passover. April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015

God’s Covenants Throughout Salvation History AdamCovenant Mediator Covenant Role Covenant Form Covenant Sign 1. Husband 2. Marriage 3. Sabbath From Dr. Scott Hahn, A Father Who Keeps His Promises Noah 4. Father 5. Household 6. Rainbow Abraham 7. Chieftain 8. Tribe 9. Circumcision Moses 10. Judge 11. Nation 12. Passover

Session 5: Moses and the Passover Covenant April 21, 2015April 21, 2015April 21, 2015 For Discussion: a.Describe a time (or times) in your life when God used certain ‘signs’ in your life to communicate His will to you. What did you learn about how God communicates to you in those experiences? b.Although he had free will, Pharaoh chose to be obstinate in his disobedience to God. What kind of a risk does God take with us when He gives us free will? Why would he allow us to disobey Him? What could comes from us having the freedom to love Him or reject Him? c.Describe a time in your life when trusting God brought you through a difficult situation.