DO NOW: WHAT DO YOU KNOW OR REMEMBER ABOUT THE STORY OF MOSES? BRAINSTORM!

Chapter 8 : Lesson 2

Chapter 8 : Lesson 2

The pharaoh told the Hebrews to stop growing in numbers. They feared a revolt one day.

The Hebrews followed God’s law instead and continued to multiply.

The pharaoh gave a new command to throw all new born Hebrew boys into the river. One mother saved her son by placing him in a basket and sending him down river. The baby was found by the pharaoh’s daughter who named him Moses, and

raised him as an Egyptian.

Chapter 8 : Lesson 2

Concept: Why did God choose Moses to lead His people?

Exodus: Greek word for “departure”The Biblical word describing the Israelites’

departure from slavery to freedom

Israelites: also called “Hebrews”

Chapter 8 : Lesson 2

Questions1.Why did Moses have to flee Egypt?2.What happened at the burning bush?3.What name did God give to himself?4.What did God ask of Moses?