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The Exodus

The Exodus
  1. The Flight of Moses to Midian. Moses made the first effort to emancipate his enslaved brethren. At the age of forty he forsook the court of Pharaoh and attempted to ally himself with the chosen people ( Exodus 2:11 Exodus 2:12 ; Acts 7:22-25 ; Hebrews 11:23-27 ). His brethren understood him not; his efforts on their behalf were futile, and he was compelled to flee for Midian for his life ( Exodus 2:11-15 ).

  2. Sojourn in Midian. Moses spent forty years in Midian ( Acts 7:29 Acts 7:30 ). He married Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro, a descendant of Abraham by his wife Keturah ( Genesis 25:1-3 ; Exodus 2:16-25 ), and became the father of two sons ( Exodus 2:22 ; Exodus 4:20 ; Exodus 18:1-4 ).

  3. Moses Commission'. While in the land of Midian, Moses led the quiet and peaceful life of a shepherd ( Exodus 3:1 ). The angel of the Lord appeared to him in the burning bush and commanded him to return to Egypt and lead his brethren out of their bitter bondage ( Exodus 3:2-10 Acts 7:30-35 ). Moses declined to go because of
    1. his insignificance, ( Exodus 3:11 Exodus 3:12 ),
    2. the fear that his brethren would not believe him ( Exodus 4:1 ),
    3. and his inability to speak with fluency ( Exodus 4:10-12 ).

  4. Aaron Chosen. The Lord met every objection urged by Moses, but still he persisted in his desire to shrink from the task ( Exodus 3:2-22 ; Exodus 4:1-13 ). Aaron was therefore selected to assist him and to be the spokesman ( Exodus 4:14-16 ).

  5. The Return to Egypt. Moses departed from Midian, taking his wife and two sons with him. On the way the Lord met him and was about to take his life, but this calamity was averted by Zipporah, who took a sharp stone and circumcised her son ( Exodus 4:18-26 ).

  6. Brothers Meet. Moses and Aaron met at the mount of God. After an affectionate greeting Moses communicated to him the word of the Lord and showed him the signs that had been given him ( Exodus 4:27 Exodus 4:28 ).

  7. Arrival in Egypt. They arrived in Egypt and informed the elders of Israel of the revelation from God, and the people believed and bowed their heads in worship ( Exodus 4:30 Exodus 4:31 ).

  8. Demand on Pharaoh. Moses and Aaron approached the king and in the name of God demanded the release of his children. Pharaoh insolently and rebelliously refused the request, and the great contest between the King of Heaven and the mighty earthly potentate began ( Exodus 5:1-6 ).

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