Exodus 2

Birth and Rescue of Moses (v.1–10):

A Levite couple has a son (Moses) during Pharaoh’s command to kill all Hebrew baby boys.

His mother hides him for three months, then places him in a basket in the Nile River, trusting God.

Pharaoh’s daughter finds and adopts him, naming him Moses, meaning “drawn out of the water.”

Ironically, Moses is raised in Pharaoh’s palace, while being nursed by his biological mother, whom Pharaoh’s daughter hires.

Moses Defends a Hebrew and Flees to Midian (v.11–15):

As an adult, Moses sees an Egyptian beating a Hebrew and kills the Egyptian.

The next day, he tries to break up a fight between two Hebrews, but they challenge his authority.

Fearing Pharaoh’s wrath, Moses flees to Midian, becoming a fugitive.

Moses in Midian (v.16–22):

Moses defends the daughters of Reuel (also known as Jethro) from shepherds.

Reuel welcomes him, and Moses marries his daughter Zipporah.

They have a son named Gershom, meaning “I have been a stranger in a foreign land.”

God Hears Israel’s Cry (v.23–25):

After many years, the king of Egypt dies, but Israel’s oppression continues.

The Israelites groan in their slavery and cry out to God.

God hears, remembers His covenant, and begins moving toward deliverance.

Key Themes:
God’s Providence:

God preserves Moses through extraordinary circumstances to use him as a deliverer.

Even Pharaoh’s household unknowingly nurtures the one who will lead Israel out of Egypt.

Identity and Calling:

Moses begins to identify with his Hebrew roots, showing concern for justice even before being called by God.

His failure and exile become a training ground for leadership.

Preparation Through Exile:

Moses’ time in Midian shows that God often uses desert seasons to prepare His servants.

God Responds to Suffering:

God sees, hears, and remembers His people’s pain, initiating a plan to rescue them.

Application Points:
Trust that God is working behind the scenes, even when His presence isn't obvious.

Your past and failures don’t disqualify you—God can use them to shape your future.

God cares deeply about your suffering and responds to sincere cries for help.

Sometimes waiting and preparation are part of God's plan before He moves in a big way.