Introduction
Have you ever been sent on a mission to challenge leadership? How did you feel?
The leading characters
What does each of these passages reveal about the character, motivation and faith of Moses, the leaders of the Hebrews, and Pharaoh?
| Moses | The Israelite leaders | Pharaoh | |
| Exodus 4:27-31
Moses & Aaron meet the Israelite leaders |
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| Exodus 5:1-5
Moses & Aaron meet Pharaoh |
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| Exodus 5:6-19
More burdens on the Israelites |
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| Exodus 5:20-21
The Israelite leaders confront Moses & Aaron |
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| Exodus 5:22 – 6:1
Moses complains to the Lord |
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| Exodus 6:2-13
God speaks again to Moses |
For discussion
What does this tell us about the sort of people God calls as his messengers?
Moses was asking Pharaoh for a change in culture. Why do you think the Egyptians resisted this change?
Can you see any parallels in more recent historical events?
Who tried to bring about such changes?
How smoothly have these changes taken place?
Are there cultures in our present that need to be challenged in a similar way?
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