We will read about Jacob’s last days followed by Joseph’s death in Egypt. Then we will begin reading about the birth of Moses in Egypt, his contests with Pharaoh, and his freeing the Israelites from slavery and leading them out of Egypt.

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Passages to read this week:

• Jan 29 Genesis 48-50  Audio Genesis 48-50 NASB
• Jan 30 Exodus 1-3  Audio Exodus 1-3 NASB
• Jan 31 Exodus 4-6  Audio Exodus 4-6 NASB
• Feb 1 Exodus 7-9  Audio Exodus 7-9 NASB
• Feb 2 Exodus 10-12  Audio Exodus 10-12 NASB
• Feb 3 Exodus 13-15  Audio Exodus 13-15 NASB
• Feb 4 Exodus 16-18  Audio Exodus 16-18 NASB

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Brief overview of the passages for this week:

Genesis 48-50

• Jacob meets and blesses Joseph’s sons
• Jacob’s blessings for his sons and his death
• Joseph reassured his brothers
• Joseph’s death

Exodus 1-18

• Israelites’ oppression as slaves
• Moses’ birth
• Moses and the Pharaoh’s daughter
• Moses flees to Midian, Priest of Midian (Reuel Jethro) and Zipporah
• Burning bush experience, God’s name is I AM
• God sends Moses to rescue the Israelites
• Moses’ initial resistance and eventual acceptance
• Moses returns to Egypt & confronts Pharaoh
• Pharaoh makes it harder for Israelites
• Ten plagues
• The Passover
• The Exodus
• Crossing the Red Sea
• Drowning of Egyptian army
• Song of Moses and Miriam
• Life in the desert – Manna, quail, and water from a rock
• Amalekites attack and are defeated
• Jethro’s suggestion

Suggestions for things to look for:

• How did the Israelites end up as slaves?
• Pharaoh’s heart turned hard over and over. Who caused it?
• Passover Lamb – preview of Christ
• Why did the Israelites grumble?
• How many names for God can you find? What do they mean?

Sharing what we learn:

Share any insights you have gained from this week’s readings in the comments below. Feel free to ask questions about anything that confuses you. I don’t claim to know all the answers, but together we can explore what we do know from God’s Word.