Exodus 2:5
Soon the daughter of Pharaoh went down to bathe in the Nile, and her attendants were walking along the riverbank. And when she saw the basket among the reeds, she sent her maidservant to retrieve it.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 2:5?

2. How does Pharaoh's daughter's compassion reflect God's providence in Exodus 2:5?

3. What can we learn about God's timing from Exodus 2:5?

4. How does Exodus 2:5 connect to God's plan for Moses' life?

5. How can we show compassion like Pharaoh's daughter in our daily lives?

6. What role does divine intervention play in the events of Exodus 2:5?

7. How does Exodus 2:5 demonstrate God's providence in Moses' early life?

8. Why was Pharaoh's daughter significant in the preservation of Moses?

9. What does Exodus 2:5 reveal about God's plan for Israel's deliverance?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 2?

11. Exodus 2:5–6 – Why would Pharaoh’s daughter openly defy her father’s edict by saving and raising a Hebrew child?

12. What does the Bible say regarding adoption?

13. What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus?

14. What does the Bible say about Christian foster care?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Pharaoh's daughter finding Moses illustrate God's providence in difficult circumstances?

2. In what ways can we show compassion to those who are vulnerable, as Pharaoh's daughter did for Moses?

3. How does the setting of the Nile River contribute to the understanding of this event in the context of Egyptian culture and the Hebrew people's plight?

4. What can we learn from the courage of Pharaoh's daughter and her maidservant in taking action to save Moses?

5. How does the preservation of Moses in the basket parallel other biblical accounts of deliverance, and what does this teach us about God's protection?1. How does Moses' mother demonstrate courage and faith? Can you think of a personal situation where you exhibited similar traits?

2. How does Pharaoh's daughter act in defiance of her father's decree? What does this tell us about personal responsibility and justice?

3. Discuss the significance of Moses' name. How does it reflect his journey and his future role?

4. How did Moses' act of defending the Hebrew worker shape his future?

5. Can you draw parallels between Moses' flight to Midian and situations of asylum-seeking today?

6. How did Moses' experience in Midian prepare him for his future task of liberating the Israelites?

7. How does Moses' intervention on behalf of Reuel's daughters reflect his character?

8. Why do you think Moses' act against the Egyptian was discovered? What lessons can we draw from this?

9. How does the naming of Moses' son, Gershom, reflect Moses' personal feelings about his situation?

10. Discuss how the Israelites' cry for deliverance represents collective suffering and longing for liberation.

11. How does the story of Moses inspire you to act justly and courageously?

12. What does God remembering His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob tell us about divine faithfulness?

13. How can we apply the lessons from Moses' journey to our daily lives?

14. In the face of oppression, how can individuals stand up for justice like Moses did?

15. What does this chapter teach about the importance of holding onto faith during times of despair?

16. How does Moses' life story encourage perseverance and resilience?

17. How does Moses' journey from being a prince of Egypt to a shepherd in Midian relate to identity and purpose?

18. Discuss the divine intervention in Moses' life. Can you think of any personal experiences of divine intervention?

19. How can Moses' actions in defending Reuel's daughters inspire us in today's context?

20. Discuss the role of compassion and empathy in the story, as demonstrated by Moses' mother and Pharaoh's daughter. How can we cultivate these virtues in our lives?

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