◄ Exodus 2:9 ►
Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Take this child and nurse him for me, and I will pay your wages." So the woman took the boy and nursed him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 2:9? 2. How does Exodus 2:9 demonstrate God's provision for Moses and his family? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Pharaoh's daughter's actions in Exodus 2:9? 4. How does Exodus 2:9 connect to God's plan for Israel's deliverance? 5. How can we trust God's provision in our lives, as seen in Exodus 2:9? 6. What role does obedience play in God's plan, as shown in Exodus 2:9? 7. How does Exodus 2:9 reflect God's providence in Moses' early life? 8. Why did Pharaoh's daughter choose to raise a Hebrew child in Exodus 2:9? 9. What does Exodus 2:9 reveal about the role of women in biblical narratives? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 2? 11. Why does Moses' Egyptian name ('drawn out') suggest a later Hebrew etymology rather than an authentic Egyptian origin? 12. What lessons does Moses' life teach us? 13. Exodus 2:5-6 - Why would Pharaoh's daughter openly defy her father's edict by saving and raising a Hebrew child? 14. If God created humans with free will, why does He harden Pharaoh's heart (Exodus 9:12)? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of Moses' early life demonstrate God's sovereignty and providence? Can you think of a time in your life when God orchestrated events for your good? 2. What can we learn from the faith and courage of Moses' mother and Pharaoh's daughter? How can we apply this to situations where we need to stand up for what is right? 3. In what ways does God provide for Moses and his family in this passage? How have you experienced God's provision in unexpected ways? 4. How does the involvement of women in this account challenge or affirm your understanding of their roles in God's plan? Can you identify other biblical examples where women played crucial roles? 5. How does the preservation of Moses' life foreshadow his future role as a deliverer? What does this teach us about God's preparation and timing in our own lives? Exodus 2 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Exodus 2:9 NIV Exodus 2:9 NLT Exodus 2:9 ESV Exodus 2:9 NASB Exodus 2:9 KJV Exodus 2:9 Commentaries Bible Hub