◄ Exodus 2:6 ►
When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the little boy was crying. So she had compassion on him and said, "This is one of the Hebrew children." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 2:6? 2. How does Exodus 2:6 demonstrate God's providence in Moses' early life? 3. What emotions might Pharaoh's daughter have felt upon seeing the "crying" baby? 4. How does Exodus 2:6 connect to God's plan for Israel's deliverance? 5. What can we learn about compassion from Pharaoh's daughter's actions in Exodus 2:6? 6. How can we show compassion to others in challenging situations, like in Exodus 2:6? 7. How does Exodus 2:6 demonstrate God's providence in Moses' early life? 8. Why did Pharaoh's daughter choose to save a Hebrew child in Exodus 2:6? 9. What does Exodus 2:6 reveal about compassion across cultural and religious boundaries? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 2? 11. What does 'The Word became flesh' mean? 12. Exodus 2:11–12 – Is there any record or indication in Egyptian history that an adopted prince could commit murder and remain largely unnoticed by Pharaoh? 13. Exodus 2:5–6 – Why would Pharaoh’s daughter openly defy her father’s edict by saving and raising a Hebrew child? 14. In Hebrews 12:5-6, does God's discipline contradict the idea of a loving, compassionate deity presented elsewhere in Scripture? Discussion Questions 1. How does the compassion of Pharaoh's daughter in Exodus 2:6 reflect God's character, and how can we emulate this in our daily lives? 2. In what ways does the account of Moses' preservation challenge us to trust in God's providence during difficult times? 3. How can we identify and act upon opportunities to show compassion to those in need, as Pharaoh's daughter did? 4. Reflect on a time when God used an unexpected person or situation to bring about His purpose in your life. How does this encourage you in your current circumstances? 5. How does the account of Moses' early life connect with the broader account of God's deliverance and redemption throughout the Bible? 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 2:6 NIV Exodus 2:6 NLT Exodus 2:6 ESV Exodus 2:6 NASB Exodus 2:6 KJV Exodus 2:6 Commentaries Bible Hub