Moses: Preserved for Deliverance

MOSES — Born for Such a Time Exodus 1–2 The story of Moses begins in a time

of fear. The children of Israel had multiplied greatly in Egypt, just as God had

promised Abraham. But a new king arose who did not know Joseph. Pharaoh looked upon

the growing people of Israel and feared their strength. He said they were more and mightier

than the Egyptians, and so he afflicted them with burdens (Exodus 1:8–11). Still,

the people grew. Pharaoh commanded that every son born to the Hebrews should be cast into the

river, but every daughter should live. It was a decree meant to destroy

a future before it could begin. During this time, a man and a woman from the house of