Salvation History: Moses, Joseph, and the Covenant

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Course Outline

  1. Call of Moses
  2. Covenant and Ten Commandments
  3. Testing in the Desert
  4. Joseph in Egypt
  5. Joseph’s Brothers in Egypt
  6. Israelites in Egypt
  7. Early Life in Egypt
  8. Slavery in Egypt
  9. Moses’ Life and Mission
  10. Moses and Jesus Typology
  11. New Covenant through Jesus
  12. Ten Plagues of Egypt

1. Call of Moses

Key Concepts & Definitions

God calls Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt

  • God directly summons Moses to undertake the mission of freeing the Israelites from their bondage in Egypt.

Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites

  • God selected Moses specifically for the purpose of guiding His people out of slavery.

Moses' mission to free the Israelites from slavery

  • The divine purpose assigned to Moses was to deliver the Israelites from their Egyptian captivity.

Moses' life stages: infancy, prince, fleeing Egypt, calling by God

  • Moses' life includes key phases: being placed in a basket as a baby, growing up as a prince in Pharaoh’s palace, fleeing Egypt after killing an Egyptian, and receiving his divine calling through the burning bush.

Moses and Jesus as saviors and guides

  • Both figures are recognized as chosen by God to lead and save His people, serving as guides in salvation history.
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1. What is the primary purpose of God's call to Moses through the burning bush?

2. What is the effect of the covenant made at Mount Sinai on the Ten Commandments?

3. Who was the specific individual called by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?

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Call of Moses — purpose?

God chose Moses to lead Israelites out of Egypt.

Covenant — significance?

A sacred promise establishing God's relationship with His people.

Moses — burning bush significance?

God’s call and divine instructions.

Ten Commandments — purpose?

Guide moral and spiritual conduct.

Covenant — key feature?

Sacred promise between God and people.

Joseph — Egypt role?

Trusted overseer and provider during famine.

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