Pharaoh Persecutes Israel (September 1, 2024)
September 1, 2024 (Lesson 1)
PHARAOH PERSECUTES ISRAEL
- Midwives Oppose Pharaoh’s Evil Command (Exodus 1:15-22)
- Pharaoh Seeks Moses’ Life (Exodus 2:5-15)
- Israel Cries Out to God (Exodus 2:23-25)
Central Truth: Recognize God’s favor on His people and respond with obedience to Him.
Focus: Examine Pharaoh’s persecution of Israel and gain an appreciation for ways God guards His people.
Evangelism Emphasis: God’s people are witnesses of the one true God.
Golden Text: “It came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage” (Exodus 2:23)
Daily Devotions
Monday – Rachel’s Midwife Saves Benjamin’s Life (Genesis 35:9-21)
Tuesday – Ordaining and Guarding God’s Officers (1 Kings 19:8-18)
Wednesday – King Hezekiah Cries Out (2 Kings 20:1-11)
Thursday – The Holy Spirit Gives Vision (Acts 9:8-19)
Friday – Unconditional Contentment (Philippians 4:10-13)
Saturday – Joy in Trials (James 1:1-5)