Switchblade Mama

Exodus 4: 18 – 30

When is a time as a child that you simply did not understand your mother’s actions?

Based on what you see in this text describe Moses’ relationship with his father-in-law.

In verses 18 – 23 how would you describe Moses’ relationship with God?

What are the main themes of God’s instructions for Moses?


Why is God so concerned about his people receiving freedom through Moses’ action?

Why does God so intensely punish Pharaoh for his behavior when He hardened him?


What are some ways that you see your inner person hardening against God’s ways?

How can a heart be softened once it has begun down that path of hardening?


Why does God seem to change his mind about Moses along the way?

What is Moses doing or not doing that has drawn God’s severe disfavor?


What are some other times in the Bible that you remember this pattern of God’s behavior?
If you were Zipporah at this point what thoughts and attitudes would be racing through your mind?


Describe the ritual that Zipporah has to perform on her son and Moses.

Why in the world does this action cause God to relent in His violent pursuit of Moses?


What are some things you are missing in your life that may make you unready for service?


What changes do you need to commit to making in your life this week?


Who is someone who could help hold you accountable to that action?

Imagine you are Aaron, how would you be feeling as you hear you will see your brother for the first time in forty years?


Why might God send Aaron, Moses’ brother, to meet Moses at this point in the story?


What effect would Aaron’s presence have on Moses and his confidence?


Who is someone towards whom that God wants you to serve as an encouragement this week?

How are you going to actively go about encouraging them?