Lesson # 8 Miriam, Jochebed, Pharoah S Daughter, Shiphrah, and Puah

Lesson # 9—Miriam, Jochebed, Pharoah’s daughter, Shiphrah, and Puah Read Exodus 1 and 2; Acts 7: 17-22 Thought for the Day—“There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.” Proverbs 21: 30

1. For what reason did the new King of Egypt decide to “deal shrewdly with” the Israelites? Ex. 1: 1-10

2. What four phrases were used to indicate that the number of Israelites was growing? Ex. 1: 7

3. From the reading, name some characteristics of each of the following women: Miriam Jochebed Pharoah’s daughter Shiphrah Puah

4. What was the first action taken to oppress the Israelites? Ex. 1: 11-14

What was the second action taken in Ex. 1: 15-19?

What was the third order given by Pharoah? Ex. 1: 20-22

5. What was Shiphrah and Puah’s response to Pharoah’s order? Ex. 1: 17

6. Shiphrah and Puah decided to do what was right. Every problem asks the question, “Who will you obey?” How does scripture answer that question? Acts 4: 19; 5: 29

7. How do you decide whom you will obey?

8. Which of these people were willing to give their lives and by so doing obey God? Esther 3: 5-7 Acts 7: 54-60 Esther 4: 15-16 Acts 12: 2 Jos. 2: 1-21 John 3: 16-17

9. What happened to Shiphrah and Puah because of their refusal to do as the king ordered? Ex. 1: 20-21

10. What does Psalms 103: 17 promise us if we fear God? 11. Why should we strive to do the right thing? James 4: 17

12. What three women are noted in Hebrews 11 among the heroes of faith? v. 11, 23, 31

13. What do these scriptures say about fearing God? Deut. 6: 13 I Sam. 12: 24 Psa. 33: 8 Psa. 33: 18-19 Prov. 1: 7 Prov. 16: 6 Luke 12: 5 I Pet. 1: 17

14. In your own words, what does fear the Lord mean?

15. How were Jochebed, Miriam, and Pharoah’s daughter instrumental in protecting baby Moses from Pharoah’s wrath? Ex. 2: 1-10

16. Miriam’s quick-thinking was evidenced in her question to Pharoah’s daughter in Ex. 2: 7. What was the question, and how did this question result in the raising of Moses? Ex. 2: 7-10; Acts 7: 20-22

17. How did Jochebed, Pharoah’s daughter, and Miriam each benefit by this arrangement to raise Moses?

18. God used five women (Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, Miriam and Pharoah’s daughter) to accomplish his purpose. What was that purpose? Ex. 3: 1-14; Micah 6: 4

19. How has God used you as his instrument to serve his purpose?