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Unit 2: Exodus and the Land of Promise. Chapter 1 Out of Slavery Genesis 1-15. Essential Question. If chosen by a higher power to go to one of the most powerful people in world, would you have the courage to do so?. I CAN:. Discover what happened to the descendants of Joseph in Egypt
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Unit 2: Exodus and the Land of Promise Chapter 1 Out of Slavery Genesis 1-15
Essential Question • If chosen by a higher power to go to one of the most powerful people in world, would you have the courage to do so?
I CAN: • Discover what happened to the descendants of Joseph in Egypt • Identify Moses and describe his role as leader of the Israelites • Describe the epic events associated with the Israelities’ departure from Egypt • Discuss the continuing influence of the theme of liberation as expressed in Exodus
Book of Exodus • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPmRwNPw-QI • 2:41 Min
Beginnings of Exodus • Second book of the Bible is Exodus*-means emigration or mass departure • Begins the story of the Israelites*-Descendants of Jacob; God’s chosen people • Journey from Egypt to Canaan is the journey from bondage to the Promised Land
Themes of Exodus • Oppression • Exile • Liberation • Journey Home
Moses • Emerges as one of the Israelites greatest leaders and prophets • As a baby, he was put in the Nile River, to be found by Pharaoh’s daughters • Began with his mother’s loving and royal household
Moses Cont. • Moses kills an Egyptian because he was beating a Hebrew slave • Ends up fleeing Egypt for the land of Midian • Goes from being a prince to being a shepherd
The Burning Bush • God appears to Moses at Mt. Horeb among a burning bush • God is going to bring his people out of Egypt to the land flowing with milk and honey*-”good and broad land”God promised Moses and his people in Exodus
Burning Bush Cont. • God called Moses and made him a prophet*-”to speak for God”; a person chosen to speak for God • Moses complains that he cannot speak fluently and God sends his brother Aaron to speak for him
Burning Bush Cont. • Moses asks for God’s name to present to the Israeli people • God’s name is not a noun but a verb • God replies, “I am that I am.”
Burning Bush Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOyINBBz1DE • 4:37 Min
Moses and Egypt Videos • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtLcELU1brA • 2:03 Min: Let my people Go by Robeson • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz0sQDhx1rE&feature=related • 4:19 Min
Pharaoh’s Hardened Heart • Moses and Aaron were directed to tell Pharaoh, “Let my people go.” • God, along with Pharaoh himself, hardened his heart • This lead to the ten plagues of Egypt*-misfortunes visited on Pharaoh and Egypt by God to persuade him to free the Israelites
Ten Plagues of Egypt • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcg5rN-jlaw&feature=related • 2:44 min
The Passover • Tenth plague was the death of the first born • The Israelites were given a command by God to help protect them • They were to kill a lamb and put the blood on the doorpost • This came to be known as the Passover*-Yearly Jewish festival to commemorate the Israelite’s liberation from slavery in Egypt
The Passover • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9lWC7hOXt0 • 9:15 Min
Parting the Red Sea • After 430 years of captivity, the Israelites will eventually leave Egypt • God accompanied them with a pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night • Pharaoh will regret his decision and send his troops after them
Parting the Sea Cont. • The people were frustrated that they might die or go back into slavery • God saves the Israelites by parting the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to cross, and then crushed the Egyptians army as they followed
Parting Sea Videos • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuipLOlk_hk • 2:02 min