Exodus 5:1-23

Contents: Moses' first contest with Pharaoh.

Characters: Moses, Aaron, Pharaoh, taskmasters.

Conclusion: God, in coming toward His people in mercy may sometimes employ strange methods so that people will think themselves ill-treated. God suffers it to be so that we may learn to cease from man and cease depending on second causes.

Key Word: Burdens, Exodus 5:4.

Strong Verses: Exodus 5:3.

Striking Facts: Those called to public service for Christ may expect to be tried, not only by the proud threats of enemies, but the unjust, unkind censures of friends who judge by outward appearances.