Moses is wracked with doubt at Yahweh’s request that he go to Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israelites.
Exodus 3: Moses and the Burning Bush
While tending his father-in-law’s flock near Mount Horeb, Moses encounters Yahweh, who commands him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
Exodus 2: The Birth of Moses
Moses is born, hidden away, then tricked into the hands of Pharaoh’s daughter and raised as a prince. He kills an Egyptian in a fit of rage and flees into exile. He marries and has a son.
Exodus 1: The Israelites Oppressed
The generation of Joseph dies. The Israelites grow into a large population under successive Pharaohs. Becoming too large of a population, Pharaoh commands all the Hebrew boys drowned in the Nile at birth.
Genesis 47: Joseph and the Famine
Joseph presents his family to Pharaoh and they are given the land of Goshen. Joseph distributes food during the famine years. Jacob dies.
Genesis 41: Pharaoh’s Dream
Pharaoh has a prophetic dream of an upcoming famine. Joseph is called to interpret it. He is made second-in-command of Egypt to set up the famine relief administration.
Genesis 40: The Cupbearer and the Baker
While in prison, Joseph interprets the dreams of two of Pharaoh’s officials who have been imprisoned for offences. Joseph’s interpretations come true.
Genesis 39: Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
Joseph is sold to an Egyptian official and rises through the ranks to become his assistant. The wife make advances and is rebuffed. She claims rape and Joseph is put in prison.