5 pairs
Exodus 2:2 describes the birth of Moses and his parents' decision to hide him. Hebrews 11:23 commends the faith of Moses' parents for hiding him, recognizing the child as beautiful and not fearing the king's edict.
Thematic focusFaith, Divine Protection, Courage.
Exodus 2:10 recounts how Moses was adopted by Pharaoh's daughter. Acts 7:21-22 provides additional insight, noting that Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.
Thematic focusProvidence, Preparation, Leadership.
Exodus 2:11-12 describes Moses' defense of a Hebrew slave by killing an Egyptian. Acts 7:23-24 provides Stephen's account, emphasizing Moses' awareness of his Hebrew identity and his initial attempt to deliver his people.
Thematic focusIdentity, Justice, Deliverance.
Exodus 2:15 details Moses fleeing to Midian after Pharaoh sought to kill him. Hebrews 11:27 highlights Moses' faith in leaving Egypt, not fearing the king's anger, and persevering as seeing Him who is invisible.
Thematic focusFaith, Perseverance, Divine Guidance.
Exodus 2:24 describes God hearing the groaning of the Israelites and remembering His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Genesis 15:13-14 records God's promise to Abraham about the future enslavement and eventual deliverance of his descendants.
Thematic focusCovenant, Faithfulness, Deliverance.