Exodus 1
The setting is in Egypt where the Israelites grow and multiply. Pharaoh's fear was that they would join and enemy in war and leave the country. 1-10. Was Egypt 'blessed' economically and in other ways because of the Jewish people ? If they dreaded the Israelites how did they make them there slaves ? Maybe it was slowly and subtlety over time through laws passes against them.
The Midwives did not obey Pharaoh, but feared God 15-17. Did they arrive just in time, so to speak, so that they could make their case before Pharaoh and be accurate 18-19. God did bless them for fearing Him 21. Note: Putting babies to death is not a new or modern tragedy. This happens because our sinful hearts are the same. This is why God gives us a new heart through the new birth. A heart that champions life and seeks to hold it as a sacred gift of God who gives it.

Exodus 2
Moses is a descendant of Levi 1-2. The providence of God brought him into Pharaoh's house. His mother is 'hired' to nurse and care for him. I think this is how he was told of his true identity and the true God even though he was trained and educated in Pharaoh's court. 1-10. Moses saw injustice that caused him to act and kill an Egyptian, his fellow Hebrews did not appreciate his help 11-14. Note: None of us can deliver ourselves or anyone else from the 'bondage' and 'enslavement' of sin. In fear, Moses flees, marries and has children. 15-22. His life can be seen in 3 segments: 40 years in Egypt, 40 years as a shepherd, and 40 years leading the people in the wilderness. God was preparing him all along. What encouragement to know that God takes notice of our burdens and sufferings. God heard... remembered...looked...and was concerned 24-25, however He did not act immediately. God will and timing is always perfect.

Exodus 3
God appears to Moses in a burning bush 1-6. Moses is afraid to look at God 6b. I do not think many of us fully grasp the awesome presence of God. Holy fear is godly fear and that is healthy and right ! Note: God says He comes to deliver His people, yet chooses to work through Moses 7-8,10. The sign God gives Moses is '20-20 hind sight'. After the fact you will know 12. Like Moses I would like proof now, before hand. God reveals His name "I AM THAT I AM" 14. This name shows us that God is eternally self existent. HE is the One who was, is and is to come. The LORD is His name forever 15 which means it does not change later to Buddah or Allah. God uses Pharaoh and his stubbornness to  show his glory 19-20. God knows his stubborn heart and uses his choices to bring judgment and show His glory.

Exodus 4
God gives Moses signs to help the people believe 1-9. Moses objects, yet God reminds Moses and us that He is the one who makes one to speak and see. He also makes the blind, mute, and deaf 11. What encouragement that God will help Moses (and us) to speak and teach us what to say 12,15-16. Note: If Israel is God's First Born Son (22); then the Church is the second born ? Moses and Aaron meet and show the signs of God to the people. They believe and bow in worship 27-31.

Exodus 5
Moses appears before Pharaoh and gives the Lord's message 'Let my people go!' Pharaoh does not recognize the Lord. He refuses and makes the work of the people more intense 1-18. The Israelites feel doomed 19-21. Moses cries out 'why' to the Lord 22-23. Many times situations get much worse before the Lord acts. Why maybe answered in part when we see God deliever and rescue us from circumstances that are humanly impossible - so that only the Lord gets the credit.

Exodus 6
God reassures Moses giving him insight into His plan. God acts because God always keeps His promises and fulfills His Covenants 1-5. God makes 7 promises "I will bring you out...free you... redeem you...take you as my own...be your God...bring you to the land...give it to you 6-9.  With discouragement and cruel bondage the people will not listen 9-10. Heads of families are listed 13-25 and a summary is stated 26-27. Note: God keeps good records of each individual life.

Exodus 7
God again sends Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh 1-6. Verse 1 illustrates what a prophet does 'speaks the word of God to individuals and people'. God makes His name known by the powerful acts He undertakes 5. The signs Moses and Aaron give are imitated by the wise men and sorcerers through their secret arts. Satan is the great counterfeiter ! The abilities of the Egyptians come not from God but are demonic in origin 8-12. Pharaoh again hardens his heart. 13
The first plague God sends is water turned to blood 14-21. This is again imitated 22. Pharaoh hardens his heart 22-23. Note: The Nile was consider sacred by the Egyptians. Each plague God brings is a judgment against the false gods of Egypt.