Exodus 1 - 3

Israel continues to suffer in Egypt.  Jacob's family prospers, yet they are subjected to slavery.  When their population increases beyond Pharaoh's liking, he orders the execution of all male children.  Moses is hidden by his parents to escape execution, and is found by the daughter of Pharaoh.  He is raised in the palace of Pharaoh, yet chooses to side with the Hebrews and flees after murdering an Egyptian.  While 'on the run', Moses encounters God in a burning bush.  God instructs Moses that he will be used to lead the Hebrews out of their Egyptian captivity.