Moses' mother saw something special about him. Whether she was acting in defiance to the law or faithfulness to God (or both), she hid him, resulting in his being raised in the Pharaoh's house. He later kills an Egyptian and, as we so often do, thinks it is a "hidden sin" that will never be found out but yet quickly he realizes that is the case. He then runs away and even though he is seen as being Egyptian, he is given grace and love by a Jewish priest and his family. What an inter-twining of emotions and cultures this story is. Throughout, though, you can see God's hand in crafting it.

Exodus 2