The Life of Moses: A Journey of Faith and Redemption

The Life of Moses: A Journey of Faith and Redemption

I. Introduction

Moses’ life is certainly remarkable.

· Name some things that stick out to you?

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- Moses as a central figure in the life of the Israeli people.

- Exodus 2:2-3.

Background and Early Life

- The Hebrews are enslaved in Egypt.

· The journey to Egypt was because of the Joseph story.

- Describe Moses' birth and his miraculous escape from Pharaoh's decree.

- Exodus 2:5-10 and Acts 7:20-22.

The Call of God

- Explain the encounter between Moses and God at the burning bush.

Exodus 3:2 NLT

There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a blazing fire from the middle of a bush. Moses stared in amazement. Though the bush was engulfed in flames, it didn’t burn up.

- Moses was reluctant

· Exodus 4:1 (NLT) — 1 But Moses protested again, “What if they won’t believe me or listen to me? What if they say, ‘The LORD never appeared to you’?”

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· He eventually accepted God's command to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

- Exodus 3:1-10 and Exodus 4:10-16.

The Exodus and the Ten Plagues

- The ten plagues of Exodus, as described in the book of Exodus in the Bible, are as follows:

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1. Water turned into blood: The Nile River and all water sources in Egypt turned into blood, causing death to fish and making the water undrinkable (Exodus 7:14-25).

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2. Frogs: Swarms of frogs invaded Egypt, covering the land and entering the houses (Exodus 8:1-15).

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3. Lice or gnats: Dust from the ground turned into swarms of lice or gnats, affecting both humans and animals (Exodus 8:16-19).

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4. Flies or insects: Flies or swarms of insects plagued the land of Egypt, causing disruption and discomfort (Exodus 8:20-32).

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5. Livestock disease: A severe disease struck the livestock of the Egyptians, resulting in the death of their cattle, horses, donkeys, camels, and sheep (Exodus 9:1-7).

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6. Boils: Painful boils and sores afflicted the Egyptians, including their livestock (Exodus 9:8-12).

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7. Hailstorm: A devastating hailstorm with fire mixed in struck Egypt, destroying crops, trees, and killing people and animals who were caught outside (Exodus 9:13-35).

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8. Locusts: Swarms of locusts covered the land, devouring any remaining crops and vegetation (Exodus 10:1-20).

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9. Darkness: Egypt experienced a thick darkness for three days, during which people could not see, while the Israelites had light in their dwellings (Exodus 10:21-29).

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10. Death of the firstborn: The final and most severe plague involved the death of the firstborn in every Egyptian household, while the Israelites were spared through the application of the blood of the Passover lamb (Exodus 11:1-12:36).

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“These plagues were sent by God as judgments against Pharaoh and Egypt for their refusal to release the Israelites from slavery.”

- Explain Moses' role as the mediator between God and Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites.

A type of Christ

· His role was to convey God's messages and demands to Pharaoh, acting as an intermediary.

- Highlight the events leading up to the Exodus, including the Passover and the parting of the Red Sea.

Passover

· During the time of the Exodus, God sent ten plagues upon Egypt as a means to persuade Pharaoh to release the Israelites. The final and most devastating plague was the death of the firstborn in every Egyptian household. However, God instructed the Israelites to mark their doorposts with the blood of a sacrificial lamb and promised to "pass over" those homes, sparing the firstborn within.

- Exodus 7:14-12:30 and Exodus 14:21-31.

Leadership and the Wilderness

- Discuss Moses' role as the leader of the Israelites during their forty years in the wilderness.

· Spiritual Guidance - Ten Commandments

· Legal and Judicial Authority - Moses acted as a judge and arbitrator.

· Provisions and Logistics – Imagine feeding 5000 people.

· Protection and Defense – It was a rough neighborhood.

· Intercession and Prayer – The Israelites where not saints. “He played a vital role in reconciling the people with God, demonstrating his deep faith and commitment to their spiritual well-being.”

· Teaching and Instruction – They had a lot to learn to become God’s chosen people a nation above other nation.

- Exodus 16:1-17:7 and Exodus 20:1-17.

The Promised Land

and Moses' Legacy

- Describe Moses' journey to the Promised Land and his view from Mount Nebo.

- Discuss Moses' passing and the transfer of leadership to Joshua.

- Reflect on Moses' enduring legacy and his impact on even the church today.

- Deuteronomy 34:1-12 and Joshua 1:1-2.