The Story Of Moses: Lessons We Can Learn From It (Deuteronomy 34:10)

The Story Of Moses consists of three parts: birth, childhood, and adulthood. Moses was saved from destruction as an infant, adopted into Pharaoh’s household, and enjoyed the privileges of a member of the family. Later, he led military campaigns and tried unsuccessfully to alleviate the suffering of the Israelites. However, his efforts failed and he is eventually rejected by the Israelites. Eventually, he escapes to Midian and marries the daughter of Jethro. Together, they have two sons. Later, Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan. Deuteronomy 34:10 ESV “And there has not arisen a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face”

God’s wrath

Romans 1:18 ESV For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.

Wrath is a biblical concept that is important to understand. God’s wrath is not only the response of God to the evil in the world but is also a part of God’s divine nature. Wrath is a holy action of retributive justice, and many evangelical Christians dismiss it out of hand. But wrath affirms God’s righteous displeasure with sin and his just retribution on unrepentant sinners. While it’s often overlooked, it is a deeply biblical truth and is crucial to the theology and the gospel of the Bible.

Despite the fact that the Exodus came before the law given on Mt. Sinai, the punishments were different. Although God didn’t reveal His wrath in this story, we can see the contrast between the two. For example, the Israelites were not willing to enter the promised land of Canaan, but God compelled them to wander in the desert for 40 years until they were able to obey him.

While God’s wrath is never a good thing, it should never be viewed as an affront to humanity. In the Old Testament, God demonstrates his wrath against sin repeatedly. In fact, God repeatedly shows his wrath against sin, including Israel’s self-destruction. In spite of these punishments, God continues to bind himself to humanity, and still dispenses his consequences to the people of his creation.

Interestingly, the word ‘abar’ for wrath appears only a dozen times in the Torah. It isn’t used before the law but rather afterward. God shows his wrath against the Egyptians three times. Even Abraham didn’t experience this wrath before the law was given. Isaiah, on the other hand, spoke of God’s wrath against nations that had crushed Israel.

The biblical account of Moses is full of examples of God’s wrath. The first time that God appears angry is in Exodus 4. Moses objects five times, and God’s response is measured. As a result, the people were saved from the Egyptians. It is this wrath that makes Moses’ anger so powerful. And yet his anger, and the subsequent punishment that follows, are both reminiscent of God’s anger.

God’s plan for Moses

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

What is God’s plan for Moses? Probably not the plan you expect! As a Jew, Moses knew that his call to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt was from God. The children of Israel were in great distress, being shackled by Egyptian taskmasters. Moses understood the suffering of the children and agreed that God needed help in saving them. The plan involved a long journey through the desert, but God was with Moses all the way.

This plan involved sacrifice, which is essential for a human’s survival. It required sacrifice and self-denial. After all, it took forty years for Israel to enter Canaan. God’s plan for Moses was a far cry from what people do now. The Israelites would have had to spend forty years wandering in the wilderness before they entered the land of Canaan. Sadly, many people today refuse to accept God’s plan for their lives and are a living testimony to the need to accept God’s plan for every person.

Ultimately, God chose Moses as the leader of the Israelites in the salvific-liberating mission. He had to prepare the guidance for such a difficult mission, and He provided it. Although Moses was an important leader, he was eventually killed while leading the people of Israel into the promised land. His story is documented in the books of Exodus, Deuteronomy, Leviticus, and Numbers.

The role of Moses in the life of his people is immeasurable. The law of Moses is the basis of the Old Testament and three major world religions trace their roots to him. The book is a reminder that God will use whoever He wants to accomplish His purposes. But what exactly is God’s plan for Moses? And is it a good plan? Let’s look at the plan that God has for Moses’s people!

Moses did not give up hope of being used by God. He had a different timetable for God. After all, he had been a slave, and he had been cursed with slavery! Yet God used him to save his people. He even promised him land to bless them with. God’s plan for Moses is to save his people. However, he used Moses to save the Israelites from the Egyptians, and he has many other miracles to show His power.

God’s plan for Israel

Romans 9:4 ESV They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises.

The purpose of Israel is to glorify God. That is why God chose and created them. They will one day return to fulfill the purpose of their creation, grafting back into the olive tree. But God will not do this until the Gentiles have been fully converted. This plan is the fulfillment of the Abrahamic covenant. But the question is: When will this happen? And why was Israel chosen? We’ll get to that in a moment.

The Old Testament explains God’s purpose for Israel. God’s goal was to make His people a light to the Gentiles, but they were stubborn and treacherous. Their attitude was all wrong, and they were self-centered. The Bible records God’s covenant with Abraham and reveals His laws through Moses in Israel. And God’s plan for the Jewish nation was fulfilled when He sent His Son into the same geographic space as Israel and took on Jewish flesh.

When is Israel’s salvation coming? Paul talks about this as a mystery, but he doesn’t specify when or how. He also emphasizes the sequence of the Gentiles coming into the land. Once the Gentiles have entered in full measure, Israel’s personal and national salvation will follow. It’s not clear how long this will take, but it will happen. There will be signs before Jesus comes.

The first part of God’s plan for Israel involves Adam and Eve. They promise a Messiah who will crush the head of Satan. They are both descendants of Abraham. Abraham’s descendants were multiplied into the nation of Israel. When God made the Mosaic Covenant, he reaffirmed it through Moses. And once Israel had become a nation, He promised to bless the entire world. This covenant is at the center of God’s plan to reconcile the nations to Him.

The second part of God’s plan is to make Israel his new people. Abraham’s descendants will inherit all the promises of God. The Promised Land is a sign of God’s love and faithfulness. The future of Israel is tied to these people. If God does love Israel and provide for them, they will be the nation that He has chosen for Himself. But in this way, they will always have a place in God’s plan.

Lesson We Can Learn From the Life of Moses

We can learn a lot from the life of Moses, particularly the lesson that faith is a vital part of our lives. The sons of Hebrews were thrown into the Nile. The daughter of the Pharaoh saved Moses and taught him the skills of leadership. Although initially reluctant, Moses eventually returned to Egypt and demanded the freedom of his people.

We can see this in the way Moses chose to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He had spent 40 years in Midian, to cleanse the pride of Egyptian culture. But God calls Moses back to Egypt and challenges him to do His will. Despite his meekness and lack of confidence, Moses remained steady in the face of constant rejection from the Pharaoh. Instead of running away from his problems, Moses pointed the Israelites to God.

God heard the people cry and knew his will had to be done. He had to meet Moses. This meeting started the relationship between Moses and God. Moses described God as his “friend.”

God called Moses to raise money to build the tabernacle and then God gave him the power to do so. After 40 days, Moses gathered all the resources he needed for the Tabernacle, but the Israelites refused. Ultimately, Moses had to tell the people not to bring them any more money. But even though it was not a comfortable situation for him, he had faith in God and his power to move mountains.

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