Moses
Deliverer of Israel from Egyptian slavery, mediator of the Old Covenant, and author of the Torah.
Key Events in Moses's Life
Hidden in a basket on the Nile
Raised in Pharaoh's palace
Fled to Midian after killing an Egyptian
Burning bush encounter with God
Ten plagues on Egypt
Parting of the Red Sea
Received the Ten Commandments on Sinai
Wandering 40 years in the wilderness
Key Bible Verses
God reveals His name: I AM WHO I AM
Exodus 3:14
Stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord
Exodus 14:13-14
No prophet like Moses arose in Israel
Deuteronomy 34:10
Moses' faith described
Hebrews 11:24-27
- •Led Israel out of Egypt
- •Received God's law
- •Remained faithful for 40 years
- •Struck the rock in anger instead of speaking to it
- •Initially resisted God's call
Lessons from Moses's Life
- 1
God can use anyone regardless of their past
- 2
True leadership requires humility and dependence on God
- 3
Obedience is more important than sacrifice
- 4
Even the greatest leaders face moments of doubt
Books Featuring Moses
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Father of the Jewish nation and of faith, through whom God established His covenant to bless all nations.
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Israel's greatest king, ancestor of Jesus Christ, and author of many Psalms. A man after God's own heart.
Ruth
A Moabite woman who became an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ, demonstrating that God's grace extends to all nations.