The Book Of Exodus
The story of Moses is one of the most popular stories from the Old Testament. The book of Exodus communicates the exciting story of Israel’s deliverance from slavery and the beginning of her national identity. It was also at that time that the bones of Joseph were removed to find their ultimate resting place in the Promised Land. Throughout the course of history there can be many individuals who could be considered leaders, but some stand out among the others. A great example of a great leader, but had flaws is Moses. Moses life is described in the book of Exodus. Moses was chosen to lead the Hebrew people out of oppression in Egypt.
In the story of Exodus there are many examples of Moses' sacrifices and the hardships he endured while freeing …show more content…
He was born during the time that the Israelites were enslaved to the Egyptians. At a time period were Pharaoh has put out a decree that all male Hebrew babies be drowned as soon as their born. Moses’ mother hid him for three months, but then she made him a basket to float down the Nile River to avoid him being killed by Pharaoh’s men. Pharaoh’s daughter found Moses in his basket and named him Moses which means “I drew him out.” Moses then grew up in the palace as one of the Egyptians; learning their ways and receiving education which a prince will receive. One day Moses went out and saw the harsh punishment on his people and began to have great compassion over them. Moses saw an Egyptian beating on a Hebrew slave and without thinking killed the …show more content…
For 40 years in Egypt he had learned the skills of the educated man. In the desert for forty years he was taught the qualities of spiritual leadership: patience, maturity, and sensitivity to the divine will. While in Median the priest of Midian had seven daughters, who were watering their father’s flock. Then the shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and helped them and watered their flock (Exodus 2:16-17, NASB). Moses decided to stay with the priest of Midian, and because of his bravery and kindness; he gave Moses his daughter Zipporah in marriage.
While Moses was doing his normal work as a shepherd he noticed something very unusual; he saw a bush burning. He went to go check what was going on and the voice of the Lord said to him the children of Israel are crying for help. God told Moses that you will go back to Egypt to face Pharaoh and tell him to let my people go. Moses was scared that the people of Israel would not believe him that he was sent by God. God told him to let them know that I Am has sent me to you (Exodus 3:13-14).
Moses learned to help
In the story of Exodus there are many examples of Moses' sacrifices and the hardships he endured while freeing …show more content…
He was born during the time that the Israelites were enslaved to the Egyptians. At a time period were Pharaoh has put out a decree that all male Hebrew babies be drowned as soon as their born. Moses’ mother hid him for three months, but then she made him a basket to float down the Nile River to avoid him being killed by Pharaoh’s men. Pharaoh’s daughter found Moses in his basket and named him Moses which means “I drew him out.” Moses then grew up in the palace as one of the Egyptians; learning their ways and receiving education which a prince will receive. One day Moses went out and saw the harsh punishment on his people and began to have great compassion over them. Moses saw an Egyptian beating on a Hebrew slave and without thinking killed the …show more content…
For 40 years in Egypt he had learned the skills of the educated man. In the desert for forty years he was taught the qualities of spiritual leadership: patience, maturity, and sensitivity to the divine will. While in Median the priest of Midian had seven daughters, who were watering their father’s flock. Then the shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and helped them and watered their flock (Exodus 2:16-17, NASB). Moses decided to stay with the priest of Midian, and because of his bravery and kindness; he gave Moses his daughter Zipporah in marriage.
While Moses was doing his normal work as a shepherd he noticed something very unusual; he saw a bush burning. He went to go check what was going on and the voice of the Lord said to him the children of Israel are crying for help. God told Moses that you will go back to Egypt to face Pharaoh and tell him to let my people go. Moses was scared that the people of Israel would not believe him that he was sent by God. God told him to let them know that I Am has sent me to you (Exodus 3:13-14).
Moses learned to help