THE BIRTH AND GROWTH OF MOSES AS YAHWEH'S FUTURE DELIVERER (EXODUS 2:1 TO EXODUS 4:26). This section takes us from the birth of Moses to the commencement of his return from Egypt. This again takes on a clear pattern. a The birth and deliverance of Moses and his establishment in Pharaoh's ‘house' ... [ Continue Reading ]
THE BIRTH OF MOSES (EXODUS 2:1). It is noteworthy that out of this dreadful period God produced his man for that hour. For in the midst of the bloodbath and the despair a child was born, who would be the deliverer of his people. a A man of Levi marries a daughter of Levi (Exodus 2:1). b The woman... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FIRST FIVE WORDS - ATTITUDE TOWARDS GOD (EXODUS 20:2). The basic principle behind these first commandments is a simple one. It is that Yahweh is supreme, and that to try to depict Him in any heavenly or earthly form would be to debase Him and misrepresent Him, because He is over, above and beyo... [ Continue Reading ]
MOSES HAS TO FLEE FROM EGYPT (EXODUS 2:11 B). Moses would have been educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, being groomed for high office. Loyal relatives who had no pretensions to a claim to the throne were always a bonus to ancient kings. But the writer is not interested in that. What matter... [ Continue Reading ]
MOSES FALLS AMONG FRIENDS IN MIDIAN (EXODUS 2:15). Moses' position was precarious. But God had not forsaken him. And he would soon raise him to a position where he could prepare for his (as yet unknown to Moses) future. a Moses sits down by a well (Exodus 2:15 c). b The seven daughters of the pri... [ Continue Reading ]
MOSES MAKES HIS HOME WITH THE MIDIANITES (EXODUS 2:21). The situation suited both parties. The tribe acquired a valuable man of ability and courage. Moses found a home. a Moses is content to dwell with the man (Exodus 2:21 a). b Reuel gives him his daughter to wife (Exodus 2:21 b). b His wife be... [ Continue Reading ]
CONDITIONS IN EGYPT - THE COVENANT REMEMBERED (EXODUS 2:23) But meanwhile in Egypt time passed, and the death of a new king probably raised hopes of more leniency. However, it was seemingly not to be, and the heaviness of their bondage weighed them down. a In the course of those days the king of E... [ Continue Reading ]