The Unlikely Journey of Moses: From the Nile to Pharaoh's Palace

💧Moses' rescue from the Nile foreshadows his future role as a deliverer for the Hebrew people.

👑Moses' upbringing in Pharaoh's palace gives him unique insights into Egyptian culture and customs.

🗡️Moses' act of killing an Egyptian reveals his passion for justice and his identification with his Hebrew brethren.

👥The rejection of Moses by his own people highlights the ongoing struggle between Israel and their deliverer.

🔥Moses' journey from being a prince in Egypt to becoming a shepherd in Midian sets the stage for his encounter with God at the burning bush.

Why was Moses placed in a basket and floated on the Nile?

—Moses' mother placed him in a basket to save his life from Pharaoh's decree to kill all Hebrew male children.

Why did Moses kill the Egyptian?

—Moses killed the Egyptian who was mistreating a Hebrew because he was passionate about justice and identified with his Hebrew brethren.

Why did Moses flee to Midian?

—Moses fled to Midian after Pharaoh learned about the murder and wanted to kill him. He became a shepherd and married Zipporah.

Why did the Hebrews reject Moses as their deliverer?

—The Hebrews rejected Moses because they saw him as an outsider and questioned his authority and ability to deliver them from slavery.

How did Moses encounter God at the burning bush?

—While tending sheep in Midian, Moses saw a burning bush that was not consumed by the fire. God spoke to Moses from the bush and called him to deliver the Hebrew people.

00:00Moses, a Hebrew child, is saved from death and raised by Pharaoh's daughter.

02:00Moses grows up in Egypt, gaining unique insights into Egyptian culture and customs.

07:00Moses' act of killing an Egyptian reveals his passion for justice and identification with his Hebrew brethren.

11:00Moses is rejected by his own people, creating tension between him and the Hebrews.

15:00Moses flees to Midian and becomes a shepherd, leading to his encounter with God at the burning bush.