02-04 Moses, Life and Calling (AI)

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02-04 Moses, Life and Calling (AI)

Moses is one of the most prominent figures in the Old Testament. He served as a prophet, leader, and lawgiver to the nation of Israel. His life is traditionally divided into three distinct 40-year periods. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Phase 1: Royal Upbringing in Egypt (Years 1–40)

Moses was born (from father Amram and mother Jochebet: Livites. Ex. 2:1-3) during a time when Pharaoh ordered the execution of all newborn Hebrew boys. His mother hid him in a basket along the Nile River, where he was found and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Birth and Adoption: Moses is saved from the Nile and raised in Egyptian royalty.

"When the child grew older, she took him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son. She named him Moses, saying, 'I drew him out of the water.'" — Exodus 2:10 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

The Turning Point: Moses kills an Egyptian taskmaster who was beating a Hebrew slave. Fearing Pharaoh's anger, he flees to the desert of Midian.

"One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own people were and watched them at their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people... he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand." — Exodus 2:11-12 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Phase 2: Exile in Midian (Years 41–80)

In Midian, Moses transitions from a prince to a humble shepherd. He marries Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro, and spends four decades in obscurity. This period served as preparation for his future leadership. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Life as a Shepherd: Moses settles down in a foreign land.

"Moses agreed to stay with the man, who gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage." — Exodus 2:21 [1, 2, 3, 4]

Phase 3: The Calling and Exodus (Years 81–120) [1]

God calls Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. [1]

The Burning Bush: God calls to Moses from a miraculous, burning bush, commissioning him to return to Egypt and face Pharaoh.

"There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up." — Exodus 3:2; "So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt." — Exodus 3:10 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

The Mission: Despite Moses' hesitation regarding his speaking abilities, God assures him of His presence and appoints Aaron to assist him, leading to the liberation of the Israelites from slavery [1, 2].

"Moses said to the Lord, 'Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent... I am slow of speech and tongue.'" — Exodus 4:10; "Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say." — Exodus 4:11-12 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

(The Death of Moses)

According to the Bible in ⁠Deuteronomy 34, Moses died at age 120 on Mount Nebo after viewing the Promised Land, which he was not permitted to enter because of earlier disobedience at Meribah. God Himself buried Moses in an unknown valley in Moab, and the Israelites mourned him for thirty days. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key Events

The View from Mount Nebo: God let Moses look across at Canaan from the top of Mount Pisgah, showing him the land promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. [1, 2]

Physical Condition: Even at 120 years old, his eyes were still clear and his natural physical strength had not left him. [1]

The Burial: God buried Moses in a valley in the land of Moab opposite Beth-peor, and no person knows the exact spot of his grave to this day. [1]

Leadership Change: Before his death, Moses laid hands on Joshua, passing the leadership of Israel to him so the people would be guided into Canaan. [1, 2]

Legacy

The people of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab for thirty days.

Scripture records that no other prophet ever arose in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face-to-face and used to perform mighty wonders. [1, 2, 3]