Lessons from the Life of Moses “Walking in Son Light”

Exodus 2:1-3  Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months. When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank.

Exodus 2:1-3  We are thus introduced to the man God used to save the people of Israel from Egyptian bondage.  Moses lived 120 years and provided a great example for us of how we should live today.  His life contains many great lessons besides the one's we are discussing today.

Lessons From Moses  Shunning sin

Shunning Sin  Hebrews 11:24-26  He refused a life of luxury and privilege (cf. Ax 7:22)  He made a choice to suffer rather with the people of God (Ex2:11-15; Ax 7:24  Thus Moses did esteem the reproach of Christ greater than the riches of Egypt

Lessons From Moses  Shunning sin  Patience

Patience  Acts 7:25-26  Moses was ready but the people were not  Moses worked another 40 years before he had the opportunity to go back (Ax 7:30)

Patience  Luke 8:15 "But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience." Luke 8:15  Psalm 27:14 "Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD." Psalm 27:14  Luke 21:19 "In your patience possess ye your souls." Luke 21:19

Lessons From Moses  Shunning sin  Patience  Excuses

“Who am I?”  Found in Exodus 3:11  Once a ruling member in Egypt Now a lowly shepherd 40 years past Egypt  God’s response should have been adequate I will certainly be with you Ex 3:12

“What Shall I Say?”  This excuse is found in Exodus 3:13  Reasonable question  Who was he to lead them  God’s response again should have been adequate  Thus you shall say (Ex. 3:14-15)

“Suppose They Will Not Believe Me?”  This excuse is found in Exodus 4:1  Now he balks that no one will listen  His lack of faith shows up again  God gives him proofs  The rod (Ex. 4:2-5)  His own hand (Ex. 4:6-8)  The water (Ex. 4:9)

“I Am Slow of Speech And Slow of Tongue”  We find this excuse in Exodus 4:10  Moses claims not to be an eloquent speaker  God is able to make up his short- comings Exodus 4:11-12  God made arrangements for him as well Exodus 4:14-16

“Please Send…Whomever Else You Can Send”  We find this excuse in Exodus 4:13  Moses just didn’t want to go  The real reason  God’s anger kindled against Moses (v.15-17)

Lessons From Moses  Shunning sin  Patience  Excuses  Meekness

Meekness  Numbers 12:3  Meek does not equal weak  Meekness does not mean compromise  Instead we see Moses as the man who was in Mt. Sinai 40 days and nights.  We see him as a bold and courageous leader of God's people.  We see him as someone who defied the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abijah

Meekness  Meekness is a trait which all we as Christians should have. Notice Matthew 5:5 "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."Matthew 5:5  Meekness is one of the items listed in the fruit of the Spirit. Gal.5:23  It is something that we need to receive God's word. James 1:21 "Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls."James 1:21

Conclusion  There are a great number of lessons from the life of Moses  We know from the New Testament that he found a place with God in heaven  Moses made mistakes but he always turned back to God

God’s Law of Pardon  Hear the Word  Romans 10:17  Believe Him who died for your sins  John 3:16  Repent of your sins  Acts 2:38  Confess Jesus as the Christ  Matthew 10:32

God’s Law of Pardon  Be baptized for the remission of sins  Mark 16:16  Live life faithfully serving God  Hebrews 4:11-12  Second Law of pardon  1 John 1:9