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    Moses: The Deliverer and Lawgiver

    1. Early Life and Divine Intervention

     Birth and Adoption:

    o Moses was born during a time when the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt. His parents,
    Amram and Jochebed, were from the tribe of Levi.

    o Fearing for their son’s life due to Pharaoh’s decree to kill all Hebrew male babies, they
    placed Moses in a basket on the Nile River.

     Rescue by Pharaoh’s Daughter:

    o Pharaoh’s daughter discovered the baby Moses while bathing in the river. She took him
    as her own son and raised him in the Egyptian palace.

    2. Moses’ Calling and Flight to Midian

     Murder and Flight:

    o As an adult, Moses witnessed an Egyptian taskmaster beating a Hebrew slave. Filled with
    righteous anger, he killed the Egyptian and buried him in the sand.

    o Fearing retribution, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he encountered the priest
    Jethro and married his daughter, Zipporah.

     The Burning Bush:

    o While tending sheep on Mount Horeb (also known as Mount Sinai), Moses encountered
    a burning bush that was not consumed by the flames.

    o God spoke to Moses from the bush, revealing His name as “I AM WHO I AM” (Yahweh).
    He called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

    3. The Ten Plagues and the Exodus

     God’s Commission:

    o Moses returned to Egypt with his brother Aaron and confronted Pharaoh, demanding
    the release of the Israelites.

    o God performed miraculous signs through Moses, including turning his staff into a
    serpent and causing plagues upon Egypt.

     The Ten Plagues:

    o God sent ten devastating plagues upon Egypt, each more severe than the last. These
    included the Nile turning to blood, frogs, lice, flies, diseased livestock, boils, hail, locusts,
    darkness, and the death of the firstborn.

     The Passover and the Exodus:


    o Before the final plague—the death of the firstborn—God instructed the Israelites to
    mark their doorposts with lamb’s blood. The angel of death would “pass over” those
    homes.

    o The Israelites left Egypt in haste, carrying unleavened bread, and crossed the Red Sea
    miraculously as God parted the waters.

    4. The Wilderness Journey and the Law

     The Wilderness Experience:

    o The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years, during which Moses received
    the Ten Commandments and other laws from God on Mount Sinai.

     The Lawgiver:

    o Moses became the intermediary between God and the people, delivering the Law
    (Torah) that included moral, ceremonial, and civil regulations.

    o His leadership shaped the Israelites’ identity and faith, emphasizing obedience, justice,
    and worship.

    5. Moses’ Legacy and Death

     The Promised Land:

    o Despite leading the Israelites to the edge of the Promised Land (Canaan), Moses was not
    allowed to enter it himself.

    o He viewed the land from Mount Nebo and died there, passing leadership to Joshua.

     Legacy and Influence:

    o Moses remains a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

    o His faith, courage, and obedience continue to inspire believers worldwide.

    The story of Moses teaches us about God’s faithfulness, redemption, and the importance of following His
    call—even when faced with challenges.

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