Lessons from the Life of Moses

“Walking in Son Light”“Walking in Son Light”

Exodus 2:1-3Now 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 2:1-3We 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 MosesShunning sin

Shunning SinHebrews 11:24-26He 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 MosesShunning sinPatience

PatienceActs 7:25-26Moses was ready but the people

were notMoses worked another 40 years

before he had the opportunity to go back (Ax 7:30)

PatienceLuke 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."

Psalm 27:14 "Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."

Luke 21:19 "In your patience possess ye your souls."

Lessons From MosesShunning sinPatienceExcuses

“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 MosesShunning sinPatienceExcusesMeekness

Meekness

Numbers 12:3Meek does not equal weakMeekness 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

MeeknessMeekness is a trait which all we as

Christians should have. Notice Matthew 5:5 "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."

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."

ConclusionThere are a great number of lessons

from the life of MosesWe 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 PardonHear 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 PardonBe 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