God saw that Moses was a humble man as he performed his duties of leading the Israelites from Egypt through the wanderings in the wilderness.  Miriam and Aaron (the sister and brother of Moses) were critical of Moses’ choice of a wife.  The criticism of their brother extended to the special relationship between God and… Read More »

On Mount Sinai God provided Moses with what is often called the “Ten Commandments”.  The first four state how to love God.  The last six state how to love others.  A right relationship with God and others results in a joy that sometimes is the opposite of our circumstances.  [Bible: Exodus 20:1-17]

God provided Moses with qualities that enabled him to be a caregiver and leader for the Israelites as they left Egypt and journeyed toward the “Promised Land” (Canaan). Although, the Israelites were unwilling to obey God, by taking possession of the “Promised Land”, God continued to love them and provided for their needs as they… Read More »

After years of shepherding the flocks of his father-in-law, Jethro, Moses was on the far side of the wilderness, near the mountain of Horeb, when he saw a bush that was burning; but was not consumed.  Out of curiosity he approached the bush, to get a better look.  As he drew nearer, God spoke to… Read More »

Born into an Israelite family and destined to be killed along with all Israelite male babies, Moses was placed into a basket among the reeds along the Nile River.  Pharaoh’s daughter spotted the basket and its contents when she went to the Nile to bathe.  The older sister, of Moses, (Miriam) asked if the princess… Read More »