Apply Moses' parents' faith to family?
How can we apply the faith of Moses' parents to our family life?

A single verse, a powerful heritage

“Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses.” (Exodus 6:20)

• One line in a genealogy hides a lifetime of daring trust.

Exodus 2 and Hebrews 11:23 fill in the details: these parents hid their baby, defied a tyrant, and entrusted a tiny basket to God.

• Their choices sketch a blueprint any family can follow today.


Marriages anchored in covenant

• Amram “married” Jochebed—no casual relationship but a covenant rooted in shared faith. (Compare 2 Corinthians 6:14.)

• A home starts where two believers decide, “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15).

• Application:

– Guard dating and courtship with prayer and godly counsel.

– Keep Christ at the center of finances, schedules, and goals.

– Regularly reaffirm wedding vows and spiritual purpose together.


Courage over culture

Hebrews 11:23: “They were not afraid of the king’s edict.”

• Pharaoh threatened death; the parents feared God more than government.

• Application:

– Teach children early that obeying God outranks fitting in.

– Discuss news, movies, and peer pressure through the lens of Acts 5:29: “We must obey God rather than men.”

– Model calm conviction—not outrage—when culture collides with Scripture.


Creative protection of our children

Exodus 2:3 shows Jochebed’s ingenuity: a waterproof basket, a strategic spot in the reeds, Miriam on watch.

• God-given creativity works with, not against, providence.

• Application:

– Customize boundaries: internet filters, friend choices, bedtime routines—thoughtful, not fear-driven.

– Use “baskets” of preparation: scripture memorization (Psalm 119:11), family worship, and skill building that equips kids for hostile waters.

– Involve siblings, grandparents, church family—Miriam wasn’t sidelined; she served the plan.


Surrendered parenting

• Jochebed set the basket afloat; Amram let it go. Trust meant release.

Psalm 127:3 reminds us children are “heritage,” not possessions.

• Application:

– Pray for vocational callings and spouses long before children decide.

– Encourage mission trips, ministry internships, or careers that may take them far away.

– Celebrate God’s unfolding story more than personal comfort.


Generational vision

Exodus 6:20 links three children—Moses, Aaron, Miriam—each with distinct roles: deliverer, high priest, prophetess.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 commands parents to teach God’s words “diligently to your children.”

• Application:

– Trace family testimonies; tell how God saved, healed, provided.

– Mark spiritual birthdays and answered-prayer anniversaries.

– Mentor grandchildren and spiritual sons and daughters in the church.


Putting it into practice this week

• Choose one cultural pressure your family faces; replace fear with a clear, biblical response.

• Schedule a husband-and-wife check-in: pray over household direction and reaffirm shared mission.

• Create or review a “basket plan” for each child—specific ways you are preparing them spiritually, emotionally, and practically for an uncertain world.

How does Exodus 6:20 connect to Moses' leadership role in Israel's deliverance?
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