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. |