How can we apply the faith of Moses in Hebrews 11:28 today? Setting the Scene “By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch their firstborn.” — Hebrews 11:28 Exodus 12 records the midnight when Israel’s safety hinged on one thing: obedient faith expressed by applying sacrificial blood to their doorposts. Moses believed God’s warning before a single plague fell and acted well ahead of the final judgment. Key Traits of Moses’ Faith • Receives God’s word as absolutely true, without demanding visible proof • Acts immediately and precisely on what God says (“sprinkled the blood”) • Trusts God’s provision for salvation rather than human effort • Leads others—family and nation—into the same obedience Timeless Principles We Can Apply Today 1. Confidence in Christ’s Atoning Blood • 1 Peter 1:18-19: “You were redeemed… with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.” • Faith today begins where Moses’ faith pointed—trusting Jesus, the true Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7). 2. Obedience Before Outcomes • James 2:17: “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” • Like door-frame blood, many obediences (forgiveness, generosity, moral purity) make little sense until God’s protection and blessing later become obvious. 3. Public Identification • The blood was on the outside of the house. Our allegiance to Christ should be visible—baptism, fellowship, refusing compromise (Matthew 10:32-33). 4. Leadership in the Home • Moses instructed every household head to act (Exodus 12:3). Parents today guide children in Scripture reading, prayer, and Christ-centered celebrations. 5. Expectation of Judgment and Salvation • Hebrews 9:27-28 anchors us: judgment is certain, but so is Christ’s salvation for those eagerly waiting for Him. Faith prepares rather than panics. Practical Steps for Daily Living • Begin each day by affirming trust in Christ’s completed sacrifice; thank Him specifically for covering your sin. • When Scripture gives clear commands—sexual integrity, honest speech, gospel witness—obey first, understand later. • Mark your home with reminders of redemption: a verse on the wall, family communion moments, Christ-centered holiday traditions. • Mentor someone younger in the faith; pass on what obedience looks like in real time. • Refuse cultural pressures that contradict Scripture, even if the cost feels high; Moses faced Pharaoh’s wrath, yet the safer place was under God’s Word. Further Passages to Strengthen This Faith • John 1:29—Jesus, “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” • Romans 5:9—“Having now been justified by His blood, we will be saved from wrath through Him.” • Psalm 91:1-2—Living under God’s protective “shadow” by trusting His promise. A Closing Takeaway Moses showed that saving faith hears God, trusts the blood, and acts publicly and promptly. When we rely wholly on Jesus’ sacrifice, obey His voice without delay, and lead others to do the same, we walk in the very footsteps of Moses’ Hebrews 11:28 faith—shielded from judgment and positioned for deliverance. |
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