What other biblical examples show obedience to God's instructions, similar to Exodus 4:28? Exodus 4:28—A Snapshot of Obedience “Then Moses told Aaron everything the LORD had sent him to say, and all the signs He had commanded him to perform.” God spoke, Moses obeyed, Aaron heard, and the mission advanced. Scripture repeatedly records the same pattern. Echoes of Obedience in the Patriarchs • Genesis 6:22—Noah: “So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him.” • Genesis 12:4—Abram: “So Abram departed, as the LORD had instructed him.” • Genesis 22:3—Abraham with Isaac: “Early the next morning Abraham got up… and set out for the place God had told him about.” Obedience in Israel’s Early Leadership • Joshua 6:15-16, 20—Joshua and Jericho: Israel marched exactly as ordered, and “the wall fell flat.” • Judges 7:7-8—Gideon: pared his army at God’s word, then moved out. • 1 Samuel 3:10—Samuel: “Speak, for Your servant is listening,” and he delivered God’s message unflinchingly. Faithful Kings Who Followed Instructions • 1 Chronicles 15:13-15—David: carried the ark “according to the word of the LORD.” • 2 Chronicles 29:15—Hezekiah: priests “did as the king had ordered, following the word of the LORD.” • 2 Kings 23:25—Josiah: “He turned to the LORD with all his heart… in accordance with all the law of Moses.” Prophets and New-Covenant Messengers • Isaiah 6:8—Isaiah: “Here am I. Send me!” • Jeremiah 1:7—Jeremiah: “You must go to everyone I send you.” • Acts 8:29-30—Philip: ran to the chariot the moment the Spirit spoke. • Acts 9:17—Ananias: entered Saul’s house “placing his hands on him” exactly as instructed. Obedience Surrounding Christ • Luke 1:38—Mary: “May it be to me according to your word.” • Matthew 1:24; 2:14—Joseph: took Mary as wife, later fled to Egypt “that night.” • John 2:7-9—Servants at Cana: filled jars “to the brim,” water became wine. • Luke 5:5-6—Peter: “At Your word I will let down the nets,” and the catch overflowed. • Acts 13:2-3—Antioch church: fasted, prayed, then sent Barnabas and Saul as the Spirit directed. Threads That Tie the Examples Together • Clear divine instruction. • Immediate, trusting action—often “early the next morning.” • God’s power displayed after obedience. The same God who guided Moses still speaks through His Word today, and the blessed pattern remains: hear, trust, obey, and watch Him work. |
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