Compare Exodus 2:2 with Hebrews 11:23; what faith lessons can we learn? Setting the Scene • Exodus 2:2: “And the woman conceived and bore a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months.” • Hebrews 11:23: “By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.” Noticing the Details • Same event, two vantage points: Exodus records the historical act; Hebrews reveals the motive—faith. • “Beautiful child” signals more than appearance; Acts 7:20 adds, “he was pleasing to God,” hinting at divine purpose. • Pharaoh’s decree (Exodus 1:22) made hiding Moses illegal. Hebrews highlights that his parents “were not afraid of the king’s edict.” Faith Lessons for Today • Courageous obedience: Genuine faith resists ungodly commands (Daniel 3:16-18; Acts 5:29). Moses’ parents obeyed God rather than man. • Vision beyond sight: They saw more than a baby; they recognized God’s destiny. Faith perceives God’s plan when circumstances threaten it (2 Corinthians 5:7). • Faith acts, it doesn’t only believe: Hiding a newborn for three months required planning, sacrifice, and risk—faith expresses itself through works (James 2:17). • Protecting the next generation: Parents carry a sacred trust to preserve and prepare children for God’s purposes (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Psalm 127:3-5). • Freedom from fear: Trust in God expels fear of earthly powers (Psalm 27:1; Isaiah 41:10). Putting It into Practice 1. Identify any “king’s edicts” today—pressures that conflict with God’s word—and choose obedience to Scripture. 2. Ask God to sharpen spiritual sight, seeing His potential in people and situations others overlook. 3. Translate faith into action: deliberate steps that protect, nurture, and advance God’s purposes in your family and community. 4. Replace fear with confidence in God’s sovereignty, rehearsing promises such as Romans 8:31, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” |
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