What can we learn from Amram and Jochebed's faithfulness in Exodus 6:20? Tracing Their Faithfulness in the Text “Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.” (Exodus 6:20) Why this matters • One brief verse links two obscure parents to the deliverer of Israel and the first high priest. • Scripture treats genealogy as God’s record of covenant faithfulness; Amram and Jochebed stand in that line (cf. Genesis 5; Matthew 1). Their Courage to Defy a Culture of Death • Pharaoh ordered the destruction of Hebrew baby boys (Exodus 1:15-22). • In that hostile climate, Amram and Jochebed chose life, conceiving and delivering Moses and Aaron. • Hebrews 11:23 highlights their fearless obedience: “By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months… they were not afraid of the king’s edict”. • Faith does not calculate safety first; it obeys God’s command to “choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19). Trust Expressed Through Risk-Filled Action • Jochebed crafted the papyrus ark and placed her infant on the Nile (Exodus 2:2-3). • Amram’s leadership allowed that plan to proceed; faith involves joint resolve within the family (Amos 3:3). • Psalm 127:3 calls children “a reward”; these parents treated God’s reward as worth every risk. Passing a Legacy of Trust to the Next Generation • Aaron became Israel’s first high priest (Exodus 28:1), Moses its deliverer and lawgiver (Exodus 3–4). • Their future ministries flowed from a home that revered the Lord; parental faith lays foundations children can build upon (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Proverbs 22:6). • Miriam, the elder sister, also modeled prophetic praise (Exodus 15:20-21), showing the ripple effect of consistent faith. God Honors Quiet, Hidden Obedience • Amram and Jochebed receive no speeches or miracles, yet their simple obedience alters history. • 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 notes God’s delight in using “the weak” to shame the strong. • Their inclusion in the faith “hall of fame” (Hebrews 11:23) confirms heaven’s recognition of unseen faithfulness. Lessons for Today’s Believers • Cherish life—even when culture cheapens it; God’s purposes often hinge on a single child rescued. • Unite as husbands and wives in courageous obedience; faith flourishes when the household speaks with one heart (Ephesians 5:22-33). • Take risks that align with God’s Word; safety is never the highest virtue, faithfulness is (Matthew 16:24-25). • Build homes saturated with Scripture; the next generation’s calling may depend on today’s quiet consistency (2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14-15). Faith that seems small in the moment can shape salvation history. The fruit of Amram and Jochebed’s steadfast trust stands as a timeless invitation: believe God, act courageously, and watch Him multiply the impact far beyond your sight. |
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