Connect Hebrews 11:24 with Exodus 2:11-15. How do they complement each other? Two Windows Into One Moment “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.” Exodus 2:11-15 recounts the historical event behind that decision. Together, the texts show both the inward resolve and the outward action of Moses. Inside The Palace: What Moses Walked Away From • Adopted prince, heir to Egypt’s wealth, education, and comfort (Acts 7:22) • Cultural prestige and security that came with Pharaoh’s household • Potential influence within the most powerful empire of the day Outside The Palace: Who Moses Chose Instead • Identified with “his own people, the Hebrews” (Exodus 2:11) • Embraced the reproach and suffering tied to God’s covenant family (Hebrews 11:25-26) • Stepped into the uncertainty of exile and dependence on the Lord The Narrative Flow: Exodus 2:11-15 1. Moses “went out to his brothers and looked upon their hard labor.” 2. He intervened, striking down the Egyptian oppressor. 3. He attempted reconciliation between two Hebrews the next day. 4. His act became known; Pharaoh sought his life. 5. Moses fled to Midian, exchanging royal courts for desert solitude. Complementary Portraits Hebrews 11:24 highlights: • The faith motive—“by faith.” • The deliberate refusal—he “refused to be called” royal. • The maturity—“when he had grown up,” indicating a conscious, adult choice. Exodus 2:11-15 supplies: • The concrete circumstances prompting the choice. • The cost—loss of position, homeland, and safety. • The immediate outcome—forty years in Midian’s wilderness (Acts 7:29-30). Together: • Hebrews interprets the event spiritually; Exodus records it historically. • Hebrews shows the heart; Exodus shows the hands and feet. • Hebrews explains Moses’ valuation system (eternal reward over present riches); Exodus shows how that valuation manifested. Faith In Motion: Echoes Across Scripture • Hebrews 11:27 – Moses “left Egypt, not fearing the king’s rage.” • Philippians 3:7-8 – Paul counts worldly gain as loss “for the sake of Christ.” • 1 John 2:17 – “The world is passing away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” Moses models the timeless call to abandon fleeting status for lasting reward. Foreshadowing A Greater Deliverer • Moses’ choice prefigures Jesus, “who, though He was rich… became poor” (2 Corinthians 8:9). • As Moses left Egypt to deliver Israel, Christ left heaven’s glory to deliver sinners (John 6:38-40). Living The Truth • Identity: True worth is tied to belonging to God, not earthly titles. • Courage: Faith empowers hard, costly refusals. • Mission: Separation from worldly privilege often positions believers for God’s redemptive work. |
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