What is the meaning of Acts 7:28? Do • The confrontation opens with a pointed challenge, echoing the Israelite’s words in Exodus 2:14: “Who made you ruler and judge over us?” (see also Acts 7:27). • His “Do” introduces doubt about Moses’ motives, contrasting with God’s later commissioning of Moses as deliverer (Exodus 3:10). • It surfaces unbelief among the people, foreshadowing repeated resistance to God-sent leadership (Numbers 14:1-4). you want to kill me • The speaker charges Moses with murderous intent, revealing fear of personal harm (Exodus 2:15). • His accusation exposes how one sinful act can taint an otherwise righteous reputation (Hebrews 11:24-26 still commends Moses, yet Scripture records his failure with full honesty). • It reminds believers that hidden sin rarely stays hidden (Proverbs 28:13). as you killed the Egyptian • The words call out Moses’ secret deed (Exodus 2:11-12; Acts 7:24), bringing it into the open. • They underline God’s truth that “whatever is concealed is meant to be brought to light” (Mark 4:22). • The mention of the Egyptian also highlights the conflict between Israel’s oppression and God’s coming deliverance (Genesis 15:13-14). yesterday? • The timeline shows how swiftly news travels, even without modern media (cf. Joshua 2:2). • It signals Moses’ sudden loss of anonymity, prompting his flight to Midian (Exodus 2:15; Acts 7:29). • The speed of exposure illustrates the fleeting cover sin provides and the urgency of repentance (Psalm 32:3-5). summary Acts 7:28 captures an Israelite’s fearful rebuke to Moses, exposing the murder that ended Moses’ first attempt at deliverance. Each phrase reveals escalating distrust—first questioning, then personal fear, public exposure, and immediate consequences. The verse underscores the certainty that sin finds us out, the readiness of God to use imperfect people once they repent, and the sovereign unfolding of His plan to rescue His people in spite of human failure. |
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