Topical Encyclopedia The preservation of Moses is a remarkable narrative of divine intervention and providence, showcasing God's sovereign hand in the life of one of Israel's greatest leaders. This account is found primarily in the book of Exodus and highlights several miraculous events that ensured Moses' survival and eventual rise to leadership.1. The Decree of Pharaoh: The account begins with a dire situation for the Israelites in Egypt. Pharaoh, fearing the growing population of the Hebrews, decrees that every newborn Hebrew boy must be thrown into the Nile River (Exodus 1:22). This edict sets the stage for God's miraculous preservation of Moses. 2. The Birth and Concealment of Moses: Moses is born to Amram and Jochebed, a Levite couple, during this time of oppression. Recognizing that he was a "fine child," his mother hides him for three months (Exodus 2:2). This act of defiance against Pharaoh's decree is the first step in God's plan to preserve Moses. 3. The Ark of Bulrushes: When hiding Moses becomes untenable, Jochebed places him in a papyrus basket coated with tar and pitch and sets it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile (Exodus 2:3). This basket, often referred to as an "ark," echoes the deliverance theme seen in Noah's ark, symbolizing God's protection amidst peril. 4. The Discovery by Pharaoh's Daughter: In a divinely orchestrated event, Pharaoh's daughter comes to bathe at the Nile and discovers the basket. Moved with compassion, she decides to adopt the Hebrew child, despite her father's edict (Exodus 2:5-6). This unexpected turn of events places Moses in the heart of Egyptian royalty, providing him with a unique upbringing and education. 5. Miriam's Intervention: Moses' sister, Miriam, who has been watching from a distance, courageously approaches Pharaoh's daughter and offers to find a Hebrew nurse for the child. Pharaoh's daughter agrees, and Miriam brings Jochebed, Moses' own mother, to nurse him (Exodus 2:7-9). This arrangement allows Moses to be raised with the knowledge of his Hebrew heritage while being protected under the auspices of the Egyptian court. 6. Moses' Education and Preparation: Raised as the son of Pharaoh's daughter, Moses receives an education befitting Egyptian royalty. This preparation is crucial for his future role as the leader of the Israelites. Acts 7:22 notes, "So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action." The preservation of Moses is a testament to God's providential care and His ability to work through human actions to fulfill His divine purposes. Each step in Moses' early life is marked by God's intervention, ensuring that he would grow to become the deliverer of Israel. This narrative not only highlights the miraculous preservation of an individual but also sets the stage for the greater deliverance of God's people from bondage. Nave's Topical Index Deuteronomy 34:7And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. Nave's Topical Index Library The Founder of Christianity. The Greater Prophets. Christ a Complete Saviour: On the Interpretation of Scripture The Iranian Conquest Resources Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally? | GotQuestions.orgHow can we discern counterfeit miracles? | GotQuestions.org What are the greatest miracles in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit of Different Kinds Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit were not to Be: Despised Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit were not to Be: Neglected Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit were not to Be: Purchased Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit were to be Sought After Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Christ Was Endued With Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated by the Laying on of the Apostles' Hands Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated for the Confirmation of the Gospel Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated for the Edification of the Church Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated: Upon the Preaching of the Gospel Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Counterfeited by Antichrist Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Dispensed According to his Sovereign Will Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Enumerated Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Foretold Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Might be Possessed Without Saving Grace Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Poured out on the Day of Pentecost Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Temporary Nature of Related Terms |
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