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Moses, one of the most prominent figures in the Bible, is frequently depicted as a man of prayer whose petitions to God were met with divine responses. His life and leadership over the Israelites provide numerous examples of answered prayers, demonstrating his close relationship with God and his role as an intercessor for the people of Israel.

1. The Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-4:17):
Moses' initial encounter with God at the burning bush is a profound moment of divine communication. Although not a traditional prayer, Moses' dialogue with God reveals his hesitations and concerns about leading the Israelites out of Egypt. God answers Moses' implicit prayers for guidance and assurance by providing signs and promising His presence. "I will certainly be with you," God assures Moses (Exodus 3:12).

2. The Plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-12):
Throughout the plagues, Moses acts as an intermediary between God and Pharaoh. Each time Pharaoh pleads for relief, Moses prays, and God responds by lifting the plague. For instance, after the plague of frogs, Moses cries out to the Lord, and the frogs die (Exodus 8:12-13). These instances highlight Moses' role in communicating the needs of the people and Pharaoh's requests to God, who answers accordingly.

3. Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14:15-31):
As the Israelites face the Red Sea with the Egyptian army in pursuit, Moses cries out to God. The Lord instructs Moses to stretch out his hand over the sea, parting the waters and allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground. This miraculous answer to Moses' prayer demonstrates God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people.

4. Provision of Water and Manna (Exodus 15:22-17:7):
In the wilderness, the Israelites frequently grumble about the lack of food and water. Moses intercedes on their behalf, and God answers by providing water from a rock at Horeb (Exodus 17:6) and manna from heaven (Exodus 16:4). These provisions are direct responses to Moses' prayers, showcasing God's care for His people.

5. Intercession on Mount Sinai (Exodus 32:11-14):
When the Israelites sin by worshiping the golden calf, God expresses His intention to destroy them. Moses fervently intercedes, pleading for God's mercy. "Turn from Your fierce anger; relent and do not bring disaster on Your people," Moses prays (Exodus 32:12). God answers by relenting from the disaster He had threatened, highlighting the power of intercessory prayer.

6. The Glory of God (Exodus 33:18-23):
Moses' desire to see God's glory is another instance of answered prayer. He asks, "Please show me Your glory" (Exodus 33:18). God responds by allowing Moses to see His goodness and hear His name proclaimed, though not His face, as a demonstration of His holiness and grace.

7. The Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7-11):
Moses regularly meets with God in the Tent of Meeting, where he speaks with God "face to face, as a man speaks with his friend" (Exodus 33:11). These encounters are characterized by direct communication and answered prayers, underscoring the unique relationship Moses has with God.

8. The Rebellion of Korah (Numbers 16):
During the rebellion led by Korah, Moses prays for God to vindicate his leadership. God answers by causing the earth to swallow the rebels, affirming Moses' divinely appointed role (Numbers 16:28-32).

9. The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:4-9):
When the Israelites are plagued by venomous snakes, Moses intercedes for the people. God instructs him to make a bronze serpent and set it on a pole, so that anyone bitten can look at it and live. This response to Moses' prayer provides a means of healing and foreshadows the redemptive work of Christ.

Moses' life is a testament to the power and efficacy of prayer. His consistent communication with God and the subsequent divine responses illustrate the importance of faith, obedience, and intercession in the life of a believer.

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Exodus 17:4-6,11-13
And Moses cried to the LORD, saying, What shall I do to this people? they be almost ready to stone me.
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Exodus 32:11-14
And Moses sought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why does your wrath wax hot against your people, which you have brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand?
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Library

The Mediator's Threefold Prayer
... not yet a full resolving of the doubtful matter, nor directly a reply to Moses'
prayer. ... Thus God ever answers the true hearts that seek to know Him, and to be ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the mediators threefold prayer.htm

God's Pathway to Human Hearts.
... striking instances of delayed, or qualified answers to prayer. ... all the instances
of hindered prayer with which we ... These four are Moses' request to enter Canaan ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on prayer/gods pathway to human hearts.htm

Letter v. Prayer and Fasting.
... Moses prayed for the plagues to come upon Egypt, and they came; again, he ... With the
evidence here presented, who can doubt that God hears and answers prayer? ...
/.../letter v prayer and fasting.htm

From Adam to Moses.
... Questions and Answers. =1.= What is the first verse in the Bible? ... An altar for prayer
to God.=. Lesson IV. Abram and Lot. ... The Youth of Moses. (Tell Story 20.). ...
/.../hurlbut/hurlbuts bible lessons/part first from adam to moses.htm

Moses --Making Haste
... prayer going up and showers of immediate answers coming down ... you shot your
arrows"not of prayer"at them ... Christ shall appear, all who, with Moses, have "made ...
//christianbookshelf.org/whyte/lord teach us to pray/v mosesmaking haste.htm

The Christian Prayer
... ANSWERS TO PRAYER. ... Notable Instances of Prayer, and the response of God, are shown
in the ... Abraham (Genesis 20:17), Jacob (Genesis 32:24-31), Moses (Numbers 11:2 ...
/.../sell/studies in the life of the christian/study vii the christian prayer.htm

Prayer --A Privilege, Princely, Sacred
... Moses knew how to do wonderful praying, and God ... our faith in the doctrine that prayer
affects God ... illustrate the great truth that God hears and answers prayer. ...
/.../bounds/the reality of prayer/i prayera privilege princely sacred.htm

A Poor Man's Cry, and what came of It
... God answers the supplications of his believing people; and of this we are witnesses ...
how perfect was the answer which God gave to the prayer of Moses when he ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/a poor mans cry and.htm

Ninteenth Lesson. I Go unto the Father!'
... It was when Moses had to take full charge of a rebellious people that he felt ... Christ
and you will learn to pray so as to obtain wonderful answers to prayer. ...
/.../murray/with christ in the school of prayer/ninteenth lesson i go unto.htm

Of Prayer
... Answers. ... Argument founded on a passage in Moses. ... the intercession of Christ.3. Is
repugnant to the word of God.4. Is opposed to the due method of prayer.5. Is ...
/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/of prayer.htm