Last week we took a look at the Mothers of Moses:
Jochebed - Her Name Means "The Lord Is Glory." She is described as having a fierce love for her son. She knew that her son was special and went that extra mile to protect him. We see in her story that with God’s help, she was victorious in the end.
Pharaoh’s daughter tops the list as being one of the most righteous Gentiles who courageously and compassionately delivered a child from death.
Listed below are some questions to ponder regarding the Mothers of Moses. Feel free to answer one or all of the questions. Other comments are welcomed:
From Exodus 2:1-10
1. In your own words describe the events of verses 1 and 2. Look behind the scenes. How do you think the family kept the baby quiet? If a close neighbor heard the newborn’s cries, what do you think he or she would have done? What if that neighbor had herself just lost a newborn to Pharaoh’s decrees? Why at three months should Jochebed “hide him no longer”?
2. What is most obvious about Pharaoh’s daughter from verses 5 and 6?
3. The events in verses 3 and 4 go straight to a mother’s heart. How do you think Jochebed felt as she walked away from the river?
4. What purpose of God was at work here?
From Hebrews 11:23
5. This verse says that Moses’ mother and father acted “by faith.” Their one goal was to protect and save their child. Fear for our children’s safety—for their spiritual and physical lives—seems to be an inescapable part of parenting. What part does faith play in child rearing? What is your greatest fear for your child? How can you “by faith” respond to your fears?
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Well, I don't have children yet so I could only imagine how Jochebed felt once she discovered that she would be allowed to take care of her own son and that his life was spared. It's obvious that God rewarded her and her husband because of their constant faith. I'm working on my faith on a daily basis...the hard part is that in order for our faith to grow, we must be tested and that is the part that we don't always welcome.
Pauline
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