Exodus (Lesson1) Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses

USING YOUR SETBACK AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A STRONG COMEBACK

Sometimes life knocks us down so hard, it feels like we’ll never get up again. But our greatest pain could lead to our greatest purpose?

Welcome to Episode 1 of our 13-part series on the Book of Exodus.

Exodus is a powerful story about freedom.

It tells how God helped His people, the Israelites, escape from their greatest setback, Egyptian slavery.

God chose a man called Moses to lead them.

He showed His power by doing amazing things—like parting the Red Sea—so His people could walk on dry land and get away from the huge Egyptian arm on their tracks.

Even when they made mistakes and lost faith, God never gave up on them.

He stayed with them, guiding them every step.

Why? Because he loved them and wanted to be in a relationship with them.

The Exodus story is not just about the past. It is a reminder that God loves us and wants to free us today—from fear, from bad habits, from anything that holds us back and keep us away from Him.

So, join us for this journey, this 13-part series, a story of hope designed to free us, to draw us closer to God who has a divine purpose for every one of us.  But, before we begin, let’s pray.

God almighty,
Thank You for bringing us together to learn from the book of Exodus.

Open our hearts and minds to hear Your voice.

 In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses

Part 1 Introduction

Have you ever felt like life knocked the wind out of you?

Like you hit a brick wall so hard, you didn’t know if you’d ever be able to stand up again. 😔

Don’t give up. Your setback could be the setup for your greatest comeback.

There was a time when God’s people—the children of Israel, experienced a major setback.

They seemed to be stuck in deep pain.

They were tired, worn out broken, and burdened under cruel slavery in Egypt.

They had no voice, no freedom, no rights, no rest.

But they still had one thing left: God.

So, they cried out to Him.

It says in Exodus 2:23-25

²³ Now it happened in the process of time that the king of Egypt died. Then the children of Israel groaned because of the bondage, and they cried out; and their cry came up to God because of the bondage. 

²⁴ So God heard their groaning, and God remembered His covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. 

²⁵ And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God acknowledged them. (Exodus 2:23–25).

This shows us something powerful: God doesn’t just hear our words—He hears our groans.

Nor does He forget His promises.

When we, his children cry, like a loving mother, He responds with love, acknowledging their cry.

📖 The book of Exodus is filled with stories of people who were oppressed, marginalized, silenced, overlooked, stepped on, exploited, and degraded.

But it’s also a book about a God who shows up for the forgotten.

 For anyone today who feels used up, looked over, or stuck in a dark place—you’re not overlooked.

God sees you too and there is hope, because the same God who saved the Hebrews can save you too.

The stories in Exodus speak of the real-life battles we all face today, times of injustice, pain, and heartbreak.

But, woven through those painful chapters in our lives, in the lives of others, is a theme of hope:

If we take a closer look, we can see how God has been intervening to relieve our pain and sufferings.

When we suffer, He doesn’t stand far off.

He steps in. He hears our cries.

 In fact, he takes notes of our tears and comes to our aid.

And when God moves, chains are broken. 💥

When He steps in, the darkness lifts.

When He acts, what was broken gets fixed.

God doesn’t wait for us to get it all together.

He doesn’t ask us to fix it ourselves. He takes the first step.  (p[eereraerw)

He is always reaching, always loving, always rescuing.

And All we need to do is say “yes.” Just believe in Him. That’s all.

That’s why the stories in Exodus matter.

That’s why the book isn’t just a history lesson, it’s a letter of love about Jesus and what He has already done for every one of us.

Christ Jesus secured our freedom, when he died for us on the cross.

Thus, the book of Exodus, is about redemption—Jesus buying us back from bondage.

It’s about deliverance—Jesus setting us free from the slavery of sin that holds us back.

It’s about salvation—Jesus leading us to our eternal home in Glory.

So, when life feels too heavy and the road ahead seems impossible, fix your eyes on Jesus. 🌤️

You may not see it yet, but just like he guided Israel to their land of promise, He’s guiding us to His Eternal Promise Land

Even when it feels like the end—He’s working out your greatest comeback. (Pauoerere)

So don’t give up. Trust the God of Exodus. He hasn’t changed—and He’s not finished with you yet.

We are in a land that is not our own.

What was life like for the Hebrews in a land that was not their own.

Read Exodus 1:1-12 observe how what they went through might relate to your present situation.

💖Then continue to Part 2: God’s People in Egypt

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Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses

Part 2: God’s People in Egypt

Have you ever thought your good times would last forever, but then suddenly, they came to a screeching halt?

One day, everything, like everything you touch turns to gold, and the next thing you know you’re buried in hardship and trials. What happened?

😢 But here’s the thing: even when life changes or life seems to turn its back on you, God’s promises does not end.  (Paouoereru)

What starts as a setback can still lead to a strong and beautiful comeback.

Time after time, in the Exodus story, we see prime example of just that. 👣✨

The book of Exodus starts with a simple phrase in Exodus 1:1: “Now these are the names…”

In Hebrew, the book of Exodus is called She-mot, which literally means “names.”

This is no coincident because it begins—by naming the sons of Jacob, the family patriarch who went to Egypt.

These names weren’t just written in a list; they were written in God’s heart. God knows our names. And behind every name is a story.

And behind every story, there’s a purpose.

When the patriarch Jacob and his family settled in Egypt, they were only 70 people according to Genesis. 46:27 and Exodus 1:5, but they became a mighty nation.

Although it didn’t happen overnight, it did happen—because God was with them.

We must always remember that we are in a cosmic battle between good and evil, and because of the evils in this world, things didn’t stay good forever.

 But what does last forever is God’s promises.

Even in a foreign land, God’s promise was still alive.

Exodus 1:8–11 tells us that a new king came to power—and everything changed.

The Israelites, once honored because of Joseph, were now feared by the new King and he enslaved them.

Life became hard for them. The days of favor faded into years of cruel labor.

Yet God was still with them in their darkest hours.

Thus, the book of Exodus begins in a sad and dark place.

The Israelites are slaves in Egypt, forced to work hard under cruel masters.

But the story ends in a much better place—God’s presence is with His people in a special place called the tabernacle in Exodus 40.

What’s more, between the beginning and the end, we see God’s miraculous power displayed.

He sets His people free, parts the Red Sea, and defeats the most powerful army of that time.

This is an assures that in the end God wins in this battle between good and evil.

It says in Exodus 1:12

📖 “But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were in dread of the children of Israel” (Exodus 1:12).

Isn’t that something?

The more they pushed them down, the more they rose up.

That’s how God works.

He turns pressure into power, setback into great comebacks.

Suffering didn’t destroy them—it made them stronger, better, much better.

 God’s plan never paused for a moment. His eye was always on His people. Just like then, He still sees after us now.

We’re reminded in Patriarchs and Prophets that when Joseph knew his life was coming to an end, he looked ahead in faith.

Though he was second-in-command in Egypt, he never called Egypt “home.”

His final request wasn’t for riches or remembrance it was for faith.

“God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land to the land which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.”

So Joseph died… and they embalmed him and placed him in a coffin in Egypt. —Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 240.

That coffin was more than just a resting place—it was a reminder.

A symbol of hope. Every time the Israelites looked at it, they remembered:

This is not our final stop. Deliverance is coming. 🙏

Don’t mistake your dark place for being your only place.

Hold on to the promises written in his word.

The same God who brought His people out of Egypt is still moving today—and if we are willing, He will include us in His greater plan.

Some might ask how then did Jacob and his family end up in Egypt in the first place. Read Genesis 46.

Then, View the next segment of this video, Part 3: Historical Background

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Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses

Part 3: Historical Background

Have you ever had a dream, only to watch it fall apart?

Maybe you were betrayed, forgotten, or mistreated.

But sometimes our lowest moment can be the beginning of your greatest comeback?

We now walk through the story of Joseph—a story that shows what God can do with a broken and disappointing beginning.  🙏🌅

Jacob and his family were doing just fine in Canaan. But famine, a food shortage came. So, they left Canaan and went into Egypt.  

Even then, they didn’t arrive as beggars. They came with honor—because of one man: Joseph.

Once sold as a slave by his own brothers, Joseph had become the second most powerful man in Egypt.

Why? Because God was with him.

The king of Egypt was kind to the Hebrews because of Joseph and everything Joseph had done to help Egypt.

It says in Genesis 41:41–43

📖 41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.”

42 Then Pharaoh took his signet ring off his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand; and he clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck.

43 And he had him ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he set him over all the land of Egypt. (Genesis 41:41–43).

Joseph didn’t climb his way up through politics or power—he was lifted by God’s hand.  (Pauoereoer)

What Pharaoh saw was greatness, but what Joseph had was faithfulness.

He stayed true through the darkness and pain, and God honored.

James 4:10 says it best:

10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:10)

Let’s not forget where Joseph started.

📖Genesis 37:26-28

²⁶ So Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is there if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? 

²⁷ Come and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him, for he is our brother and our flesh.” And his brothers listened. 

²⁸ Then Midianite traders passed by; so the brothers pulled Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt. (Genesis 37:26–28, NKJV).

Even in his set back it says in Genesis 39:2

² The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. (Genesis 39:2) (Paureos)

And again in Genesis 39:21

²¹ But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. (Genesis 39:21)

Even in a pit… even in prison… God was with him. Joseph, in his setbacks was never alone.

The secret to Joseph’s success wasn’t luck or his own maneuvering. It was God’s presence.

And that same God is with you—even in your darkest place.

Now, fast-forward years later. A new king takes the throne. And he doesn’t care about what Joseph did.

He doesn’t remember the story. All he sees are foreigners growing in number—and he gets concern.

📖 “Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph” (Exodus 1:8, ESV).

Fear leads to control. And control turns into oppression.

The Israelites, once respected, are now enslaved.

Just like that, favor becomes burden.

But even when people forget—God remembers.

It is said that:

“The descendants of Abraham… were brought down to Egypt that in the midst of that great and wicked nation they might reveal the principles of God’s kingdom.” —Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 286.

So even in bondage, they had a purpose. And we do too.

We weren’t saved just to sit. We were chosen to serve.

History tells us that this “new king” was likely Ah-mose. After him came rulers like A-men-ho-tep I, who feared the Israelites and made their lives hard.

Thut-mose I would be the one to issue the terrible command to kill every Hebrew baby boy.

But his daughter, Hat-shep-sut, took one of those baby boys—Moses—and raised him as a prince.

Isn’t that just like God?

To raise up a deliverer right inside the enemy’s palace? 💥👶🏽👑

Eventually, Pharaoh Thut-mose III, who ruled during the Exodus, would face the living God—and lose.

So when did all this happen?

Scholars believe the Exodus occurred around March 1450 BC.

That timeline connects with the following key Bible texts:

📖 Genesis 15:13–16.

📖 Exodus 12:40–41

📖 Judges 11:26

📖1 Kings 6:1

📖Acts 7:6.
📖 “And, Galatians 3:16–17.

These verses help piece together the timeline.

But more importantly, they remind us of one thing: God is always on time.⏳

 Even if it feels delayed, His promise never fails.

The first chapter of Exodus spans generations—from Joseph’s initial arrival, to when his father, Jacob, with the entire family come to Egypt,  to Pharaoh’s death decree.

But even when the people were enslaved and broken, God never left them. 🙏

Although all do not agree on the exact number of years, and it is true some things have still not been revealed yet, what really matters is that God never forgot His people even while they were in slavery.—just as Paul reminds us:

📖 ¹² For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. (1 Corinthians 13:12, NKJV).

But what is clear is God’s heart, and through all the scriptures, His heart,  His character is revealed on every page of Exodus.

In it we see a loving, faithful, patient, caring God.

No matter how dark the night, His light still shines.

So, when your life feels forgotten—when things change for the bad, and people move on—remember Joseph. Remember Israel. Remember that God’s promises never changes.

God always keeps his promises.

What looks like a setback can be God’s setup for your comeback.

Trust Him—because He will never leave your or forsake you. 🌟🕊️

Evidence, that God uses women and those that are marginalized is revealed through the faithfulness of the Hebrew midwives.

What role did they play in God’s plan? Read Exodus 1:9-21

Then Continue to the next segment of this video, Part 4: The Hebrew Midwives

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The Burning Bush

Part 4: The Name of the Lord

 “When God calls us… He gives us all we need.

Sometimes, God calls us to do big things that frighten us.

But this is the thing: When God calls you, He empowers and equips you.

He gives us everything we need. Power. Courage. Love. Faith. Tenacity, you name it.

Even when you feel powerless, weak, and unsure—He’s right there with you.

Moses stood by a burning bush in the wilderness, and God spoke directly to him.

Moses felt afraid. Unworthy. And Unsure.

We read in Exodus 3:12 that Moses asks God a deep question, a question many of us still ask today: (Ppauoereu)

“Then Moses said to God, ‘Indeed, when I come to the children of Israel and say to them, “The God of your fathers has sent me to you,” and they say to me, “What is His name?” what shall I say to them?’”

Moses didn’t just want to know what to call God.

He wanted to understand who God truly is.

What kind of God was sending him?

It says in Exodus 3:14

“And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And He said, ‘Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, “I AM has sent me to you.”’” (Exodus 3:14)

God called Himself “I AM.” That means He always was, always is, and always will be.  

In other words, He’s not just a powerful God in some distant galaxy—He is close to us.

He lives with those according to Isaiah 57:15 who have a contrite and humble spirit, (Isaiah 57:15).

You see, the patriarchs—like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—knew God’s name was Yahweh.

Yahweh in English Bibles is usually written as “the Lord.”

The Patriarchs, however didn’t fully understand what that name meant. 

For instance, indicating that Abraham did not fully understand the meaning of God’s name Genesis 15:6–8 says,

⁶ And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness. 

⁷ Then He said to him, “I am the Lord, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to inherit it.” 

⁸ And he said, “Lord God, how shall I know that I will inherit it?” (Genesis 15:6-8)

Similarly, Exodus 6:3 indicates the same thing saying:

“I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the Lord I did not make myself fully known to them” (Exod. 6:3, NIV).

They knew His name, but not the deep love and closeness it carried. (Pauoueue)

Although He is the creator of the universe, He is ever present. He cares for us. He rescues us. And He shows up whenever we need him.

Just as he did for Abraham in Genesis 17:1.

“When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, ‘I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless.’” (Genesis 17:1)

Yahweh is a loving and caring God who shows His power through his love and kindness. (Psourrur)

He is the same God as Elohim—strong and mighty. The Creator of everything and Ruler of everyone.

But the name Yahweh shows us a more personal side of God, one that is close and caring.

It is important to know however that calling on God’s name isn’t something magical or superstitious.

God wants His name to be known. This is accomplished when we share with others the truth about who He is and the salvation He gives to everyone who believes in Him.

 Like the Bible says in Joel 2:32 “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Joel 2:32)

Everyone includes you and me.

When we call on Him—not just in words but in faith—He hears. And He saves. (auooeerrue)

Just like Moses, you are not alone. Moses had four excuses for why he felt he was not fit to answer God’s Call. Was he correct? Read Exodus 4:1-17

Then, continue to the next segment of this video, Part 5: Four Excuses

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The Burning Bush

Part 5: The Four Excuses

“Still doubting? You’re not the only one. But God doesn’t give up on us. 💪❤️“

Have you ever felt like saying, “I can’t do this”?

Maybe you’ve even told God, “Please God… not me. Let someone else do it.”

Well, you are not alone, Moses did the very same thing.

But the truth is: When God calls you, He doesn’t walk away when you feel afraid.  (Papuoee)

He steps in—and gives us the strength we didn’t know we have.

In front of a burning bush, God’s voice spoke clearly to him.

The mission was set. But Moses? He still couldn’t say yes.

When we look at Exodus 3:11 we see Moses again trying to get out of the job God had given him. 

¹¹ But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11)

Moses didn’t want to go back to Egypt and face Pharaoh.

The last time he tried to help the Hebrews, he failed.

And his own people didn’t believe in him or accept him as their leader.

So, in Exodus 4:1 he formed a third objection

“Then Moses answered and said, ‘But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, “The Lord has not appeared to you.”’” (Exodus 4:1)

Was Moses asking for the purpose of better understanding?

No, Moses was trying to get out of the job.

Deep down, he feared rejection. He remembered the time he tried to help before… and failed.

So, what did God do?

He gave Moses two miraculous signs to perform before the elders of Isael and then before Pharaoh.

• In Exodus 4:1-5

🐍 God turns Moses staff (his stick) into a snake and then back into a staff again.

And (2) in Exodus 4:6–7

God showed Moses that He has power not only over nature but over sickness.  

Moses hand became leprous but then God instantly heals it.

Both miracles should convince the elders that God was intervening in their behalf.  

But if that was not enough, the third miracle of turning water into blood was added in Exodus 4:8-9.

⁸ “Then it will be, if they do not believe you, nor heed the message of the first sign, that they may believe the message of the latter sign. 

⁹ And it shall be, if they do not believe even these two signs, or listen to your voice, that you shall take water from the river and pour it on the dry land. The water which you take from the river will become blood on the dry land.” (Exodus 4:8–9)

Thus, in the final sign, God left no room for doubt.

But even with miracles in hand, Moses still hesitated. (Poiueuereo)

He posed another excuse.

Look at Exodus 4:10

¹⁰ Then Moses said to the Lord, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” (Exodus 4:10)

Showing hesitancy to follow God’s call, Moses gave four more excuses.

Although his reasoning sounded good, deep down, he just didn’t want to go.

The first three excuses were in the form of questions:

The First – Who am I?

The Second – Who are You?

 The Third – What if they don’t believe me?

Then in his 4^th objection he said,

 “I don’t speak well.”

But God addressed each excuse with authority and optimism.

For every fear, God gave a promise to help him and be with him.

Listen to what God says next in 📖 Exodus 4:11–12

¹¹ So the Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? Have not I, the Lord? 

¹² Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say.” (Exodus 4:11–12) (Paoueureoru)

🗣️ So, God reminds Moses—and us—that He created us.

And if He made our mouth, He could use it.

He will teach us, guide us and empower us.

Still, Moses begged…in Exodus 4:13

“But he said, ‘O my Lord, please send by the hand of whomever else You may send.’” (Exodus 4:13)

💔 In other words, Moses finally said what he really felt:

 “God, please… send someone else.”

Even when Moses begged to get out of his divine assignment, God didn’t give up on him.

He gave him Aaron for help. He made a way.

That’s how good God is—He meets us in our weakness and walks with us.

God told Moses that his brother Aaron was already on the way to help him.

With that, Moses finally agreed.

Before leaving for Egypt, he went to Jethro and asked for his blessing.

Five excuses. That’s what Moses gave.

Have you been holding back from God’s call on your life?

Feeling like you’re not good enough?

God doesn’t choose the strongest, the most qualified.

He chooses the willing—and then empowers and equips them.

 “Don’t let fear stop you. God will empower and equip you!

After obeying God and agreeing to go back to Egypt, in the middle of his trip a strange thing happened.

How do we make sense of this strange event.

Read Exodus 4:18-31. Take a bold step and share your thoughts to help someone else that may not understand why this happened.

Then, continue to the last segment of this video, Part 6: The Circumcision

Exodus

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The Burning Bush

Part 6: The Circumcision

“Our greatest danger… is ignoring what we know is right. 🛑💔“

What if doing something small—something you’ve put off—was the one thing standing between you and God’s protection?

Moses had already said “yes” to God.

He was on his way… and yet, suddenly, his life was in danger.

 Why? Let’s walk through this powerful story that holds a lesson too important to miss. 🕯️

Moses had finally accepted God’s call.

He left his home in Midian and started his journey to Egypt, ready to obey. Or so it seemed…

It says in Exodus 4:18

“So Moses went and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said to him, ‘Please let me go and return to my brethren who are in Egypt, and see whether they are still alive.’ And Jethro said to Moses, ‘Go in peace.’” (Exodus 4:18)

In showing respect and readiness, Moses asked permission from his father-in-law to leave. 

Everything looked right on the outside.

Exodus 4:19–20 says

19 Now the Lord said to Moses in Midian, “Go, return to Egypt; for all the men who sought your life are dead.”

20 Then Moses took his wife and his sons and set them on a donkey, and he returned to the land of Egypt. And Moses took the rod of God in his hand. (Exodus 4:19–20)

The road ahead was set. God told him, “It’s safe now.”

So Moses went with his family beside him.

But then… something terrifying happened.

 Exodus 4:24

“And it came to pass on the way, at the encampment, that the Lord met him and sought to kill him.” (Exodus 4:24)

What? God had just sent him—and now God was ready to take his life?

Something was very wrong here.

You see, Moses had left something undone.

Something God had clearly commanded him to do.

His youngest son was not circumcised—as required by the covenant with Abraham, found in Genesis 17:10–11.

 Moses had chosen to please his wife over obeying God.

He had put it off, thinking maybe it wasn’t as urgent.

But in God’s eyes, it was imperative.

Genesis 17:10–11 clearly established the requirement for every male child.

¹⁰ This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among you shall be circumcised; 

¹¹ and you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between Me and you. (Genesis 17:10–11)

Thus, in that moment of danger, Zipporah—Moses’ wife—knew what had to be done. She didn’t hesitate. It says in Exodus 4:25–26

²⁵ Then Zipporah took a sharp stone and cut off the foreskin of her son and cast it at Moses’ feet, and said, “Surely you are a husband of blood to me!” ²⁶ So He let him go. Then she said, “You are a husband of blood!”(Exodus 4:25–26 )—because of the circumcision.

As the leader of God’s people, Moses had to be fully obedient and follow God’s commands.

To lead others, he needed to set the example by showing complete trust and total surrender to God.

His wife, Zipporah, a woman of action, though painful, to save her husband’s life, she circumcised her son.

The blood she shed was more than physical—it stood for atonement, obedience, life, and the sealing of the covenant with God.

The fact that it happened so quickly made this moment dramatic, more serious and intense.

The book Patriarchs and Prophets,describes this dramatic event as follows:  Paueeeoeireo

“On the way from Midian, Moses received a startling and terrible warning of the Lord’s displeasure. An angel appeared to him in a threaten­ing manner, as if he would immediately destroy him. No explanation was given; but Moses remembered that he had disregarded one of God’s requirements . . . he had neglected to perform the rite of circumcision upon their youngest son. (Ppsouurtrui)

He had failed to comply with the condition by which his child could be entitled to the blessings of God’s covenant with Israel; and such a neglect on the part of their chosen leader could not but lessen the force of the divine precepts upon the people. Zipporah, fearing that her husband would be slain, performed the rite herself, and the angel then permitted Moses to pursue his journey. In his mission to Pharaoh, Moses was to be placed in a position of great peril; his life could be preserved only through the protection of holy angels. But while living in neglect of a known duty, he would not be secure; for he could not be shielded by the angels of God.”—(Patriarchs and Prophets, pp. 255–256).

After obedience was restored, peace returned.

Moses could now continue his mission, spotless and covered under God’s protection again.

This story may be strange to some—but the message is clear: We cannot ignore what we know is right.

Even small acts of disobedience or deceit can block big blessings.

📚 The author of the book, Spiritual Gifts, warns, “While Moses was living in neglect of one of God’s positive commands, his life would not be secure… angels could not protect him while in disobedience.” (Spiritual Gifts, vol. 3, pp. 195–196)

What about you? Is there something you’ve been putting off?

Something God asked of you—but fear, pride, or comfort is holding you back?

God doesn’t want us to serve just for rewards.

As Christ’s Object Lessons says, “We should not be so anxious to gain the reward as to do what is right, irrespective of all gain.” (p. 398)

 “Obey God fully. Trust God completely. Walk safely. God’s power waits for your surrender.

Moses learned a hard lesson. But because he obeyed, he was free to lead.

Your obedience unlocks God’s help.  Do what is right.

When God calls you… He empowers you, but He cannot use you in a state of disobedience.

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