Exodus Study: The God Who Works the Unthinkable (Exodus 2:1-12)

In this sermon, the message revisits Exodus chapter 1, highlighting the midwives’ courage born from their fear of God, which led them to defy Pharaoh’s wicked orders. It draws a parallel to the importance of right belief dictating right behavior, contrasting this with contemporary viewpoints that sometimes separate actions from underlying convictions. The discussion underscores that authentic faith in God provides the foundation for righteous conduct.

This message transitions into Exodus chapter 2, detailing the miraculous birth and early life of Moses. God’s unwavering providence is revealed through Moses’ parents’ decision to hide him and Jochebed’s ingenious plan to place him in a basket in the Nile. The narrative showcases God’s intricate orchestration, as Pharaoh’s own daughter discovers Moses and inadvertently arranges for his biological mother to nurse him, providing protection and a unique upbringing within the very palace of his oppressor.

The sermon further explores Moses’ upbringing, his education in Egyptian wisdom, and his eventual choice to identify with his Hebrew brethren. It delves into Moses’ initial, misguided attempt to deliver his people by taking matters into his own hands, resulting in the death of an Egyptian. This event underscores the critical lesson that while good intentions may exist, true deliverance and leadership must align with God’s methods and divine timing, rather than human strength or reasoning.