MOSES III: MEEKNESS IN THE WILDERNESS

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MOSES (III) MEEKNESS IN THE WILDERNESS

• This Moses whom they rejectedis the one God
  sent to be a ruler and a deliverer (Acts 735)

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Out of Egypt

• Moses and Aaron go to Egypt to speak to people
  and confront Pharaoh (Ex. 427-52 628-77)
• The plagues on Egypt and the Passover (Ex.
  714-1230)
• Moses kept Passover by faith (Heb. 1128 Ex.
  125-7, 11-14, 30)
• Children of Israel leave Egypt 1446 BC (Ex.
  1237-42 1317-22)

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Bible and Egyptian History

• Pharaohs of the New Kingdom, Eighteenth Dynasty
• Amenhotep I (1551-1524)
• Tuthmosis I (1524-1518)
• Tuthmosis II (1518-1504)
• Tuthmosis III (1504-1450) 54 yrs
• Hatshepsut step-mother (1504-1483)
• Amenhotep II (1453-1419) 34 yrs

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Amenhotep II (1453-1419)

• Pharaoh of plagues and exodus of Israel
• Reigned 34 years
• Athletic and military prowess
• Three major wars in first nine years of reign,
  then no more

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The Character of Moses

• Meekness, humility (Num. 123)
• Challenge of Moses by Aaron and Miriam
• Moses not one to strike back, lose temper, spoil
  for fuss, but remain under control emotions in
  check
• Lord not choose weak man, but one with passion
  and strength
• Self-control and consideration of others
  strengthened Moses excellent nature

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Moments of Significance in the Wilderness

• Exodus 329-14, 30-33
• Moses pleads for the mercy of God toward sinful
  Israel at Mount Sinai
• Did not seek exaltation with selfish pride
  sought the good of others
• Moses stood in the breach (Psa. 10623)
• Willing to sacrifice his own self for his people
  (type of Christ)

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Moments of Significance in the Wilderness

• Numbers 141-23
• Once again, Moses pleads for the pardon and mercy
  of God for sinful Israel
• Moses word has influence upon decisions of God
  God listens
• Willing to mediate between God and Israel (type
  of Christ)

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Moments of Significance in the Wilderness

• Numbers 201-13
• Moses error at Kadesh not hallow God before
  Israel (cf. Deut. 3251 Psa. 10632-33)
• Serious error that had serious consequences in
  his earthly life- not cross into promised land
• Great people sin Gods judgment is fair and
  impartial

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Final Days of Moses

• Moses final admonition to follow Gods word
  (Deut. 3244-47)
• Moses dies on Mount Nebo after viewing the land
  of Canaan (Deut. 3248-52 341-12)
• Appears with Elijah at Jesus transfiguration
  discussed Jesus exodus at Jerusalem (Lk.
  930-31)

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Moses and Jesus

• Great tribute to Moses faithful in all Gods
  house and knew God face to face (Num. 126-8)
• One greater than Moses is here Christ Jesus,
  who is faithful and Son over His own house, which
  is US!! (Heb. 31-6)

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