Gospel BC- Moses

Day 1: God Hears and Delivers

Summary: God listens to the cries of His people in slavery and has a plan to deliver them. He does the same for us today.

Read:

• Exodus 3:7-10
• Romans 10:13

Background: Israel was enslaved in Egypt for 400 years. God heard their cries and raised up Moses to be their deliverer. This foreshadows Jesus, who delivers us from the bondage of sin.

Key Words:

• Deliverance – God rescues His people.
• Cry – A call for help that God answers.
• Salvation – Freedom from oppression and sin.

Theological Truths: John Calvin states, “We shall never be clothed with the righteousness of Christ except we first know assuredly that we have no righteousness of our own.” The Israelites could not free themselves; neither can we apart from Christ.

Questions for Reflection:

1. How does knowing God hears your cries change your view of prayer?(MULTILINE)
2. Where do you see God’s deliverance in your own life?(MULTILINE)
3. How does the slavery of Israel reflect our bondage to sin?(MULTILINE)

Application: Cry out to God in prayer, acknowledging your need for deliverance.

Gospel Connection: Moses led Israel out of Egypt, but Jesus leads us out of sin. Hebrews 3:3-6 reminds us that while Moses was faithful as a servant, Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house.

Day 2: God Calls the Unqualified

Summary: Moses doubted his ability to lead, but God assured him that He would be with him. Our confidence is in God, not ourselves.

Read:

• Exodus 3:11-14
• 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Background: Moses, once a prince, was now a fugitive and shepherd. He doubted his ability, but God declared, “I AM WHO I AM.”

Key Words:

• I AM – God’s eternal self-existence.
• Weakness – Our insufficiency magnifies God’s power.
• Calling – God chooses whom He wills.

Theological Truths: Charles Spurgeon said, “God does not need your strength; He has more than enough power of His own. He asks for your weakness; He has none of that.”

Questions for Reflection:

1. Have you ever felt unqualified for God’s calling? How did you respond?(MULTILINE)
2. Why is it important to focus on God’s power rather than our weaknesses?(MULTILINE)
3. How does God’s name, “I AM,” assure us of His sufficiency?(MULTILINE)

Application: Trust in God’s power, not your own, as you obey His call.

Gospel Connection: Moses questioned, “Who am I?” but Jesus says, “I AM.” Jesus is the true deliverer who perfectly fulfills God’s call.

Day 3: The Power of God’s Name

Summary: God reveals His name to Moses, emphasizing His eternal, unchanging nature. Jesus uses this name to declare His divinity.

Read:

• Exodus 3:13-15
• John 8:58

Background: In ancient times, names reflected identity. God’s name, “I AM,” signifies His self-existence and unchanging nature.

Key Words:

• Name – Represents character and authority.
• Covenant – God’s faithful promise to His people.
• Eternal – God is unchanging and sovereign.

Theological Truths: Augustine wrote, “God is not what you imagine or what you think you understand. If you understand Him, you have failed.” God’s name is beyond human limitation.

Questions for Reflection:

1. How does knowing God’s unchanging nature give you confidence?(MULTILINE)
2. What does it mean for Jesus to declare “I AM” in John 8:58?(MULTILINE)
3. How does God’s covenantal name impact your trust in Him?(MULTILINE)

Application: Meditate on God’s name in worship and prayer.

Gospel Connection: Jesus is the great I AM, fulfilling the promise of God’s eternal presence with His people.

Day 4: God’s Power Over Earthly Kings

Summary: Pharaoh resisted God’s command, but God demonstrated His supreme authority through plagues and miracles.

Read:

• Exodus 7:1-5
• Colossians 2:15

Background: Pharaoh considered himself divine, yet he was powerless before God. This mirrors how Satan’s power is broken by Christ.

Key Words:

• Authority – God rules over all creation.
• Judgment – God’s justice against sin.
• Victory – Christ defeats all opposition.

Theological Truths: Martin Luther declared, “Even the devil is God’s devil.” No earthly power can stand against God’s sovereign will.

Questions for Reflection:

1. How does God’s judgment on Pharaoh foreshadow Christ’s victory over sin?(MULTILINE)
2. Why do people, like Pharaoh, resist God’s authority?(MULTILINE)
3. How should knowing Christ’s ultimate victory change the way we live?(MULTILINE)

Application: Submit to God’s authority in areas where you may be resisting Him.

Gospel Connection: Jesus, through His cross, disarmed the powers of darkness, leading them in triumphal procession (Colossians 2:15).

Day 5: The Greater Deliverance

Summary: Moses led Israel out of Egypt, but Jesus brings a greater deliverance—from sin to eternal life.

Read:

• Exodus 14:13-14
• Hebrews 3:1-6

Background: The crossing of the Red Sea was Israel’s great salvation event. It prefigured Christ’s greater salvation through His death and resurrection.

Key Words:

• Salvation – God’s rescue plan.
• Faithfulness – Jesus is greater than Moses.
• Eternal life – The true promised land.

Theological Truths: John Owen wrote, “Christ is the true and better Moses, bringing us into the eternal rest of God.”

Questions for Reflection:

1. How does the Exodus story reflect our salvation in Christ?(MULTILINE)
2. Why is Jesus called the “better Moses” in Hebrews 3?(MULTILINE)
3. How does knowing Christ’s faithfulness impact your daily trust in Him?(MULTILINE)

Application: Rest in Christ’s finished work rather than striving for salvation by your own efforts.

Gospel Connection: Moses led Israel to freedom, but Jesus leads us to eternal rest. His work is finished; trust in Him.