Main Highlights
Moses is born, miraculously saved from Pharaoh's infanticide decree, and raised in Pharaoh's household.
Key Verses
"When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river's bank."- Exodus 2:3
Related Scripture
"For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."- Psalm 91:11
Scholar Insight
"Brevard Childs highlights the theme of God's hidden hand at work in Moses's preservation and preparation for his future role."
Theological Analysis
What we learn about God
We learn about God's power over earthly rulers (Exodus 1:17), His providential care (Exodus 2:6), and His self-existent nature as I AM (Exodus 3:14). He is also revealed as a God who hears the cries of His people (Exodus 2:24-25) and acts to deliver them.
Christological Connection
While not explicitly named, the Angel of the Lord in the burning bush is often interpreted as a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. The theme of deliverance also foreshadows Jesus's role as the ultimate deliverer from sin and death.
Systematic Theology
These passages introduce the concept of divine revelation, God making Himself known to humanity. The burning bush encounter is a key example of God initiating communication with Moses.
Law & Grace
The concept of law is not yet explicitly given, but the seeds of it are present in God's moral character and His intention to establish a covenant with His people. Grace is evident in God's unmerited favor toward Israel, choosing them for deliverance despite their slavery.
Personal Application
These passages encourage us to trust in God's power and sovereignty, recognize God's presence in our lives, respond to God's call, and remember God's faithfulness.