Tenth Church Sermons Carried by the Current
Oct 12, 2014
A retelling of Moses' birth narrative with focus on Jochebed and Miriam's bold actions. A look at how providence appears in strange places, including Pharaoh's household. Exploration of Moses' upbringing, Egyptian training, and how setbacks led to preparation for leadership. Reflections linking Moses' life to Jesus and an invitation to trust God's guidance.
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River Raft Capsize That Fractured A Family
- Ken Shigematsu recounts his brother-in-law Ron's raft capsizing and being carried downstream for ten minutes before rescue.
- Ron was separated from his daughter Danielle but both were rescued by different rafts and survived, illustrating sudden loss of control in life.
How Moses Was Carried By Providence
- Exodus 2 shows God working invisibly to protect Moses: Jochebed hides him, places him in a waterproof papyrus basket, and Miriam watches from a distance.
- Pharaoh's daughter finds Moses, feels compassion, and later hires his mother to nurse him, demonstrating providence within danger.
Good Outcomes From Hostile Circumstances
- Seemingly fortunate events around Moses (rescue by Pharaoh's daughter, paid nursing, elite Egyptian education) are portrayed as God's invisible orchestration.
- These setbacks and ironies prepare Moses to lead the Israelite deliverance under Pharaoh's nose.