40 Minutes In The Old Testament Episode 64 (Exodus 2:15-3:6)
Nov 22, 2016
Moses flees to Midian, rescues and marries at a well, and becomes part of Jethro’s household. The Israelites’ groaning prompts God to act. An uncanny burning bush scene reveals God’s messenger and a holy command to remove sandals. Themes of unlikely leadership and divine self-revelation thread through the narrative.
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Moses Meets A Wife At The Well
- Moses meets Jethro's seven daughters at a well and defends them from shepherds who harass them.
- He is invited home, marries Zipporah, and names his son Gershom meaning 'sojourner.'
Unexpected Welcomers Receive God's Messenger
- Jethro is a Midianite priest who welcomes Moses despite not being an Israelite and later advises him.
- This reversal highlights Scripture's recurring theme: outsiders often receive God's messengers while insiders reject them.
Remembering Means God Acts
- Israel's cries rose to God and God 'remembered' his covenant, which in Scripture signals action, not mere recollection.
- God's remembering initiates rescue rooted in covenant promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.