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Series: Unshakeable Faith

October 3, 2021

Hebrews 11:23-28

23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 

24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the temporary pleasures of sin, 26 considering the [r]reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward. 

27 By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he persevered, as though seeing Him who is unseen. 

28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them.

Read Hebrews 11:23

  1. This verse reflects on events we read about in Exodus 1:22-2:10. Read the passage from Exodus. What is your take-away from this passage?
  2. Beyond just the events of the narrative in Exodus 1:22-2:10, what do you see in the passage that challenges you?
  3. Describe what you perceive to be the motives of Moses’ mother.
  4. How does this passage highlight the sovereignty of God, the way He works all things together toward His own purposes?

Read Hebrews 11:24-26

  1. Moses renounced his citizenship as an Egyptian in order to identify with God’s people. In what ways does this foreshadow Christ’s action described in Philippians 2:4-8? How is it similar to our experience as we commit to identify with Christ?
  2. Read Philippians 3:20. How does that passage connect with this story about Moses?
  3. Compare this passage with the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 13:44.

Read Hebrews 11:27-26

  1. If you are unfamiliar with the story, read the second half of Exodus 2, which describes Moses’ departure from Egypt. Have you ever needed to leave familiar, comfortable circumstances and strike out in a new direction What was that like? What fears or concerns would have been on Moses’ mind as he left Egypt? How are those fears and concerns relevant to you in your life?

Read Hebrews 11:28

  1. If you are unfamiliar with the story of Passover, read Exodus 11-12. In what ways do the events of Passover help us understand the meaning of Christ’s work on the cross?