Moses is one of the most significant figures in Scripture, chosen by God to lead Israel out of bondage and to receive His law. Born during a time of Hebrew oppression, he was drawn out of the water and raised in Pharaoh’s household (Exodus 2:10). Despite his royal upbringing, Moses identified with his people and fled Egypt after killing an Egyptian (Exodus 2:12-15).
God called Moses from the burning bush, saying, “I have surely seen the oppression of My people… come now, therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh” (Exodus 3:7,10). Though reluctant, Moses obeyed, becoming the deliverer of Israel.
Through Moses, God displayed mighty wonders: the plagues upon Egypt (Exodus 7–12), the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22), and water from a rock (Exodus 17:6). He was the mediator of the covenant and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20).
Moses was known for his humility. Numbers 12:3 says, “Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth.” Despite Israel’s constant rebellion, Moses interceded for them, acting as a faithful shepherd.
Yet, due to disobedience at Meribah, where he struck the rock instead of speaking to it, he was not permitted to enter the Promised Land (Numbers 20:12).
Moses died on Mount Nebo, viewing the land from afar. Deuteronomy 34:10 declares, “But since then there has not arisen in Israel a prophet like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.”
Moses is a type of Christ: a deliverer, intercessor, and lawgiver. He was used mightily by God to shape the nation and point forward to the New Covenant.