In Exodus four God encourages Moses in his call to lead Israel out of Egypt by giving him three signs that would confirm to the Israelites and Pharaoh that Moses was speaking for God. As Moses returns to his people in Egypt, he nearly faced death at the hands of God for his failure to show covenant faithfulness in the circumcision of his son. His wife intervenes by performing Moses’ task of circumcising their son. Upon returning, Moses performs the given signs and the nation of Israel affirms God’s call upon him to lead them out of Egypt. They worship God for looking upon them in their affliction and giving them the hope of deliverance through the hand of Moses. Continue reading “The Gospel in Exodus Four and in the City”
