CHOOSE, Moses' Choices

By karrol kamate

We all have choices to make in our lives.

Some are easy, some are difficult.

Some have little consequence, others can change our destiny. How do you know which is the right choice?

How do we discern God's will for our lives?

How do we deal with the dilemmas and conflicts that come our way?

In this book we will explore the life of Moses, one of the most fascinating and important characters in the Bible. Moses was faced with crucial choices that marked his history and that of his people.

He was torn between two identities, two cultures, two callings.

 

He was prince of Egypt and Hebrew slave, liberator and fugitive, prophet and shepherd.

He knew glory and humiliation, faithfulness and doubt, obedience and rebellion.

Through biblical stories, historical commentaries and practical applications, we will discover how Moses chose his destiny, how he listened to the voice of God, how he overcame obstacles, how he assumed his responsibilities, how he influenced those around him. We will also learn from its mistakes, its weaknesses, its failures.

This book invites you to follow the example of Moses, to be inspired by his faith, to be transformed by his grace.

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: karrol kamate
• Release date: Aug 12, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223616436

karrol kamate

Karrol KAMATE; Author, Art Director, Animated Filmmaker and Evangelist who shares the good news of Jesus Christ through videos, animated films and music. He has published at least two children's books: "The Elephant and the Insect" and "The Young Girl and the Crocodile". He is the founder of EM World Evangelism, an organization that aims to bring the gospel to everyone, even those who don't come to church. He also has a YouTube channel where he regularly posts inspirational and uplifting messages.

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Table of contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Choosing your identity . This chapter deals with the birth and childhood of Moses, who was rescued from the waters of the Nile and adopted by the pharaoh's daughter. It invites us to question ourselves about our origin, our belonging, and our vocation.

Chapter 2: Choosing sides. This chapter deals with the murder of an Egyptian by Moses, which caused his flight into the desert. It invites us to position ourselves in the face of injustice, violence and oppression.

Chapter 3: Choose your mission. This chapter deals with God's call to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the task of freeing his people. He invites us to listen to the voice of God, to recognize his signs, and to accept his mission.

Chapter 4: Choose your ally. This chapter deals with the meeting between Moses and Aaron, his brother, who served as his spokesperson before the pharaoh. He invites us to seek the support of those close to us, to share our burdens, and to collaborate with our brothers.

Chapter 5: Choosing your strategy. This chapter deals with the ten plagues of Egypt, which God sent to compel the pharaoh to let the Hebrews go. He invites us to reflect on the means we use to achieve our goals, to respect the limits that God imposes on us, and to trust in his power.

Chapter 6: Choose your freedom . This chapter deals with the exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt, who celebrated the Passover and crossed the Red Sea. He invites us to celebrate the salvation that God offers us, to break with our chains, and to walk towards the promised land.

Chapter 7: Choosing your law. This chapter deals with God's giving of the law to Moses on Mount Sinai, who established a covenant between God and his people. He invites us to meditate on the word of God, to keep his commandments, and to live according to his covenant.

Chapter 8: Choosing your model. This chapter deals with the tabernacle built by Moses according to the pattern that God showed him on the mountain, which enabled the people to worship God in the desert. He invites us to recognize the presence of God in our lives, to offer him our adoration, and to consecrate our being to him.

Chapter 9: Choosing your leadership. This chapter deals with the leadership exercised by Moses over the Hebrew people for forty years in the desert, which was marked by trials and revolts. He invites us to take responsibility, to exercise wisdom, and to make disciples.

Chapter 10: Choosing your end. This chapter deals with the death of Moses on Mount Nebo, which was preceded by his blessing on the tribes of Israel. He invites us to envision our future, pass on our heritage, and die in peace.

Introduction

We all have choices to make in our lives.

Some are easy, some are difficult.

Some have little consequence, others can change our destiny. How do you know which is the right choice?

How do we discern God's will for our lives?

How do we deal with the dilemmas and conflicts that come our way?

In this book we will explore the life of Moses, one of the most fascinating and important characters in the Bible. Moses was faced with crucial choices that marked his history and that of his people.

He was torn between two identities, two cultures, two callings.

He was prince of Egypt and Hebrew slave, liberator and fugitive, prophet and shepherd.

He knew glory and humiliation, faithfulness and doubt, obedience and rebellion.

Through biblical stories, historical commentaries and practical applications, we will discover how Moses chose his destiny, how he listened to the voice of God, how he overcame obstacles, how he assumed his responsibilities, how he influenced those around him. We will also learn from its mistakes, its weaknesses, its failures.

This book invites you to follow the example of Moses, to be inspired by his faith, to be transformed by his grace.

Whether you are at a crossroads or simply looking to grow in your relationship with God, this book will help you choose your destiny with wisdom and courage.

Chapter 1: Choosing your identity

1.1. Parents' choices

The birth and childhood of Moses are marked by mystery and miracle. He was born in a context of persecution and danger, but he was saved by the providence of God. He grew up in a privileged and educated environment, but he discovered his origins and his vocation. He had to choose between two identities, two cultures, two callings.

The story of Moses begins in the book of Exodus, which recounts the exodus from Egypt of the Hebrews, God's chosen people.

The Hebrews are the descendants of Abraham, the father of believers, who received the promise of God to give him numerous posterity and a land to dwell in. The sons of Abraham are Isaac and Ishmael, the respective fathers of the Jews and the Arabs. Isaac's son is Jacob, who had twelve sons, the ancestors of the twelve tribes of Israel. One of Jacob's sons is Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, but was raised to the rank of vizier in Egypt thanks to his gift of interpreting dreams. Joseph saved Egypt and his family from famine, and brought his brothers and father to Egypt, where they were welcomed by the pharaoh.

But times changed, and a new pharaoh took over, who didn't know Joseph or his story. He saw that the Hebrews had become very numerous and very powerful, and he was afraid that they would revolt against him. He therefore decided to reduce them to slavery, and to impose forced labor on them to build cities and monuments. He also ordered the Hebrew midwives to kill all the boys who were born, to prevent the growth of the people. But the midwives feared God more than Pharaoh, and they let the children live. Then the pharaoh gave this order to all his people: Every boy who is born will be thrown into the river; every girl will live.

It is in this dramatic context that Moses is born. He is from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of the priests. His parents are called Amram and Jochebed . They already have two children: Aaron and Myriam.

When they see that their son is handsome, they decide to hide him for three months, to protect him from the pharaoh's decree.

But they can't keep it a secret any longer, so they take a basket and coat it with bitumen and pitch to make it waterproof.

They put the child there, and they lay him among the reeds on the bank of the river. The baby's sister stands at a distance to see what will happen to her.

By a happy coincidence - or rather by divine intervention - the pharaoh's daughter comes to bathe in the river with her servants.

She sees the basket among the reeds, and she sends for it.

When she opens it, she sees the crying child. She takes