Why was Moses so great? | September 19, 2026
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Why does the episode begin with the question “Why was Moses so great?”
Today is September the 19th. Why was Moses so great? The author of Hebrews talks next about Moses. Let's
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that paragraph. Hebrews 11, 23 to 28, 29. By faith, Moses was hidden by his parents for three months after his birth because they saw that the child was beautiful and they were not afraid of the king's edict. By faith, Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered abuse suffered for the Christ, to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he is looking ahead to the reward.
What does Hebrews 11:23‑29 reveal about Moses’ faith and actions?
By faith he left Egypt, unafraid of the king's anger, for he persevered as though he saw him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel. By faith, the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land. But when the Egyptians attempted to do so, they were drowned. This section deals with Moses. Of Moses it says that his parents protected him because they were faithful. said, secondly, that Moses preferred to be identified with his own people rather than to be identified with Pharaoh. The author of Hebrews says he was looking ahead to the reward of Jesus. Thirdly, Moses left Egypt because of his faithfulness, persevering because he saw God.
How does the host summarize the five key ways Moses demonstrated greatness?
Fourth, Moses instituted the Passover and protected the firstborn of the Israelites by the sacrifice of a lamb. And then fifth, Moses led Israel over the Red Sea on dry land by faith. The Egyptians were drowned. At the end of the book of Deuteronomy, there is a short chapter that looks back at the life of Moses. Let's read Deuteronomy 34.
Deuteronomy 34, New Revised Standard Edition. Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, Mount Nebo to the top of Pisgah, which was opposite Jericho. And the Lord showed him the whole land, Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali, and the land of Ephraim and Manasseh,
What does Deuteronomy 34 tell us about Moses’ final moments and legacy?
all the land of judah as far as the western sea the negev and the plain that is the valley of jericho the city of palm trees as far as zoar the lord said to him this is the land which i swore to abraham to isaac and to jacob saying i will give it to your descendants i have let you see it with your eyes but you shall not cross over there then moses the servant of the lord died there in the land of moab at the lord's command he was buried in the valley in the land of moab opposite beth peor but no one knows his burial-place to this day moses was one hundred and twenty-one years old when he died his sight was unimpaired and his vigor had not abated the israelites wept for moses in the plains of moab for thirty days then the period of mourning for moses was ended joshua son of nun was full of the spirit of wisdom because moses had laid his hands on him and the israelites obeyed him
doing as the lord had commanded moses never since has there arisen a prophet in israel like moses whom the lord knew face to face he was unequaled for all the signs and wonders that the lord sent him to perform in the land of egypt against pharaoh and all his servants and his entire land and for all the mighty deeds and for the terrifying displays of power that moses performed in the sight of all israel
Deuteronomy 34.5 says that Moses died in Moab at the Lord's command. What it literally says in Hebrew is that Moses died at the mouth of the Lord. There are some who believe that God bowed down and kissed Moses. Moses finally kissed got to see God face to face physically, and he died, just as the Lord told him he would if he ever saw his face physically.
How can listeners apply Moses’ example of knowing God face‑to‑face today?
Deuteronomy 34 tells us the secret to Moses' greatness. He knew God face to face. He knew God. He was faithful to the very end. What do we do about this today? Spend time knowing God today. Scripture reading from the New Revised Standard Version by Emily Herrera. If you live in the Greenwood, Indiana area and you're looking for a church, come check out New Hope Church.
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Chapters
5 chapters
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Why does the episode begin with the question “Why was Moses so great?”
0:00–0:51
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What does Hebrews 11:23‑29 reveal about Moses’ faith and actions?
0:51–1:59
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How does the host summarize the five key ways Moses demonstrated greatness?
1:59–2:53
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What does Deuteronomy 34 tell us about Moses’ final moments and legacy?
2:53–5:05
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How can listeners apply Moses’ example of knowing God face‑to‑face today?
5:05–5:53
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