The Jesse Tree helps us prepare for Christ's coming by studying His roots and Salvation History.
Day 9: Moses
Symbols: baby in basket, river and rushes
I know that Moses is a "type" for Jesus, meaning that we can see examples in his life of the larger message Jesus will bring for us. It never occurred to me until considering this scripture in relationship to Christmas that Moses escapes wholesale slaughter of baby boys - just like Jesus does. It all begins right here.Symbols: baby in basket, river and rushes
The Birth of Moses, circa 2nd century Gabrielle Sed Rajna L'Art Juif- Citadelles Mazenod Source |
Of course, there are many more things to consider from Moses's life. He was curious, brave, and intelligent enough to investigate the burning bush and obey the Living God. He went against his natural instincts to obey God's will and engaged in a battle of wills with Pharaoh, led his people into the desert, performed miracles at God's behest, and brought them the Torah, the Law which instructs them and us to this day.
He, Qi. Finding of Moses, 2001 via Vanderbilt Divinity Library |
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