Monday, 25 March 2019

By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them. Hebrews 11:28

Still speaking of the faith of Moses, the author again states, “By faith.” What will be described was obviously an act of faith. It was something which was stated would occur, and the consequences for not doing as instructed would be fatal for the firstborn sons in the land.… Read the rest

Sunday, 24 March 2019

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. Hebrews 11:27

The account continues with Moses, but it contains a thought which seems contradictory to the Exodus account. The author proclaims, “By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king.” Is this to be tied in with the previous thought of verses 24-26, or is it to be taken with the next thought concerning the Passover.… Read the rest

Saturday, 23 March 2019

…esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward. Hebrews 11:26

The author now builds upon the previous words concerning Moses’ refusal to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. Taking this verse with the previous verse, and with that thought in mind, it says –

“choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, ²⁶ esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.”

In this verse, the author notes Moses’ “esteeming the reproach of Christ.” There are several major views on what this means.… Read the rest

Friday, 22 March 2019

…choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, Hebrews 11:25

The words continue from the previous verse, and are speaking of Moses who “refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.” The author notes that instead of this, he chose “rather to suffer affliction.” The word rendered as “choosing” by the NKJV is an aorist verb.… Read the rest

Thursday, 21 March 2019

By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, Hebrews 11:24

The author now turns directly to Moses. Whereas the previous verse spoke of Moses only in relation to his parents, the faith of Moses himself is now highlighted.… Read the rest