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Who Was Moses?
In short
Moses was the prophet God used to lead the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. Raised in Pharaoh's household, he encountered God in a burning bush and was sent to set his people free.
Through Moses, God parted the Red Sea and gave the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. He is remembered as one of the greatest leaders and prophets in the Bible.
“And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face”
Deuteronomy 34:10 · King James Version (public domain)
Moses at a glance
| Name | Moses |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | Exodus through Deuteronomy |
| Key passage on this page | Deuteronomy 34:10 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 7 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Exodus 33:11
- Numbers 12:6-8
- Deuteronomy 18:15-18
- Acts 3:22-23
- Deuteronomy 5:4-5
- Hebrews 3:5-6
- Acts 7:37
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Moses in the Bible?
Moses appears in Exodus through Deuteronomy. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside Deuteronomy 34:10?
Readers most often set it next to Exodus 33:11, Numbers 12:6-8, Deuteronomy 18:15-18, Acts 3:22-23.
Why does Moses matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Moses is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Moses, before any of us arrive. We bring you Moses, Exodus through Deuteronomy. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read the key passage, Deuteronomy 34:10, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Moses's story says about God, not only about Moses.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read the story of Moses
You can read the story of Moses in Exodus through Deuteronomy on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
