Greater than the greatest…
Luke
9:18 -20
Intro
Who do you rank among the greats of the
world in History and Modern day?
If you had to live during the time of
Jesus, would you have considered Him a great Man?
What are the characteristics of a great
person?
·
inspires others
·
exemplary/ role-model
·
well-known
·
good reputation
·
influential
·
powerful legacy
Moses (Excodus 1:15-22 ; 2:1-10)
Purpose
“Every generation is strategic” (Billy Graham)
Moses was born during his generation for a
specific purpose to deliver the Hebrew nation from the oppressive rule of the
Egyptians
He was the instrument God entrusted the
blue-print of life- the 10 Commandments and other Rules & Laws to.
The enemy could not destroy God’s plan of
deliverance for the Hebrews. His plan was indestructible.
The same person who intended to destroy
Moses ended up raising him. Moses was raised in the luxury of a palace as a
result of this decree that meant to harm him.
Whatever the enemy wants to use against you
to destroy you, will turn to your advantage.
Character
“Character cannot be developed in ease and
quiet. Only through experience of trial & suffering
can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition
inspired & success achieved”(Helen Keller)
Moses’s character was shaped during the years
of hardship when he fled from Pharaoh after he killed an Egyptian
slave-master.(2:15)
Temperamental
Strong personal convictions (led him to
commit murder)
Service
“Success is never final and failure is rarely fatal .It’s
the courage to continue that counts”
(Winston Churchill)
Moses served his people with dedication and
commitment until they reached the land of Canaan, even though he never entered
it himself. He never benefitted from his efforts.
He was hardworking and passionate (father
in law gave him some guidance during his visit to not suffer burn-out)
Self-sacrificial-(he left the comforts of
the palace to go and observe what was happening at the workplace of the
Hebrews. There was a time that he had to leave his wife and children in his
father-in law’s care when they started out
their journey .
The characteristics of a great person is
also:
·
fulfils a specific purpose
·
has an impeccable character
·
is humble
·
honours the Lord through
selfless service
Conclusion
·
Moses was the deliverer of the
Hebrew nation
Jesus –the
Deliverer & Saviour of –ALL nations
·
Satan wanted to stop God’s plan by stirring Pharaoh’s heart to kill all
the Hebrew male babies.
He did the same
thing when Jesus was born (Matthew 2:13)
·
Moses was a great man of faith
and is therefore recognised as such among the major religions of the world.
Jesus is greater than Moses, yet He is rejected by the
other faiths of the world.
He is greater
than the greatest temple….(Matthew 12:6)
He is greater
than the greatest prophets….(Matthew 12:41)
He is greater
than the greatest kings….(Matthew 12 :42)
Who is Jesus to you???
Is He greater than the greatest ………in
your life?
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