the four mountains of moses the four mountains of moses

TheFour Mountains

OfMoses

TheFour Mountains

OfMoses

Many mountains mentioned in ScriptureMany mountains mentioned in Scripture

Number of significant events tied to mountainsNumber of significant events tied to mountains

Mt. Moriah (Gen. 22)Mt. Moriah (Gen. 22)

Mt. Ebal & Mt. Gerizim (Dt. 11)Mt. Ebal & Mt. Gerizim (Dt. 11)

Mt. of Temptation (Mt. 4)Mt. of Temptation (Mt. 4)

Likewise, lives of some individuals tied to mountainsLikewise, lives of some individuals tied to mountains

Moriah with Abraham & IsaacMoriah with Abraham & Isaac

Esau with Mt. Seir (Gen. 36)Esau with Mt. Seir (Gen. 36)

Aaron with Mt. Hor (Num. 20)Aaron with Mt. Hor (Num. 20)

Jesus with Mt. of OlivesJesus with Mt. of Olives

Perhaps no life more tied to mountains than that of MosesPerhaps no life more tied to mountains than that of Moses

Four mountains in particular reveal the life of Moses to usFour mountains in particular reveal the life of Moses to us

Mount Horeb

The Mountain ofDecision

Mount Horeb

The Mountain ofDecision

Born under a decreeBorn under a decree

And the king of Egypt spake to the Hebrew midwives, of which the name of the one was Shiphrah, and the name of the other Puah: And he said, When ye do the office of a midwife to the Hebrew women, and see them upon the stools; if it be a son, then ye shall kill him: but if it be a daughter, then she shall live.

Exodus 1:15, 16


Brought up by his own mother; Reared in Pharaoh’s house


Discovered by Pharaoh’s daughter and savedDiscovered by Pharaoh’s daughter and saved

Hidden in brink of the NileHidden in brink of the Nile

And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, Go. And the maid went and called the child's mother.

Exodus 2:8




Discovered by Pharaoh’s daughter and savedDiscovered by Pharaoh’s daughter and saved

At age 40, made a life-changing decision (Ex. 2:11-14)

At age 40, made a life-changing decision (Ex. 2:11-14)

Hidden in brink of the NileHidden in brink of the Nile

Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.

Exodus 2:15

And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:

Acts 7:22-24

By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

Hebrews 11:24-27

In Midian he tended the flocks of Jethro and married Jethro’s daughter, Zipporah


At the age of 80, while tending sheep at Mt. Horeb, Moses saw a most unusual sight


Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.

Exodus 3:1, 2

Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.

Exodus 3:1

And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sinai an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.

Acts 7:30





Another life-changing decision had to be made; this one with much greater implications

Another life-changing decision had to be made; this one with much greater implications

Moses offered a number of excusesMoses offered a number of excuses

And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

Exodus 3:11

And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?

Exodus 3:13

And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee.

Exodus 4:1

And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.

Exodus 4:10


But, finally made the decision to obey God But, finally made the decision to obey God

And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life. And Moses took his wife and his sons, and set them upon an ass, and he returned to the land of Egypt: and Moses took the rod of God in his hand.

Exodus 4:19, 20


But, finally made the decision to obey God But, finally made the decision to obey God

Like Moses, we must approach the Mountain of DecisionLike Moses, we must approach the Mountain of Decision

Mount Sinai

The Mountain ofLaw

Mount Sinai

The Mountain ofLaw

God (through Moses) had led His people to freedom from Egyptian tyranny


10 plagues had devastated Egypt10 plagues had devastated Egypt

And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?

Exodus 10:7



10 plagues had devastated Egypt10 plagues had devastated EgyptPharaoh and his hosts had drowned in the Red SeaPharaoh and his hosts had drowned in the Red Sea

But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 136:15



10 plagues had devastated Egypt10 plagues had devastated EgyptPharaoh and his hosts had drowned in the Red SeaPharaoh and his hosts had drowned in the Red Sea

Israel now encamped at Mt. Sinai where stayed for over a year

Israel now encamped at Mt. Sinai where stayed for over a year

On third day, God called Moses to come up into the mountain


And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses up to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.

Exodus 19:20



While there, Moses was given instructions for building the tabernacle, commanded to number the people, and given the law of the covenant

While there, Moses was given instructions for building the tabernacle, commanded to number the people, and given the law of the covenant

The law was given for purposes of:The law was given for purposes of:

Showing sin for what it wasShowing sin for what it was

Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.

Romans 7:12, 13

The law was given for purposes of:The law was given for purposes of:

Showing sin for what it wasShowing sin for what it was

Providing civil, sanitary and spiritual laws for the Jewish people

Providing civil, sanitary and spiritual laws for the Jewish people

Bringing its adherents to ChristBringing its adherents to Christ

Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Galatians 3:24

Like Moses, we too must approach the mountain of lawLike Moses, we too must approach the mountain of law

Ours is the law of Christ, the New TestamentOurs is the law of Christ, the New Testament

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Hebrews 9:15

Mount Nebo

The Mountain ofDeath

Mount Nebo

The Mountain ofDeath

Fast-forward in the life of MosesFast-forward in the life of MosesWilderness wandering almost overWilderness wandering almost over

The former generation (including his sister Miriam and brother Aaron) had died- except for Caleb and Joshua

The former generation (including his sister Miriam and brother Aaron) had died- except for Caleb and Joshua

Moses was now 120 years oldMoses was now 120 years old

Much had occurred along the wayMuch had occurred along the way

Here he would get a view of the promised land, but would not be able to enter

Here he would get a view of the promised land, but would not be able to enter

Now, because of his disobedience in striking the rock, Moses turned the reigns of leadership over to Joshua and ascended Mt. Nebo

Now, because of his disobedience in striking the rock, Moses turned the reigns of leadership over to Joshua and ascended Mt. Nebo

Here he would face deathHere he would face death

And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all the land…. So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD…. And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.

Deuteronomy 34:1, 5, 7

Like Moses, we too will one day approach the mountain of death

Like Moses, we too will one day approach the mountain of death

Mount ofTransfiguration

The Mountain ofGlory

Mount ofTransfiguration

The Mountain ofGlory

With man, the story would end with the mountain of death; with God, it goes further


He is seen again in the New Testament, in the lifetime of Jesus


And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three

tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Matthew 7:1-5




He is seen again in the New Testament, in the lifetime of JesusPeter recalled the significance of this event years laterPeter recalled the significance of this event years later

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

II Peter 1:16-18

Moses could not enter the promised land in his lifetime, but with Christ he was able to enter it

Moses could not enter the promised land in his lifetime, but with Christ he was able to enter it

Through mount Calvary we, too, can enter the mountain of glory

Through mount Calvary we, too, can enter the mountain of gloryLike the story of Moses, our lives will not end at the mountain of death

Like the story of Moses, our lives will not end at the mountain of death

Moses came a long way from being set afloat in the Nile River marshes

Moses came a long way from being set afloat in the Nile River marshes“And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face” (Dt. 34:10)

“And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face” (Dt. 34:10)Moses eventually made it to the promised landMoses eventually made it to the promised land

But, only through his association with JesusBut, only through his association with Jesus

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