Into the Verse - A Parsha Podcast
Shemot: What Was Moses’ Real Mission?
Jan 2, 2024
Analyzing the mission of Moses, the burning bush encounter, and its connection to an earlier mission. Comparing language and verbs in the stories of Moses and Joseph. Exploring the parallel missions of Joseph and Moses, highlighting the importance of unity and reconciliation. Reflecting on the power of unity and its ability to bring miracles.
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- Moses' true mission was not just to free the Israelites from slavery, but also to bring unity among the tribes and reunite his own family.
- The power of external threats can foster unity among a nation, but finding a recipe for unity without external threats is the real challenge.
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The Unique Language in Moshe's Mission
Moshe's mission to free the Israelites is introduced with the unusual language of 'go and I will send you.' This language is also found in the story of Yosef, implying a connection between their missions. Both stories involve going to reunite with estranged brothers and resolve the consequences of their missions. Moshe's mission not only aims to free the Israelites from slavery, but also to bring unity among the tribes and reunite his own family.
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