Knowing Faith #197 — The Birth of Deliverers (Exodus 1:15-2:1)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue to explore the themes found throughout Exodus as they look at the story of the birth of Moses.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What are some of the birth narratives we see in scripture? What are some things we see in this specific birth narrative we should not miss?
- Do the midwives in this story foreshadow the virgin woman who conceives (Mary)?
- What are some other birth narratives the lead to deliverance in the Bible?
- What happens to Moses immediately following his birth?
- What is the word for basket that is used here?
- How does the theme of rivers show up here?
- How does the theme of water show up in the Story of the Bible?
- What about the crying in this story? Is crying a biblical theme?
Helpful Definitions:
- Tebah (תֵּבָה): Hebrew word for a box, chest. Used to describe the ark of Noah.
- Systematic Theology: Studying doctrine found in scripture.
- Historical Theology: Studying how doctrine has developed over time.
- Biblical Theology: Studying themes found throughout scripture.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Exodus 1:15-2:1, Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1-3, John 3:1-21, Numbers 11:15-23, Amos 5:24
- “Founding God's Nation” by Leon Kass
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