Jochebed was aware, when she was expecting a new arrival in the family, that if the child should be a boythe decree was that the male baby would have to perish in the Nile Riverand if the parents disobeyed, they too were subject to death. That's not trust if you just say, I believe it, but I'm not going to do it. A. Ill. 2. This refers to the wonderful way in which she gave out of her WebJochebed was a daughter of Levi ( Exodus 2:1 ), and the mother of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam ( Exodus 6:20; Numbers 26:59 ). 1. Let them get away with anything until you're fed up; then, in a spirit of hostility and It's something that she had to deal with, and it's just as repulsive today when we have to deal with things like that. She already had two children, Miriam about ten years old and Aaron about three years old. 3. Jehovah, about true worship and about right living. JOCHEBED A MOTHER OF GREAT FAITH WHO TRUSTED HER BABYS LIFE IN GODS HAND (Ex. Contact: How much God do you have in you such that could influence your children against worldliness, sin, and shame? be allowed to become an adult. She got papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. What does a Godly mother look like? Outline Let's now talk about her sacrifice as we take a look at some more passages in Exodus. As we do, we find characteristics that stand as reminders to all of our mothers 1. Mothers who love God, and raise their children in that love, can have a great effect on the world. Exodus 2:1-10 1. We need to show our children the riches of Jesus. Keep Nothing would make more difference in Maybe there are some children here who would like to come and The world demands that 3 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. INTRODUCTION. And works His sovereign will. Ill read Numbers 26:59 The name of Amram's wife was Jochebed the daughter of Levi, who was born to Levi in Egypt; and to Amram she bore Aaron and Moses and their sister Miriam.. Name & Family connection: Jochebed means glory of Jehovah or Glory of God.. The cry of the little child aroused the maternal instinct of Pharaohs daughter, and the baby Moses was spared. And when she could no longer hide him, she made a little basket, sealed it with pitch, and put the child in the basket, and laid it among the reeds by the rivers brink (Exodus 2:3). Don't make yourself approachable, you might have to All Rights Reserved. She had feelings just like you and I have. In fact, the goodness and mercy of God were so great that the mother was even paid for nursing her own son! WebA. He said there was none like her. finishes college, or when they make lots of money in some prestigious position. Let Us Make Each Day A Day Of Prayer. Surely this was a time of great trial for Jochebed, but instead of manifesting fear and despair, she seemed to have confidence and hope. In Second Corinthians 5:7 we read, For we walk by faith, not by sight. In Proverbs 3:5-6 we read, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. And in Proverbs 29:25 we read The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. 2. Today there is a lot of lamenting over failed motherhood, failed home, failed families. Moses wouldnt have been the man he was without his mom, Jochebed, a praying mom and woman of faith. He became famous for his work in physics and mathematics and astronomy. The afflictions of life are like driving through a tunnel. mother in the Bible. "Are you afraid to meet Jesus, my boy?" Faith is not testing God by jumping off bridges or having oneself deliberately bitten by rattlesnakes. 2. The conditions described in the first two chapters of Exodus indicate that indeed those were dark days for the Children of Israel. originality are made for this material. CONCLUSION:Jochebed may have never realized the important role that she was playing in God's plan, but she changed the course of history. In this passage about this woman Jochebed, there are lessons that Jochebed was a Godly woman who stood by her faith in some very difficult circumstances. nation, even though she didn't realize all that she was doing. life that are less than what they ought to be and you want to come and determine today That's what they were preparing for and so can we. She was a daughter of Levi, Kohath and married a man, Amram of the house of Levi (Exodus 2:1; Numbers 26:59). seeking the direction of the Holy Spirit, he went with a heavy heart through the hospital It is the one credential you need to Exodus 2:3 But when she could no longer hide him, she took an ark of bulrushes for him, daubed it with asphalt and pitch, put the child in it, and laid it in the reeds by the river's bank. Jochebed cared for Moses for the first 3 months she had him in her possession but the time came when discovery was likely imminent. A lonely, abused, single mother and slave girl who encounters God so intimately that she is the only person in the entire Bible who gives God a name that is the legacy of the incredible woman we learn about in Genesis: Hagar. It was the law in the land that any Egyptian could freely murder the Jewish baby boys. It would do us well this morning to look at the life of this great the Lord. Treat them with suspicion. This was the same instrument which was being used to destroy But in the midst of this trial, she had confidence and hope. Today would be a great day for lives and families to be touched and brought to the How can a mother ever think of killing her child? Sermons She first appears, as 1 Samuel opens, as a childless woman. They sensed that Moses was fair unto God (literal translation of Acts 7:20), implying that God had some special purpose for their child. It was Jochebeds love, faith, and courage that saved her child from cruel death and preserved him to bless the world. of this child and leave him to the will of God. Our children are bundles of potentiality. To her. Sermon What else can we say about her? They responded, Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women. God protected the midwives and the Hebrews increased. Isn't that what every good mother does for One of the most stimulating accounts in the Bible, pointing to great faith during trial, is that of Job. We learn from the New Testament how to be saved. (Give Us This Day Our The children will get a bang out of you. Living She was a courageous woman. What if she kept the child at home until the authorities discover it? B. That's the kind of faith that God accepts and it pleases him. B. And behold she gave birth to a baby boy. Id like to point out the irony that It was Pharaoh who wanted the babies drowned in the water but it was Pharaoh's Army that drowned in the Red Sea. She is living in a society where it's a command of the King to murder all male babies. for their youngsters. awhile he'll want only your money and couldn't care less about you. Hanover, PA 17331 When I talk about giving them up to be adults, I do not mean that We can only get through that kind of disappointment by turning it over to God. A Godly Mother - by Tom Blackford - Chardon Church of Christ Christ as his Savior, so the minister knew that death would usher him into Glory; but he Exodus 2:3, 2. 3. We read in Acts 5:29 were to obey God rather than men. Children will then learn to play one parent against the other. She did not sit down and brood about the current situation in Egypt, and say, If this child is to be Israels deliverer, God will somehow spare him and deliver him; theres nothing we can do; so well throw him in the river, and if God wants him, He can save him. She knew that God expects us to do our part, and that He will not do for us what we are able to do for ourselves. God give us parents who aren't afraid to take a stand for that which With Thy favorloss is gain. We indeed must marvel at Jobs faith. Her mother was forgotten. ', "`Since you left, the gate has not been closed. starving him on cream puffs. A lot of people want Him as a Savior, but they don't want Him as Lord. The Bible tells us about her courage. 20:12. Evolution, sex, and permissiveness has brought a massive growth It will become too late because children won't wait to grow up. Genesis 47:1-50:26, New Year Sermon, Start of the Year Sermon, Hopeful Sermon, Encouraging Sermon, Godly people must resist, and they must counter the ways of the world in its intolerance toward Christianity. When the king noticed that the midwives did not obey him, he queried them. Jochebed had such a deep abiding faith in the trustworthiness of Gods Word that it drove her to act. "You shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. King Solomon in Proverbs describes the ideal woman: She envisions a field and buys it; from the fruit of her handiwork she plants a vineyard. The rabbis explain in Midrash Eishet Chayil that this verse represents Jochebed, the mother of Moses. Chardon Church of ChristAll right reserved, Joomla Help provided by HelpWithJoomla.com, Ladies Bible Study: Last Tues. of the month. Parents who are willing to say, "Enough is enough, my child This woman, who is little known, did something that affected the outcome of the world when she saved her son. Moses had an incredible value system. 24:15. 5. Though we don't have the overt persecution that the Israelites faced at the hands of the Egyptians. And Pharaohs daughter said to her, Go. By Harold S. MartinA Bible Helps Booklet No. A person sets an example by the life that they lead. WebGod in his sovereignty allowed Jochebed to raise Moses herself and to teach him faith in God. A. "), (Ill. A humble, consecrated pastor's young son had We used to say people were becoming more indifferent to Christianity. Jochebed was a godly mother who by faith brought God into the life of her son Moses in a great way. We read about Shiprah and Puah, how these midwives feared the Lord and saved the male children, going against Pharaohs decree. Imagine the emotions, the feelings Jochebed had as she placed the baby boy down the water and back away. 2. WebJochebed - "whose glory is Jehovah" Most parents alarmed at the type of education children are receiving. 1. 1. Jochebed Series. He called out to His disciple John and commanded him to care for Mary, His mother. He is a prolific writer and columnist for Christian Herald, Christian Faith Trumpet and Christian Mirror. We set aside one day a year to honor mothers. If you give your children to God and then give them all the God you can, you Am I baffled at the intelligence and smartness of the ten-year-old? WebFirst, observe: I. MOSES MOTHER AND HER COURAGE. Sermons about Jochebed - SermonCentral.com She lived with the guilt and sorrow of never knowing her daughter. (Egyptians made their boat of this material Isaiah 18:2). In this She was also a member of the tribe of Levi from which would come the priests and those who would carry out the duties It means the glory of Jehovah. T.S. blessing when young folks live for God, but it is the parents who ought to set the example TV sitcoms laugh at sexual perversion and drunkenness. In Exodus 3:7 And the Lord said: "I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. God was aware of what was going on with them. remorse and asked herself, `I wonder how my mother is. Abraham Lincoln declared, "no Moses. The Art of Letting Go - Keith Krell - Sermon Outlines But Exodus 2:5 says that the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe in the river, while her attendants walked beside the river. were simply myths and shadows!!! All her choices were difficult and had associated risk. Jochebed gave her son for Israel. Email: weefreeministries@yahoo.com, A SPIRITUAL PERSON, HIS BEHAVIORS AND ACTIONS, UNDERSTANDING THE CHRISTIAN VIRTUE OF PATIENCE, THE RESURRECTION THE LIVING REALITY OF CHRIST IN US, UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLICAL CONCEPT OF MARRIAGE. But we know who holds the future. The greater love of a child than of the world, 3. Hagar was Sarahs slave, and the mother of Abrahams first son because Sarah could not conceive. The story is familiar to many, but so that we have it clearly in mind, we summarize it here. Joshebed refused to give in 8. Sustaining faith, in simple language, is the assurance that the thing which God has said in His Word is true, and that God will act according to what He has said. child under those conditions. 1. son had seen Christ in him. When she realized she could no longer hide her infant son she made an ark platted with reeds. Hebrews 11 tells the prophet Moses divine origin story, which would not have existed if not for his parents, Amram and Jochebed. Pharaohs daughter surprisingly responded, Go. Miriam was not long in calling her mom and presented her as a nurse (Exodus 2:7-8). And 7. was supposed to be. Weefree Ministries, as Jesus did,include ministering to the physical, emotional, mental, vocational, and financial needs of others. All their service in which they made them serve was with rigor. . are never effaced entirely from the soul.". The first English Civil War had started in August of 1642 and war was raging around them. WebJochebed: Moses Mother (Compiled by Paul R. Blake from Internet sources) Introduction: A. Ex. God saw to it that the baby should weep at this very moment. Give your child all the spending money he wants; don't There is a difference in teaching and training. In a very real spiritual sense this is what the heavenly Father has done (Ill. They are so healthy that they have their babies before a midwife arrived (Exodus 1:18-19). So she called his name Moses, saying, "Because I drew him out of the water. Jochebed was a human being just as all of us are today. a. His mother, Hannah, reportedly said that he could have fit inside a quart mug.b. She knew that her baby's life would be forfeited if she didn't do something but if she refused and disobeyed she knew that her own life was on the line. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. This is one of the Hebrews children She exclaimed! Money in large quantities is an acceptable substitute for love. A mother has the opportunity, like Timothy's mother, to plant the seeds of faith in a child that can lead to that child living a life for the Lord and being a servant to others. Prayer and Bible reading are under attack. In John 15:18, Jesus said, - If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. 4. It seems that God impressed upon their hearts the conviction that their very child, Moses, should be the one whom God would use to bring about the promised deliverance. The reigning Pharaoh was determined to stamp out the people from his dominions and he conceived the cruel and unjust plan of destroying all the male children (Acts 7:17-19). Moses towers like a titan across the vast reaches of our Bible. 19. Jochebed This excerpt only shows a 2000 character sample of the full content. Much unwed moms who got pregnant by mistake or error, debar the shame of getting pregnant out of wedlock or marriage refused to have an abortion; incidentally, have no choice but to place their baby for adoption. If they've done wrong, never let them forget it. We see that when Paul talks to Timothy in the Book of Second Timothy 1:5 where he says, when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice [u-nus], and I am persuaded is in you also. The influence of a mother and a grandmother cannot be exaggerated. Pro. following young men and women who will live for the glory of the Lord! raise a multi-millionaire who would die and go to Hell!). (Ill. 2. Let's talk now about her reward. Here is the story of the birth of Moses. Movies and music are filled with messages of promiscuity and rebellion and drugs and alcohol.4. Sacrifice Book Company, 1995. Just so, the Son of Righteousness is still shining, although in the dark tunnels of our trials and afflictions, sometimes we fail to see Him. people have more of a heart for God and His business than do their parents. 2. II. Pharaohs daughter, and Miriam all work together to spare one child. Yocheved, Jehovah is glory was a daughter of And her maidens walked along the river's side; and when she saw the ark among the reeds, she sent her maid to get it. Read with me if you will, in the second chapter of Exodus, verses one through ten. (Ill. May I say that every But when he grew up, he refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews children. Web2. Where did he learn that kind of love and that kind of value system? Maybe He has spoken to you about your soul and you know you ought to come and be Exodus 1:10-14 describes the hardships placed upon the Hebrew people. She knew the decree that Pharaoh had made. If you have never done these things, we urge you to do so today. He improved the telescope. With tears running down his cheek, he appealed to an older brother for help, and the brother picked up big stones and threw them out toward the boat. A lot of Americans have lost their faith in God. brawl out of it. The desperation of an ark (God did not tell her to do this). anger, let 'em have it! Pharaohs daughter said to Jochebed, Take this baby and nurse for me and I will pay you. She took the baby and nursed him. Some one who has a compassionate heart, and stands firm in her faith.C. Great Mothers of The Bible In that similar way, Jesus gave Himself away and was able to get it back. Ill. Hannah, Mary! Not everyone has She stands We can teach them through charts and books and lectures, but until you set a child down to a computer and you work with that child and you start giving them exercises, hands on training, they are not going to be fully educated in computers. AMRAM AND JOCHEBED: A COURAGEOUS FAITH (6 Audio Sermons Sermon VII. She's only mentioned twice by name in the scriptures. I want us to consider the example of a godly mother in the Old Testament taken from the pages of the book of Exodus the mother of Moses, the human writer of that book. Then the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river. She was the mother of Moses, a Hebrew woman living in slavery in Egypt before Lets look at what is going on with Jochebed. Like Jochebed, there are many mothers who have refused abortion and yet have no choice but to place their children up for adoption. I strongly suspect that Jochebed put something in his heart that all the teachers in Egypt could not take away. Let Us Accept This Day And Each Day As A Gift From God. knew her mother was always careful to lock it at night. God, who is the great Architect of our destinies, allows nothing to come into our lives except that which is for our ultimate good and blessing (Romans 8:28). God will not and cannot work in our lives without us placing our trust in Him, which includes our actions based on what we believe.E. Why aren't you Surprisingly the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew (Exodus 1:7-12) as God declared (Genesis 13:16). I think we can safely say that behind every great man is a mother. We know from history that all the kings in Pharaohs day had bath houses, such as even the wealthiest do not possess in our day. And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. ", [Jesus, Friend to Terrorists by Radu Valentin. We're going to talk about a lady by the name of Jochebed. She was not going to be able to raise him all the way, but she had him long enough to give him a start. He did that simply because He loves you! children. He revolutionized mathematics by developing calculus. Copyright 2023 - Weefree Ministries. We have seen now the trial of Jochebeds faith, the foundation of her faith, the exercise of her faith, and the response to her faith. And a man of the house of Levi went and took as wife a daughter of Levi. What are some areas of your life you need to stop holding on to and start trusting God? the lives of our children than having good, godly examples in the home. What's she going to do? needed this kind of faith to accomplish what she did for the Lord and for her son. God was behind making all things to work together. Truly, God wants us to trust and obey. d. Thats just as well for the world. Bible Study Tools He'll despise Young adults whom SermonSearch.com is an online resource for sermon outlines and preaching ideas. 1. When He did, God knew exactly what He was doing. Probably, some movement of the child or some cry of some sort drew her attention to the ark or she just noticed something unusual. 2. No claims of absolute But where does that character come from? He made the right choice. in courage and godliness for those who are following behind! Compare your child with someone else to make him smarten It takes faith for us to let our teaching them what they should be as well. Webbrowse our library of expository sermons, or search for a specific passage, book or theme: Genesis. She refused to obey the evil command. Never let the kids think for themselves. A gold medal for comforting her frightened child during a storm. Now we find they're becoming more opposed, intolerant and antagonistic toward Christianity in our world and in our nation. A. For a There had been some more bonding between the two. Christian moms, does your home influence counteract the sin, the falsehood, the impurity and shallowness of the society we live in?