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DAY 110: Moses Flees and God Hears
Chapter 3 of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs shifts focus to the rise of papal authority and the persecution it unleashed against those deemed heretics by the Church of Rome. This episode delves into the tragic stories of early dissenters, such as the Albigenses and Waldenses, who sought to preserve a simpler, purer expression of Christianity but faced brutal repression
DAY 110: Moses Flees and God Hears
Bible Plan Reading: Exodus 2:11-25; Acts 7:23-29
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Wanting justice is not the same as being ready to carry it rightly. Moses sees an Egyptian beating a Hebrew man, and he reacts with violence.
When Moses grows up, he goes out to see His people and witnesses their burdens. He sees an Egyptian beating a Hebrew man, looks around, kills the Egyptian, and hides him in the sand.
Acts 7 explains that Moses thought his brothers would understand that God was giving them salvation by his hand, but they did not. This context helps us see Moses’ early zeal and failure.
God hears groaning and remembers His covenant. His remembering does not mean He had forgotten; it means He is about to act faithfully.
Moses flees after failed deliverance, but Jesus comes as the true Deliverer who never sins in His zeal for justice. He sees our bondage, hears our need, and gives Himself at the cross to free us from sin and death.
Name one injustice or burden that makes you angry. Bring it to God before reacting.
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REFLECT & RESPOND
Key Line: God hears the groaning that the powerful try to ignore.
Reflection Question: Where do you need God to shape your anger into wise, faithful action?
Practice: Pray about one injustice before responding, then choose one wise action or trusted conversation.
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PRAYER
God, You hear groaning and see suffering. Help me care about justice without trusting my anger more than Your wisdom. Shape my response, my timing, and my courage.
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We’ll explore how the establishment of the Inquisition institutionalized these persecutions, fueling centuries of conflict and suffering for believers striving to live out their faith. Through vivid accounts of resilience and sacrifice, this chapter offers a sobering reminder of the cost of religious conviction in an age of intolerance.
Join us as we uncover the historical roots of faith-based persecution, the courage of those who stood firm, and the enduring lessons their stories impart to Christians today.
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By PrayerScriptsChapter 3 of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs shifts focus to the rise of papal authority and the persecution it unleashed against those deemed heretics by the Church of Rome. This episode delves into the tragic stories of early dissenters, such as the Albigenses and Waldenses, who sought to preserve a simpler, purer expression of Christianity but faced brutal repression
DAY 110: Moses Flees and God Hears
Bible Plan Reading: Exodus 2:11-25; Acts 7:23-29
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5-Year Braided Chronological Bible Reading Plan Devotional Available on Amazon
PrayerScripts 5-Year Bible Reading Plan
//
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Wanting justice is not the same as being ready to carry it rightly. Moses sees an Egyptian beating a Hebrew man, and he reacts with violence.
When Moses grows up, he goes out to see His people and witnesses their burdens. He sees an Egyptian beating a Hebrew man, looks around, kills the Egyptian, and hides him in the sand.
Acts 7 explains that Moses thought his brothers would understand that God was giving them salvation by his hand, but they did not. This context helps us see Moses’ early zeal and failure.
God hears groaning and remembers His covenant. His remembering does not mean He had forgotten; it means He is about to act faithfully.
Moses flees after failed deliverance, but Jesus comes as the true Deliverer who never sins in His zeal for justice. He sees our bondage, hears our need, and gives Himself at the cross to free us from sin and death.
Name one injustice or burden that makes you angry. Bring it to God before reacting.
________________________________________
REFLECT & RESPOND
Key Line: God hears the groaning that the powerful try to ignore.
Reflection Question: Where do you need God to shape your anger into wise, faithful action?
Practice: Pray about one injustice before responding, then choose one wise action or trusted conversation.
________________________________________
PRAYER
God, You hear groaning and see suffering. Help me care about justice without trusting my anger more than Your wisdom. Shape my response, my timing, and my courage.
.
We’ll explore how the establishment of the Inquisition institutionalized these persecutions, fueling centuries of conflict and suffering for believers striving to live out their faith. Through vivid accounts of resilience and sacrifice, this chapter offers a sobering reminder of the cost of religious conviction in an age of intolerance.
Join us as we uncover the historical roots of faith-based persecution, the courage of those who stood firm, and the enduring lessons their stories impart to Christians today.