Moses: The Man Who Knew God Face to Face | New Covenant Men in the Old Testament | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenMay 28, 202158mWatch on YouTube

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(RLCF Conference 2020) Series: New Covenant Men in the Old Testament 3.Moses: The Man Who Knew God Face to Face - Zac Poonen Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The sermon compares the Old Covenant experience of Moses, who spoke with God face-to-face, to the modern Christian tendency to rely on mere visions or dreams. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual privilege involves a direct, face-to-face relationship with God, which Moses exemplified by rejecting the world's honors, sinful pleasures, and wealth. Ultimately, the message challenges listeners to live by faith, mirroring Moses' commitment to God's calling over worldly gain.

Outline

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What did God say about Moses?God spoke to Moses mouth to mouth and face to face, setting him far above other prophets who only received dreams and visions.

What three things did Moses reject by faith?Moses chose to suffer with God's people rather than keep the honor, pleasures, and treasures of Pharaoh's palace.

Why did God send Moses to the wilderness?God spent forty years breaking Moses's pride and stripping away all the worldly wisdom he had learned in Egypt.

Why did the Lord try to kill Moses on his way to Egypt?Moses had failed to circumcise his son because he yielded to his wife, exposing his own household disobedience before starting his ministry.

How did Moses respond when God offered to make him a great nation?When God threatened to destroy the rebellious Israelites and build a nation from Moses, Moses pleaded for the people so God's name would not be dishonored.Exodus 32:7–14

How did Moses react to criticism and rebellion?Instead of defending himself when attacked by the people or his own relatives, Moses fell on his face and let God handle it.

How did Moses treat those who spoke against him?Even when Miriam spoke against him, Moses humbly prayed for her healing and asked God to forgive her.Numbers 12:2–13

Why was Moses barred from entering the promised land?When the people needed water, Moses disobeyed God by striking the rock twice in anger instead of speaking to it.

What is the difference between knowing God's acts and knowing His ways?While the Israelites only saw God's external miracles, God revealed His inner reasons and secret ways to Moses because Moses feared Him.Psalm 103:7

Why did the Apostle Paul discipline his body?Paul kept strict self-control so that after preaching to others, he would not be disqualified by God.

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