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This week, we hear the story of Shiphrah and Puah, midwives who defied Pharaoh's orders and protected their people, reminding us that liberation often begins with quiet, courageous resistance.

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Stretch In part 4 of this series, Pastor Josiah explains the concept of the 'fear of the Lord' through the inspiring story of Shiphrah and Puah, two Hebrew midwives in Exodus 1. These courageous women chose to honor God over Pharaoh's murderous decree, demonstrating that true fear of the Lord leads to bold faith and action.Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church: https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-onlinehttps://www.thrivecalgary.ca

A __________________ is someone who gives their life to a __________________ cause.[Exodus 1:15-17] Then Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, gave this order to the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah: [16] "When you help the Hebrew women as they give birth, watch as they deliver. If the baby is a boy, kill him; if it is a girl, let her live." [17] But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king's orders. They allowed the boys to live, too.When you fear __________________, you won't bow to __________________.[Proverbs 9:10] Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.A life of __________________ begins with the fear of God.[Exodus 1:18-19] So the king of Egypt called for the midwives. "Why have you done this?" he demanded. "Why have you allowed the boys to live?" [19] "The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women," the midwives replied. "They are more vigorous and have their babies so quickly that we cannot get there in time."[Hebrews 11:23] It was by faith that Moses' parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king's command.God __________________ what no one else sees and He __________________ it.[Exodus 1:20-21] So God was good to the midwives, and the Israelites continued to multiply, growing more and more powerful. [21] And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.There is always a __________________ for our __________________.[Hebrews 6:10] For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.You don't need a __________________ to make a __________________.[2 Chronicles 16:9a] The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.

This week's message draws from Exodus 1 and 2, focusing on the powerful story of Moses' birth and the remarkable women who defied Pharaoh's deadly command. From the brave Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah, to Moses' mother Jochebed and sister Miriam, and even Pharaoh's own daughter—women moved by compassion and moral courage came together to protect life in a time of genocide.Pastor Kirt reminds us that God often works through ordinary people who carry extraordinary love, especially mothers. These women stood up against the power of death with the power of life, embodying values that transcend culture, time, and even religion—compassion, justice, and courage.The sermon also reflects on the emotional depth and sacrificial nature of motherhood, from personal stories of parental love to the heartbreak of watching a loved one fade from memory. Through it all, we are reminded that love—especially a mother's love—has the power to change hearts, protect life, and reflect the very character of God.We honor and remember the mothers who have shaped us, sacrificed for us, and loved us deeply. May we live in a way that honors their legacy.

Shiphrah and Puah, although defying the order of the Pharaoh, acted righteously in the eyes of God. When faced with a difficult situation, they chose to do the right thing. Let's learn some lessons in standing for righteousness from these two midwives whose names are forever included in God's Word!

COURAGE OF THE MIDWIVES: Standing for Life in a Culture of Death | Mother's Day Sermon

In this episode, Kim talks to Dr. Carmen Joy Imes about the women of Exodus. Dr. Imes brings her deep knowledge of Exodus to the average Christian audience, explaining how the structure and literary parallels of Exodus to show how the women are the rescuers of Moses, who then rescues the Hebrews. She provides the details of the midwives' spiritual work of saving lives. She demonstrates how Pharaoh's daughter displayed God's character as she sees Moses' misery, heard his cry, and took pity on him. She explains the Hebrew that illustrates how Miriam took a stand at the river to address Pharaoh's daughter just as Moses later took a stand to address Pharaoh. And she explains how Zipporah literally saved Moses' life as he decided which people group he belonged. Amidst these detailed portrayals of the Exodus women, Dr. Imes also points out the narrator's use of humor to depict the bumbling and nameless Pharaoh.    00:00 Introduction to Mutuality Matters  00:02 Exploring the Role of Zipporah in Exodus  01:04 Meet Dr. Carmen Joy IMEs  02:06 The Mystery of Exodus 4:24-25  03:26 Theological and Structural Significance of Zipporah  14:33 The Role of Women in the Early Chapters of Exodus  21:49 Elevating Women in Scripture  22:00 A Word from CBE  22:37 The Women of Exodus: Zipporah, Pua, and Shiphrah  22:52 The Story of Moses' Birth and the Women Who Saved Him  32:07 Moses' Identity and His Encounter with God  39:37 Closing Thoughts and Resources  41:20 Final Remarks and How to Stay Connected       Guest Bio   Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and the forthcoming Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Carmen has a YouTube channel where she releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos and you can find her writing on various websites, including Christianity Today, The Well, and The Politics of Scripture blog. Carmen is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life.    Find Dr. Carmen Imes at:    X: @carmenjoyimes  Bluesky: @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social  YouTube – Torah Tuesday: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6bwfe08fufzGaY2YImWQK12Ye7VX15X2  Resources Mentioned in the Interview:    Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters  Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters  Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters  Every Woman's Bible published by Tyndale    Other CBE Resources:    Defiant: What the Women of Exodus Teach Us About Freedom by Kelley Nikondeha.  “Rational and Emotional Faith” by Megan Greulich in Mutuality  “Who's Who? Biblical Models of Women in Leadership” by Gracy Ying May in Priscilla Papers  “Black is Blessed: A Study of Black/African Women and Men in Scripture” by Catherine Clark Kroeger in Priscilla Papers  “Defiant: What the Women of Exodus Teach us about Freedom” by Mary Lou Wiley a Book Review on Defiant  Women in Scripture and Mission: Zipporah by Kimberly Dickson  Women in Scripture and Mission: Miriam by Kimberly Dickson  Women in Scritpure and History: Puah and Shiphrah by Kimberly Dickson      Disclaimer   The opinions expressed in CBE's Mutuality Matters' podcast are those of its hosts or guests do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of CBE International or its members or chapters worldwide. The designations employed in this podcast and the presentation of content therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CBE concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers.    

As Sue starts our new theme, ‘Unsung Heroes’, discover how God used the courage of Shiphrah and Puah, and how He empowers us to make a huge difference.

Send us a textWhat happens when ordinary people choose to fear God rather than comply with evil? The remarkable story of resistance in Exodus chapter 1 provides timeless wisdom about confronting tyranny and injustice.At the heart of this ancient narrative are two unlikely heroines - Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah - who defied a genocidal order from the most powerful ruler on earth. When Pharaoh commanded them to kill all Hebrew male infants at birth, they made the courageous decision to prioritize divine law over human authority. Their simple yet profound stance - "the midwives feared God" - sparked a chain of resistance that ultimately preserved the future of an entire people.The passage reveals Pharaoh's increasingly desperate attempts to control the growing Israelite population. First came brutal labor conditions, then recruiting Israelites to betray their own people, and finally ordering the mass drowning of Hebrew baby boys in the Nile. Each escalation follows a pattern that repeats throughout history whenever tyrants encounter resistance - intensified violence rather than changed strategies. Yet despite 400 years of oppression, God's promise to Abraham was fulfilled as Israel continued to grow into a mighty nation.What makes this story so relevant today is its unflinching portrayal of how oppression operates and how it can be resisted. The midwives' clever deception of Pharaoh demonstrates that resistance doesn't always require direct confrontation or physical power. Sometimes it manifests through small acts of courage, cunning, and moral clarity. Their example reminds us that when ordinary people stand firm in their convictions, even the most powerful oppressors cannot ultimately prevail.Have you encountered situations where following your conscience meant defying authority? The midwives' courage challenges us to consider what we truly fear most. Their story assures us that although standing for what's right may seem futile against overwhelming force, history consistently proves otherwise: "They always lose. They never win, never."The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you'd expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

A special bonus for our listeners. W Scott was a guest on The Word in Black and Red this week for a fascinating discussion of the story of the Midwives in Egypt. You're not going to want to miss this one. Thank you to TWIBAR for sharing this with us. Go to https://linktr.ee/twibar for more of this exceptional podcast. Warning: Do take the warning at the beginning of the episode seriously. Explicit language and topics. Join Micah, Scott, Derek, & Ell as they explore the heroism of Shiprah and Puah in Exodus 1. Who are Shiprah and Puah, and how does their strange identity alter our interpretations of their work to save the Hebrew children? What does this story have to teach us about doing the little we can do while working to dismantle the system itself? And why is the Bible suddenly telling us to lie? Find out answers to these questions and more on the long-awaited first episode of our second season of The Word in Black and Red.

Choosing God in the face of fear This episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast is about the midwives from the Old Testament who dared to deceive the Pharaoh in order to stop the killing of Israelite babies. (Exodus 1) Through their example we get a clear picture of what a holy fear and awe of God is and how much more powerful it is than the fear of a bigoted, cruel, King. Through these midwives, it's clear that when God establishes our steps, a mindset of bravery is available to us. Without these midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, the events that unfolded later as the baby who came to be known as Moses was saved, would never have happened. Without Moses, the future for the Israelites, Egypt, and our present day would likely look vastly different than it does. To tune in to this episode on choosing God over fear, go to womaninspired.com For more encouragement, Biblical insight, testimony, humor, and inspiration, tune in to The Woman Inspired Podcast! Please like, share, follow, and download. You can listen to this and all episodes by going to: https://womaninspired.org/podcasts  OR searching for The Woman Inspired Podcast on your fav app: Audible, iHeart, Apple, Podbean, and all quality podcast apps. To connect with Karen on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/1womaninspired/?hl=en  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/womaninspired  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AWomanInspired    #thewomaninspiredpodcast #karenmccracken #christianpodcast #facingfear #chooseGod #themidwives #exodus1 

Send us a textWhat happens when a leader decides the only path to national greatness runs through oppression? The ancient story of a "new king who did not know Joseph" unfolds with startling relevance to our contemporary world. As we dive into this pivotal moment in Exodus, we witness the collision between authoritarian power and divine providence.Pharaoh's strategy begins with a familiar playbook – identify a minority population, paint them as a threat, then systematically break their spirit through escalating oppression. Yet his plan backfires spectacularly when "the more he oppressed them, the more they multiplied." Frustrated by this paradox, he escalates to genocide, ordering Hebrew midwives to kill male infants at birth.Enter Shiphrah and Puah – two ordinary women who stand at the crossroads of history. When faced with the choice between obedience to earthly authority and divine morality, they choose God. Their simple act of refusal – saving the male children because "they feared God" – becomes the lynchpin that preserves Israel's future. This profound act of civil disobedience demonstrates how divine providence often works through the moral courage of unlikely heroes.The parallels to modern governance are impossible to ignore. A leader obsessed with "making Egypt great again" through oppression rather than justice; the exploitation of vulnerable populations for labor deemed beneath the elite; the recruitment of community members to betray their own people – these dynamics remain hauntingly familiar. Yet the story offers hope: even the mightiest empire can be thwarted by ordinary people who simply refuse to participate in evil.Subscribe to continue exploring these ancient stories that illuminate our present challenges and remind us that standing for justice, even against overwhelming power, aligns with God's purposes in history. How might we find the courage of Shiphrah and Puah in our own lives?Support the show

Send us a textFear has always been a powerful political tool. In this eye-opening examination of Exodus 1:15-16, we uncover how an Egyptian Pharaoh's campaign to "Make Egypt Great Again" escalated from systemic oppression to outright genocide when his fear-driven policies failed to curb the Israelites' remarkable growth.The story begins with a ruler who "did not know Joseph" – a disruptor with an agenda fundamentally at odds with his predecessors. Driven by paranoia about Israel's increasing numbers, he implements a systematic oppression campaign designed to break their will through crushing taxation and forced labor. But God's promise proves stronger than Pharaoh's schemes: "The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and grew."What happens when a tyrant's plans backfire? Rather than changing course, Pharaoh doubles down on cruelty. We witness his chilling pivot to genocide as he commands two Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, to kill all newborn Israelite males. This represents not only one of history's first recorded attempts at selective genocide but reveals another insidious tactic – recruiting members of the oppressed community to participate in their own destruction.The parallels to modern authoritarian playbooks are impossible to ignore. Fear-mongering about demographic changes, scapegoating minority populations, escalating cruelty when initial tactics fail – these strategies have remained remarkably consistent across millennia. Yet so has the ultimate lesson: oppression born of unfounded fear inevitably produces the opposite of its intended effect.Join us as we explore this pivotal moment in Exodus and consider what it teaches us about recognizing and resisting the age-old patterns of tyranny that continue to emerge in our world today.Support the show

Have you ever heard of Shiphrah, Puah, and Jochebed? They're not the most well-known women in the Bible, but their contribution to the kingdom of God was an act of courage and faith.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the lives of three Israelite women who feared the Lord God more than they feared the pharaohs of Egypt.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Exodus 1:8-22 reveals a powerful story of oppression and faith, where the Israelites suffering under a new Pharaoh fulfills Gods promise of a thriving nation. Pastor Scott Johnson highlights the courage of Shiphrah and Puah, whose reverence for God defied Pharaohs orders, demonstrating faith in the face of adversity. This passage calls us to trust in Gods purposes, finding strength and hope in His eternal goodness even amid trials. The post Great Suffering Great Faithfulness appeared first on Mt. Rose OPC.

Exodus 1:15-20 The story of Shiphrah and Puah show two women who were willing to do what God wants instead of what Pharaoh wants. As a result, the Israelites multiply and become stronger. What does God ask of us? To bring 10% of what we have to him. Imagine if we all actually did that? We would not have any issues of funding in our church. None. But while we work to that point, imagine if just 2 of us who are not giving do start tithing? What happens then? And what happens when we start tithing to our relationship with money? We get a peace we haven't had before. The conference is sure learning that.

For today’s installment of our 40 Days Meditation series, our brother John Yocum provides commentary on Ex 1. Listen below, download here, or search for Words from the Brothers on your favourite podcasting app. These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt. Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them. Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. And he said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us. Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.” Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and Raamses. But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel. So they ruthlessly made the people of Israel work as slaves and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they ruthlessly made them work as slaves. Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.” Ex 1

Exodus 1:15-20 The story of Shiphrah and Puah shows two women who were willing to do what God wants instead of what Pharaoh wants. As a result, the Israelites multiply and become stronger. What does God ask of us? To bring 10% of what we have to him. Imagine if we all actually did that? We would not have any issues of funding in our church. None. But while we work to that point, imagine if just 2 of us who are not giving do start tithing? What happens then? And what happens when we start tithing to our relationship with money? We get a peace we haven't had before. The conference is sure learning that.

Exodus 1:15 - 2:1015 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, 16 “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” 20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. 21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. 22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.”Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. 2 The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank. 4 And his sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him. 5 Now the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her young women walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her servant woman, and she took it. 6 When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews' children.” 7 Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” 8 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child's mother. 9 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him. 10 When the child grew older, she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, “Because,” she said, “I drew him out of the water.”CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

Exodus 1:15 - 2:1015 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, 16 “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” 20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. 21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. 22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.”Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. 2 The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank. 4 And his sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him. 5 Now the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her young women walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her servant woman, and she took it. 6 When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews' children.” 7 Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” 8 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child's mother. 9 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him. 10 When the child grew older, she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, “Because,” she said, “I drew him out of the water.”CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

This week on Walk Talks, Scott Bratt explores Exodus 1:15–2:10, diving into the faith and bravery of the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, and the extraordinary story of Moses' early life. We'll discuss how God's hand is evident even in the darkest times and how ordinary acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Join us as we unpack the lessons of trust, courage, and God's sovereignty that can inspire our daily walk of faith.

Israel's family had multiplied greatly with time. And the Egyptians were fearful that if a war happened the Israelites might side with Egypt's foes. For they were the friends of a former, but now despised dynasty – most probably that of the Hyksos shepherd-kings from Chaldea, who had conquered Egypt before the arrival of Israel's family. Although they were moderate in their rule they were despised as they had gained Egypt's wealth. The new regime enslaved Israel and killed their male children. The Israelites were constructing the new Pharaoh's treasure cities. The Hebrew midwives – Shiphrah and Puah – were commanded to throw the boys, born to the Hebrew mothers, into the Nile. But, the midwives failed to obey since they reverenced Yahweh more than the Pharaoh. And so the LORD blessed them. Chapter 2 tells of Moses' birth and the way in which he was providentially saved through the actions of his faithful family. Moses' birth was concealed for 3 months; but as he grew this task became harder. His parents knew that the deliverance from God was drawing nearer and they hoped that in Moses the LORD would raise up a saviour (see Acts 7 verses 17-22; Hebrews 11 verse 23). Jochabed, the mother of Moses, deliberately exposed her son to Pharaoh's childless daughter, who upon hearing Moses' cry was filled with compassion and the desire to adopt him. Miriam was there to advance this plan. Jochabed wet nursed Moses and had opportunity to instruct her son in the revealed plans from the LORD outlined in the promises. At the age of 40 Moses made a choice to align himself with the suffering people of God, rather than accept what Egypt was offering. Moses, perhaps, turned down the chance to become the next king (see Acts 7 verses 22-29; Hebrews 11 verses 23-26). He struck down and killed an Egyptian who had struck an Israelite slave. The body was hastily buried in the sand. The next day he sought to separate two fighting Israelites and tried to intervene; he was derided by his brother who knew of the former day's murder. Moses fled Egypt,to far away Midian, fearing Pharaoh's vengeance. Here he remained for 40 years of divine education in readiness for God's use, as a humbled servant. He met Reuel, the local wise priest, who had 7 daughters – also known as Jethro, Raguel – where he married Zipporah and became a shepherd. A son was born to them and named Gershom, signifying Moses' status as a sojourner, together with the patriarchal family. The chapter concludes by telling us that Yahweh has heard His childrens' groaning and as a loving Father will respond, ever faithful to His promises. Psalm 53 is a duplication of Psalm 14. Psalm 53 is an important record, “The fool has said in his heart, there is no God” – and is cited in Romans 3. Its message tells us more than that atheists are foolish. It is not those who simply speak the words; but, it applies to those whose actions say, ‘I can act as I please and will not be punished'. The heart's intentions are of great importance and determine our actions. Psalm 54 is another Maschil of David's designed for guidance to his listeners. It was written after David had been delivered from Saul's encirclement following the treachery of the Ziphites. God had heard his prayer, and yet again saved David from an impossible situation. Saul having surrounded David would have certainly captured him had to withdraw his army to defend the land from a Philistine invasion. The strangers, who had risen against David, failed because of David's trust in the Almighty. David will present to his God thanksgiving offerings and praise. Yet again Psalm 55 is a Maschil from the pen of David in which he celebrates his Sovereign's saving him again and again. The theme of the Psalm is for the heaters to “Cast your burden upon the LORD”; or, as the Hebrew language expresses, “Roll yourself on Yahweh”. David in his restless and oppressed state of mind calls upon his God to vanquish his sorrows and prevent his being overwhelmed with despair. The Psalmist prays for the wings of a dove, that he might fly away from all his troubles. He then beseeches his Omnipotent Creator to repay the evils of his enemies. He speaks of his chief adversary in verses 12-14; this is believed to have been David's supreme counsellor Ahithophel. This man had deep insights into the Scriptures, but became embittered against David when the king committed adultery with Ahithophel's granddaughter. The counterpart to Ahithophel is the betrayer of our Lord Jesus Christ – Judas Iscariot; who likewise had a spiritually perceptive mind, which was overcome by his covetousness. David (and the Messiah himself) invoke the LORD's vengeance upon those wicked men in verses 15-17. Not so for His Anointed, who was constantly in the care of his Creator – verses 16-19. And so the take home message in the concluding verses for all faithful believers is to, “Roll yourself on Yahweh and He will sustain (uphold, support) you”; whatever your troubles. Romans 7 starts with an analogy comparing the liberty to remarry providing the former spouse had deceased with the believer's freedom from the law because Christ's death was the death-knell for the Mosaic law. The chapter showed the law's purpose in provoking peoples' covetous lusts demonstrating human incapacity to be righteous on the basis of law keeping. A delight in God's law within our mind must make the coming freedom in Christ's Kingdom a foretaste of the final freedom when we will be set free. Romans 8 indicates that desire must be supported by a concerted attempt to live after the spirit by thinking spiritually and not carnally. What was impossible for the law to provide – a totally sinless being from Adam's progeny – our Heavenly Father produced in a unique man, completely possessed of every passion and frailty common to humanity; yet as a product of his divine parentage and strengthening by constant imprinting of Yahweh's Word a Victor over fleshly thinking. The chapter tells us that those, who like their Lord, are led by spirit thinking will likewise be God's children. The chapter tells us the steps involved in the process of our being saved, as verses 28-30, show. Finally the encouragement of verses 31-39 reveal to us that God has done above and beyond what we could conceivably think – so the remaining perceived impediments are minuscule by comparison. God's demonstrated desire to see the faithful in His Kingdom cam only be thwarted by ourselves. Read these verses aloud and marvel at the message of the love God has for His children and has been shown to us by the life, death and glorifying of His Son our Lord Jesus Christ.

This week on Walk Talks, Scott Bratt explores Exodus 1:15–2:10, diving into the faith and bravery of the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, and the extraordinary story of Moses' early life. We'll discuss how God's hand is evident even in the darkest times and how ordinary acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Join us as we unpack the lessons of trust, courage, and God's sovereignty that can inspire our daily walk of faith.

Hippie Christian, Krissy Bakke is starting a series on people in the Bible you may not know. Meet Shiphrah and Puah, the two women who chose God over Pharoah. Yes, the same Pharoah who wouldn't let the Hebrew slaves go. It's a fabulous story of bravery and their actions play a part in the lineage of Christ. After all it's always all about Jesus.

This week on Walk Talks, Scott Bratt explores Exodus 1:15–2:10, diving into the faith and bravery of the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, and the extraordinary story of Moses' early life. We'll discuss how God's hand is evident even in the darkest times and how ordinary acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Join us as we unpack the lessons of trust, courage, and God's sovereignty that can inspire our daily walk of faith.

This week on Walk Talks, Scott Bratt explores Exodus 1:15–2:10, diving into the faith and bravery of the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, and the extraordinary story of Moses' early life. We'll discuss how God's hand is evident even in the darkest times and how ordinary acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Join us as we unpack the lessons of trust, courage, and God's sovereignty that can inspire our daily walk of faith.

Mark continued the series Lesser-Known Women of the Bible with a focus on Shiphrah and Puah, two of God's unlikely heroes. The Crisis: Egypt enslaved the Israelites when their increasingly large population became a threat. Pharaoh ordered the midwives to kill all newborn male babies.  The Courage: Midwives Shiphra and Puah faced the choice of living or killing the babies. They chose life and feared God. The Blessings: God gave the midwives families. Point for home: God often works through the smallest things to accomplish His purposes. Listen to Mark teach the new era of Egypt in which the Pharaoh did not know Joseph or care about the Israelites. Humanity tends to establish their own plans against God's will. This results in deliberate rejection not just lack of knowledge. Shiphrah and Puah are the first historical instance of civil disobedience.

Mark continued the series Lesser-Known Women of the Bible with a focus on Shiphrah and Puah, two of God's unlikely heroes. The Crisis: Egypt enslaved the Israelites when their increasingly large population became a threat. Pharaoh ordered the midwives to kill all newborn male babies.  The Courage: Midwives Shiphra and Puah faced the choice of living or killing the babies. They chose life and feared God. The Blessings: God gave the midwives families. Point for home: God often works through the smallest things to accomplish His purposes. Listen to Mark teach the new era of Egypt in which the Pharaoh did not know Joseph or care about the Israelites. Humanity tends to establish their own plans against God's will. This results in deliberate rejection not just lack of knowledge. Shiphrah and Puah are the first historical instance of civil disobedience.

Welcome to the first in the HEROES series. This is going to be an exciting series, that I find fascinating in so many ways. I will be exploring the little known stories of the Bible and sharing with you heroic acts of men and women that most people have never heard of! Enjoy these courageous stories of people who risked their lives for others and learn how God has used people of action to accomplish His purposes! #heroes #bible #faith #action #superhero #christian #warriors #midwife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

This is the video version with my bunny. It is completely unedited so therefore longer than the audio of Episode 48. Welcome to the first in the HEROES series. This is going to be an exciting series, that I find fascinating in so many ways. I will be exploring the little known stories of the Bible and sharing with you heroic acts of men and women that most people have never heard of! Enjoy these courageous stories of people who risked their lives for others and learn how God has used people of action to accomplish His purposes! #heroes #bible #faith #action #superhero #christian #warriors #midwife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

https://youtu.be/sxe59pYQxik?si=a3eUPt19p0OAtBdv Taking Hatred Head-on - 3 - How to fight Hatred as a Peacemaker Taking Hatred Head-On Bumper   Welcome to Redemption Church of Plano Tx. My name is Chris Fluitt!   Hatred Head On   Hatred is widespread.-in our heart. Hatred has a high cost.-wrecks our health, mind, relationships.-not just a strong dislike… Jesus says hatred is like murder.   We should take hatred head-on. Me: Scrolling facebook… “Every person who believes   BLANK   is a stupid hypocrite… and other insults.”…thoughts. -Untrue-How can they think this about me?-How do they think they are? -Oh yeah… Anger! Hands near the keyboard… ready to let loose! I'LL SHOW THEM! …But then I paused and asked myself, "Is this really how I want to fight hatred?" “Arguing with a fool makes two.” Leon Darden   Keep scrolling… don't get into hateful arguments.   I am a Pastor… I am drawn to foolish hateful arguments.   Us: We live in a world where hate seems to be winning. -Battleground of ideologies. -Political divisions are tearing families… -Racial tension is high. -Hateful culture – school. -Destroy your enemy!   Hatred feels insurmountable.   It's easy to feel overwhelmed and want to fight fire with fire.   How the World fight Hatred…   The world tells us to… -stand our ground -shout louder -"cancel" those who disagree with us   Here is the problem with that. Hatred vs Hatred = More Hatred Hatred cannot overcome hatred.   Fighting hatred with hatred, only creates more hatred.   But what if there's a better way? What if we're called to be different?   What if Christianity were more than just an old dusty religion, but an ancient truth that reveals a better way to fight hatred?   Worth checking out?Something radically different?   God: Jesus says something radical in Matthew 5:9. *Context* Most noteworthy message – Sermon on the mount. Huge crowd, early in his ministry… What would Jesus want them to hear?  Matthew 5:9 " Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Jesus didn't say… "Blessed are those who win arguments" "Blessed are those who silence their opponents." No! Jesus praises the peacemakers.Jesus says there is Blessing in making peace… Blessing (Makarios) – Blessed & Happy “Happy are the peacemakers…” Peacemaker (eirēnopoios) – One who loves peace   Jesus – You will be happier when you prioritize peace.   Love peace… value peace… more than.. -Ego/pride.-Revenge. -Winning.   Peace is an important word… Understand it? Peace is not an absence of conflict. The effort of peacemaking may bring you into conflict. Peace is security & safety even in conflict. In the storm… but safe.Have enemies… but secure.   Peacemaking will draw you into conflict for the security & safety for others. The prophet Micah reveals something we need to remember… Micah 6:8 And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.   Act Justly. Strive for Justice for others.   Wild turn for some… Peaceful pursuit for safety & security-Peaceful Protest & Resistance -Civil disobedience-Speaking Truth to Power Biblical examples… Peaceful pursuit for safety & security-Peaceful Protest & Resistance -Jesus speaks out & removes dishonest money system from the temple. (Mark 11:15-17) -Civil disobedience -Egyptian Midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, refused the Pharoah's order to kill children. (Exodus 1:15-21) -Speaking Truth to Power - Prophet Nathan confronts king David over adultery & murder (2 Samuel 12) Peacemakers enter conflict for security and safety.   Not enough to avoid conflict.It is Christian to enter conflict… but we must not act in hate.My rules of thumb… Motivation must be HELP not HURT.If peaceful protest becomes hateful… Leave.No riots or threatening others.Refuse to be a political pawn. Count the cost… you could be arrested.   Simpler…-Speak up for others at school.-Stand against other people's bullies.-Be both biblically and politically educated and vote.

Exodus 1 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, 3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,4 Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. 5 All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt.6 Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. 7 But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them. 8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us. 10 Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.” 11 Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and Raamses. 12 But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel. 13 So they ruthlessly made the people of Israel work as slaves 14 and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they ruthlessly made them work as slaves. 15 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, 16 “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” 20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong.21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. 22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews[a] you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.”

08/04/2024 HwiHu Kang Exodus 1:1-22 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, 3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, 4 Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. 5 All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt. 6 Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. 7 But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them. 8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us. 10 Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.” 11 Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and Raamses. 12 But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel. 13 So they ruthlessly made the people of Israel work as slaves 14 and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they ruthlessly made them work as slaves. 15 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, 16 “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” 20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. 21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. 22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.”

Shiphrah and Puah.

In an unabashed Girl Power sermon, Pastor Jen recounts the story of five brave and subversive women who save the day when Pharaoh oppresses the Hebrew people. If a few women with big ideas liberate a whole nation, what can each of us do in our contexts to create more equality, freedom, and justice for everyone?

Exodus 1:1-2:10 ESV These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt. Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them. Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. And he said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us. Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.” Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and Raamses. But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel. So they ruthlessly made the people of Israel work as slaves and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they ruthlessly made them work as slaves. Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.” Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months. When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank. And his sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him. Now the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her young women walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her servant woman, and she took it. When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews' children.” Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child's mother. And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him. When the child grew older, she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, “Because,” she said, “I drew him out of the water.”

Join us as we explore a crucial moment in the story of Israel's hardship in Egypt. While the king of Egypt made a sinister command, the Hebrew midwives spoke truth to power and made way for the birth of Moses and the deliverance of a nation.

June 2, 2024, The Rev. Dr. Brian Lays, Scripture: Luke 16:1–13; Exodus 1:8–22 

On today's episode, you'll meet 2 "hidden figures" of the Old Testament. You may have never heard about Shiphrah and Puah, but Moses thought they were pretty important! He included their names and their story of bravery in his birth narrative in Exodus 1. We will see the theme of "woman against the serpent" in living color! Stay tuned til the end to catch the sister's fantastic rendition of the (anything but) hit song, "I'll Say Yes" from their favorite childhood musical. Bible Verses Referenced:Exodus 1:1-22Genesis 3:1Genesis 3:15Genesis 3:20Genesis 4:1Exodus 4:1-5Exodus 7:8-13Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as your wield your sword.@sisterswithswords@heyhollyknight@janiejoburkett