Acts 7:22
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Sermons
Major Ian Thomas
K.P. Yohannan
J. Vernon McGee
Leonard RavenhillLeonard RavenhillLeonard Ravenhill
Anton BoschSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
In all the wisdom of the Egyptians - Who were, at that time, the most intelligent and best instructed people in the universe. Philo says, Moses was taught arithmetic, geometry, poetry, music, medicine, and the knowledge of hieroglyphics. In Sohar Cadash, fol. 46, it is said, "that, of the ten portions of wisdom which came into the world, the Egyptians had nine, and that all the inhabitants of the earth had only the remaining portion." Much of the same nature may be seen in the rabbins, though they apply the term wisdom here to magic. Was mighty in words and in deeds - This may refer to the glorious doctrines he taught, and the miracles he wrought in Egypt. Josephus Ant. lib. ii. cap. 10, sect. 1, gives an account of his being general of an Egyptian army, defeating the Ethiopians, who had invaded Egypt, driving them back into their own country, and taking Saba their capital, which was afterwards called Meroe. But this, like many other tales of the same writer, is worthy of little credit. Phoenix says the same of Achilles: - Μυθων τε ῥητηρ' εμεναι, πρηκτηρα τε εργων. Il. ix. v. 443. Not only an orator of words, but a performer of deeds.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
mighty in words--Though defective in utterance (Exo 4:10); his recorded speeches fully bear out what is here said. and deeds--referring probably to unrecorded circumstances in his early life. If we are to believe JOSEPHUS, his ability was acknowledged ere he left Egypt.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, Which was reckoned very considerable: Kg1 4:30 Philo the Jew says (e) that he learned arithmetic, geometry, and every branch of music, the hieroglyphics, the Assyrian language, and the Chaldean knowledge of the heavens, and the mathematics; yet was not a magician, or skilled in unlawful arts, as Justin suggests (f): and was mighty in words; he had a command of language, and a large flow of words, and could speak properly and pertinently upon any subject; for though he was slow of speech, and of tongue, and might have somewhat of a stammering in speaking, yet he might have a just diction, a masculine style, and a powerful eloquence, and the matter he delivered might be very great and striking: and in deeds; or in "his deeds", as the Alexandrian copy, the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions read: he was a man of great abilities, and fit for business both in the cabinet and in the field. Josephus (g) relates an expedition of his against the Ethiopians, whilst he was in Pharaoh's court, in which he obtained victory over them, when the Egyptians had been greatly oppressed by them; in which his prudence and fortitude were highly commended. (e) De Vita Mosis, l. 1. p. 859. Clement. Alex. Strom. l. 1. p. 343. (f) L. 36. c. 2. (g) Antiqu l. 2. c. 10. sect. 1. 2. 3.
Acts 7:22
The Birth and Adoption of Moses
21When he was set outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son.22So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.
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Dedicated to God Not Man
By Major Ian Thomas7.3K34:59DedicationEXO 3:1EXO 3:5ACT 7:20ACT 7:221CO 1:27PHP 2:12In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the essential principles of the Christian life. He begins by discussing Moses and how he was learned in the wisdom of the Egyptians and mighty in words and deeds. The speaker highlights how Moses was miraculously preserved by God and chosen to deliver the Israelites from the Egyptians. He then addresses the audience, reminding them that God is not unconcerned or incompetent, but rather the Lord of the heart and all of history. The speaker encourages the audience to learn from the examples of Hudson Taylor, A.B. Simpson, and George Miller, who were ordinary individuals who qualified in the School of Failure and discovered that apart from God, they were nothing. The sermon concludes with a reference to Moses encountering the burning bush and God reminding him that even something remarkable like a burning bush would eventually burn out, but God is eternal and unchanging.
Nothingness - the Place of Humility
By K.P. Yohannan3.6K21:46RelianceEXO 3:7EXO 3:10MAT 6:33ACT 7:22In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and his call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. The speaker emphasizes how Moses initially felt inadequate and unworthy for the task, but God assured him that He had seen the suffering of His people and was concerned about their well-being. Despite Moses' doubts, God chose him to be the instrument of deliverance for the Israelites. The speaker also highlights the importance of relying on God's strength rather than our own abilities and the need for humility in recognizing that it is God who accomplishes great things, not our own efforts.
(Exodus) Exodus 2:11-15
By J. Vernon McGee3.4K05:08EXO 2:11ACT 7:22In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the first 40 years of Moses' life and how his training in Egypt did not prepare him to deliver the children of Israel. Despite being educated in the Temple of the Son, a prestigious university, Moses did not look to God for guidance. Instead, he took matters into his own hands and killed an Egyptian who was mistreating a Hebrew. This act led to Moses fleeing from Pharaoh and living in the land of Midian for 40 years. The speaker also highlights the knowledge and advancements of the Egyptians in areas such as astronomy and chemistry.
Total Abandonment to the Lord
By Leonard Ravenhill3.2K1:06:40AbandonmentDEU 18:15MAT 6:33ACT 7:17ACT 7:22HEB 13:13The sermon transcript discusses the concept of abandonment in relation to commitment and sanctification. The speaker highlights three examples of abandonment: Jesus Christ, Moses, and the Apostle Paul. The sermon also references the story of Stephen in the book of Acts, where he recounts the history of the Jews and their journey in Egypt. The speaker emphasizes the importance of abandonment in following God's will and encourages the audience to seek enrichment from the Word of God.
The Whole Armour of God - Part 4
By Leonard Ravenhill2.4K1:14:26Armour Of GodMAT 6:33ACT 7:222CO 5:20EPH 6:10PHP 4:13In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the different responses people have to the moving of the Holy Spirit. Some are receptive and responsive, while others are indifferent and uninterested. The preacher emphasizes the importance of making the right choice to follow Jesus and walk on the narrow path of righteousness. He also highlights the need for believers to live in heavenly places and explore the possibilities of God's grace. The sermon concludes with a prayer for the younger generation to grow in wisdom and not be hindered by spiritual stagnation.
Paul's Passion and Preaching - Part 4
By Leonard Ravenhill1.5K07:51JHN 14:26ACT 7:22ROM 1:141CO 2:4EPH 5:18PHP 1:20JAS 1:2
This sermon emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and obedience over achievements or years lived. It discusses the need for constant spiritual growth and being filled with the Holy Spirit to overflow with His presence. The preacher highlights the role of the Holy Spirit as a gracious guest in our lives, guiding and influencing our thoughts and actions. The sermon also touches on the passion and dedication required in preaching the Gospel, with examples from biblical figures like Moses and John the Baptist.
God, Please Hurry Up
By Anton Bosch0GEN 17:17GEN 18:11GEN 22:10JDG 7:2MAT 14:24LUK 5:5JHN 2:3JHN 11:39ACT 7:22Anton Bosch preaches on the story of Abraham and Sarah, highlighting their struggles with age, infertility, and doubts while waiting for God's promise of descendants to be fulfilled. God required Abraham to be circumcised, symbolizing his willingness to surrender his own abilities and trust in God's supernatural provision. Through various biblical examples like Gideon, Lazarus, and the disciples, it is shown that God often waits until we reach the end of our own resources and abilities to perform miracles, teaching us to rely on Him completely and give Him all the glory.
God’s Servants Have to Be Broken
By Zac Poonen0BrokennessHumility in ServiceEXO 4:10PSA 51:17ISA 66:2MAT 5:3ACT 7:22ROM 12:12CO 12:9PHP 2:5JAS 4:101PE 5:6Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of being broken for effective service to God, using Moses as a prime example. Initially confident in his abilities, Moses learned through 40 years in the wilderness that true leadership requires humility and dependence on God rather than self-reliance. Poonen warns that many may feel equipped to serve due to their knowledge and skills, but without God's breaking process, they cannot be effective leaders. He encourages believers to view their life situations as opportunities for God to mold and prepare them for His work. Ultimately, true readiness for service comes from recognizing our limitations and yielding to God's transformative process.
The Making of a Prophet
By T. Austin-Sparks0Prophetic MinistryIdentity in ChristGEN 3:24EXO 4:10NUM 11:14NUM 12:3DEU 18:151SA 8:51SA 15:23ACT 7:222CO 1:92CO 2:16T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that prophetic ministry is an eternal function rooted in God's divine counsel, not merely a role one can adopt. He illustrates this through the symbolism of the Cherubim and the life of Moses, highlighting that true prophets are shaped by their experiences and must undergo a process of self-emptying to embody God's thoughts. Sparks argues that the identity of the prophet is inseparable from their message, and that genuine prophetic ministry arises from a deep, personal relationship with God, rather than academic training. He stresses the importance of humility and the necessity for prophets to be molded by their trials, ultimately becoming living expressions of God's truth. The sermon concludes with the idea that prophetic ministry is a life lived in alignment with God's will, rather than a set of teachings or doctrines.
The Form of a Servant
By J.G. Bellet0PRO 17:3MAT 16:24ACT 7:22TIT 2:12HEB 12:6Charles Spurgeon preaches on the discipline of grace, emphasizing that grace serves as a schoolmaster to educate, train, and prepare believers for a life of holiness and maturity. Grace instills new principles, inspires gratitude, and cultivates love for God while revealing what is evil and guiding believers in discerning between good and evil. The discipline of grace includes instruction, correction, and chastisement, ultimately leading believers to deny ungodliness, live righteously, and eagerly anticipate the second coming of Christ.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
In all the wisdom of the Egyptians - Who were, at that time, the most intelligent and best instructed people in the universe. Philo says, Moses was taught arithmetic, geometry, poetry, music, medicine, and the knowledge of hieroglyphics. In Sohar Cadash, fol. 46, it is said, "that, of the ten portions of wisdom which came into the world, the Egyptians had nine, and that all the inhabitants of the earth had only the remaining portion." Much of the same nature may be seen in the rabbins, though they apply the term wisdom here to magic. Was mighty in words and in deeds - This may refer to the glorious doctrines he taught, and the miracles he wrought in Egypt. Josephus Ant. lib. ii. cap. 10, sect. 1, gives an account of his being general of an Egyptian army, defeating the Ethiopians, who had invaded Egypt, driving them back into their own country, and taking Saba their capital, which was afterwards called Meroe. But this, like many other tales of the same writer, is worthy of little credit. Phoenix says the same of Achilles: - Μυθων τε ῥητηρ' εμεναι, πρηκτηρα τε εργων. Il. ix. v. 443. Not only an orator of words, but a performer of deeds.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
mighty in words--Though defective in utterance (Exo 4:10); his recorded speeches fully bear out what is here said. and deeds--referring probably to unrecorded circumstances in his early life. If we are to believe JOSEPHUS, his ability was acknowledged ere he left Egypt.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, Which was reckoned very considerable: Kg1 4:30 Philo the Jew says (e) that he learned arithmetic, geometry, and every branch of music, the hieroglyphics, the Assyrian language, and the Chaldean knowledge of the heavens, and the mathematics; yet was not a magician, or skilled in unlawful arts, as Justin suggests (f): and was mighty in words; he had a command of language, and a large flow of words, and could speak properly and pertinently upon any subject; for though he was slow of speech, and of tongue, and might have somewhat of a stammering in speaking, yet he might have a just diction, a masculine style, and a powerful eloquence, and the matter he delivered might be very great and striking: and in deeds; or in "his deeds", as the Alexandrian copy, the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions read: he was a man of great abilities, and fit for business both in the cabinet and in the field. Josephus (g) relates an expedition of his against the Ethiopians, whilst he was in Pharaoh's court, in which he obtained victory over them, when the Egyptians had been greatly oppressed by them; in which his prudence and fortitude were highly commended. (e) De Vita Mosis, l. 1. p. 859. Clement. Alex. Strom. l. 1. p. 343. (f) L. 36. c. 2. (g) Antiqu l. 2. c. 10. sect. 1. 2. 3.