Acts 7:31

French S21 2007 (Bible Segond 21)

Voyant cela, Moïse a été étonné de cette apparition; comme il s'approchait pour regarder, la voix du Seigneur s’est fait entendre:

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse describes Moses' encounter with the burning bush where God speaks to him. It shows how God can appear in unexpected ways and call people to serve Him.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you see a magical glowing fire that doesn't burn up! That's what happened to Moses. He got really curious, went closer, and then heard God talking to him from the fire!

Contexte historique

The Book of Acts was written by Luke around AD 60-80 for Greek-speaking Christians to understand early church history. This verse recounts Stephen’s speech to explain how God spoke through Moses.

Application pour aujourd'hui

Think about a time when you felt called to do something unexpected, like helping someone in need or making a big decision. Just like Moses, we can hear from God in surprising ways and follow His lead.

Thèmes

• calling
• divine intervention
• obedience
• revelation
• faith
• leadership

Versets liés

• Exodus 3:2
• John 10:4-5
• Romans 8:28
• Genesis 15:1
• Hebrews 12:25

Questions fréquentes

Why did Moses wonder at the sight?

Moses was amazed because he saw a bush burning but not being consumed, which is an extraordinary miracle indicating God’s presence and power.

What does it mean to draw near to behold something divine?

It means approaching with curiosity and reverence to understand what the divine encounter signifies, just as Moses did with the burning bush.

How is this verse relevant today?

Today, we can still look for signs of God in unexpected places and be willing to listen closely when He calls us or reveals Himself.

What does the voice of the Lord imply in this context?

The voice represents direct divine communication, a personal call from God to Moses that led him into his role as a leader and messenger for Israel.