Omdat de ouders van Mozes op God vertrouwden, hebben zij hun kind dat heel bijzonder was, drie maanden lang verborgen gehouden. Zij trokken zich niets aan van het bevel van de Farao dat alle pasgeboren jongetjes verdronken moesten worden.
Wat betekent dit?
Hebrews 11:23 says that Moses' parents hid him for three months after his birth because they saw he was special and weren't afraid of the king's order to kill all male babies. This verse highlights faith and courage in the face of danger.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine if your parents had to hide you as a baby from some mean person who wanted to hurt you, but they did it because they loved you and believed God would protect you. That’s what happened with Moses!
Historische achtergrond
This passage is part of the book of Hebrews, written by an unknown author in the late first century AD. It was addressed to early Christians under persecution, emphasizing faith through historical figures like Moses.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Today, we might face situations where we must protect someone or something important from harm, and doing so requires courage and faith that God will guide us through.
Onderwerpen
faithcourageprotectiondivine guidancemoral courageparental love