1 The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12

2 Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:11 Where had Moses been for forty years?

3 Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:11 Living in Extravagance Where had Moses been for forty years?

4 Educated as an Egyptian Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:11 Living in Extravagance

5 Detached as an Elitist Educated as an Egyptian Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:11

6 Raised as a Prince Detached as an Elitist Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:11

7 Raised as a Prince Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:11 Why did Moses Decide to Check on His People?

8 Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:12 Part of His Imperial Training Curiosity Due to Rumors Questions about His Heritage To Inspect and Evaluate the Hebrew Situation How did Moses Respond to the Hebrew Situation? “And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that [there was] no man … …he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.” Though God Spared Him From Murder He Did Not Return the Favor

9 Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:12 …he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.”

10 Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:12 How could something start off so good and end so badly?

11 Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:12 How could something start off so good and end so badly?

12 Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:12

13 Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 Exodus 2:12

14 Moses Encounters the World The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 ME In training for an unknown but divinely appointed destiny

15 The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 ME In training for an unknown but divinely appointed destiny Because God has placed them there This is where He wants to use you

16 The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 ME Satan often tempts us with spiritual burdens When we respond to burdens in our flesh, and not by God’s will, we stifle our ministry effectiveness.

17 The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 ME Satan often tempts us with spiritual burdens When we respond to burdens in our flesh, and not by God’s will, we stifle our ministry effectiveness. How do you know you have a spiritual burden? How are you to respond to a spiritual burden?. “the awareness of an undeni- able passion for the spiritual welfare of a person or persons;. And the awareness that this passion comes from a source other than yourself, God.”

18 The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 ME Satan often tempts us with spiritual burdens When we respond to burdens in our flesh, and not by God’s will, we stifle our ministry effectiveness. How do you know you have a spiritual burden? How are you to respond to a spiritual burden?. “the awareness of an undeni- able passion for the spiritual welfare of a person or persons;. And the awareness that this passion comes from a source other than yourself, God.” It excites the imagination, is reinforced on a daily basis, develops into a passion. Is confirmed by others, will not be denied, drives you to God, and gives you purpose.

19 The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 ME Satan often tempts us with spiritual burdens When we respond to burdens in our flesh, and not by God’s will, we stifle our ministry effectiveness. How do you know you have a spiritual burden? How are you to respond to a spiritual burden?. “the awareness of an undeni- able passion for the spiritual welfare of a person or persons;. And the awareness that this passion comes from a source other than yourself, God.” It excites the imagination, is reinforced on a daily basis, develops into a passion. Is confirmed by others, will not be denied, drives you to God, and gives you purpose.

20 The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 ME Satan often tempts us with spiritual burdens How do you know you have a spiritual burden? How are you to respond to a spiritual burden?. How are you to respond to a spiritual burden?. When we respond to burdens in our flesh, and not by God’s will, we stifle our ministry effectiveness we stifle our ministry effectiveness.

21 The Life of Moses and Me Moses’ First 40 YearsExodus 2:11-12 ME Satan often tempts us with spiritual burdens How are you to respond to a spiritual burden?. Pray, Share, Wait, Fast, Watch, Prepare, Listen, Seek Opportunities