Moses Hesitates, iv. 1–17.
Scripture is impartial: Josephus, [70].—Hindrance from his own people. The rod, [71].—The serpent: the leprosy, [72].—“I am not eloquent,” [73].—God with us. Aaron the Levite, [74].—Responsibility of not working. The errors of Moses, [75].—Power of fellowship. Vague fears, [76].—With his brother, Moses will go. The Church, [77].—This craving met by Christ, [78].—Family affection. Examples, [79].
Moses Obeys, iv. 18–31.
Fidelity to his employer. Reticence, [80].—Resemblance to story of Jesus. He is the Antitype of all experiences, [81].—Counterpoint in history. “Israel is My son,” [82].—A neglected duty Zipporah. Was she a helpmeet? [83].—Domestic unhappiness. History v. myth, [84].—The failures of the good, [85].—Men of destiny are not irresponsible, [86].—His first followers: a joyful reception, [87].—Spiritual joy and reaction, [88].
[CHAPTER V.]
Pharaoh Refuses, v. 1–23.
Moses at court again. Formidable, [89].—Power of convictions but also of tyranny and pride. Menephtah: his story, [90].—Was the Pharaoh drowned? The demand of Jehovah, [91].—The refusal, [92].—Is religion idleness? Hebrews were taskmasters, [93].—Demoralised by slavery. They are beaten, [94].—Murmurs against Moses. He returns to God. His remonstrance, [95].—His disappointment. Not really irreverent, [96].—Use of this abortive attempt, [97]–[8].