In Pursuit of Jesus

When Power Hears Truth

Moses' and Aaron's first encounter with Pharaoh tells us a great deal about Pharaoh, and perhaps about the broader phenomenon of what happens when folks speak truth to power. Through the experience of Jesus, the story can still instruct us today.

The Voice of Moses

When he is sent back to Egypt, Moses gets a special relationship to Aaron, his brother. That relationship makes a template for the Church. And it gives us a role in the ongoing revelation of God's grace.

The Good Yoke

We meditate on Jesus' offer of a spiritual yoke that will not exhaust, choke, or crush us. If you feel exhausted, choked, or crushed by the work of this world, then Jesus' yoke is for you!

The God Who Is

What's with the weird name for the god of the Hebrews given to Moses: "I am"? What kind of name is that? What does it signify? Explore what it means for Moses, for Jesus, and for us.

The Call of Moses

We are used to images of the burning bush speaking to Moses--but what's the content of their conversation, and why does it matter to us? Some in-depth time with just what this God of the Burning Bush tells the soon-to-be leader of the Hebrews.

Passion for Justice

Moses' story opens some doors on how our passion for justice can affect the world, and ourselves. It also reveals that such passion is a God-given gift not to be suppressed or neglected.

Salvific Acceptance

Mary the mother of Jesus is the Seventh Woman Who Saved the World (in this series--there have been many more). Discover what we can learn from her willingness to let God work through her life in a simple way.

Grace from an Unexpected Quarter

How does emergency circumcision reflect the strange grace of God? Good question!

Seeing Them As Human

Pharaoh's daughter is the fifth woman to represent in our series, "The Seven Women Who Save the World." Help for the doomed baby in a basket comes from an unexpected quarter: the household of the man who ordered the baby's death.

Wait, Watch . . . Then Speak

The fourth woman who saved the world is Moses' big sister, who makes a brilliant move at just the right time. She serves as an example of patience, wisdom, and boldness for us.