In this part of Stephen's speech to the Sanhedrin, he recounts a pivotal moment in Moses' life. Moses, raised in Pharaoh's palace, witnessed an Egyptian beating a Hebrew and intervened by killing the Egyptian. The next day, when Moses tried to mediate a dispute between two Hebrews, one of them challenged him with the question, 'Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?' This question revealed that Moses' actions were known, causing him to flee Egypt in fear for his life. This incident is significant because it marks a turning point in Moses' life, leading him to Midian where he would eventually encounter God in the burning bush. Stephen uses this story to illustrate the recurring theme of rejection of God's chosen leaders by the people of Israel. Despite Moses' initial failure and fear, God still chose him to lead the Israelites out of bondage, demonstrating God's grace and the potential for redemption. Stephen's recounting serves as a reminder of the broader narrative of God's plan and the importance of faithfulness and repentance.
'Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?'
Acts 7:28
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