Moshe and revelation

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Who appeared to Moshe in a flame of fire from within the thorn bush and what had Moshe been doing previously?

An angel of the Lord. He was taking his father in law's sheep to graze

What did Hashem instruct Moshe to do and why?

Take off his shoes because he was standing on holy soil.

What did God inscribe the words on?

Two tablets of stone.

Why did Moses hide his face?

Because he was afraid to look toward God. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of 'mitzvah ben adam l’makom' and provide an example from the text.

The concept of 'mitzvah ben adam l’makom' refers to a commandment or good deed between a person and God. An example from the text is the communication and connection between Hashem and Moshe. Signup and view all the answers

Define the trait of humility and how does it relate to Moshe's character?

TThe trait of humility is having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. It relates to Moshe's character as he initially felt inadequate to lead Bnei Yisrael out of Egypt when Hashem asked him to, despite being capable. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the significance of humility in relation to talents and abilities, and provide an example.

The significance of humility is understanding that talents and abilities are gifts from Hashem. An example from the text is Moshe's realization that although he felt inadequate, Hashem had given him the ability to lead Bnei Yisrael out of Egypt. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the origins of Christianity and Islam differ from the origins of Judaism.

Christianity and Islam both begin through one person who claimed to have had a revelation from God and then communicate this to others. There is no way to check if this did or did not really happen. Judaism begins through a revelation to the entire Jewish people made up of 600,000 men and so at least the same number of women, in which Hashem spoke and told them the first two commandments at Mount Sinai. Signup and view all the answers

Explain which is more reliable and why.

Judaism being in front of so many people is more reliable as it would be impossible to convince people that they heard God speak if they didn't. Whereas the other religions can be spread even if the story was untrue if people are prepared to trust those that tell it. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Moses and the Burning Bush

Moses was tending the flocks of his father-in-law, Jethro, in Midian, when he came to the mountain of God, Horeb.
An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from within a thorn bush, which was burning but not being consumed.
Moses was drawn to the spectacle and the Lord saw him and called out to him from the thorn bush, saying "Moses, Moses."
The Lord instructed Moses to remove his shoes, as the ground he was standing on was holy soil.
The Lord identified Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and Moses hid his face in fear.

Moses' Humility and Calling

The Lord revealed Himself to Moses, a special individual, and entrusted him with a mission to take the Israelites out of Egypt.
Moses was initially hesitant, not believing he was the right person for the task, demonstrating humility.
Having humility means having a modest or low estimate of one's importance and recognizing that one's talents and abilities are gifts from God.
Moses' initial reluctance stemmed from his humility, but eventually, he understood that God had given him the ability to fulfill the mission.

The Significance of the Encounter

The encounter between God and Moses is significant, as it highlights God's connection with special individuals, including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The event demonstrates the concept of a "mitzvah ben adam l'makom," a commandment between man and God.