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Summary
- Moses is mentioned about 770 times in the Old Testament, highlighting his importance as a leader, lawgiver, and prophet in Israel’s history.
- The story of Moses is found mainly in the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy), detailing his life from birth, exodus leadership, to his death.
- Important events in Moses’ life include his preservation as an infant, the burning bush encounter, leading the Exodus, receiving the Law, and interceding for the Israelites.
- Jesus in the Gospels refers to Moses to affirm the law, compare His ministry to Moses’, and highlight His fulfillment of the law, positioning Himself within Jewish tradition.
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