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Grace Under Pressure: The story of Moses' wife, Zipporah

Grace Under Pressure: The story of Moses' wife, Zipporah

Episode 114 Published 5 months, 1 week ago
Description

Join Emunah host, Dr. Tamara Henry, as she explores the powerful, and often overlooked story of Moses and Zipporah. In this episode, we uncover how grace reveals itself in critical momentsthrough obedience, decisive action, and divine mercy.


Discover how Zipporahs swift and courageous response not only preserved Moses life but also protected Gods unfolding purpose. This episode reminds us that grace is not always quiet or gentleit often arrives unexpectedly, urgently, and right on time.



Key Topics

  • The significance of Zipporahs intervention in Moses life
  • How grace operates within leadership, obedience, and accountability
  • The role of covenant and identity in shaping biblical narratives

Sound Bites

  • Grace is not always soft and gentle.
  • Zipporahs quick action saved Moses life.
  • Grace often arrives in moments of urgency.

Scriptures Referenced

  • Exodus 4:20, 2426
  • Genesis 17:14
  • Psalm 84:11
  • John 1:1617
  • Romans 6:1415
  • Ephesians 2:58
  • 2 Peter 3:18
  • Revelation 22:21

Resources & Further Study

  • Ashby, Godfrey. The Bloody Bridegroom: The Interpretation of Exodus 4:2426. Expository Times 106 (1995): 203205.
  • Aubry, A. Zipporah: Fulfilling Her Purpose. Women of the Bible for Women of Color. Urban Spirit LLC, 2021.
  • Got Questions Ministries. Who Were the Midianites? GotQuestions.org
  • Kingdom, Rev. Dr. Denise. Women of the Bible Study Series: Zipporah Reminds Us Who We Are. Faithward.org
  • Newman, Stephen A. Why Moses Did Not Circumcise His Son. Jewish Bible Quarterly, Vol. 44, No. 1 (2016)
  • Szokovski, Miriam. What Does the Name Tzipporah Mean? Chabad.org
  • Wolf, Emera. Zipporah: Grace Under Pressure. The Blessed Woman, April 15, 2024

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