Power of Prayer and Worship:Shapes hearts and decisions, forming imaginations that influence daily life.
Contrast Between Selfish and Servant Leadership:Pharisees, Herod, and Pharaoh exemplify self-centered rulers, while Moses models compassionate intercession.
God’s Preferential Concern for the Vulnerable:Scripture repeatedly calls for care of orphans, widows, oppressed, and immigrants.
Moses as a Type of Christ:Intercedes for the people, pleads for mercy, and embodies God’s attributes of grace and steadfast love.
Generosity as Response to God’s Provision:The community’s abundant offerings for the tabernacle demonstrate how God’s grace inspires generosity.
Ultimate Allegiance to God:Jesus’ teaching on image-bearing coins underscores that all belong to God, even if some authority is given to worldly rulers.