In this episode, Joe Stopulos welcomes Dr. Mark Giszczak, professor at the Augustine Institute, scholar of Scripture, and author at CatholicBibleStudent.com. This conversation covers:
What You’ll Learn
The dramatic backdrop of Israel’s enslavement under a new Pharaoh
Parallels between Moses and Noah in Scripture
How Moses’ early life formed him: privilege, identity, and interior conflict
Moses’ struggle at the burning bush—fear, excuses, reluctance
The meaning of God’s name: “I AM WHO AM”
Why God chooses reluctant leaders
Biblical symbolism in Moses’ rescue from the Nile
Moses as a model for modern men facing distraction, fear, and resistance
Parallels between Israel’s slavery and our slavery to sin
Why Sabbath rest is essential for spiritual freedom
Connections to Exodus 90 and the battle against today’s “taskmasters”
Guest
Dr. Mark Giszczak
PhD, Catholic University of America
Professor of Sacred Scripture, Augustine Institute
Contributor at CatholicBibleStudent.com
Author, speaker, and biblical scholar
Additional Notes
This episode concludes Part 1 of our journey through Moses’ life. Part 2 continues next week as we explore the plagues, Passover, the Exodus, the Red Sea, and Moses as a shepherd of God’s people.
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