Acts 7:36

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَقَادَهُمْ خَارِجَ مِصْرَ بَعْدَ أنْ أجرَى عَجَائِبَ وَمُعْجِزَاتٍ فِي أرْضِ مِصْرَ وَفِي البَحْرِ الأحْمَرِ وَفِي البَرِّيَّةِ مُدَّةَ أرْبَعِينَ عَامًا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how God used Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, showing many miracles along the way for forty years in the wilderness. Stephen is speaking here and emphasizes God's power through wonders and signs.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're on a big adventure with your family. A superhero helps you escape from a scary place, shows amazing tricks to prove they can be trusted, and takes care of you for a long time in the forest. That's like what this verse is saying about Moses leading the Israelites.

Historical Background

The Book of Acts was written by Luke, likely around AD 60-80, to an early Christian audience. It highlights Stephen’s speech before his martyrdom, emphasizing God's actions through Moses and connecting it to the broader narrative of salvation history.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us that God is with us during our trials, just as He was with the Israelites. When we face difficult times, remembering His past faithfulness can strengthen our trust in Him for future deliverance.

Topics

• deliverance
• miracles
• trust
• God's faithfulness
• leadership
• adventure

Related Verses

• Exodus 7:8-13
• Numbers 14:22
• Joshua 4:23
• Hebrews 11:26
• Deuteronomy 34:9

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this verse relate to the Israelites' journey?

Acts 7:36 highlights that Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt with God's help, showing miracles and wonders along their forty-year wilderness journey.

What are some examples of 'wonders and signs' mentioned in this verse?

Examples include the ten plagues in Egypt, crossing the Red Sea on dry land, and receiving manna in the wilderness during their journey with Moses.

Why is Stephen mentioning these events in his speech?

Stephen emphasizes God's faithfulness through miracles to show that He has always been present and active, guiding His people through difficult times.

What can we learn about trust from this verse?

We learn that trusting God means relying on Him during trials, just as the Israelites trusted Moses and God’s signs throughout their journey.