What else? God had kept all of his promises to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob—and to them! 19 thoughts on “ Miriam: The Trusting Girl – Part 2 in a Fourteen-Week Bible Study for Women ” Mary Jane January 9, 2017 at 2:17 pm. Who were Miriam's two brothers? You have it already! The Torah refers to her as "Miriam the Prophetess" and the Talmud names her as one of the seven major female prophets of Israel. | You are responsible to God! She was the leader of the women, and she was a pacesetter. 3. There was nothing in the Law to forbid his marrying this woman. What do we deduce about her characteristics, just from this little incident? I reveal myself to him in visions, And then when you get old and all of these interesting things that you are doing now don’t matter anymore, then maybe you’ll give God the dregs—you know, whatever’s left! Phil 2:1-4: If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ [and you do], if any comfort from his love [and you do], if any fellowship with the Spirit [and you have that], if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Deuteronomy 24:9. The main explanation seems to be that Miriam was held more responsible because she instigated the challenge in the first place and then enlisted Aaron to support her. Miriam’s childhood in the slave quarters of Egypt was one of fear and uncertainty. Deut. There is a woman in my church who came to me about two years ago, and she said, “I have multiple sclerosis.” She seemed to deteriorate quite rapidly! I think she was a support to her brothers. Pride? With him I speak face to face, [Moses never saw God’s face. We are called, not to come here every Wednesday morning to sit and say, “Oh gee, I enjoyed that lesson!” We are called to get out there and use our gifts in the body that we belong to, for each other and for the glory of God. What else keeps us from doing the most wonderful thing in the world? Compare Mark 14:3-9 and note the similarities in Jesus’ defense of Mary. for he is highly exalted. A prophet is one to whom and through whom God speaks, revealing himself and his will. Then depend on Galatians 2:20! In any case, this became a platform that Miriam and Aaron used to advance their own authority to equality with Moses. I won’t read the rest. [We don’t know what Moses saw. It was one of the foundational gifts, because the Word was not completely written. Question Based Bible Study: Unlikely Heroes Miriam - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. There’s no vision or riddle, or anything to confuse it. Satan deceives us? Unclean!” when anyone got even within hearing distance. She is called “Miriam the prophetess” in Exodus 15:20. That might have been it. Not, “I want to be first!” Or, “I want everybody to know how good I am.” But, “That person is better than I am! What else? Did God consider her important? The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 2 (Gal. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her slave girl to get it. Miriam the prophetess Miriam was with Moses throughout the nine plagues. During that long period [that Moses was gone—that forty years], the king of Egypt died. Prophetess! See Numbers 12:1 (printed below) Miriam is referenced in the Old Testament of the Bible as a prophetess and originally emerges in the Book of Exodus. The woman probably was darker skinned. This is why it doesn’t upset me too much when people like the Bakers are exposed publicly. Gossip! 5. Willing women, skilled in weaving and sewing and embroidery worked on all the coverings and the curtains. Do all have gifts of healing? No association! Are you envious and looking at someone else and wishing that you could do that—waiting to get out of the “prison” where the kids are? Who were the Cushites? I see these letters in the paper saying, “These people are good people, and it’s terrible the way you keep on.” I don’t think they were good people. They had to believe on the leader God sent them, and they had to follow him out, and he will do the very same thing for you. Miriam as a Child . There are three words I want you to keep remembering: unique, responsible, and influential. You see, instead of being thankful for the influence that God had given her, she wanted more power, more authority, and sometimes when that happens, we lose our influence. That’s hard to get rid of, isn’t it? She was a prophetess. Describe what we can deduce about Miriam, Moses’ sister, from this incident. There is also a very similar Egyptian name, based on the word myr, meaning beloved or mr meaning love. She first appears by name, however, in the crossing of the Red Sea (Exod 15:20–21). Now, when I talked about the tongue and how difficult it was to control the tongue, I’m sure some of you were saying, “Man, that is my problem!” It will comfort you to know that the Scripture also says in James 3, “No person can control the tongue.” Now why does it say that the person who controls the tongue is a perfect person, and in the next breath say that no person can control the tongue? I speak to Moses as clearly as possible, because Moses is my servant--my faithful servant.”] These were her brothers, and God was using them to totally defeat Pharaoh! Laziness? It’s because none of us can control the tongue apart from the power of the Spirit of God, who does it for us. [No.] Suppose it were a boy! When the Scripture was complete, there was no need for further revelation. Do you remember that he was one of those that held Moses’ arms up when he was praying over the battle with the Amalekites? Is there someone in leadership you resent or are jealous of? How does this incident illustrate Romans 13:1-2? Self! What do you think she thought of when she was there? Consequently, he had to flee for his life at the age of forty to get away from Pharaoh. Women brought their gold and silver jewelry; their earrings and nose rings and bracelets and rings; their expensive fabrics and their fine yarns, to offer them before the Lord. She came out of Egypt with Moses. That’s not true. 8. Humbled? What can you learn from Psalm 25 about this? Miriam is most well-known to us as Moses's big sister. The baby was due anytime. The only things you can do that will ever matter are the things that you do that bring God glory and advance his kingdom. for he is highly exalted. Let’s look at the kind of attitude we must have if we are going to get on in our relationships. Confront them and bring them back together. There were some they were not to marry. To whom did they talk? Miriam was there when they looked behind them and saw the chariots of Pharaoh bearing down on them, to either take them back to Egypt or to kill them. Our influence is terribly important. The cloud comes down, see? The Biblical female name Miriam is of Hebrew origin and is considered to be an older version of the name Mary. The horse and its rider They are on the border of the Promised Land for the second time. Remember when Moses said, “Show me thy glory”? It is such a critical area that it’s one we all have to watch. What was it? He wrote the first five books. Describe what we can deduce about Miriam, Moses’ sister, from this incident. 3.) After his encounter with God, Moses obeyed God. [The word “Moses” has the sense of “draw out” in the Hebrew language.]. They have no written Word, so God has to use men to speak his Word. Disappointed? Jesus Christ did that. In fact, we never hear her mentioned again, until chapter 20, verse 1, when she’s about 130 years old. Miriam was involved in everything that happened. Aaron is the high priest. He has taken another wife, which I find is usually the pattern! Related Topics: Character Study, Curriculum, Women's Articles, Mrs. Vickie Kraft, a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, served as Minister to Women at Northwest Bible Church in Dallas for over 13 years. [No.] It tells us that in Exodus 35. For maps showing the route they took as they journeyed into Canaan, see Maps for Bible study. The Israelites were free! Fear of ridicule! Moses’ new wife is a Cushite. Has your tongue been a destructive influence in your life, or has it brought blessing and healing? What ACTION OF YOUR WILL based on God’s Word will you take to correct this? That doesn’t mean I’ve been perfect—but almost! What attitude are we to have towards these authorities? On the people? The LORD speaks out a discipline of 7 days outside the camp for Miriam. Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow [he’s asking one of the leaders of the church there], help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. It is an integral part of the church program. Cush was a descendant of Ham, who settled down in that area of Africa, and in southern Arabia. Obedient, because I’m sure her mother coached her. It doesn’t take much imagination to figure out that she had a proprietary interest in Moses all the rest of his life—even when he left home to live in the palace. It was a very important thing for you to see how privileged she was, and how influential she was. [No.] Confine her outside the camp for seven days; after that she can be brought back." I wonder what she was doing in the six-month period that this whole contest was going on! Do you understand the difference there, girls? 7. Question: "What is a prophetess? It was God’s time to deliver Israel, and he had just the man! They are going to lose your support. So, in this way, he says to them, “Moses and I have a special relationship, because Moses is a very special person, different from prophets. If they were good people, the sin is so bad that it needs to be exposed. There is a sense in which this is right, because it’s an exposure that I think God allows. “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he [or she] who holds his tongue is wise.”. In the New Testament, before the whole New Testament text was written, the prophets spoke. Answer: A prophetess is a female prophet.The word prophet comes from the Greek word prophetes, which means “spokesman.”A prophet in the Bible is a person who proclaims God’s Word and therefore speaks for God—a spokesman for God. It’s mainly self-centeredness. That’s true! This can happen in the home, in the church, in our families, or at work, and it’s the most destructive thing that we can do! 4:4-7), 3. What other kind of fear? It was a time for joy, a time for singing, and that’s exactly what they did in Exodus 15. [You know, this is something for us to learn from. Familiar with the Bible This Bible Study can be used by an individual or a small group. 1. Do all work miracles? Which of these describes Miriam? I don’t think it mattered how different her life was from his, Miriam always thought of Moses as her little brother whom she had helped save. Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities [now here’s what I want you to hear], for there is no authority except that which God has established. She named him Moses, saying, "I drew him out of the water." Selfishness! We can have access to God. “Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite.” Moses is eighty-two by this time. Aaron was the high priest. In fact, he says that in Micah 6:4. She takes her place of leadership, but her leadership directed them to the Lord--in praise to the Lord. You see, none of us is guaranteed tomorrow. 4. He gave them very clear guidance in Deuteronomy 13. Isn’t God interesting, the way he brings discipline? Part I Miriam s Example. The Israelites were born in Egypt into slavery. The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 1 (Luke 19:1-10), Bible Storying Series - Teaching The Story Of God Chronologically. [He says, “This is the usual way that I reveal myself to a prophet.”] Women who are married live under the headship of their husbands--not inferior--equal in personhood, but willingly taking a place of submission to the one God has given the responsibility to lead them. Fear of failure. There were other people in the Bible, women, that were called prophets. December 20, 2020. Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her, with tambourines and dancing. I want you to turn to Philippians for a minute. I need you, because I am a sinner, and I can’t control that. In fact, she would be just a figure of pity and revulsion as she would have to cover her mouth and call out, “Unclean! Date: About 1520 – 1420 b.c.. Name: Miriam [MER-eh-um: “ loved by Yahweh ”) Greatest contribution: Miriam played a vital role as the protective sister of baby Moses, and later as a prophetess partner of the adult Moses in delivering the Israelites from Egypt. Chapters 13 and 14). 2. That’s what a prophet did. Micah 6:4. Miriam had been very important all those years. Bitter? Moses was forty. No one signed up to be a slave. When her mother puts Moses in a basket and places it among the reeds of the Nile, Miriam watches from a distance to see what will happen to him. Now you girls know that I will always take the woman’s side, won’t I? What’s a Cushite? I want you to notice the word that is used to describe her. Cain and Abel Moses and Aaron Jacob and Esau Isaac and Ishmael. We can forgive, and we can “not be judgmental” because we can all do the same type of thing. See? Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Take this baby and nurse him for me, and I will pay you." Maybe he would be the one to deliver Israel from Egypt! Now let me make the analogy for you! What else? That’s quite a come-down for a prince of Egypt, isn’t it? He said that these women were critical workers for the gospel. Aaron turned toward her and saw that she had leprosy; and he said to Moses, "Please, my lord, do not hold against us the sin we have so foolishly committed. That’s why Jesus came! I think the more prominence we have, the more responsibility we have. 24:9. [No.] Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Moses taught them this song. What is the significance of the way Aaron addresses Moses in vs. 11? document.write('
Christian Holidays | '); 10. Miriam was a woman of God. This is our theme. 4.) 15:20-21 is 80 years later. It’s a very important area, girls, in our homes, and with our friends, and with our children. Thank you that I have a church that I can go to to hear your Word! Bible Study: Advent 4 (B) - December 20, 2020. What influence, if any, did the few years spent with … I don’t want to lose influence by making a play for power, and I think we have to be very careful about that as women. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. Now look at v. 14-15: The LORD replied to Moses, "If her father had spit in her face, would she not have been in disgrace for seven days? What occasion did they use as a smoke screen? But this is not true of my servant Moses; This is an anthropomorphism. Can you imagine, if this were our attitude as is lined up for us in Philippians, what a difference it would make in our home, in our church, in our community organizations? Thank you for a country that is free!” Or, do we just say, “Thank you”? They were not to marry any of the Canaanites, or any of the Moabites, but there was nothing forbidding them to marry Cushites. 15:20-21 is 80 years later. That sweet little baby that some of you brought here today and you hold in your arms, has a sin nature and is a slave to sin by birth! The first we see of Miriam is in her role as a protective sister. Who was Miriam's father? and summoned Aaron and Miriam. What do we see about her? But you must do what the Israelites did. They are going to lose your companionship. The Scripture says that. Now, there is nothing we can do to rescue ourselves from our sinful nature. To each other first, and then it began to spread—and I’m sure they didn’t talk to Moses! She picked her share of manna for her family. If you know women in your church that have a “thing” between them, and they are just going on, help them! 9. “Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth.” He wasn’t going to defend himself, but there was someone who would defend him. You see, this started as they talked to each other about what they didn’t like about their secondary position of leadership, and then it spread subtly. What else? She was very influential, and she was held accountable by God for that influence. Turn to Numbers 12:1. Study Questions. Miriam was a unique woman. If you have that commitment, you won’t be able to handle the joy and the significance that he’s going to bring into your life. ], "Yes, go," she answered. Finally, the unforgettable night came when Israel left Egypt with the mourning cries of the Egyptians echoing in their ears. 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