Moses The Lord's Messenger

Harry Tennant

Mid-Atlantic Christadelphian Bible School (2001)

In this six-part 2001 series, Brother Harry Tennant traces the life of Moses as God’s chosen messenger. From his miraculous birth to his role as lawgiver and shepherd of Israel, Moses’ story is shown as one of struggle, faith, loneliness, and triumph under the hand of God. Brother Tennant highlights not only the extraordinary events of Moses’ life but also the lessons of dependence, humility, and trust that point forward to the greater work of Jesus Christ. Listeners are invited to see themselves in Moses’ journey and to take courage in the God who never forsakes His servants.

In Which Time Moses Was Born

The series begins with Moses’ birth in Egypt, a time of oppression and fear. Brother Tennant shows how God’s hand preserved him in the ark of bulrushes, preparing him to be a deliverer. From the faith of his parents to the shaping of his early years, this talk reveals how God raises up His servants in the most unlikely of circumstances.

Let My People Go

This class focuses on Moses’ call at the burning bush and his return to confront Pharaoh. Brother Tennant draws out the loneliness of Moses’ mission and the lessons of faith bound up in the signs God gave him. With insight, he shows how God transforms ordinary things into instruments of His power, calling His people out of bondage to serve Him.

Moses Went Up to God

Here the story turns to the Red Sea and the giving of the law. Brother Tennant highlights the deliverance at the waters and the awe of Sinai, where God’s presence was revealed in fire and cloud. The class emphasizes how Israel, despite fear and murmuring, was upheld by God’s power, and how Moses stood as mediator, pointing forward to Christ.

How Can I Myself Alone Bear You?

In this study, Moses’ burden of leadership comes into sharp focus. Faced with rebellion, idolatry, and crushing responsibility, he pleads for God’s presence with the people. Brother Tennant portrays Moses as a man of prayer and intercession, whose dependence on God foreshadows the greater intercession of Christ, who alone can truly bear the sins of many.

That Thou Mightest Dwell in the Land

This lecture explores the purpose behind Moses’ writing of the law and his role as shepherd of God’s flock in the wilderness. Brother Tennant emphasizes the importance of treasuring God’s Word and teaching it diligently, showing how Moses’ faithful record continues to guide believers today. Through this, Moses is seen as God’s instrument in preparing a people for His dwelling.

Whereby Shall I Know That I Shall Inherit It?

The series concludes with the closing chapters of Moses’ life. Brother Tennant reflects on loss, disappointment, and the reality that Moses would not enter the land. Yet he also reveals how God prepared the way for Joshua, ensuring the promise endured. This moving final study underscores God’s faithfulness in carrying His people forward, and the hope of a greater inheritance yet to come.

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Give ear, and hear my voice; give attention, and hear my speech.

Isaiah 28:23 (ESV)