Miriam the Prophetess

 Miriam was likely well into her 80's when Moses returned, sent by God to deliver his people. Aaron served as Moses' spokesman, and together Miriam's two brothers approached Pharaoh to request that he let God's people go. She surely did her best to support and encourage them after Pharaoh rebuffed them and when they returned again while Jehovah sent ten plagues to warn the Egyptians. Finally, with the last plague-the execution of all the firstborn sons of Egypt-the time came for the great Exodus of Israel! Imagine Miriam tirelessly helping her people as they left with Moses taking the lead. - EXODUS 4:14-16. 27-31; 7:1-12:51.  

Later, when Israel was trapped between the Red Sea and the Egyptian army, Miriam saw her brother Moses stand before the sea and raise his staff. The sea parted! As he led the people across the dry seabed, Miriam surely felt her faith in Jehovah swelling to its strongest. She served a God who could do anything, fulfill any promise! - EXODUS 14:1-31.

Next time: Miriam the Prophetess - Conclusion 

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