Why did Moses do what he did?

Answer 1

Abraham did not disobey God in Scripture. However, some do believe his faith was weak when he took his wife's sevant woman and bore Ishmael whom he loved deeply and wanted to be the child of Promise. God, however, chose Isaac whom his wife bore him afterwards.

Genesis 26:5New King James Version (NKJV)

5 because Abraham obeyed My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws."

Answer 2

There is a passage in The Bible where Moses strikes a rock with his staff and water flowed from the stone. He displeased God by claiming that he, Moses, had made it happen and gave not the credit to God.

Answer 3

A:The Book of Exodus says that Moses was motivated by his desire to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and by his devotion to his God.

Almost all scholars, on the other hand, say that the events described in the book of Exodus never really happened, but were simply traditions written down many centuries after the time attributed to Moses. On this view, Moses was the character who fulfilled the desires of the Hebrew people for a great ancestor who could defeat the might of the Egyptians. The Hebrews decided what they wished to believe he had done in already ancient times.

Answer 4

Moses had been born into a slave nation of shepherds (Genesis 46:34), educated by foreigners (Egyptians), and rejected by the people of Israel early on(Exodus 1:13+14/ Exodus 2:11-14). Though known for his faith, devotion and loyalty, he felt unqualified and inadequate to fulfill the assignment God set out for him. His concerns are brought out at Exodus 4:10 where he says:"...Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue."(Exodus 3:11)

Answer 5

He was a servant of God and was completely willing to lead the Israelites, provided that his mission not be undermined by some overriding consideration. Therefore, he discussed the matter with God (Exodus ch.3 and 4) in order to clarify any possible problems.
Here are the issues that Moses raised (ibid):
1) "Who am I, that I should speak to Pharaoh and lead the Israelites?" Moses was very humble (Numbers ch.12) and wasn't sure of his worthiness.
2) "What should I tell the Israelites that Your name is?" The Israelites will want a direct relationship with You, not through a prophet alone, and they'll want to know how to address You personally.
3) "They won't believe me." The Israelites do not accept every newcomer and innovation; they are loyal to tradition.
4) "I can't speak smoothly." Moses' lack of smooth speech-ability might seem to reflect poorly on God's mission.
5) "Please send someone (else)." Moses was sure that there must be more qualified people, such as his brother, who was older and a prophet too.

Answer 6

Moses became angry, which caused him to lack self-control and disobey.

Answer 7

Moses was afraid because God made himself known. In person. History previously had shown God to be powerful in these instances.

Answer 8

In Numbers ch.20, when he struck the boulder instead of speaking to it as God had told him to.