# Moses — Unspoken Sermons character guide

> Moses in Unspoken Sermons by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-the-consuming-fire

## Who they are

Lawgiver of Israel, referenced as a precursor to Christ and the law.

## Relationships

### [God the Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/characters/god_the_father)

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God speaks to Moses as a lawgiver and prophet, establishing a covenant relationship.

### [God the Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/characters/god_the_father)

_professional_

God speaks to Moses as a lawgiver and prophet, establishing a covenant relationship.

## In the story

### [The Consuming Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-consuming-fire)

Mentioned in the context of the burning bush and the revelation of God's presence through fire. His understanding of God is contrasted with the fuller revelation in the New Testament.

### [Love Thy Neighbour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/love-thy-neighbour)

Referenced as the recipient of the original commandment from God in Leviticus.

### [The Fear of God](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-fear-of-god)

Mentioned in the context of the law being unknown before the birth of Jesus.

### [The Truth in Jesus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-truth-in-jesus)

Referenced in the analogy of the burning bush, as one who turned aside to see a great sight.

### [The Knowing of the Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-knowing-of-the-son)

Mentioned in the context of the rock in the desert, as an example of waiting for understanding rather than presuming to reason from what is not understood.

### [The Mirrors of the Lord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-mirrors-of-the-lord)

His face shone after speaking with God, but the glory faded; his veil symbolizes the obscured understanding of the Jews.

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