Clash of Kingdoms - The Need for a Mediator | Exodus 2

What happens when two kingdoms collide?In this episode, we explore Exodus 2 and the powerful story of Moses’ birth, formation, and calling—set against the backdrop of a world shaped by fear, violence, and empire. Using the contrast between the Kingdom of Shalom and the Kingdom of Empire, this teaching unpacks why Israel needed a mediator—and why we still do today.From a hidden baby in a basket sealed with asphalt and pitch, to a reluctant shepherd shaped by forty years in obscurity, this episode traces how God works through broken people to bring deliverance. Ultimately, the story of Moses points us forward to Jesus—the true and final mediator between God and humanity.This episode challenges us to examine:How empire shapes our instincts, fears, and behaviorsWhy integrity matters more than visibilityWhere we may still be carrying the “wrong stick”What it looks like to cry out to God in a world marked by chaosIf you’ve ever felt caught between two worlds, overwhelmed by violence, or unsure how God is at work behind the scenes, this episode is for you.Key Themes & TopicsThe clash between the Kingdom of Shalom and the Kingdom of EmpireWhy the book of Exodus is ultimately about deliverance from empire, not just EgyptThe significance of Moses’ unnamed parents and Levite identity“Tov” (goodness) and the sacred value of lifeFear, violence, and power as tools of empireIntegrity vs. visibility: what we do when no one is watchingGod’s slow work of formation in the wildernessMoses as mediator—and Jesus as the greater mediatorScripture ReferencesExodus 2Genesis 1–71 Timothy 2:5