Acts 7:24

Key Reflection

In Acts 7:24, Stephen recounts Moses’ age and motivation for leaving Egypt. By the time Moses was forty years old, he reached a pivotal moment in his life when he decided to visit his fellow Israelites. This decision came at a critical juncture, as Moses had spent his earlier years growing up in Pharaoh’s palace, which provided him with both privilege and insight into the suffering of his people. The cultural context highlights that this age was significant, marking maturity where one could take decisive action; for Moses, it signified a choice to identify fully with his oppressed brethren rather than remain in comfort among the Egyptians.