The Courage of Shiphrah and Puah

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Oct 28, 2021 · 4m

The Bible says to be strong and courageous many times. In the NIV translation, there are at least ten verses with this phrase. But what does it mean to be courageous? Shiphrah and Puah give us an example. Their names are mentioned only once in the Bible, and their actions are described in only seven verses. Yet their short story is one of immense bravery and courage. Shiphrah and Puah were midwives during the time Moses was born. The Israelites (also called Hebrews) were slaves in Egypt, and the Egyptian leader (Pharaoh) thought the Israelites were too numerous. He worried they would fight…