Trip to Holy Land
The footsteps of Moses are the shadow of the footsteps of the Lord Jesus, foreshadowing the salvation of God that the Lord Jesus will accomplish when He comes into the world (see The Footsteps of Jesus). God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. They left Egypt, crossed the Red Sea, and walked through wildness to the Promised Land. God performed many miracles over the course of forty years as He walked with them in the wilderness (Acts 7:36).
Let us embark on a journey to trace the footsteps of Moses,
from Egypt, across the Red Sea, into the wilderness, up Mount Sinai and into the promised land of Canaan,
and to follow in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus!
Although the biblical route of the Exodus is controversial as many places are difficult to identify today, the focus of God's children is on what the Father has revealed and foretold through these events. The following footsteps of Moses and Jesus are based on the Bible and currently available routes and may differ from the actual routes.
Moses' Footsteps
(See Moses' Footsteps for Biblical accounts)
- Moses was called to deliver the Israelites from slavery
- Exodus and crossing the Red Sea
- Walking with God in the Wilderness
- God descended on Mount Sinai to give the Law
- Moses built the Tabernacle for God
Jesus’ Footsteps
(See Jesus' Footsteps for Biblical accounts)
- Jesus was born to save mankind from sin and death
- Jesus’ crucifixion, burial and resurrection
- Holy Spirit descended on the disciples
- Walking with God - Acts of the Apostles
- Jesus’ second coming
The Lamb Wedding
(See The Lamb Wedding for Biblical accounts)
- Baptism in Jordan River
- Wedding ceremony
- Wedding feast
Follow the Footsteps of Moses
(Egypt-Jordan-Israel)
The following route is based on the biblical records, aiming to illustrate the present with an analogy to the past. The actual itinerary will be adjusted. (See The Footsteps of Moses for details of the biblical account.)
Moses Called
Foreshadowing God’s salvation (Exod. 3:2; 6:13; Luke 19:10)
Moses Encounter with Pharaoh
Foreshadowing Jesus’ deliverance (Exod. 5:1-3; Luke 4:18)
Lamb Blood on Doorposts
Foreshadowing Lamb of God killed (Exod. 12:6-8,13; 1 Pet. 1:18-19)
The Red Sea Baptism
Foreshadowing Jesus’ death & burial (Exod. 14:21-22; Matt. 12:40)
A New Life after Exodus
Foreshadowing Jesus’ resurrection (Exod. 15:1-2,13; Jas. 1:18)
Law Given on Mount Sinai
Foreshadowing Jesus fulfilling the Law (Exod. 19:4-6; Rom. 8:3-4)
People Called to Return
Foreshadowing God’s judgement (Lev. 23:24; Matt. 24:30-31)
Atonement for Sins
Foreshadowing Jesus’ atonement (Lev. 16:29-30; Heb. 10:11-14)
Tabernacle Built by Moses
Pointing to the New Jerusalem (Exod. 40:17,36-38; Eph. 2:19-22)
Passover Lamb and Exodus
(Cairo-Pyramids-Cave Church )
For biblical records, please refer to The Footsteps of Moses
The Israelites enslaved in Egypt (Exod. 1)
God calls Moses in burning bush (Exod. 3)
Passover Lamb blood on doorposts (Exod. 12)
Crossing the Red Sea to New Life
(Suez Canal-Marah-Elim)
For biblical records, please refer to The Footsteps of Moses
God's miracle of parting the Red Sea (Exod. 14)
Bitter water made sweet with a tree (Exod. 15)
12 springs and 70 palm trees in Elim (Exod. 15)
Walking with God in the Wilderness
(Sinai Desert-Mitzpe Ramon)
For biblical records, please refer to The Footsteps of Moses
Manna from heaven for people to eat (Exod. 16)
The Rock struck to give water to drink (Exod. 17)
Healing by looking at bronze snake (Num. 21)
God Gives the Law on Mount Sinai
(Mount Sinai-Catherine Monastery-Timna Park)
For biblical records, please refer to The Footsteps of Moses
God gives the Law on Mount Sinai (Exod. 19)
Moses builds the Tabernacle of God (Exod. 40)
Baby Jesus took refuge in Egypt (Matt. 2)
Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus
(Israel)
The following route is based on the biblical records and aims to illustrate the present with an analogy to the past. The actual itinerary will be adjusted. (See The Footsteps of Jesus for details of the biblical account.)
Jesus' Birth
Jesus' incarnation for salvation (Matt. 1:21-23; Gal. 1:4)
Jesus' Ministry
Jesus ministry to set people free (Isa. 61:1; Matt. 8:16; Rom. 5:21)
Jesus Crucified
The Son of God as scapegoat (Matt. 26:2; 1 Cor. 5:7; Mark 10:45)
Jesus Died and Buried
Jesus’ blood cleans our sins (Matt 26:27-28; Lev. 17:11)
Jesus Resurrected
Jesus’ resurrection as firstfruits (1 Cor. 15:20; John 5:24)
Holy Spirit as Guarantee
Jesus’ New Covenant sealed (Acts 2:1-4; 2 Cor. 1:22; 3:17)
Jesus Returns to Judge World
God’s judgment and rapture (Matt 24:30-31; 1 Thess. 4:16-17)
Jesus’ Eternal Atonement
Final judgment and awards (Rev.20:11-12; Ps. 1:5; Heb. 9:27-28)
Jesus is Our Tabernacle
God's tabernacle - New Jerusalem (Matt. 1:23; Rev. 21:1-4)
Jesus’ Birth
(Nazareth-Bethlehem)
For biblical records, please refer to The Footsteps of Jesus - Jesus' Birth
Angel announces Mary's conception (Luke 1)
Jesus is born in a manger in Bethlehem (Luke 2)
Angel announces the Saviour born (Luke 2)
Jesus' Ministry
(Nazareth-Tiberias-Jericho-Galilee-Capernaum-Bethany)
For biblical records, please refer to The Footsteps of Jesus - Jesus' Ministry.
Jesus baptised by John (Luke 3)
Jesus tempted by Satan 3 times (Luke 4)
Jesus calls His disciples (Luke 5)
Jesus is the fulfilment of Isaiah 61:1 (Luke 4)
Jesus turns water into wine (John 2)
Jesus Beatitudes Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6)
The Roman Centurion's faith in Jesus (Luke 7)
Jesus feeds 5000 with 5 loaves & 2 fish (Luke 9)
Jesus raises Lazarus from the tomb (John 11)
Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection
(Jerusalem-Sea of Galilee)
For biblical records, please refer to The Footsteps of Jesus - Jesus' Crucifixion & Resurrection
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey (Luke 19)
Jesus weeps over Jerusalem (Luke 19)
Jesus drives traders out of temple (Luke 19)
Jesus makes New Covenant (Luke 22)
Jesus prays before His arrest (Luke 22)
Peter denied Jesus after His arrest (Luke 22)
Jesus walks to His crucifixion (Luke 23)
Jesus is crucified at Calvary (Luke 23)
Jesus rises three days after burial (Luke 23-24)
Jesus foretells His crucifixion (Luke 18)
Jesus restores Peter after his denials (John 21)
Jesus ascends to heaven (Acts 1)
Acts of the Apostles
(Jerusalem - Dead Sea)
For biblical records, please refer to The Footsteps of Jesus - Acts of Apostles
Holy Spirit descends upon disciples (Acts 2)
My House is called a House of Prayer (Isa. 56)
Nations flow to the Mountain of the Lord (Isa. 2)
Israel reborn - a sign to Jesus’ return (Ezek. 34)
Mourning for the Pierced One (Zech. 12:10)
Dead Sea Scroll and Revival (Ezek. 47)
Jesus' Second Coming
(Mount Carmel-Dead Sea-Armageddon-Jerusalem)
For biblical records, please refer to The Footsteps of Jesus - Jesus' Return
God's judgement on false prophets (1 Kgs. 18)
God's judgement on sinful cities (Gen. 19)
God's judgement on the world (Rev. 16, 19)
Marriage of the Lamb has come (Rev. 19:7-8)
The Last Judgement and Book of Life (Rev. 20)
Jesus - the Temple of New Jerusalem (Rev. 21)
Baptised in the Jordan river (1 Cor. 12:13)
Married in the presence of God (Mark 10:7)
Blessed are those invited to Wedding (Matt. 22)
