The sermon is going by Hebrews 11, which gives us an inside peek to several people that we don't get in the OT. According to Hebrews, Moses made the conscious decision to leave his position of power and even be mistreated along with his own people. Okay, so that can explain why he was out about in the area of the Hebrews when he got himself into the huge mess of murder; that's why he returned the next day. It could be that after making the decision to turn away from power, he was trying to figure out how he could intervene for his people (through his own power). It's Hebrews 11:27 that's the thinking point, isn't it. Two possible thoughts: one, the Greek phrase for "he left" (katelipen) is derived from "kataleipo" can mean to leave behind or depart but also to forsake, abandon, or disregard. I don't know enough to know why modern translations chose "he left" but earlier translations say, "he forsook". So, it could be talking about his resolve to no longer be called the son of Pharoah's daughter (am I stretching that one, hmm; I think it's worth thinking about it. I'm sure there are Bible scholars who have thought more deeply about this verse). Two, there's not really a timeline and the next verse speaks about Passover. Yes, Moses really didn't want to go back, but he did, and when he did, he preserved and did not fear the king's anger when he sought to leave for good--this time in God's power and with his people.

Moses' life story is very inspiring for any of us who at one time felt strongly that we were supposed to do something but perhaps we did it in our own timing and own strength, and then we failed miserably. We failed so miserably that we sort of dropped out of life, content to take all of our education to work at a small coffee shop or runaway to another place where no one knows us (not for breaking the law... But because we can't face our own failure). When God called Moses at the bush, Moses was broken and probably thought those grand ideas he had as a "youth" (40 is young when your 80) would never happen. God took that man, who was likely holding on to his own brokenness and thus didn't want to go, and freed a nation.

Valid question Deepak. The way I can see it, it cannot be expounded or really understood without seeing God in the situation. No doubt Moses murdering that Egyptian is what got him out of Egypt, but I think he was trying to try and help his enslaved brothers in his own mind and by his own strength. (No way to legitimise what he did and was probably manslaughter in today’s justice system. Fun fact- what was he feeling when God gave him exact rules about murder and murder in Exodus?) But God can use every situation to work out His divine will. Moses faithfulness was that he chose to identify with the slaves rather than royalty in light of the greater reward by Faith. His refusal and unwillingness to go when called by God is typical of many ministers in biblical times and present times. That’s a different topic in of itself. Gods way to choosing the humble and broken hearted for the top job because humans can be vain and arrogant.

@Sandy Wandy thanks for sharing! Moses not only chose suffering as a badge of honour to prove himself as a great man. Rather his choice was based on his obedience to follow God. We can all do "good" things but without Jesus Christ the One who changes our lives it truly is pointless. Moses accepted God's way to be the best and only way regardless of what trial he faced and that's the place we individually have to come to in our own lives. Accepting Jesus Christ as Saviour or doing good to please ourselves or others around us.

There is only one living God. He is the only One who can save the soul and forgive sins.