why is Canaan called the land of milk and honey?
To the pastoral Israelites, it was a land of lush hills and valleys for raising well-fed livestock and flowers for bees. Q: In Ex 3:10 and Ex 6:10-13, was Moses called by God in Midian, or Egypt? A: Moses was first called by God in Midian. Moses began to have doubts after he returned to Egypt though, and God reconfirmed Moses call in Egypt. Sometimes today, people need reconfirmation of what they know is true, too. See When Critics Ask p.69 and Haleys Alleged Discrepancies of the Bible p.377 for more info. Q: In Ex 3:10-4:17 why did Moses need a call, and why do we? A: Before Moses put his life on the line, God confirmed to Moses that He would be doing His will. When other Israelites questioned who Moses was, that he would tell them what was right, the signs of Moses would persuade them that he was genuinely called. When Moses felt the heat of Pharoahs anger and the demonic miracles of Pharaohs magicians, Moses need to know for sure that He was right where He was supposed to be. Someti
