Understand God Deeper

Following the Purim musical The Calling , the Easter musical The Calling II depicts how Moses, after his response to the burning bush calling, went on to walk with God and shepherd the Israelites.

The bold innovation of this musical lies in creating the role of Jehovah God, which is unprecedented in our church. Previously, at most only God’s voice would appear. Still, this time, Kingdom artists presented God’s image before the congregation through an actor, allowing people to see the interaction between God and Moses in a more direct and concrete way, so as to have a taste of the intimacy in their relationship and to feel God’s love.

We are thankful that throughout the rehearsal and performance process, both directors and actors gained a deeper understanding of God through constant meditation on Scripture and character interpretation, delivering very fitting performances. Director Nathanael Lau initially didn’t understand why God was so strict with Moses, denying him entry to Canaan for striking the rock twice. Later on, he realized that on Mount Nebo, Moses found fulfillment in his intimate relationship with God, making entering the Promised Land less important. Joash, who played Jehovah God, previously viewed God as a stern teacher, but after immersing himself in the role, increasingly felt the Father’s mercy and love. Worship leader Stella, who played the constantly complaining people demanding water and food from Moses, felt Moses’ heavy burden and sacrificial love during her performance. Today, she sees many church pastors willing to follow Moses’ example, leading their flock into the Promised Land, becoming her role models and deepening her understanding of God.

In the Old Testament, God greatly used Moses as priest and mediator, establishing His covenant with the Israelites through him. Moses received the pattern of the heavenly sanctuary on the mountain and had to build the tabernacle accordingly; he received the law and commandments on the mountain and had to pass them down word for word precisely. Therefore, God’s requirements for Moses were absolute – as God commanded, so must he do. He had experienced failure in delivering God’s message to Pharaoh, but God was sympathetic to his weakness and gave him another chance (Exodus 3:18; 5:1; 6:1-8; refer to April 27 Sunday message). Thus, when he finally struck the rock twice in his anger instead of speaking to it as God had commanded, he failed to honor God before the people and could not enter Canaan. However, God still showed him grace and love, allowing him to be the first to see all of Canaan with his own eyes, and personally buried him with a farewell kiss.

Dear brothers and sisters, the Israelites complained constantly because they lived by sight, focused only on their own needs, and did not know God. May God help us to know Him more deeply to be intimate with Him, and continue to follow Him by faith!