Of Lusts and Laments (Audio)

Why is Moshe in such a crisis over the complaint of Bnei Yisrael? Bnei Yisrael have complained or misbehaved before, but this time Moshe says to God that the burden is too heavy and wishes to die. Examining this episode in context and looking at Yitro’s arrival in Shemot help to shed light on the situation.