Power in the Pulpit | Exodus 3:1–12

Intro

Verses 1-6

Verse 1

Explain that Moses was a shepherd and this is not something viewed well in Egyptian society

Not sure why it’s called Mountain of God.

Verses 2-5

Angel of The Lord

Better translated messenger

Was the presence of God Himself.

Verse 6

God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Moses’ response to not look at God.

Transition: So Moses finds himself in the presence of God. But what is God’s purpose for going to Moses. It’s a pretty big one.

Verses 7-9

God heard and cared for the Israelites. He knows what is going on in our lives and he cares for us as well.

God keeps his promises

Transition: After so many years, God has heard his people’s cry. But what is His plan. But why is He going to Moses who is not even in Egypt if he is concerned about the people in Egypt. It’s because He has a big plan for Moses.

Verses 10-12

Verse 10

God gave Moses a special call that was indeed a big task.

Verse 11

Moses responds with doubt as many of us would.

Verse 12

God never answers who Moses is, He answers who He is.

God would prove Himself faithful, as He was already doing.

Conclusion