Free Lessons, Old Testament, Study of Exodus
Continuing from chapter 6, God remedies Moses’ complaint of not being eloquent by sending Aaron as a spokesperson (prophet) for him. In his second appearance before pharaoh, Aaron’s (Moses) rod is turned into a serpent; but pharaoh’s magicians are able to accomplish the same miracle. And this working of demonic miracles by the magicians of pharaoh is significant in understanding both the power and limitation of Satan himself.
Free Lessons, Old Testament, Study of Exodus
When the king makes the Hebrew slaves gather their own straw to make bricks, they blame Moses for their predicament. Moses cries out to God and God reassures him that indeed He will deliver the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. He tells him that the time for Him to fulfill the covenant that He made with their Jewish ancestors has come and He is now going to act.
Free Lessons, Old Testament, Study of Exodus
After Moses went to the elders of Israel to tell them that he has been divinely commissioned by their God to deliver them from slavery, he goes to pharaoh. He confidently tells the king that God commands him to release Israel, but is strongly rejected. The king accuses the Israelites of laziness and adds to their burdens by taking away the straw that was formerly given to them and commanding them to get their own.
Free Lessons, Old Testament, Study of Exodus
When God sent Moses to the pharaoh demanding that he let Israel go, He hardened his heart. This video tries offer an understanding of this passage and further explain how it relates to salvation and election as taught by the Apostle Paul in Romans 9:14-23.
Free Lessons, Old Testament, Study of Exodus
Exodus 4 continues Moses’ objections to God’s call with three final issues: the people may not believe him, his lack of eloquence and his overall reluctance. God overcomes each of these complaints and comforts Moses by sending his brother Aaron along with him to speak for him.
Free Lessons, Old Testament, Study of Exodus
So now Moses is 80 years old, and the eager, self-assured deliverer is now an humble shepherd. It is at this time God appears to him in a burning bush and calls him to be the instrument of the deliverance of the sons of Israel. Moses, who at one time was so ready to deliver the Israelites, offers objection after objection as to why God should not use him. God assures Moses that He indeed has chosen him and will use him to bring the Israelites out of the slavery of Egypt.
