God's Words to Moses
Exodus 3:1-10
Excerpt
The angel of Yahweh appeared to Moses in flames of fire from within a bush. This is not a visionary or inner experience. What happened there cannot be explained on any naturalistic basis. This was a genuine theophany, a manifestation of God. Moses observed that while the bush was on fire it was not consumed. He moved closer to investigate and when he did he heard the voice of God speak six words:
1. A word of address. God called Moses’ name two times. Thus did God arrest the attention of the shepherd and at the same time indicate a personal acquaintance with him.
2. A word of warning. Moses must come no closer. He was standing on holy ground in the presence of God. He must show respect for the spot by removing his sandals. Sandals pick up dirt during a journey, and man must be clean when he approaches God!
3. A word of identity. The deity identified himself as the God of your father (singular), and the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Hearing this, Moses quickly covered his face, for he knew that it…
Smith, James E. The Pentateuch. 2nd ed. Joplin, MO: College Press Pub. Co., 1993. Print. Old Testament Survey Series.
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