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God's Campaign Against Egypt

God's Campaign Against Egypt Exodus 3:13-22 B. God Answered Moses’ Objections ( Ex 3:11–4:17 ) Moses did not exactly jump at the chance to assume the leadership of a nation of slaves. That was an awesome task, and he shrunk from it. Moses raised five objections to his appointment. 1. He pled lack of standing (3:11–12). “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh?” The forty years in the wilderness obviously had humbled Moses. He felt woefully inadequate. God responded to this first objection with a twofold promise. First, the Lord promised to be with Moses. The believer’s source of power is not who he is, but who is with him! Second, God promised Moses success. He would bring the people out of Egypt to worship their God on Mt. Sinai. 2. He cited ignorance (3:13–22). If he were asked he would not be able to tell the Israelites the name of the God who was sending him. God answered this objection by telling Moses his name:I am. The statement “I am who I am” can be rendered a ...

God's Campaign Against Egypt

God's Campaign Against Egypt Exodus 3:13-22 Excerpt After answering Moses’ protest of ignorance regarding the divine name, God outlined the entire campaign against Egypt. First, Moses was to go to the elders of Israel and tell them that God had appeared to him. He was to communicate to them God’s concern for their plight, and his promise to bring them out of Egypt to a wonderful land. The land promise which had been given to the patriarchs was now renewed through Moses. Thus, as with any true prophet, the message of Moses was in agreement with earlier revelation. God assured Moses that the elders would believe him. Second, the elders and Moses were then to go to Pharaoh to announce the appearance of God. They were to request permission to make a three-day journey into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to him. Pharaoh would not listen. Third, God would smite Egypt with wonders, i.e., miraculous judgments. Fourth, before they left Egypt the Israelites would plunder...

God's Campaign Against Egypt

God's Campaign Against Egypt Exodus 3:13-22 Excerpt ‎After answering Moses’ protest of ignorance regarding the divine name, God outlined the entire campaign against Egypt. ‎First, Moses was to go to the elders of Israel and tell them that God had appeared to him. He was to communicate to them God’s concern for their plight, and his promise to bring them out of Egypt to a wonderful land. The land promise which had been given to the patriarchs was now renewed through Moses. Thus, as with any true prophet, the message of Moses was in agreement with earlier revelation. God assured Moses that the elders would believe him. ‎Second, the elders and Moses were then to go to Pharaoh to announce the appearance of God . They were to request permission to make a three-day journey into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to him. Pharaoh would not listen. ‎Third, God would smite Egypt with wonders, i.e. , miraculous judgments. ‎ Fourth, before they left Egypt the Israelites woul...

God's Campaign Against Egypt

God's Campaign Against Egypt Exodus 3:13-22 ‎After answering Moses’ protest of ignorance regarding the divine name, God outlined the entire campaign against Egypt. ‎First, Moses was to go to the elders of Israel and tell them that God had appeared to him. He was to communicate to them God’s concern for their plight, and his promise to bring them out of Egypt to a wonderful land. The land promise which had been given to the patriarchs was now renewed through Moses. Thus, as with any true prophet, the message of Moses was in agreement with earlier revelation. God assured Moses that the elders would believe him. ‎Second, the elders and Moses were then to go to Pharaoh to announce the appearance of God . They were to request permission to make a three-day journey into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to him . Pharaoh would not listen. ‎Third, God would smite Egypt with wonders , i.e. , miraculous judgments . ‎Fourth, before they left Egypt the Israelites w...

God's Campaign Against Egypt

God's Campaign Against Egypt Exodus 3:13-22 Excerpt ‎After answering Moses’ protest of ignorance regarding the divine name, God outlined the entire campaign against Egypt. ‎First, Moses was to go to the elders of Israel and tell them that God had appeared to him. He was to communicate to them God’s concern for their plight, and his promise to bring them out of Egypt to a wonderful land. The land promise which had been given to the patriarchs was now renewed through Moses. Thus, as with any true prophet, the message of Moses was in agreement with earlier revelation. God assured Moses that the elders would believe him. ‎Second, the elders and Moses were then to go to Pharaoh to announce the appearance of God . They were to request permission to make a three-day journey into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to him . Pharaoh would not listen. ‎Third, God would smite Egypt with wonders, i.e., miraculous judgments. ‎ Fourth, before they left Egypt the Israel...