I yam what I yam, and that’s all I yam… I’m Popeye the Sailor Man!

Moses’ Objections & Questions “Who am I?” 1 t God responds… God knows who Moses is and who Moses is to be Our greatest response is the invitation to live in God’s grace

Moses’ Objections & Questions 2 “Who are you?” t Moses asks… What is your character? What is your motive? Will you be there for me?

Moses’ Objections & Questions 2 “Who are you?” t God responds…“I am what I am” • I am reason, I am meaning and purpose — I just AM • Defining moment for us to know God by name • Challenge — Make a place in the back of your Bible and write the names of God there

Moses’ Objections & Questions 2 “Who are you?” t God invites Moses to grow in Him and know Him intimately Moses learns that who he (Moses) is, is inseparable from who He (God) is It is God’s promise to give us a future and a hope

Moses’ Objections & Questions 3 “What if they don’t believe me?” t Moses’ staff turns into a snake Moses’ hand becomes leprous

Moses’ Objections & Questions 3 “What if they don’t believe me?” t God asked Moses, “What is in your hand?” • I’ll take ordinary things in your hands and do miracles • Give Him unhindered access to what is in your hands

Moses’ Objections & Questions 4 “Speech is not my best gift.” t God responds by asking… Who makes ears, eyes & mouths? • it is not about Moses’ ability • God’s enablement to touch your mouth • God can make it far beyond your capacity

Moses’ Objections & Questions 4 “Speech is not my best gift.” t God gives gifts to build the church God will use what is in our hands if we will trust Him

Moses’ Objections & Questions 5 “I just do not want to do this.” t Moses’ fear of going alone God gives Aaron to Moses We are made for community