2. Moses believed he would deliver Israel  Chose affliction with Israel over Egyptian privilege, Heb. 11:24-26  Confused when Israel rejected him, Acts 7:22-29  Yet, hesitant & stubborn when God called him

3. Have you decided to serve God & leave the oppression of Satan?  Are you ready for the persecution, 2 Tim. 3:12  Are you hesitant & stubborn when God calls you by His word, cf. 2 Tim. 3:8  Humbly submit & God will be with you

5. God spoke to Moses, Ex. 3:4-10  Calls through His word, 2 Thes. 2:14  Not a mysterious force  We ought to answer

6. Moses commanded to be reverent, Ex. 3:5, 6  In God’s presence generally in the desert  Before God formally at the bush  Dress: in worship, 1 Tim. 2:9; 1 Cor. 10:16  Attitude, 1 Tim. 2:8

7. God spoke to Moses for a reason, Ex. 3:7-9  Knows trials of His people, Heb. 4:14-16  Knows the enemies of His people  Provides an escape, Jn. 8:32; 1 Cor. 10:13

8. God called Moses to service, Ex. 3:10  He calls us, Rom. 1:7; Mt. 28:19, 20  Service suited to our ability, Mt. 25:14, 15

9. Moses questioned why he was chosen, Ex. 3:11, 12  Humility, Jas. 4:10  God chose us in His Son, 2 Thes. 2:13, 14  God promises strength, Phil. 4:13; Heb. 13:5, 6

10. Moses was sent in God’s name, Ex. 3:13-15  I AM – self-existent one, Jn. 8:58  Must act in His name, Col. 3:17

11. God gave Moses instructions, Ex. 3:16-22  God communicates His will, Eph. 3:3-5  Leaders consulted, Gal. 2:2  God-fearing people respond, Isa. 55:11  Must declare truth to enemies, Mt. 14:3, 4  God provides for our needs, Mt. 6:25-33

12. Moses doubted his reception by Israel, Ex. 4:1-9  Questions now from doubt, not humility »God: “They will heed,” 3:18 »Moses: “Suppose they will not believe me or listen,” 4:10

13. Moses doubted his reception by Israel, Ex. 4:1-9  God gives proof, 4:2-9 »Not expected to blindly believe, Jn. 20:30, 31; Acts 1:3; 17:11 »God’s evidence sufficient for belief, Rom. 10:17; 1:16; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17

14. Moses looked for excuses, Ex. 4:10-17  Excuses not accepted, Lk. 14:15-24  God gives help when needed, Jn. 3:16; 14:26; 2 Tim. 1:15-18

15. Have you decided to serve God & leave the oppression of Satan?  Are you ready for the persecution, 2 Tim. 3:12  Are you hesitant & stubborn when God calls you by His word, cf. 2 Tim. 3:8  Humbly submit & God will be with you