The Call of Moses

Highland Park Christian Church

Set Apart – The Call of Moses Exodus 3-4 4/11/21 -In what way is God calling you to obedience, but you are afraid? Read Exodus 3:1-12a Let’s summarize this really quick. God sees the suffering of the Israelites. Moses also know about their suffering. God chooses Moses to be part of His plan to rescue them and pave the way for Christ. Moses: “Who am I?” His mistake was assuming that this has anything to do with him. It’s not about you! If you want to find your purpose, quit trying to find yourself. Find God. God: I am God and I’ll be with you. This should be Enough said! God communicates the plan and the provision. That’s a lot. He doesn’t always do that. Sometimes he just says, “Obey.” But he goes above and beyond here. If God asks you to do something, He always has in mind the plan and provision, even if you don’t. Either way, Obey. Exodus 4 - a chapter of Excuses At their very best, Abraham, Moses, and David point us to the one who is perfect. Jesus was a greater Moses. Don’t miss the parallels. They both are born when a king is trying to kill them. Both have faithful, courageous mothers. Moses fled Egypt into exile. Jesus fled to Egypt. Both face a time of testing in the wilderness. Moses goes up on a mountain to receive the Law. Jesus goes on a mountain to give the Law. Moses introduces the Passover lamb; Jesus is the Passover Lamb. Discussion What were some of the excuses of Moses for not obeying God? What excuses have you made for not obeying God? If God asks you to do something, He always has in mind the plan and provision, even if you don’t. Either way, obey. In what way might God be asking you to do something, but you are afraid? How was Jesus similar to Moses? Why is he better? They both are born when a king is trying to kill them. Both have faithful, courageous mothers. Moses fled Egypt into exile. Jesus fled to Egypt. Both face a time of testing in the wilderness. Moses goes up on a mountain to receive the Law. Jesus goes on a mountain to give the Law. Moses introduces the Passover lamb; Jesus is the Passover Lamb. Pray for one another to obey, regardless of the situation.