The Call of MosesExodus 3:2-6

What gets Moses’ attention?What is his

reaction to it?

The Call of MosesThe Burning Bush is an example of a Theophany __________________

Theo = __________Phania = To Appear

How does Moses respond?

The Call of MosesMoses’ First Response: ______________________(Ex. 3:3)

Then…

Moses’ Next Response: ______________________(Ex. 3:6)

The Call of Moses

Exodus 3:13-15

What is God’s name? __________Why is it significant that God told Moses?

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The Call of MosesTetragrammaton _________________Tetra = ________Gramma = Letter

Naming gives you control Who named the animals? Why did Jacob want God’s name?

The Call of Moses

Exodus 4:10-13

Is this a job Moses wants?

The Call of MosesMoses refuses the call _____ TIMES!!!

God reassures Moses (Ex. 4:12) and even Yells at him (Ex. 4:14)

What’s the job God has for Moses?Why do you suppose Moses does not want the job? Would you want it?

God of the ExodusGod as LIBERATORThis image is central to the Jewish FaithChristians interpret the Exodus to mean that God has a “preferential option for the poor”

God’s special concern and our special responsibility to care for those in need