In Exodus 4:18–31, Moses begins the long road of obedience by “going back to Egypt.” Called by God at the burning bush, he now returns to the very place of his failure and fear. This passage reminds us that God’s call is not theoretical—it sends us into real obedience, real danger, and real dependence. The Lord reassures Moses of His sovereign purpose, declaring that He will harden Pharaoh’s heart and redeem His “firstborn son,” Israel. Even the shocking episode of a quick bloody circumcision on the way teaches us that covenant obedience matters; the God who saves by grace also demands holiness from His servants. Yet throughout, the emphasis falls on God’s faithfulness. He provides Aaron, confirms His promises, and moves the elders of Israel to worship. This story proclaims God’s sovereign grace, covenant faithfulness, and missional heart. The God who sends also goes with His people—calling us to trust, obey, and worship as we go back into the world He intends to redeem.

Moses responds to God’s call with hesitation, excuses, and fear—yet God patiently equips him. The signs of the staff, leprous hand, and Nile water demonstrate God’s absolute authority over creation and nations. Moses’ insistence on his own inadequacy reflects the human tendency to evaluate God’s mission through personal ability rather than divine strength. God provides Aaron as a helper, showing His willingness to accommodate human frailty without compromising His plan. The central message is that God does not call the capable; He makes capable those He calls. Gospel ministry today follows the same pattern—we are called to be humble jars of clay carrying the treasure of God’s power. The God who sends weak servants also guarantees the success of His redemptive work.

Exodus 3 introduces God who calls Moses through a burning bush that blazes without being consumed. This moment reveals God’s holiness—majestic, pure, and unapproachable apart from His grace. Moses’ reluctance mirrors our own inadequacy before divine calling, yet God does not choose the gifted; He equips the chosen. Central to this passage is God’s name: I AM WHO I AM. This holy self-revelation grounds all theology in God’s self-existence, sovereignty, and unchanging character. God’s initiative in revealing Himself underscores His grace—He is not self-righteously discovered by human searching, but revealed by divine mercy. The God who sends Moses is also the God who promises His presence: I will be with you. This sermon emphasizes that mission flows from worship, courage flows from God’s character, and the burning bush points forward to Christ—the Holy One who draws near without consuming His people.