Lesson 59: Exodus 3:14
The Blueprint — The Verse
And God said unto MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, I AM hath sent me unto you.
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The Context — The History
MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More encountered God at Horeb (SinaiSinai is the mountain where God revealed Himself to Israel, gave the Law to Moses, and established the covenant that shaped the nation’s identity. It stands as one of the most sacred locations in Scripture, a place of divine fire, voice, and holiness. More) while tending Jethro's flock, centuries after Israel's ancestors settled in EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More. Egyptian religion named many gods; IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More would learn a name tied to self-existence and faithfulness.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
At the burning bush, MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More asked what name he should give the Israelites. God reveals himself as I AM—the eternal, self-defining One who is about to deliver his people from Pharaoh's oppression.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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And MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?
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And God said moreover unto MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of AbrahamAbraham is the first patriarch of Israel, called by God to leave his homeland and become the father of a covenant people. His life marks the beginning of God’s redemptive plan through promise, faith, and obedience. More, the God of IsaacIsaac is the promised son of Abraham and Sarah, born through God’s covenant and central to the unfolding of Israel’s story. His life represents continuity, faith, and the fulfillment of divine promise. More, and the God of JacobJacob is the third patriarch of Israel, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, whose life marks the turning point where God’s covenant promises move from a single family toward the beginnings of a nation. His story is one of struggle, transformation, and divine purpose. More, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.
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Discussion
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What does God's name reveal about his character?
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Why might MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More need a name before confronting Pharaoh?
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How does knowing God as I AM shape your identity?
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