4 When the Lord saw that Moses was coming closer, he called to him from the middle of the bush and said, “Moses! Moses!” He answered, “Yes, here I am.” 5 God said, “Do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground. 6 I am the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

The Call of Moses is a pivotal event in the biblical narrative, marking the beginning of God's direct intervention to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. This event is recorded in the Book of Exodus, primarily in chapters 3 and 4.

God’s call to Moses came while Moses was at work. The account of how this happened comprises six elements that form a pattern evident in the lives of other leaders and prophets in the Bible. It is therefore instructive for us to examine this call narrative and to consider its implications for us today, especially in the context of our work.

The calling of Moses is a pivotal event in the biblical narrative, marking the beginning of God's direct intervention to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. This event is primarily recorded in the Book of Exodus, chapters 3 and 4, and serves as a foundational moment in the history of Israel and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

The LORD's call to Moses is detailed in Exodus 3:1-10. Moses, tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, encounters the Angel of the LORD in a burning bush on Mount Horeb. The bush is aflame yet not consumed, capturing Moses' attention. As Moses approaches, God calls out to him, "Moses, Moses!"

Feb 27, 2022 · When the LORD saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then He said, “Do not come near here; remove your sandals from your feet, for …

Even more miraculously, God calls Moses out of the bush— by name (v. 4)! God proceeds to impress upon Moses his holiness, telling him to take off his sandals, because the ground on which he is standing is holy (v. 5).

13 Moses told God, “Look! When I go to the Israelis and tell them, ‘The God of your ancestors sent me to you,’ they’ll say to me, ‘What is his name?’ What should I say to them?” 14 God replied to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” and then said, “Tell the Israelis: ‘I AM sent me to you.’”

Jul 17, 2024 · God’s call to Moses is one of the most pivotal moments in the Bible. It’s a story that has inspired countless generations of believers, and its significance still resonates with us today. So, why did God call Moses? What was the purpose behind this divine intervention?

Jan 14, 2024 · The story of Moses is one of the most pivotal in the Old Testament. Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and into the Promised Land. But why did God specifically call upon Moses for this monumental task?