1. 1. Discuss the excuses Moses made when God called him to go to Egypt, and show how God countered each excuse. Flashcards
what were the 5 excuses
- Im not good enough
- I dont have all the answers
- People wont believe me
- Im a terrible public speaker
- Im not qualified
How did God rebutle “Im not good enough”
Ex 3:12 He said, “but I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt you shall serve God on this mountain.”
How did God rebutle “I dont have all the answers”
Ex 3:14-15 God said to Moses, “I AM who I AM.” And he said , “Say this to the people of Israel, “I AM has sent me to you.””
How did God rebutle “People wont believe me”
God gave Moses two powerful signs, a staff that can turn into a serpent and the ability to make his hand leprous then un leprous
How did God rebutle “Im a terrible public speaker”
God reminds Moses who he is and promises to give him words to speak. Ex4:12 Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak”.
How did God rebutle “Im not qualified”
God tells Moses to meet up with Aaron who will do the things Moses does not feel qualified to do.
