The Call of Moses

Question 1

What was Moses doing?

Answer 1

He was tending Jethro (his father in law)’s sheep.

Question 2

Where did Moses lead the sheep?

Answer 2

To Horeb, God’s mountain.

Question 3

Where did God’s angel appear?

Answer 3

In the flames of a bush.

Question 4

What was so special about the bush?

Answer 4

It did not burn up.

Question 5

What did God tell Moses to do at first, and why?

Answer 5

God told Moses to take off his sandals, because he was on holy ground.

Question 6

Why did Moses hide his face?

Answer 6

He was afraid to look at God.

Question 7

What did God say?

Answer 7

He said He had seen the suffering of the Israelites and he was going to rescue them. He told Moses to go to the Pharoah.

Question 8

How did Moses feel about going to the Pharoah?

Answer 8

He was reluctant to go.

Question 9

What did God say his name was?

Answer 9

‘I am’.

Question 10

What do we learn about God in this story?

5 Things

Answer 10

• God is above nature - he can set a bush on fire without it burning up.
• God is compassionate - he cares about the Israelites and is going to help them.
• God is holy - Moses must take off his sandals.
• God is pure and eternal - flames symbolise purification: the temporary burns away and the eternal remains.
• God is generous - he gives the Israelites a ‘land flowing with milk and honey’: he keeps his covenant.