Moses Receives a Special Assignment

Instructions: Do this exercise in quiet surroundings. As you read the scriptures, imagine that you are a bystander watching the action unfold. Visualize the scene. Hear the voices. Feel the emotions of the characters. Let the account come to life.

Main characters: Jehovah God and Moses

Summary: Jehovah commissions Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

1 ANALYZE THE SCENES.​—READ EXODUS 3:1-14; 4:1-17.

Describe the appearance of the burning bush, as you picture it.

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What do you imagine Moses’ response is​—both in his facial expression and his voice—​when he hears God’s words to him, found at Exodus 3:4?

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What emotions do you “hear” in Moses’ voice as he questions Jehovah, as recorded at Exodus 3:11, 13 and 4:1, 10?

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2 DIG DEEPER.

Using research materials at your disposal, find out more about the phrase “I shall prove to be what I shall prove to be.” (Exodus 3:14) Why did Jehovah say that in response to Moses’ question about His name?a

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Why, do you think, was Moses reluctant to approach Pharaoh? (Clue: Read Numbers 12:3.)

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Why might Moses have hesitated to approach his fellow Israelites?

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3 APPLY WHAT YOU LEARNED. WRITE DOWN WHAT YOU LEARNED ABOUT . . .

The human tendency to lack self-confidence.

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Jehovah’s confidence in you and your abilities.

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FOR FURTHER APPLICATION.

In what areas of your life do you lack confidence?

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In what ways might you be useful to Jehovah God despite your limitations?

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4 WHAT ASPECT OF THIS ACCOUNT IS MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU, AND WHY?

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