Introduction
Exodus Chapter 4 is a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, as God calls Moses to lead His people out of Egypt. This chapter is a powerful testament to God’s patience, guidance, and miracles.
God’s Commission and Moses’ Doubts
Exodus 4:1: “Then Moses answered and said, ‘But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, ‘The Lord has not appeared to you.”
God reassures Moses by showing him miraculous signs to prove His presence and authority.
Exodus 4:10: “Then Moses said to the Lord, ‘O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.'”
Moses expresses his insecurities, but God reminds him that He will help him speak and teach what to say.
God’s Miraculous Signs
Exodus 4:17: “And you shall take this rod in your hand, with which you shall do the signs.”
God instructs Moses to use a rod that will become a powerful tool for performing miraculous signs.
Exodus 4:30: “And Aaron spoke all the words which the Lord had spoken to Moses. Then he did the signs in the sight of the people.”
Moses’ brother Aaron becomes his spokesperson, and together they display God’s signs, reaffirming His authority.
Moses’ Return to Egypt
Exodus 4:20: “Then Moses took his wife and his sons and set them on a donkey, and he returned to the land of Egypt. And Moses took the rod of God in his hand.”
Moses obeys God’s call, and with his family, he embarks on the journey to confront Pharaoh.
Encountering God’s Warnings
Exodus 4:21: “And the Lord said to Moses, ‘When you go back to Egypt, see that you do all those wonders before Pharaoh which I have put in your hand. But I will harden his heart so that he will not let the people go.'”
God forewarns Moses about Pharaoh’s hardened heart, setting the stage for the subsequent plagues.
Exodus 4:31: “So the people believed; and when they heard that the Lord had visited the children of Israel and that He had looked on their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshiped.”
The Israelites respond in faith upon hearing about God’s plan for their deliverance.
Conclusion
Exodus Chapter 4 reveals the intertwining of human doubts and divine reassurance, showcasing God’s faithfulness amid our vulnerabilities. It invites us to trust in His guidance and promises as we read the New King James Version of the Bible.