14 And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you. 4 And when the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. Exodus 3:2 King James Version (KJV) 2 And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the … 15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, the Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations. Their sorrows; even the secret sorrows of God's people are known to him. Exodus 3 King James Version (KJV) 3 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. 14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. Moses must revive among them the religion of their fathers, which was almost lost; and then they might expect the speedy performance of the promises made unto their fathers.16-22 Moses' success with the elders of Israel would be good. 10 Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt. The more we see of God, and his grace, and covenant love, the more cause we shall see to worship him with reverence and godly fear.7-10 God notices the afflictions of Israel. But those will certainly be broken by the power of God's hand, who will not bow to the power of his word. 2. 3 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. How did God tell Moses he was chosen to lead his people from Egypt. The bush burned, and yet did not burn away; an emblem of the church in bondage in Egypt. ( G) great sight… Now, when the fittest person on earth for it, he knows his own weakness. I am, and there is none else besides me. Pharaoh's people should furnish Israel with riches at their departure. No length of time can separate the souls of the just from their Maker. 2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. To his great surprise, Moses saw a bush burning without fire to kindle it. However galling the yoke, they drudge on till the Lord sends redemption. This explains his name Jehovah, and signifies, 1. Horeb, ( E) the mountain of God. 2 And the Angel of the Lord appeared vnto him, in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush, and he looked, and behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. 18 And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God. 19 And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand. 2 And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. All else have their being from God, and are wholly dependent upon him. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God. That he is self-existent: he has his being of himself. 4. God promises speedy deliverance by methods out of the common ways of providence. 2 And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. A name that denotes what he is in himself, I AM THAT I AM. But all objections are answered in, Certainly I will be with thee. Also, here is a name that denotes what God is to his people. God appears to Moses in a burning bush. How changeable is the life of man! This was the effect of more knowledge of God and of himself. 19 And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand. That he is eternal and unchangeable, and always the same, yesterday, to-day, and for ever. Their cry; God hears the cries of his afflicted people. And he said, Here am I. 22 But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians. what shall I say unto them? 7 And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; 8 And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. God, who, by his grace, inclines the heart, and opens the ear, could say beforehand, They shall hearken to thy voice; for he would make them willing in this day of power. Satan loves to find us idle; God is pleased when he finds us employed. 5 And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. Exodus 3:3 King James Version (KJV) 3 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. That he is incomprehensible; we cannot by searching find him out: this name checks all bold and curious inquiries concerning God. 20 And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go. And it fitly reminds us of the church in every age, under its severest persecutions kept by the presence of God from being destroyed. Being alone, is a good friend to our communion with God. 6 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. King James Version (KJV) 10 Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt. 18 And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The Lord God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the Lord our God. 1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. what shall I say unto them? (7-10) The name Jehovah. Moses hid his face, as if both ashamed and afraid to look upon God. 6 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. ExodusChapter 3. The first appearance of God to Moses, found him tending sheep. 11 And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt? 3 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. 3 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. Exodus 3 3 1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. 9 Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. The power of his word men made willing to seek and to strive deliverance. 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