Week 10 · Old Testament · about 3 minutes · 186 words

🔥 Moses and the Burning Bush

God calls Moses from a bush that burns and is not burned up, and promises to go with him.

Moses had run away from Egypt and spent years taking care of sheep. One ordinary day, on the far side of the wilderness, he saw a bush on fire that did not burn up. He stepped closer. God called his name from the bush: “Moses, Moses.” Moses answered, “Here I am.”

God told Moses to take off his sandals, because the ground was holy. Then God said he had seen the misery of his people and heard their cries. He was sending Moses back to lead them out. Moses felt unqualified. “Who am I?” he asked.

God did not give Moses a speech about how talented he was. God said, “I will be with you.” He told Moses his name: “I AM.” The God who always is would go with a shepherd who did not feel ready.

You will have days when a job, a classroom, or a hard conversation feels too big. The answer is not that you suddenly become huge. The answer is that I AM goes with you. Holy ground can be any place God speaks, even a patch of dirt beside sheep.

“He said, “Certainly I will be with you. This will be the token to you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.””
Exodus 3:12 · Exodus 3

Say it

Practice Exodus 3:12

Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.

Hesaid,Iwillbewithyou.willbethetokentoyou,thatIsentyou:whenyouhavebroughtthepeopleoutofEgypt,youshallserveGodonthismountain.”

Talk about it

Why did Moses take off his sandals?
What did Moses worry about?
Where do you need to hear “I will be with you”?

Prayer

I AM, thank you for calling ordinary people. When I feel too small, remind me that you go with me. Amen.

Parent tip

Emphasize God’s presence over Moses’ later miracles so kids leave with a promise, not a performance standard.

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