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Maranatha Bible Church

Chicago

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Exodus 3 (Part 2) & 4 (Part 1) Bible Study (Moses Given Powerful Signs) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh|Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Scripture References

Exodus 3:13-22Exodus 4:1-17Ephesians 4:11-12Colossians 4:171 Samuel 10:26-27John 8:581 Corinthians 10:1-13Proverbs 29:1John 9:1-3Luke 21:15

Sermon Summary

Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores Moses' transition from calling to confidence, highlighting how God answers every human excuse with His sovereign power. Through the revelation of the name 'I AM' and three miraculous signs, we learn that God requires our yielding rather than our natural talent.

Key Takeaways

1Confidence in your calling is rooted in the depth of your revelation of who God is, not your own strength.
2God is more interested in your availability than your natural ability; He equips those He calls.
3Unbelief and grumbling are the primary reasons believers forfeit the 'Promised Land' experiences in their spiritual journey.
4God sees hidden injustices and will eventually bring them to light, as symbolized by the water turning to blood.
5Your 'staff'—the ordinary tools or skills you currently possess—can become miraculous when yielded to God's command.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.

1Moses asked, 'Who am I?' and 'Who are you?' How does knowing who God is help you understand your own identity?
2Why do you think God chose to use a shepherd's staff rather than giving Moses a new, more 'impressive' tool?
3Discuss the concept of God's immutability. Why is it comforting that God never changes or receives 'new information'?
4In 1 Corinthians 10, grumbling is listed alongside serious sins like idolatry. Why is a complaining spirit so dangerous to our faith?
5How should we respond when we feel God is calling us to something that feels beyond our natural eloquence or talent?
6What does the sign of the leprous hand teach us about how we should view ourselves even when we are in positions of leadership?

Application Points

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

Identify one area where you are making excuses to God and replace that doubt with a promise based on His 'I AM' nature.
Offer the 'staff' in your hand (your current job, talent, or resource) to God this week, asking Him to use it for His glory.
Practice 'holding your peace' when facing criticism from others, trusting that God is the one who validates your calling.
Examine your heart for 'grumbling' and consciously choose a posture of gratitude to stay aligned with God's purposes.
Pray for God to 'be with your mouth' before difficult conversations, asking Him to teach you what to speak.

Personal Reflection

Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.

How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?

What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?

Who can I share this truth with this week?

What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?

Prayer Points

Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.

Notes

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