Exo 4:1 | MHM | STEP | Exodus 4:1-9: The Objections of Moses Overruled In this passage, Moses continues to feel unsure about his mission. He worries that the Israelites will not believe him or listen to what he says. God patiently answers Moses' fears by giving him the power to perform miracles as proof of his calling. These signs are meant to convince both the Israelites and Pharaoh that Moses is truly sent by God. God chooses humble and hesitant people, but gives them everything they need to do His work. v. 1 : Moses says to God, “But what if they do not believe me or listen to me? They might say, ‘The Lord has not appeared to you’” (v. 1 ). Moses remembers how the Israelites rejected him before and fears it will happen again. Sometimes, we doubt people will accept us or our message, especially if we failed before.

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Exodus 4:1-9: The Objections of Moses Overruled

In this passage, Moses continues to feel unsure about his mission. He worries that the Israelites will not believe him or listen to what he says. God patiently answers Moses' fears by giving him the power to perform miracles as proof of his calling. These signs are meant to convince both the Israelites and Pharaoh that Moses is truly sent by God. God chooses humble and hesitant people, but gives them everything they need to do His work.

v. 1: Moses says to God, “But what if they do not believe me or listen to me? They might say, ‘The Lord has not appeared to you’” (v. 1 ^a). Moses remembers how the Israelites rejected him before and fears it will happen again. Sometimes, we doubt people will accept us or our message, especially if we failed before.