Question 1

What does God mean when He says, "I AM THAT I AM" to Moses?

Accepted Answer

When God tells Moses, “I AM THAT I AM,” He is showing that He simply is. He does not depend on anyone or anything. He has no beginning and no end. He is always the same and always faithful. By calling Himself “I AM,” God is telling Moses and Israel that He is the living God who truly exists, who keeps His promises, and who is enough for them. So when Moses says, “I AM has sent me to you,” he is coming in the name of the one true, eternal God.

Question 2

Why does Moses ask, "Who am I" when God sends him to Pharaoh?

Accepted Answer

Moses asks, “Who am I?” because he feels small and weak for such a huge task. He had once failed in Egypt and is now an unknown shepherd. He knows Pharaoh is powerful and Israel is broken and afraid. Moses’ question shows honest humility and fear, not open rebellion. God does not answer by praising Moses’ skills. Instead, He says, “Certainly I will be with thee.” The point is not who Moses is, but who is going with him. God’s presence is what makes the calling possible.

Question 3

Why did the Israelites need to know God’s name in this passage?

Accepted Answer

The people of Israel had lived in Egypt for a long time, surrounded by many gods and idols. When Moses came saying that the God of their fathers had sent him, they would naturally ask, “What is his name?” They needed to be sure this was the same God who had spoken to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and that He still cared about them. By giving His name “I AM” and tying it to “the LORD God of your fathers,” God shows that He has not changed, He remembers His covenant, and He is now acting to save them.

Question 4

What does this passage teach about God’s character and His care for His people?

Accepted Answer

This passage shows that God sees, remembers, and acts. He knows the suffering of His people in Egypt and speaks of their “affliction” and “that which is done” to them. He is not far away or indifferent. He comes down to deliver them and chooses a weak man, Moses, to do it, while promising, “I will be with thee.” By revealing His name and calling Himself the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, He shows that He is faithful to His promises and will surely bring His people into a good land.

Question 5

Why does God say Pharaoh will not let Israel go until after His wonders?

Accepted Answer

God tells Moses ahead of time that the king of Egypt “will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.” This prepares Moses so he is not surprised or discouraged when Pharaoh refuses. God explains that He Himself will stretch out His hand and strike Egypt with “all my wonders,” and only after that will Pharaoh let them go. This shows that the rescue will clearly be God’s work, not human skill or clever words. It also shows that God rules over the strongest kings and can humble them in His time.

Question 6

What is the meaning of the women borrowing jewels and spoiling the Egyptians?

Accepted Answer

God promises that Israel will not leave Egypt empty. He says each woman will ask her Egyptian neighbor for silver, gold, and clothes, and they will put these on their sons and daughters. This is called “spoiling the Egyptians.” It is not simple trickery. God is turning years of harsh, unpaid slavery into a kind of back wages. The Egyptians, moved by God, will willingly hand over their goods. It marks a change from poverty and oppression to freedom and honor, given by God’s own plan.

Question 7

Why do Moses and the elders ask Pharaoh for a three days’ journey to sacrifice?

Accepted Answer

God tells Moses that he and the elders are to say to Pharaoh, “Let us go, we beseech thee, three days’ journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.” Egypt was full of idol worship, so they were asking for space to serve the true God without mixing in Egyptian religion. This request is humble and clear. It also becomes the first test of Pharaoh’s heart. His refusal shows his hardness toward God, which then leads to God’s signs and judgments.

Question 8

How can this passage about Moses’ call help someone who feels weak or unqualified?

Accepted Answer

Moses felt deeply unqualified and asked, “Who am I?” Many people feel the same way when facing hard tasks or a sense that God wants them to act. In this passage, God does not tell Moses to trust in himself. He promises His presence: “Certainly I will be with thee.” God also sets out His plan and even tells Moses how others will respond. This can comfort us today. Our hope is not in our strength, but in God who sees our situation, goes with us, and keeps His word.

Exodus 3:10

Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

Moses at the Burning Bush

The Mission of Moses

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Exodus 3:10

Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

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Moses at the Burning Bush

The Mission of Moses

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