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Song: How Firm A Foundation
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12
Exodus and our word exit are cousins. Exodus, in brief, is the account of Israel’s exit from Egypt. Moses’ interview with God upon the mountain introduces the essential themes of the book.
“I have come down to deliver.” The Exodus is to the Old Testament what the Resurrection is to the New. It is the story of redemption. It has more to do with Calvary than Canaan. It bound Israel to God because it vindicated Jehovah as Savior and Lord. When Jesus met with Moses on the mount of His transfiguration, they spoke of Jesus’ departure (literally His exodus). The exit Moses led of Israel from Egyptian bondage was a picture of the exodus Jesus later led of captives from sin.
“I will send you to Pharaoh.” Exodus is the story of two servants of God: Moses and Pharaoh. God prepared and charged both men to fulfill His purpose. Moses consented; Pharaoh hardened. But God used both Moses’ obedience and Pharaoh’s humiliation to suit His purposes. His patience and power is demonstrated in each. Exodus teaches that God is sovereign and whatever He wills will be.
“Certainly I will be with you.” In Exodus, God reveals Himself as Jehovah, the Great I AM. The name “I AM” is a promise. It is a promise of God’s eternal presence, certainly. But it is a promise of God’s presence to save. My dad could calm our fears during a lightning storm by walking into the room and saying, “It’s O.K. I’m right here.” The name Jehovah, or “I AM,” is God’s promise to Israel and to us: “I Am here; there’s nothing to fear.”
God has come. God has sent. God is present. Isn’t that good news? It is not just the stuff of Gospel, it is the story of Exodus.
Jason Moore
