EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 51 MIN
Exodus 4: 1-17 - Finding Jesus in Exodus - "The Reluctance of the Deliverer"
from The Scarlet Thread - Finding Christ in Every Book of the Bible · host Concord PCA
Join us today as Dr. Becker starts in Exodus 4, verses 1-17 in his sermon titled, "The Reluctance of the Deliverer"If we examine our own hearts, we will find the same excuses Moses offered. We say: “Who am I?” “I don’t know enough.” “People won’t listen.” “I’m not gifted.”“Send someone else.” And God’s answers remain the same -- ‘I will be with you.’ ...that’s God’s presence: ‘I am that I am’ ...that’s God’s name ‘I will show my power’ ...that’s God’s power ‘I made your mouth’ ...that’s God’s sovereignty ‘I’ll provide what you lack’ ...that’s God’s graceThe burning bush reveals a God who calls ordinary, hesitant, flawed people into His purposes. Not because they are strong. But because He is. The God whospoke from the bush is the God who ultimately spoke through His Son. And that means the same promise given to Moses is given to us: “Certainly, I will be withyou.” (Exodus 3:12) And if God is with you, you have everything you need.Moses had many objections to his calling from God, how can we learn from Moses in his reluctance and apply that to our own lives?Q1. Moses' first objection: "What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice?" -- How often do we make the same argument to God, "How often do I avoid obedience because I'm pre-imagining negative responses?"Q2. God asks Moses a simple question, "What is in your hand?" - Moses already possesses the instrument God will use, his shepherd's staff. -- What abilities, resources, or experiences are already "in my hand" that I underestimate?Q3. Moses changed his argument with God saying, "I am not eloquent... I am slow of speech and tongue." -- What perceived personal limitations do I put on myself to avoid responsibility?Q4. Moses finally drops the argument with God and simply says, "Please send someone else." -- Where in my life and I resisting something I know is right?Q5. God finishes this with, "Take this staff in your hand, with which yo shall do the signs." The same staff from earlier is now a symbol of authority. -- What ordinary things in my life might become meaningful if used in obedience to God?For more information about Concord Presbyterian Church of Gulf Breeze, FL visit our website at https://www.concordpres.com/
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Join us today as Dr. Becker starts in Exodus 4, verses 1-17 in his sermon titled, "The Reluctance of the Deliverer"If we examine our own hearts, we will find the same excuses Moses offered. We say: “Who am I?” “I don’t know enough.” “People won’t listen.” “I’m not gifted.”“Send someone else.” And God’s answers remain the same -- ‘I will be with you.’ ...that’s God’s presence: ‘I am that I am’ ...that’s God’s name ‘I will show my power’ ...that’s God’s power ‘I made your mouth’ ...that’s God’s sovereignty ‘I’ll provide what you lack’ ...that’s God’s graceThe burning bush reveals a God who calls ordinary, hesitant, flawed people into His purposes. Not because they are strong. But because He is. The God whospoke from the bush is the God who ultimately spoke through His Son. And that means the same promise given to Moses is given to us: “Certainly, I will be withyou.” (Exodus 3:12) And if God is with you, you have everything you need.Moses had many objections to his calling from God, how can we learn from Moses in his reluctance and apply that to our own lives?Q1. Moses' first objection: "What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice?" -- How often do we make the same argument to God, "How often do I avoid obedience because I'm pre-imagining negative responses?"Q2. God asks Moses a simple question, "What is in your hand?" - Moses already possesses the instrument God will use, his shepherd's staff. -- What abilities, resources, or experiences are already "in my hand" that I underestimate?Q3. Moses changed his argument with God saying, "I am not eloquent... I am slow of speech and tongue." -- What perceived personal limitations do I put on myself to avoid responsibility?Q4. Moses finally drops the argument with God and simply says, "Please send someone else." -- Where in my life and I resisting something I know is right?Q5. God finishes this with, "Take this staff in your hand, with which yo shall do the signs." The same staff from earlier is now a symbol of authority. -- What ordinary things in my life might become meaningful if used in obedience to God?For more information about Concord Presbyterian Church of Gulf Breeze, FL visit our website at https://www.concordpres.com/
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