Last week, we heard how God spoke to Moses through a burning bush that did not burn up. In that moment, God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. But Moses was unsure of himself. “O my Lord, I have never been eloquent… I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” (Exodus 4:10)
God answered by sending Moses’ brother, Aaron, to help. “You shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth… He shall speak for you to the people.” (Exodus 4:15–16)
Together, Moses and Aaron went before Pharaoh with God’s command. “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may hold a festival to Me in the wilderness.’” (Exodus 5:1)
But Pharaoh’s heart was hard. “Who is the Lord, that I should obey Him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and I will not let Israel go.” (Exodus 5:2)
Instead of listening, Pharaoh increased the work of the Israelites, making their suffering worse. Yet God was not finished. Through mighty acts—the plagues—He showed His power until Pharaoh finally allowed the Israelites to leave. That moment became the foundation of the Passover, a lasting reminder of God’s deliverance.
What We Learned
- God calls us even when we feel weak or unprepared.
- He provides help—just as He gave Moses Aaron to speak.
- Human pride may resist, but God’s power cannot be stopped.
- God’s deliverance is worth remembering and celebrating.
