Pine Grove Church of Christ – 03/14/10

Pine Grove Church of Christ – 03/14/10 Excuses of Moses Pine Grove Church of Christ – 03/14/10

Excuses of Moses Exodus 3:1-4:17

Excuses of Moses Exodus 3:11 – Importance

Importance Exodus 3:11 – “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” God’s Answer: (12) “I will certainly be with you” I Peter 5:6-7 – “for He cares for you” Hebrews 13:20-21 – “make you complete in every good work to do His will” Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”

Excuses of Moses Exodus 3:11 – Importance Exodus 3:13 – Knowledge

Knowledge Exodus 3:13 – “What shall I say to them?” God’s Answer: (14) “You shall say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you” I Peter 4:11 – “If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God” II Timothy 3:16-17 – “thoroughly equipped for every good work” James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God”

Excuses of Moses Exodus 3:11 – Importance Exodus 3:13 – Knowledge Exodus 4:1 – Fear of Rejection

Fear of Rejection Exodus 4:1 – “But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice” God’s Answer: (8) “they may believe the message of the latter sign” I Samuel 8:7 – “they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, Jeremiah 1:17-19 – “They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail… for I am with you” Acts 18:9-11 – “I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you”

Excuses of Moses Exodus 3:11 – Importance Exodus 3:13 – Knowledge Exodus 4:1 – Fear of Rejection Exodus 4:10 – Ability

Ability Exodus 4:10 – “I am slow of speech and slow of tongue” God’s Answer: (12) “I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say” Jeremiah 1:4-7 – “Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’” Acts 4:13, 18-20 – “we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard” I Corinthians 2:1-2 – “I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified”

Excuses of Moses Exodus 3:11 – Importance Exodus 3:13 – Knowledge Exodus 4:1 – Fear of Rejection Exodus 4:10 – Ability Exodus 4:13 – Someone Else

Someone Else Exodus 4:13 – “O my Lord, please send by the hand of whomever ELSE You may send” God’s Answer: (14) “So the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses” James 2:15-16 – “you do not give them the things which are needed for the body” Hebrews 10:24-25 – “let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works” Acts 9:6 – “Lord, what do You want ME to do?”

Excuses of Moses How many of Moses’ excuses did God accept? Do we really think that God is going to accept our excuses? Is your life right with God? If not, what is your excuse… is it acceptable to God? God has made all the preparation and has extended an invitation, why not come?

God’s Plan of Salvation Hear the Word of God (Acts 18:8) Believe in Jesus (Mark 16:16) Repent of Sins (Acts 2:38) Confess Faith in Christ (Acts 8:37-38) Be Baptized in Water (Galatians 3:26-27) Remain Faithful (Revelations 2:10) If err, repent and pray to God (Acts 8:22)

Pine Grove Church of Christ – 03/14/10