Catechism Lesson #10 Moses and the Burning Bush; The Holy Trinity

Timeline of the New TestamentYear Creation (Adam and Eve) Noah Job?2000 BC Abraham 1850 BC Joseph 1500 BC Moses 1000 BC 500 BC 6-4 BCJesus is born

Read Exodus 3

Points to Note What did Moses see at Mt. Horeb? Who called out to Moses from the burning bush? Who is the Angel of the Lord? Why did God tell Moses to take off his sandals?

Points to Note What did Moses see at Mt. Horeb? A bush that was on fire but not burning up Who called out to Moses from the burning bush?

Points to Note What did Moses see at Mt. Horeb? A bush that was on fire but not burning up Who called out to Moses from the burning bush? God

Points to Note Who is the Angel of the Lord? Genesis 22:11–12 11 But the Angel of the L ORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 12 “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.”

Points to Note Who is the Angel of the Lord? Genesis 22:11–12 11 But the Angel of the L ORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 12 “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.” God himself

Points to Note Why did God tell Moses to take off his sandals? He was standing on holy ground

Points to Note What work did God tell Moses to do? What was Moses’ response in verse 11? What did God promise Moses? What was Moses’ second objection? What did God tell Moses to answer?

Points to Note What work did God tell Moses to do? To bring the Israelites out of Egypt What was Moses’ response in verse 11? What did God promise Moses? What was Moses’ second objection? What did God tell Moses to answer?

Points to Note What work did God tell Moses to do? To bring the Israelites out of Egypt What was Moses’ response in verse 11? Who am I? What did God promise Moses? What was Moses’ second objection? What did God tell Moses to answer?

Points to Note What work did God tell Moses to do? To bring the Israelites out of Egypt What was Moses’ response in verse 11? Who am I? What did God promise Moses? To be with him What was Moses’ second objection? What did God tell Moses to answer?

Points to Note What work did God tell Moses to do? To bring the Israelites out of Egypt What was Moses’ response in verse 11? Who am I? What did God promise Moses? To be with him What was Moses’ second objection? What should he say if they asked who sent him? What did God tell Moses to answer?

Points to Note What work did God tell Moses to do? To bring the Israelites out of Egypt What was Moses’ response in verse 11? Who am I? What did God promise Moses? To be with him What was Moses’ second objection? What should he say if they asked who sent him? What did God tell Moses to answer? “I AM ” has sent you.

Points to Note What does the name “I AM ” tell us about the L ORD ? – Absolutely independent – Absolutely consistent Who is “I AM ”? – The L ORD

Points to Note What was God going to do, so Moses could lead the Israelites out of Egypt? What purpose would these “wonders” serve?

Points to Note What was God going to do, so Moses could lead the Israelites out of Egypt? God would strike Egypt with “wonders.” What purpose would these “wonders” serve?

Points to Note What was God going to do, so Moses could lead the Israelites out of Egypt? God would strike Egypt with “wonders.” What purpose would these “wonders” serve? So Pharaoh would let the people go.

Break and Quiz Time!

The Bible and My Life Who is God? How does the Bible describe God? Deuteronomy 6:4 - Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.

The Bible and My Life Who is God? How does the Bible describe God? Deuteronomy 6:4 - Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. One

The Bible and My Life Who is God? How does the Bible describe God? Genesis 1:26- Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

The Bible and My Life Who is God? How does the Bible describe God? Genesis 1:26- Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” More than one

The Bible and My Life Who is God? How does the Bible describe God? Matthew 28:19 - Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

The Bible and My Life Who is God? How does the Bible describe God? Matthew 28:19 - Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Three

The Bible and My Life Who is God? How does the Bible describe God? Numbers 6: The LORD said to Moses, "Tell Aaron and his sons, 'This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.“ "So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them."

The Bible and My Life Who is God? How does the Bible describe God? Numbers 6: The LORD said to Moses, "Tell Aaron and his sons, 'This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.“ "So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.” Triple blessing from the Lord

The Bible and My Life Who is God? How does the Bible describe God? The Bible describes God as triune. Triune = three in one

Who is God? Why do we call Jesus God? Matthew 1:23 – “ The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us."

Who is God? Why do we call Jesus God? Matthew 1:23 – “ The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us.” Bible calls him God

Who is God? Why do we call Jesus God? John 21:17 – The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep.

Who is God? Why do we call Jesus God? John 21:17 – The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep. Has attributes of God

Who is God? Why do we call Jesus God? John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

Who is God? Why do we call Jesus God? John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Does divine works

Who is God? Why do we call Jesus God? We call Jesus God because the Bible calls him God, he has the attributes of God, and he does things only God can do.

Who is God? Why do we call the Holy Spirit God? Acts 5:3-4 - Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God."

Who is God? Why do we call the Holy Spirit God? Acts 5:3-4 - Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God.” Bible calls him God

Who is God? Why do we call the Holy Spirit God? Psalm 139:7-8 - Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

Who is God? Why do we call the Holy Spirit God? Psalm 139:7-8 - Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. Has attributes of God

Who is God? Why do we call the Holy Spirit God? Genesis 1:1-2 - In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

Who is God? Why do we call the Holy Spirit God? Genesis 1:1-2 - In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Does divine works

Who is God? Why do we call the Holy Spirit God? Answer - We call the Holy Spirit God because the Bible calls him God, he has the attributes of God, and he does things only God can do.

Who is God? What is our God like? John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemy before you, saying, ‘Destroy him!’

Who is God? What is our God like? John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” Spirit Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemy before you, saying, ‘Destroy him!’

Who is God? What is our God like? John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” Spirit Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemy before you, saying, ‘Destroy him!’ Eternal

Who is God? What is our God like? Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the L ORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless. John 21:17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

Who is God? What is our God like? Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the L ORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless. – Omnipotent John 21:17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

Who is God? What is our God like? Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the L ORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless. – Omnipotent John 21:17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. – Omniscient

Who is God? What is our God like? Jeremiah 23:24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” declares the L ORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the L ORD.

Who is God? What is our God like? Jeremiah 23:24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” declares the L ORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the L ORD. – Omnipresent

Who is God? What is our God like? Exodus 34:6–7 6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The L ORD, the L ORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, 7 maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation.”

Who is God? What is our God like? Exodus 34:6–7 6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The L ORD, the L ORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, 7 maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation.” Compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin, does not leave the guilty unpunished

Who is God? What is our God like? He is a spirit and our eternal, all-powerful, all- knowing, all-present, loving, gracious, compassionate, faithful, forgiving, and just Lord.

Homework! Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework! Memorize: – The Fourth Commandment with meaning – Exodus 34:6 – Matthew 28:19 Study notes for a quiz Read Exodus 28 with a parent Question for My Life