1. Finding God in the desert Exodus 3 and 4

2. Background Son of Amram and Jochebed Brother of Aaron and Miriam Born in Egypt, looked after by his mother at the request of Pharaoh's daughter Was brought up in Pharaoh’s palace as a prince Fled from Egypt fearing punishment for murder Married the daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian

3. God’s call to Moses I will send you to Pharoah You will bring “My people”, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt

4. Moses response Who am I? What do I know about Pharaoh? What do I know about leading?

5. Moses problem He gets stuck on his journey with God –He has seen God at work in the burning bush –He has heard God speak –He has responded to the voice of God –He hides his face

6. Who are we in God? You are a new creation – 2 Cor 5:17 You are reconciled to God – 2 Cor 5:18 You can do all things in Christ – Phil 4:13

7. fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you 2 Tim 1:6

8. Combating the danger of getting stuck How do we fan the flame or stir up the gift of God in us? Recognise that God has given you something that you can contribute to the body of Christ – 1 Peter 4:10 and 1 Cor 12

9. Learning from Moses encounter with God Moses moved from hiding his face from God to God “speaking face to face with Moses as a man speaks to his friend.” Ex 33:11

10. Learning from Moses encounter with God Exodus 3 What have you seen from God? v3 What did God say when you “turned aside”? v4-10 What was your response to God? v11 What was God’s answer to you? v12 How did the conversation develop? v13-15

11. Learning from Moses encounter with God Exodus 3 What tactics has God given? v16 What is God’s message of hope for the people you have been sent to? v16 & 17 What response does God say you can expect? v 18 & 19 What does God say he will do? v 20-22

12. Learning from Moses encounter with God Exodus 4 How are you responding to God? v1 How has God confirmed his word? V 2-9 What is blocking faith in God? v10